Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - 240+ oil temp 5 min of daily drive....help

Jordo! · 07-26-2014, 05:18 PM

Also, see if adding some Arc cool fins help -- there's a couple of threads on this. That plus adjusting the fan settings are inexpensive options to try before a cooler.

Another idea, if you aren't already doing so, switch to a good synthetic oil. A real favorite around here (and one also found to work well based on several used oil analyses) is Redline.

Lastly, take note of what gear you tend to be in when driving. If you are lugging the motor, it can introduce tons of extra heat into the system.

If those changes don't bring you back into the 220's* at the highest (and quite possibly a good bit lower), only other option is a cooler.

07-26-2014, 05:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Also, see if adding some Arc cool fins help -- there's a couple of threads on this. That plus adjusting the fan settings are inexpensive options to try before a cooler. Another idea, if you aren't already doing so, switch to a good synthetic oil. A real favorite around here (and one also found to work well based on several used oil analyses) is Redline. Lastly, take note of what gear you tend to be in when driving. If you are lugging the motor, it can introduce tons of extra heat into the system. If those changes don't bring you back into the 220's* at the highest (and quite possibly a good bit lower), only other option is a cooler. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it. Last edited by Jordo!; 07-26-2014 at 05:22 PM.