Has no one noticed the fuel "downunder" is using? 24% oil , 1/3 castor. Thats a lot of oil which could really skew the results of his experiment. A lot of what manufactuters tell the consumer is aimed directly at the guy who is using fuel with all synthetic oil, without castor. This done to protect themselves. I think with enough time the engine will be junk, but the large oil content will make it take much longer.
I think I use a lot of oil, at 18-20% castor blend, as compared to most flyers. I use the G/A break-in as well. Makes for some powerful long lasting motors.