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

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Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 - wix oil filter with spin on
From: TERRY SMITH <terryrs@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2020 10:07:59 -0400 (EDT)
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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> 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;">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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   <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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   <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;">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>
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   <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>
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   <span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt;">Anybody?</span>
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   <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 &lt;tjwakeman@gmail.com&gt; 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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      Date: 7/4/20 10:13 PM (GMT-06:00)
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      To: Jeff Nathanson 
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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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      From: Jeff Nathanson 
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      Date: 7/4/20 22:34 (GMT-05:00)
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     <p class="MsoNormal">Hello,</p>
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     <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>
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     <p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,</p>
     <p class="MsoNormal">Jeff N.</p>
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