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TR2/3/3A Spin on oil filters?

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I think you'll find a lot of opinions on this, and little real knowledge. If you do a search, you can find sites where people have dissected a number of filters and evaluated the quality of fabrication, but that says little about their ability to filter small particles. My own feeling is that they all do a decent job of that, and that's all you can expect of them. No magic here.

FWIW, I'm using a Wix filter on my TR, since the reviews consistently show it to be one of the better made ones. But I don't expect it to do anything more than the others in filtering effectiveness..
 
+1 on the Wix filter
 
Watched a fairly definitive test of modern oil filters on U Tube the other day . Mobile one was the top of the
mark as tested. But there were a lot of very good ones in second place. I have resolved to change my buying habits.
My Fram was down the list a ways sadly....but the number was easy to remember 3600.
Mad dog
 
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mctriumph said:
Watched a fairly definitive test of modern oil filters on U Tube the other day . Mobile one was the top of the
mark as tested. But there were a lot of very good ones in second place. I have resolved to change my buying habits.
My Fram was down the list a ways sadly....
Mad dog
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I tried looking up the Mobil One filter but the listing only went down to year 1985?? Do you know what the code number is for a TR3.....Spin on.... if there is one?
 
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Sarastro said:
I think you'll find a lot of opinions on this, and little real knowledge. If you do a search, you can find sites where people have dissected a number of filters and evaluated the quality of fabrication, but that says little about their ability to filter small particles. My own feeling is that they all do a decent job of that, and that's all you can expect of them. No magic here.

FWIW, I'm using a Wix filter on my TR, since the reviews consistently show it to be one of the better made ones. But I don't expect it to do anything more than the others in filtering effectiveness..
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I looked up the Wix filter for a TR3. They say 51302 but the picture looks like the old style canister filter? Is there a spin on type available ???
 
karls59tr said:
I looked up the Wix filter for a TR3. They say 51302 but the picture looks like the old style canister filter? Is there a spin on type available ???
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Because the TR3 did not come with a spin on filter, you need to start with a known spin on filter number and then cross reference that number to other brands that fit that same vehicle. Two numbers I have are NAPA 1516 and PH3600 ( I think that is Fram).
One addition that a friend suggested is to add a magnet that fits onto the outside of the spin on oil filter. Any iron type metal will be grabbed by the magnet. In addition I also use a magnetic drain plug.
Charley
 
charleyf said:
Because the TR3 did not come with a spin on filter, you need to start with a known spin on filter number and then cross reference that number to other brands that fit that same vehicle. Two numbers I have are NAPA 1516 and PH3600 ( I think that is Fram).
One addition that a friend suggested is to add a magnet that fits onto the outside of the spin on oil filter. Any iron type metal will be grabbed by the magnet. In addition I also use a magnetic drain plug.
Charley
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I use the WIX1516 on my spin on filter on my TR6. Also, I installed a magnetic drain plug years ago.
 
Of course, the filter type may depend on the adapter. I don't know if there is more than one available. Mine uses the Fram PH3600 or the Wix 51516.
 
charleyf said:
Because the TR3 did not come with a spin on filter, you need to start with a known spin on filter number and then cross reference that number to other brands that fit that same vehicle. Two numbers I have are NAPA 1516 and PH3600 ( I think that is Fram).
One addition that a friend suggested is to add a magnet that fits onto the outside of the spin on oil filter. Any iron type metal will be grabbed by the magnet. In addition I also use a magnetic drain plug.
Charley
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Good idea about fitting a magnet to the outside of the filter.(y)
 
Just wanted to say that magnetic drain plugs are essential in an engine or transmission because they are inspection devices that allow you to see any ferrous particles moving through the engine or transmission. Modern aircraft engines have numerous magnetic plugs located at various inspection locations for that reason.

Magnets on your oil filter are more problematic since they will trap the ferrous particles and you may not know they are circulating in the engine or transmission unless you always cut open the oil filter and inspect it carefully. They can hide an engine or transmission problem that you might have caught sooner.
 
That's why I prefer the canister filters. In aviation it is required to open the filter to check for metal at every oil change. It's a good idea to do it with your car too. The canister filter makes this easy.
 
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