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- What is the chemical that breaks up the sludge?
Are you a chemist? As many people on many sites try to decipher oils by certain aspects such as what base stock is an oil and such, we have time and time again showed where knowing base stock of an oil is not representative to a good oil and even the technical data sheet will not give you the answers to if the oil is better than the other. I've seen where people preach synth's are better but when it came to the real application, we have seen where some full synth's fail miserably in comparison to some blends. This was established by actual oil analysis from a lab and not just an opinion. When looking at any product, obviously you want to be skeptical but also be analytical so, personal opinions tend to interest you, then look at the technical but not to the submicronic level. Look at the technical over all results that are established based on actual use, in this case oil analysis info. There is more than enough to show how this product is working. Stuart Hughs comes to mind, his wear numbers are the lowest seen anywhere and he uses the auto rx in maintenance doses.
- Where is the control group? (i.e. analysis at 800 mile w/o RX) good question. I think that this board supplies many oil analysis without the auto rx, so take your choice as for that part of it. I think though that maybe Frank and Terry should consider showing some of the same engines that are not running the auto rx as some that are. This would help answer that question, but until that happens, you have the answer, there is none that I'm aware of other than what analysis are supplied here on this board, many of which do and do not run Rx, so that can be looked at as a possible way to examine control groups in the mean time.
- What does the analysis in "Field Test Data" mean? I hope you really aren't looking for an answer here. This obviously means they took actual engines, running in normal applications and did analysis watching and monitoring these vehicles being used in normal everyday use.
These should be easy to answer. Nothing offensive about them.
Well, I have nothing more to add, but I believe that the evidence/responses given are all there for you to decide if you want to try it or not. If not enough info is available, then I suggest you don't go with it, as I'm sure he really doesn't want to deal with anyone that is so worried that he'd have to convince you to try it. I think that decision should be based on your personal opinion based on what "limited" info is made available here. I think we all can understand why you'd be skeptical and if you need to know the basic chemistry, I don't think you'll find that out and even if you did, I'd suspect like many of us, it wouldn't serve any purpose in the decision making process.
Just out of curiosity, what kind of gas do or did you use and is made up with oxygenates, and what type and does it have detergents, and what amounts? Is it the base fluid that is burning off and how much sulfur is in the fuel, and how much actual lubricates, but after burning is becoming a acidic carbon by product?...You getting my drift here, do you apply this much effort in every product you use? You may find that sometimes you have to look at the company and their rep more than just the product, and let me add, that with his refund policy, it helps stand behind what he offers, so keep that in mind as well.
