Originally Posted By: 02SE
This sounds like a scenario where the engine has been lugged excessively. Relatively low-powered engine, much larger and heavier tires, heavy armor, and a manual transmission. I can see where this truck would often be in too high of a gear for the load.
+1
If that motor is not spinning, it's pounding the bearings out. And 0W-20 leaves no "excess" cushion. HTHS is the desired attribute if you are not going to spin the motor ...
This sounds like a scenario where the engine has been lugged excessively. Relatively low-powered engine, much larger and heavier tires, heavy armor, and a manual transmission. I can see where this truck would often be in too high of a gear for the load.
+1
If that motor is not spinning, it's pounding the bearings out. And 0W-20 leaves no "excess" cushion. HTHS is the desired attribute if you are not going to spin the motor ...