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

To: Tony Drews <tony@tonydrews.com>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on
From: TERRY SMITH <terryrs@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2020 11:27:29 -0400 (EDT)
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Ah.  That explains why I've never seen it.  

Thanks.

>     On 07/05/2020 10:58 AM Tony Drews <tony@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 
> > <tjwakeman@gmail.com> mailto:tjwakeman@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
> > > 
> > >                 > > > > 
> > > >                 -------- Original message --------
> > > >                 From: John Cohen <jmcoh@comcast.net> 
> > > > mailto:jmcoh@comcast.net
> > > >                 Date: 7/4/20 10:13 PM (GMT-06:00)
> > > >                 To: Jeff Nathanson <jeffn@msystech.com> 
> > > > mailto:jeffn@msystech.com , triumphs@autox.team.net 
> > > > mailto:triumphs@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
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > >                 Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > >                 -------- Original message --------
> > > >                 From: Jeff Nathanson <jeffn@msystech.com> 
> > > > mailto:jeffn@msystech.com
> > > >                 Date: 7/4/20 22:34 (GMT-05:00)
> > > >                 To: triumphs@autox.team.net 
> > > > mailto:triumphs@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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   <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Ah.&nbsp; That 
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    On 07/05/2020 10:58 AM Tony Drews &lt;tony@tonydrews.com&gt; wrote:
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   <p>There's a Valvoline VR-1 Synthetic variety, that's what I run in my TR-4 
racer.&nbsp; I end up ordering it from Amazon because it's not carried 
locally.<br></p>
   <p>Regards, Tony Drews<br></p>
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    On 7/5/2020 9:07 AM, TERRY SMITH wrote:
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sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Ditto on 
that.&nbsp; There's a YouTube video of a guy who does a pretty scientific 
comparison of all kinds of stuff, including one comparing oil filters.&nbsp; 
WIX/NAPA came out on top easily (they're the same filter, just different 
branding), as they capture more particulates.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span> 
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    <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,        
sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;"><br></span>
    </div>
    <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,        
sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Also seem to 
remember an article I read about oil.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Also 
didn't break down as fast as Dinosaur oil, which is a bit more anarchic in 
structure.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
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    <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,        
sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;"><br></span>
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sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">So, with the right 
filter and the right oil it's just fine to run much higher mileage on the same 
change.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
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    <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,        
sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;"><br></span>
    </div>
    <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,        
sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">All that said, for 
many years I had run synthetic oil only to find the cam and tappets had traded 
materials.&nbsp; Since that engine rebuild I've been using Valvoline VR1 Racing 
oil due to it's high zinc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
    </div>
    <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,        
sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;"><br></span>
    </div>
    <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,        
sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">I would, though, 
like to get back to a synthetic oil, but not sure which one has high 
zinc.</span>
    </div>
    <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,        
sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;"><br></span>
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sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Anybody?</span>
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sans-serif; color: #333333;">
     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Terry Smith, '59 
TR3A&nbsp; TS 58667</span>
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     <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">New Hampshire</span>
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      On 07/05/2020 9:07 AM TeriAnn J. Wakeman 
      <a href="mailto:tjwakeman@gmail.com"; 
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E">&lt;tjwakeman@gmail.com&gt;</a> wrote:
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      On 7/4/20 9:13 PM, dave wrote: 
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      He is absolutely right.&nbsp; &nbsp;Been using wix for over a 
decade.&nbsp; &nbsp;Good choice
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     <p>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.</p>
     <p>TeriAnn<br></p>
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        From: John Cohen 
        <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" 
href="mailto:jmcoh@comcast.net";>&lt;jmcoh@comcast.net&gt;</a>
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        Date: 7/4/20 10:13 PM (GMT-06:00)
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        To: Jeff Nathanson 
        <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" 
href="mailto:jeffn@msystech.com";>&lt;jeffn@msystech.com&gt;</a>, 
        <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" 
href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net";>triumphs@autox.team.net</a>
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        Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on
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       The Wix is 51516 or the identical NAPA Gold is 1516.&nbsp;
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       John Cohen
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       Rutland, VT
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       1976 TR6
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        Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S
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        -------- Original message --------
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        From: Jeff Nathanson 
        <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" 
href="mailto:jeffn@msystech.com";>&lt;jeffn@msystech.com&gt;</a>
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        Date: 7/4/20 22:34 (GMT-05:00)
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        To: 
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        Subject: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on
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       <p class="MsoNormal">Hello,</p>
       <p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
       <p class="MsoNormal">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?</p>
       <p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
       <p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,</p>
       <p class="MsoNormal">Jeff N.</p>
       <p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
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