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This is just as frustrating on my end. What’s being presented as “tests” here really aren’t useful for measuring anything meaningful. A couple UOAs, pressure readings, or one-off comparisons don’t establish improved wear or durability—they’re anecdotal. The reason I’m engaging is for the...

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Labeling it “word salad” doesn’t fix the fact that there’s still no evidence behind your position. You’re trying to move away from a validated baseline without showing any measurable improvement—just assumptions, selective examples, and repetition. That’s not “discussion”—it’s avoiding the...

That’s not going to prove what you think it will. One truck, two oil changes, and a couple UOAs isn’t controlled testing—that’s anecdotal. UOAs are diagnostic tools, not a way to overturn manufacturer specs. If it were that easy, the industry would’ve done it already.

You’re still mixing claims with evidence. “Yes, thinner oil is more thermally conductive” — agreed. “Fails at a lower temperature” — that’s the part you haven’t demonstrated in any meaningful, real-world way for this engine. If that were actually impacting wear or durability, we wouldn’t be...

You’re asking for empirical data while presenting none yourself—that cuts both ways. Saying thinner oil “fails at a lower temperature” is a claim, not evidence. If that were actually causing durability issues in this engine, we’d see it—failures, TSBs, spec changes. That’s how real problems...

No rubbing and no modification to my suspension. I think it fills out the wheel well nicely and I wouldn't go bigger. (y)

LT 275/70R18 They are KO3's. No rub and they have a nice ride and I really don't notice extra noise.

I like the color of yours btw!!

“Not proven optimal” doesn’t equal “improved by changing it.”

You don’t have to prove the baseline works—that’s already been done. You do have to prove your change improves it.

Asking for evidence isn’t the problem—being unable to provide it is.

When the data runs out, the memes show up. Still haven’t seen anything that demonstrates thicker oil improves wear or durability—just jokes and assumptions.

Not really—I didn’t agree with your conclusion, just the existence of tradeoffs. You’re still making a leap you haven’t supported. Yes, regulations like CAFE can influence viscosity targets. That’s not controversial. What you haven’t shown is that those targets come at the expense of...

You’re right about one thing—there are tradeoffs. That’s exactly why this isn’t as simple as “thicker = better.” What you’re still not showing is any mechanical evidence that moving to a thicker oil actually improves outcomes in this engine. Not theory—actual controlled data. You keep saying...