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Keith, if you actually read anything from the BITOG site, Bob is a Schaeffer's products "preacher", and then still he is not really that.
As to the accuracy of the site, there are physicists, mechanics, scientists, lube engineers, oil tribologists, dealers, and normal people there. BITOG is one of the few places you can go to actually learn something about car fluids, and have the data be accurate, as some of the key members are a part of the manufacture and/or design of the fluids you use.
Bob is very curious about oil and all of the other auto fluids, and this is why he makes these "contraptions". He is not trying to "bash" other products, merely test their legitimacy. Besides, what is wrong with having curiosity about what goes into your car, as it is a big investment, and something you want to keep safe while you have it, and would like it to last??
I do not know for certain the issues about the forum or law suits, but knowing him, I would seriously doubt it.
As for the Lucas products, their use in Semis has little to do with their use in normal vehicles, as they see much different uses, and are designed very differently.
As for your use of Lucas products foaming, your test is not going to give you anything accurate, as foam rises to the top of whatever fluid it is in, and you are draining the fluid first from the bottom. Of course you are going to see normal looking oil, because the foam will stick to the sides and bottom of your oil pan, since it will not come out with the oil...
As to whether it works or not, I have no opinion. I have found products that I am happy with, and do not need to criticize others without provocation.
Maybe next time you can get your facts straight before you go in swinging...
