Originally Posted by ClevelandCWRU

Right, but I'm not endorsing their results, rather I was willing to provide a venue to see the published results of the studies where a technology that was commercialized specifically for the engine in our cars...and I suppose, to a degree, my interpretation of the findings.

The questions you seek answers too go beyond what would typically be published...ever. The answers are proprietary, and are outside the scope of the experiment, which was to determine the effect of a particular friction modifier compared to other conditions.

I understand your questions, but they are far "downstream" from this type of research in the whole scheme of R&D. They fit in as a way that further develops an existing technology, finding the best, perfect combination. The research described in the papers is how technology emerges, these proof of concept experiments. A scientist finds a probable breakthrough, either through theory or pure accident, sees the potential and conducts an experiment to prove the concept.

You have to understand the type of research it is, and I genuinely don't mean that in any condescending way. It's framing the issue in order to see the meaning in its results. If you are expecting to be able find the recipe for a perfect oil mixture, or hoping to see a comparison of brands of oil in the VQ37, or the effects of > 1% or < 1% you will be sorely disappointed.