What engine temp are you normally around?

1slow370 · 06-02-2010, 04:33 PM

i live in wisconsin and when mycar was running it had 220 degree casual temps and i've seen 260 more than once and 300 once (some serious twisties). I would bet that in a hypothetical situation if you drove the car at more than 100mph for a minute it would be well over 250 all the time. that must piss off the german owners can legally do those speeds regularly.

RCZ · 06-03-2010, 12:32 AM

my thread lives! its ALIIiiIiiVE!

(why?)

I wonder how people's perception of this issue has changed over time....

Right now with the regular stillen oil cooler in Florida summer heat.. highway cruising 75mph it sits at 180. 80-90mph cruising it sits at 190. Sprints and it hits 200.

City driving im regularly at 190-200. If I really baby it 180. If there's traffic 200-205.

gumpy · 06-03-2010, 02:55 AM

about 200F normally, in stop start traffic about 210

spearfish25 · 06-03-2010, 04:35 PM

It must be getting warmer outside...

Knives · 06-03-2010, 05:39 PM

Around 180 normal. If I do some "spirited driving" it'll go up to 195-200.

FuszNissan · 06-03-2010, 05:52 PM

105 Celsius

Knives · 06-04-2010, 01:21 PM

Hit 91 F outside temp today. Oil was at 215 F, highway cruising at 80mph.

Might have to buckle down and get an oil cooler. Tracking won't be fun if this summer is going to be this hot.

nitronut68 · 11-05-2011, 03:46 PM

what is the best oil to use in the 370z and what oil cooler is the best

jcasti07 · 07-20-2012, 12:43 AM

I'm driving a 2012 Nismo and I've read several of these threads regarding oil temp issues. I've had the car for six months and I just started to monitor the temperature more carefully. While driving in el paso during the summer (90-100 degree weather) I fluctuate between 180-200 and I hit around 220 when I push the car. my question is whether Nissan has installed an oil cooler for the newer models. anyone know?

DR_ · 07-20-2012, 08:28 AM

Yes there is an oil cooler on the 2012+ models.

Fulton16 · 06-23-2016, 12:06 PM

So what is a dangerous temperature to reach? and or sit at?

JARblue · 06-23-2016, 12:21 PM

IMO, anything over 240F on the gauge you should be actively trying to reduce the temps (i.e. back off the throttle). That's about the hottest mine gets driving across Texas at highway speeds during the summer.

That's without any oil cooler. I can hit 260F easily with spirited driving, but I rarely do. I generally change the oil if I see the temps go above that on the gauge.

Hotrodz · 06-25-2016, 12:56 PM

You should add @ 20* to what your guage is reading because the temp is taken before it enters the engine....so 240 is actually 260 or better. As JAR said, change your oil more frequently if you are running at high temperatures and you may want to adjust the viscosity of your oil as well. I live AZ and I run 0-40 oil and my temps seldom exceed 220. Even running hard! Also get an oil cooler, cheep insurance!

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Jhill · 06-25-2016, 01:15 PM

Summer city driving about 185-190, winter 160-180. First track day hit 245.

Temps with a 34 row cooler so I'm glad I went 34 for the track days. I'll make a block of plate for this winter since 160 is a bit cold.

Run a high grade full synthetic and you won't have to worry about protection so much but the car will still go into limp mode at a certain temp regardless (it doesn't know what oil your using or at what temp it breaks down so has to be on the safe side).

06-02-2010, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	i live in wisconsin and when mycar was running it had 220 degree casual temps and i've seen 260 more than once and 300 once (some serious twisties). I would bet that in a hypothetical situation if you drove the car at more than 100mph for a minute it would be well over 250 all the time. that must piss off the german owners can legally do those speeds regularly. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

06-03-2010, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	It must be getting warmer outside... __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-03-2010, 05:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Knives Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 293 Drives: 2009 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Around 180 normal. If I do some "spirited driving" it'll go up to 195-200. __________________ Mods list and pics Click

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06-04-2010, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Knives Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 293 Drives: 2009 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Hit 91 F outside temp today. Oil was at 215 F, highway cruising at 80mph. Might have to buckle down and get an oil cooler. Tracking won't be fun if this summer is going to be this hot. __________________ Mods list and pics Click

06-03-2010, 12:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	my thread lives! its ALIIiiIiiVE! (why?) I wonder how people's perception of this issue has changed over time.... Right now with the regular stillen oil cooler in Florida summer heat.. highway cruising 75mph it sits at 180. 80-90mph cruising it sits at 190. Sprints and it hits 200. City driving im regularly at 190-200. If I really baby it 180. If there's traffic 200-205.

06-03-2010, 02:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
gumpy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 449 Drives: 09 370z white manual Rep Power: 16	about 200F normally, in stop start traffic about 210

11-05-2011, 03:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
nitronut68 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fort worth Posts: 1 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	what is the best oil to use in the 370z and what oil cooler is the best

07-20-2012, 12:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 14	I'm driving a 2012 Nismo and I've read several of these threads regarding oil temp issues. I've had the car for six months and I just started to monitor the temperature more carefully. While driving in el paso during the summer (90-100 degree weather) I fluctuate between 180-200 and I hit around 220 when I push the car. my question is whether Nissan has installed an oil cooler for the newer models. anyone know?

07-20-2012, 08:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	Yes there is an oil cooler on the 2012+ models.

06-23-2016, 12:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fulton16 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: STL Posts: 19 Drives: 2010 370z 40th Anniv Rep Power: 13	So what is a dangerous temperature to reach? and or sit at? __________________ 40th Anniversary

06-23-2016, 12:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	IMO, anything over 240F on the gauge you should be actively trying to reduce the temps (i.e. back off the throttle). That's about the hottest mine gets driving across Texas at highway speeds during the summer. That's without any oil cooler. I can hit 260F easily with spirited driving, but I rarely do. I generally change the oil if I see the temps go above that on the gauge. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

06-25-2016, 12:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	You should add @ 20* to what your guage is reading because the temp is taken before it enters the engine....so 240 is actually 260 or better. As JAR said, change your oil more frequently if you are running at high temperatures and you may want to adjust the viscosity of your oil as well. I live AZ and I run 0-40 oil and my temps seldom exceed 220. Even running hard! Also get an oil cooler, cheep insurance! Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk JARblue likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

06-25-2016, 01:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 854 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3385	Summer city driving about 185-190, winter 160-180. First track day hit 245. Temps with a 34 row cooler so I'm glad I went 34 for the track days. I'll make a block of plate for this winter since 160 is a bit cold. Run a high grade full synthetic and you won't have to worry about protection so much but the car will still go into limp mode at a certain temp regardless (it doesn't know what oil your using or at what temp it breaks down so has to be on the safe side). FERRARI likes this.

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