But what is to say that they work together and not against each other? A good synthetic such as AMSOIL needs no additives, other than the formulation of additives that it was made with, It isn't like AMSOIL which has proper base stocks and additives that bond together with each other molecularly. Those bonds are engineered to not break down like other oils. That is why additives to just anything are not the way to go, especially with price. I would rather have something engineered to work, rather than something that I have no idea how it will work, has Lucas posted any tests with the various oils out there? I haven't seen them. I think Lucas reallys is just a viscosity improver which is rather thick by itself, and that is not always a good thing either. I want to see some real ASTM shear tests and the such before these claims are made, I have yet to see them. The only thing I see is the crank with the wheels, a good test of how an oil climbs gears, but does it have the shear strength to protect them. Does it have the kinematic viscosity after repeated use over time and temp. I hever see any of this from Lucas, just stuff like this :
“The oil companies don’t want our products used because it would cut their sales volume by at least 10 to 20 percent (mix ratios) and probably more because we make oil last longer,” and “We have a breakthrough product, and the establishment testing hasn’t caught up with our performance.”
Many rely on anecdotal evidence, not controlled tests. Some refer to “a prestigious university” or “a well-known testing laboratory,” but rarely identify which ones. Many that are identified are outside the United States. I still haven’t seen evidence from any manufacturer with properly documented tests.
Normally, when test results are published, verifiable reports give the location and dates of testing, names of personnel conducting the tests, a description of test procedures if new, or a list of established test protocols developed through the scientific process (reaching consensus and addressing all objections) by ASTM, SAE, API and other recognized technical organizations.
Quotes from an article I read about additives also. Even the API cert is a joke when you require someone to give you a slice of the pie after so many gallons are sold. But back again, show some tests other than a couple of plastic wheels in a clear case with real loads and real heat.