[TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on

[dave]

Order it from advanced auto parts - https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/valvoline-vr1-racing-20w-50-full-synthetic-motor-oil-1-quart-679082/10069836-P?searchTerm=valvoline%2020w50

 

Free shipping with 4 or more quarts.

 

I just checked – amazon is more expensive

 

From: Triumphs <triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of TERRY SMITH
Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2020 10:27 AM
To: Tony Drews <tony at tonydrews.com>; triumphs at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on

 

Ah.  That explains why I've never seen it.   

 

Thanks. 

On 07/05/2020 10:58 AM Tony Drews <tony at tonydrews.com <mailto:tony at tonydrews.com> > wrote: 

 

 

There's a Valvoline VR-1 Synthetic variety, that's what I run in my TR-4 racer.  I end up ordering it from Amazon because it's not carried locally.

Regards, Tony Drews

On 7/5/2020 9:07 AM, TERRY SMITH wrote: 

Ditto on that.  There's a YouTube video of a guy who does a pretty scientific comparison of all kinds of stuff, including one comparing oil filters.  WIX/NAPA came out on top easily (they're the same filter, just different branding), as they capture more particulates.   

 

Also seem to remember an article I read about oil.  Synthetic has perfectly round molecules that are all the same size, achieving maximum lubricant property because they act like little ball bearings against each other.  Also didn't break down as fast as Dinosaur oil, which is a bit more anarchic in structure.   

 

So, with the right filter and the right oil it's just fine to run much higher mileage on the same change.   

 

All that said, for many years I had run synthetic oil only to find the cam and tappets had traded materials.  Since that engine rebuild I've been using Valvoline VR1 Racing oil due to it's high zinc.   

 

I would, though, like to get back to a synthetic oil, but not sure which one has high zinc. 

 

Anybody? 

 

Terry Smith, '59 TR3A  TS 58667 

New Hampshire 

On 07/05/2020 9:07 AM TeriAnn J. Wakeman  <mailto:tjwakeman at gmail.com> <tjwakeman at gmail.com> wrote: 

 

 

On 7/4/20 9:13 PM, dave wrote: 

He is absolutely right.   Been using wix for over a decade.   Good choice 

Been using WIX and NAPA gold (made by WIX) for at least 4 decades in my Land Rover and 3 decades in my T3. Wouldn't use anything else.

TeriAnn

 

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From: John Cohen  <mailto:jmcoh at comcast.net> <jmcoh at comcast.net> 

Date: 7/4/20 10:13 PM (GMT-06:00) 

To: Jeff Nathanson  <mailto:jeffn at msystech.com> <jeffn at msystech.com>, triumphs at autox.team.net <mailto:triumphs at autox.team.net>  

Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on 

 

The Wix is 51516 or the identical NAPA Gold is 1516.  

 

John Cohen 

Rutland, VT 

1976 TR6 

 

 

 

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From: Jeff Nathanson  <mailto:jeffn at msystech.com> <jeffn at msystech.com> 

Date: 7/4/20 22:34 (GMT-05:00) 

To: triumphs at autox.team.net <mailto:triumphs at autox.team.net>  

Subject: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on 

 

Hello,

 

I realize has been a question posed many times. But what part number of WIX oil filter is best suited for a 1972 Triumph TR6 with a Spin-on conversion? If WIX is not a top performer , then what is a highly regarded manufacturer for an oil filter?

 

Thanks,

Jeff N.

 


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