your experience is wrong. it is different than the party line that new oils kill old engines, and thus is invalid....................................?
Your statement and post has me confused, but I agree "new oils kill old engines" is not a valid statement.
Our original engines are over 25 years old and have used "old" oil for most of its life. Using a new oil now in an original engine should not show any marked change in internal wear or actually shorten the life of any parts.
The "scare" and issues came about when rebuilt engines, most for increased performance, were found to have durability issues between 5K-25K miles of use.
The V-6 engine technology and most replacement parts are still 25+ years old, and the new oils are not capable of proper break-in and wear-in since the modern oils do not have the old additives needed for proper break-in.
Do you think it is possible that the factory-fill oil in a new vehicle is the same as you buy off the shelf, or maybe it has specific additives for break-in?
Some owners have stated "use a roller cam/lifters" to solve your problems. With increased valve spring pressures and higher RPM, these rollers need the added protection of "old" oils as much, if not more than a flat tappet cam.
Like Richard stated, this "test machine" has been around at fairs and shows for longer than most owners have been alive, and is a BS demonstration to sell a specific product.
Richard's product is NOT a "snake oil" as MANY major companies are now producing special oils for engine break-in, high performance engines, forced induction engines and other specific applications, all of which feature specific additives for wear protection and durability.
My final comment, I would rather trust Richard's work and research before the over-paid ad guys and tech lines from the oil companies. Who do you thing has our cars best interest at heart rather than $$$$?