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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 TR3AÂ TS 58667
> New Hampshire
>> On 07/05/2020 9:07 AM TeriAnn J. Wakeman <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>
>>> Date: 7/4/20 10:13 PM (GMT-06:00)
>>> To: Jeff Nathanson <jeffn@msystech.com>, 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>
>>> Date: 7/4/20 22:34 (GMT-05:00)
>>> To: 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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<p>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.<br>
</p>
<p>Regards, Tony Drews<br>
</p>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 7/5/2020 9:07 AM, TERRY SMITH wrote:<br>
</div>
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cite="mid:771944429.23718.1593958079783@connect.xfinity.com">
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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;">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.  </span>
<br>
</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;">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.  </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;">So, with the right filter and the
right oil it's just fine to run much higher mileage on the
same change.  </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;">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.  </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> </div>
<div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,
sans-serif; color: #333333;"> <span style="font-family:
helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Anybody?</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;">Terry Smith, '59 TR3AÂ TS 58667</span>
</div>
<div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial,
sans-serif; color: #333333;"> <span style="font-family:
helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">New Hampshire</span> </div>
<blockquote type="cite">
<div> On 07/05/2020 9:07 AM TeriAnn J. Wakeman
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
href="mailto:tjwakeman@gmail.com";><tjwakeman@gmail.com></a> wrote: </div>
<div> <br>
</div>
<div> <br>
</div>
<div class="moz-cite-prefix"> On 7/4/20 9:13 PM, dave wrote: <br>
</div>
<blockquote type="cite"> He is absolutely right.  Been using
wix for over a decade.  Good choice </blockquote>
<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>
<blockquote type="cite">
<div> <br>
</div>
<div dir="auto" style="font-size: 100%; color: #000000;">
<div> -------- Original message -------- </div>
<div> From: John Cohen <a href="mailto:jmcoh@comcast.net";
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
moz-do-not-send="true"><jmcoh@comcast.net></a>
</div>
<div> Date: 7/4/20 10:13 PM (GMT-06:00) </div>
<div> To: Jeff Nathanson <a
href="mailto:jeffn@msystech.com";
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
moz-do-not-send="true"><jeffn@msystech.com></a>,
<a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net";
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
moz-do-not-send="true">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>
</div>
<div> Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on </div>
<div> <br>
</div>
</div>
<div dir="auto"> The Wix is 51516 or the identical NAPA Gold
is 1516. </div>
<div dir="auto"> <br>
</div>
<div dir="auto"> John Cohen </div>
<div dir="auto"> Rutland, VT </div>
<div dir="auto"> 1976 TR6 </div>
<div dir="auto"> <br>
</div>
<div dir="auto"> <br>
</div>
<div dir="auto"> <br>
</div>
<div dir="auto" id="composer_signature">
<div style="font-size: 85%; color: #575757;"> Sent via the
Samsung Galaxy S </div>
</div>
<div dir="auto"> <br>
</div>
<div> <br>
</div>
<div dir="auto" style="font-size: 100%; color: #000000;">
<div> -------- Original message -------- </div>
<div> From: Jeff Nathanson <a
href="mailto:jeffn@msystech.com";
class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E"
moz-do-not-send="true"><jeffn@msystech.com></a>
</div>
<div> Date: 7/4/20 22:34 (GMT-05:00) </div>
<div> To: <a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net";
class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
moz-do-not-send="true">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>
</div>
<div> Subject: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on </div>
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</div>
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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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