Here we go again

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-01-2010, 06:13 PM

Spring is here and oil temps are up. thought i would just mention. i got into the car and my oil temp moved rapidly up to 200 didn't know why then i realized it was 84 degrees outside

vipor · 04-01-2010, 06:14 PM

Oil cooler to the rescue!

Same temps here but my cooler is makin it happen!

I'll get up a little over 180 in traffic, but once I'm movin I'll see it drop down as low at 160-170 again.

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-01-2010, 06:15 PM

you are a wise man Vipor

NewlyIMPORTed · 04-01-2010, 06:24 PM

might be a dumb question but can adding a CBE raise oil temps? haha

JvKintheUSA · 04-03-2010, 05:02 AM

220 max degrees yesterday in mountain driving at 84 degrees air temp.

Red370 · 04-03-2010, 05:14 AM

yeah I've been trying to stay in as high a gear as possible these past few days to keep the temps down, but its been in the low 80's here and my temps have been averaging 220-225 in 30+ minutes of regular driving.

Scott @ RA · 04-03-2010, 05:21 AM

It is a shame that Nissan didn't correct the VQ37 VVell's oil temperature problems before releasing it in the Z's. Aside from minor things, that is the main problem we have seen in these cars

Red370 · 04-03-2010, 05:25 AM

I dont think its a major issue unless the car is under excessive load for an extended period of time, but i'd be happy seeing my temps sit comfortably at 180 throughout the driving cycle.

fullmonty · 04-03-2010, 05:14 PM

Ya I've been running at 200-220 after some driving. 75 degrees being the ambient tempature. I'm thinking I may want to invest in an oil cooler before the summer

PapoZalsa · 04-03-2010, 07:17 PM

Today was about 80ºF and the Oil Temp on my Z was about 200.

I will recommend for everyone to email your compalin to the Nissan Customer Service email that I provided in another thread and go to Facebook post this in the Discussion Board.

Email: customersupport@nissan-usa.com

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Nissan?ref=mf

Modshack · 04-03-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NewlyIMPORTed

Spring is here and oil temps are up. thought i would just mention. i got into the car and my oil temp moved rapidly up to 200 didn't know why then i realized it was 84 degrees outside

The thing is, the engine temps (coolant) are regulated by the Radiator and thermostat and will remain at approx. 180-190 degrees regardless of the ambient temps (within reason). Higher ambients don't necessarily result in higher oil temps.. 220-230 are perfectly normal oil temps BTW.. Don't like it? quit whining and install a cooler for <$300. Nissan isn't gonna do it for you.

chuckd05 · 04-03-2010, 09:44 PM

I dont know if auto makes the car oil hotter, i highly doubt it, its prob my buddies lead foot, but my car rarely gets higher than one notch above 220... He sent me a text message of a picure of his oil at 260 lol

It was like 70 degrees out that day.. But his oil is always higher than mine.. we cruise together sometimes and no matter when we check it even if were following at similar speeds his is always at least 10 degrees higher..

His is auto mine is 6m ... dount it matters but his car def runs hotter almost always...

He is thinking about a cooler now , but imo I dont see a reason to get one unless you track it. Is 240-250 really that bad for your engine ?

spearfish25 · 04-03-2010, 09:55 PM

I don't understand why people are concerned about oil temps of 200-230F. Everyone wants to have thick oil and a cold engine running at 160F all the time? Until my car is having issues of persistent 260F+ temps, I'm just going to enjoy the piece of mind I have WITHOUT an oil cooler (no blown hoses, no leaks, etc).

ejrives · 04-03-2010, 10:43 PM

370Zsteve · 04-03-2010, 10:47 PM

x2 except the comment about waiting until oil is over 260F, by then you've done damage no doubt.

04-01-2010, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	Here we go again Spring is here and oil temps are up. thought i would just mention. i got into the car and my oil temp moved rapidly up to 200 didn't know why then i realized it was 84 degrees outside __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-01-2010, 06:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Oil cooler to the rescue! Same temps here but my cooler is makin it happen! I'll get up a little over 180 in traffic, but once I'm movin I'll see it drop down as low at 160-170 again. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

04-01-2010, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	you are a wise man Vipor __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-01-2010, 06:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
NewlyIMPORTed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 1,109 Drives: 11 STI Sedan Rep Power: 18	might be a dumb question but can adding a CBE raise oil temps? haha __________________ 2011 WRX STICobb Accessport, Nameless Performance exhaust, COBB SF Intake, COBB downpipe, 20% tint, Work Emotion XD9's

04-03-2010, 05:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
JvKintheUSA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 465 Drives: 2013 Shelby GT500 Rep Power: 428	220 max degrees yesterday in mountain driving at 84 degrees air temp. __________________

04-03-2010, 05:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	yeah I've been trying to stay in as high a gear as possible these past few days to keep the temps down, but its been in the low 80's here and my temps have been averaging 220-225 in 30+ minutes of regular driving. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

04-03-2010, 05:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Scott @ RA Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 410 Drives: Ridiculously Fast Rep Power: 15	It is a shame that Nissan didn't correct the VQ37 VVell's oil temperature problems before releasing it in the Z's. Aside from minor things, that is the main problem we have seen in these cars

04-03-2010, 05:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	I dont think its a major issue unless the car is under excessive load for an extended period of time, but i'd be happy seeing my temps sit comfortably at 180 throughout the driving cycle. __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

04-03-2010, 05:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	Ya I've been running at 200-220 after some driving. 75 degrees being the ambient tempature. I'm thinking I may want to invest in an oil cooler before the summer __________________

04-03-2010, 07:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Today was about 80ºF and the Oil Temp on my Z was about 200. I will recommend for everyone to email your compalin to the Nissan Customer Service email that I provided in another thread and go to Facebook post this in the Discussion Board. Email: customersupport@nissan-usa.com http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/Nissan?ref=mf __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs Last edited by PapoZalsa; 04-03-2010 at 07:22 PM.

04-03-2010, 09:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	I dont know if auto makes the car oil hotter, i highly doubt it, its prob my buddies lead foot, but my car rarely gets higher than one notch above 220... He sent me a text message of a picure of his oil at 260 lol It was like 70 degrees out that day.. But his oil is always higher than mine.. we cruise together sometimes and no matter when we check it even if were following at similar speeds his is always at least 10 degrees higher.. His is auto mine is 6m ... dount it matters but his car def runs hotter almost always... He is thinking about a cooler now , but imo I dont see a reason to get one unless you track it. Is 240-250 really that bad for your engine ? __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

04-03-2010, 09:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I don't understand why people are concerned about oil temps of 200-230F. Everyone wants to have thick oil and a cold engine running at 160F all the time? Until my car is having issues of persistent 260F+ temps, I'm just going to enjoy the piece of mind I have WITHOUT an oil cooler (no blown hoses, no leaks, etc). __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

04-03-2010, 10:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
ejrives A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,449 Drives: 09-6MT-T/S/N Rep Power: 18	__________________ "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Stillen G3 CAI \|\| 35% tints \|\| FI CBE coming soon...

04-03-2010, 10:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	x2 except the comment about waiting until oil is over 260F, by then you've done damage no doubt. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS. Last edited by 370Zsteve; 04-04-2010 at 08:40 AM.