Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Going to performance driving school. 2010 Z oil temp question

SeattleLion · 11-15-2010, 09:52 PM

I have a 2010 370 touring/sport. I have read many many threads addressing the oil temp issue. There seems to be general agreement that for tracking, an oil cooler is needed.

Here is my question (actually 2):

1. How many people with 2010 Z's have had oil overheating problems?
2. Do I need an oil cooler to do a few laps on a track with an instructor?

I have no serious interest in racing (that could change after my course next spring). A Nissan Motorsports oil cooler costs $795 plus installation. I figure it will end up costing about $1,100 if I let the dealer do it (and I want to do that to avoid warranty issues). If I can avoid that expense it would be great.

I figure if I crash the car during the course I will tell the insurance company I was taking a safe driving course. Well, it is! Right? Right?

I need expert help here.

11-15-2010, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
SeattleLion Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 226 Drives: '13 Mustang GT Prem. Rep Power: 234	Going to performance driving school. 2010 Z oil temp question I have a 2010 370 touring/sport. I have read many many threads addressing the oil temp issue. There seems to be general agreement that for tracking, an oil cooler is needed. Here is my question (actually 2): 1. How many people with 2010 Z's have had oil overheating problems? 2. Do I need an oil cooler to do a few laps on a track with an instructor? I have no serious interest in racing (that could change after my course next spring). A Nissan Motorsports oil cooler costs $795 plus installation. I figure it will end up costing about $1,100 if I let the dealer do it (and I want to do that to avoid warranty issues). If I can avoid that expense it would be great. I figure if I crash the car during the course I will tell the insurance company I was taking a safe driving course. Well, it is! Right? Right? I need expert help here.