From Winterpeg, good day to all.
Two days ago, I tried pulling a stuck, old Chevy pickup from an icy intersection. At first, I tried pulling him forward. Went to LO (diff-lock and abs lights went on), went to L and gave it a go. My wheels just spun on the icy road and no success. Gave it another attempt, wheels just spun and still no go.
Decided to pull him backward. It was successful this time owing largely to the snow for traction (sure wished I did this the first time). Went hi (diff-lock and abs lights gone) and went our way.
Question: Did I handle with the situation properly? Will going LO and wheels just spinning at higher rev have any adverse effect? I notice that my truck is sluggish lately. I've 0W40 on the engine and my coolant is on the level, if these additional info would be helpful.
Thanks for any inputs.
Arnie
Two days ago, I tried pulling a stuck, old Chevy pickup from an icy intersection. At first, I tried pulling him forward. Went to LO (diff-lock and abs lights went on), went to L and gave it a go. My wheels just spun on the icy road and no success. Gave it another attempt, wheels just spun and still no go.
Decided to pull him backward. It was successful this time owing largely to the snow for traction (sure wished I did this the first time). Went hi (diff-lock and abs lights gone) and went our way.
Question: Did I handle with the situation properly? Will going LO and wheels just spinning at higher rev have any adverse effect? I notice that my truck is sluggish lately. I've 0W40 on the engine and my coolant is on the level, if these additional info would be helpful.
Thanks for any inputs.
Arnie