Originally Posted By: bigjl
You do realise that has nothing to do with anecdotal evidence don't you?
But if can do that then great, not sure why you would want to, but if it makes you feel better you go knock yourself out.
But the number of cars in my personal sample are too few for it to be considered anything other than anecdotal evidence.
In the same way that the results of Caterhams research into using thinner oils but still maintaining good oil pressure.
His evidence, certainly true, obtained and shared in good faith would be considered Anecdotal Evidence.
It isn't just about snake oil salesmen and telling lies to make a sale.
There are plenty of herbal medicines that have plenty of Anecdotal evidence to support the long known fact that they work.
The fact that somebody hasn't spent millions on testing and research doesn't make them less effective.
Though I do have evidence that Devils Claw and Green Lipped Muscle herbal mess a th do work well to reduce Inflammatory markers in the blood, actually a lot better than Sulfasazine, as I came of Sulfasazine for two months and my markers were lower on the herbal stuff than they ever were on the Sulfasazine.
Now this is were it gets tricky.
This little experiment of mine was backed up with eight or nine blood tests and forms part of my medical records, though obviously I never told my Dr what I was trying.
So there is scientific results attributed to this, these blood tests can't be falsified by me.
But again, like Caterham, my results are also considered Anecdotal due to the small sample.
Don't waste your time with him, his agenda is clear, all you need to do is search the oil additive section, you'll see. Tens of thousands, if not millions of people using MMO and Kreen with good results are all wrong. Less oil consumption, lifters that were ticking stopped, and visibly cleaner engines, are all lies fabricated by the satisfied users. Next time he recommends or endorses something ask for his proof that it works.
