07-15-2009, 10:45 PM
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#737 (permalink)
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Oil temp Issues
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Originally Posted by wstar
What you could determine from this sort of testing of several cars is what causes the temp problem (as in, how much revs for how much time in what ambient conditions cause what oil temp peak). It might be nice to have more specific numbers on that, and to know whether it's a car-to-car mfg variation versus a difference in driving style and conditions that causes the varied experiences people are seeing on the street....
But honestly, to me that sounds like a lot of work for not much benefit. It still doesn't tell us jack, ultimately, about how oil temps are affecting engine life in the long term. Only destructive testing in a lab can do that.
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Yeah...that the a good way (destructive testing in lab conditions) that I was thinking as well; however, I do not think anyone would sacifice their 3.7Z engine for a destructive failure test. Alternatively, the datalog method of 370 engines may enlighten other 370z/37G owners to the preceive oil temp issue.
Yes, one would have to datalog all the engine parameters including outside temps and conditions and driving conditions. I believe Nissan uses the newer version OBD III consult in the 370Z that I currently do not have. Maybe Nissan would be willing to provide one for testing purposes-hint!
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