Spin-on oil filter

[Bob Brennan]

Have always used the NAPA (Wix) 1374, but it's smooth body doesn't take kindly to the filter wrench. Someone, in a previous dicussion, suggested Fram 2951 but I'm not sure if that filter fits the Purolator spin-on adapter. If it does, it cross references to the K&N HP 1003. With a nut welded to the bottom, it would make changing a lot easier.

Anyone have any experience with it?

 

Bob Brennan

S. Freeport, ME

TS 24528 L

[Ashley James]

I use a Fram PH966B which is fluted, but sometimes it comes off without need of a filter wrench. Mine is a three legged device from Halfords that attaches to a 3/8" socket wrench.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Ashley James

[foster461]

Have always used the NAPA (Wix) 1374, but it's smooth body doesn't take kindly to the filter wrench. Someone, in a previous dicussion, suggested Fram 2951 but I'm not sure if that filter fits the Purolator spin-on adapter. If it does, it cross references to the K&N HP 1003. With a nut welded to the bottom, it would make changing a lot easier.

Anyone have any experience with it?

 

Bob Brennan

S. Freeport, ME

TS 24528 L

 

Bob, I use the NAPA brand filters in my TR6 and just fitted a spin on adapter to the TR3 engine that I am building (using a NAPA Gold 1516 filter. NAPA sells the correct tool (for use with a 1/2 inch socket wrench) that fits these filters.

 

Stan

[Dave Larnder]

Hi Bob

 

I have used a Champion C106,a Bosch 2056, and Fram PH966B (could be an 8 at the back) on my 3A with no trouble. I use the leather belt type clamp ( like the one your wife uses to undo Ball Jars or even jam or pickled onions that have seized on) it´s a universal size upto about 6¨dia down to less that 1¨and it never fails even on completely smooth,round filter bodies. Spanners are too complicated for that job, you never seam able to get them in.

Dave

[Bob Brennan]

Thanks for your replies. Assuming that Dave and Ashley have the same Purolator spin-on adapter as TS24528's, it is interesting that they both run the same Fram 966B. Is this a popular choice with TR oil changers? That filter, btw, cross references to K&N HP 1002. I can see how Fram's flutes would make it easier to get on and off, but I'm not sold on Fram's quality.

Another question for fellow oil changers:

Anyone have experience with Shell Rotella T (15W40)? This is dino based designed for diesel engines. I've used 20W50 Valvoline VR1 in the past, but a friend is making a strong case to go with a lighter oil.

Bob

[stuart]

Stick with the Valvolene.

Stuart.

[john minchin]

I tried a thinner oil last year, the leak rates were much worse.

 

So I am back to 20/50, Halfords classic.

 

John

[Ashley James]

I use Semi-Synthetic 10/40 in mine and it doesn't leak anywhere.

[Bob Brennan]

Ordered 3 of these from Amazon today:

http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?prod=hp-1002

Is anyone else using these? Fortunately they fit my Toyota truck also.

Love the idea of a 10W40 semi-synthetic, but will have to graduate from a 15W40 straight dino first.

Giving it a try, Stuart.

 

Bob