oil filters

Ed Wright · 04-21-2019, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roberte

I've been to the wix factory and can assure you,
Napa and Wix filters are the same filters, different
packaging. I even got to make my own. The filters
made to some other one's specs are for the OE.
Bob

There ya go!

Dana Fitzpatrick · 04-21-2019, 05:01 PM

The magnets sound like a good idea,I will get some. I see Home Depot sells Rare Earth magnets.Will those work? Thanks for the good info.

mjacquesjr · 04-21-2019, 06:20 PM

Just use Callahan filters, after watching Tommy Boy I can see they are very durable.

Rich Biebel · 04-21-2019, 06:56 PM

Wix 51061 =
Napa 1061

Every wix filter uses the same number as Napa but drops the first number.

The first number in Wix filters denotes what it is for.

3 series = fuel
4 series = air
5 series = oil

We buy thousands of filters a year and use Wix in our generator service business. From the biggest to the smallest machines.

When we are out and need one we just get one from Napa

I’ve been using the Wix racing filters for years.

The only feature that would be good on some applications is the nut on the bottom that K&N and Moroso features.

My oil pan makes it a struggle to get a strap wrench on a std round filter.

I modified a strap wrench....

Ed Wright · 04-21-2019, 08:43 PM

I have a NAPA Oil Filter socket. Grips the "notches" around the end of the filters.
Has a square hole for a 3/8" drive Rachet or extension, takes them right off.

Dan Fahey · 04-21-2019, 09:47 PM

Wix has two filters.
One for racing another for street!

CMcAllister · 04-21-2019, 09:55 PM

FilterMAG is the brand name of a line of oil filter magnets sold at the mail orders and other places. Magnets are very strong and they work well. Probably a good idea especially if you are using a larger micron rated filter.

No love for the System 1 type filters or the Clear View see through mounts?

Rich Biebel · 04-22-2019, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMcAllister

FilterMAG is the brand name of a line of oil filter magnets sold at the mail orders and other places. Magnets are very strong and they work well. Probably a good idea especially if you are using a larger micron rated filter.

No love for the System 1 type filters or the Clear View see through mounts?

I Saw 2 instances of the system one filter blow the o-ring out and both were during dyno testing...…

One was a dirt track engine and one was a Pro Stock 500 cube engine. Made a mess......

Rich Biebel · 04-22-2019, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I have a NAPA Oil Filter socket. Grips the "notches" around the end of the filters.
Has a square hole for a 3/8" drive Rachet or extension, takes them right off.

I have them at work but not at home....

Eman · 04-22-2019, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dana Fitzpatrick

The magnets sound like a good idea,I will get some. I see Home Depot sells Rare Earth magnets.Will those work? Thanks for the good info.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-NEODYMIU...ss!37660!US!-1
Here's a link to some high heat magnets. Magnets lose their magnetism when heated up and they don't regain it.
Here's a good source and some good info on magnets.
https://www.kjmagnetics.com/
I can tell you if you buy some of these you will be amazed. They aren't toys and it sounds crazy but you can get a blood blister real easy with some of the disc magnets they are so strong. If you stick them together you will have to slide them apart or use pliers to get them apart.

04-21-2019, 05:01 PM	#2
Dana Fitzpatrick Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 148 Likes: 4 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: oil filters The magnets sound like a good idea,I will get some. I see Home Depot sells Rare Earth magnets.Will those work? Thanks for the good info.

04-21-2019, 06:20 PM	#3
mjacquesjr Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge LA Posts: 43 Likes: 6 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: oil filters Just use Callahan filters, after watching Tommy Boy I can see they are very durable.

04-21-2019, 06:56 PM	#4
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,315 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: oil filters Wix 51061 = Napa 1061 Every wix filter uses the same number as Napa but drops the first number. The first number in Wix filters denotes what it is for. 3 series = fuel 4 series = air 5 series = oil We buy thousands of filters a year and use Wix in our generator service business. From the biggest to the smallest machines. When we are out and need one we just get one from Napa I’ve been using the Wix racing filters for years. The only feature that would be good on some applications is the nut on the bottom that K&N and Moroso features. My oil pan makes it a struggle to get a strap wrench on a std round filter. I modified a strap wrench.... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

04-21-2019, 08:43 PM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: oil filters I have a NAPA Oil Filter socket. Grips the "notches" around the end of the filters. Has a square hole for a 3/8" drive Rachet or extension, takes them right off. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

04-21-2019, 09:47 PM	#6
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: oil filters Wix has two filters. One for racing another for street!

04-21-2019, 09:55 PM	#7
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 617 Likes: 17 Liked 920 Times in 259 Posts	Re: oil filters FilterMAG is the brand name of a line of oil filter magnets sold at the mail orders and other places. Magnets are very strong and they work well. Probably a good idea especially if you are using a larger micron rated filter. No love for the System 1 type filters or the Clear View see through mounts?