High oil Temp... It finally happened to me

PapoZalsa · 01-15-2011, 10:07 PM

That is to drive in 3rd and 4th gear at that RPM. If not you are going to go on limp mode because of the oil temp.

You will not make in driving like that on the Tail of the Dragon!

christian370z · 01-15-2011, 10:32 PM

The first time I went into Malibu canyons, I was not really pushing the car and it was hitting 260 degrees in cool weather. I was never happy that I would hit 230 degrees just sitting in traffic, but once I got my 25 row oil cooler it was night and day.

No matter how hard I push the car (and I have pushed it close to 100%), I have yet to break 220 degrees. If I try that without one, it would be in limp mode. Keeping the oil temperatures at lower levels also increases throttle response and even power from my experience, and makes the car a whole lot more consistent and gives peace of mind that you can tackle anything without worry of oil temps.

SPOHN · 01-15-2011, 10:35 PM

+1 that Nissan should pay for half are upgraded oil coolers. Yea right.

spearfish25 · 01-15-2011, 10:39 PM

Perhaps I should elaborate. The Z is known to have overheating issues without an oil cooler. So posting a story about driving over 5k rpm for sustained periods and then being amazed the oil temps shot up is just naive. Just get an oil cooler and then you can drive however you like.

Mt Tam I am · 01-15-2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

The first time I went into Malibu canyons, I was not really pushing the car and it was hitting 260 degrees in cool weather. I was never happy that I would hit 230 degrees just sitting in traffic, but once I got my 25 row oil cooler it was night and day.

No matter how hard I push the car (and I have pushed it close to 100%), I have yet to break 220 degrees. If I try that without one, it would be in limp mode. Keeping the oil temperatures at lower levels also increases throttle response and even power from my experience, and makes the car a whole lot more consistent and gives peace of mind that you can tackle anything without worry of oil temps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Perhaps I should elaborate. The Z is known to have overheating issues without an oil cooler. So posting a story about driving over 5k rpm for sustained periods and then being amazed the oil temps shot up is just naive. Just get an oil cooler and then you can drive however you like.

Get the oil cooler. Why should you ever be worried about over heating? 220* max is about right, with a cooler. Don't be limited as to where or how you enjoy driving.

Nismoracer · 01-16-2011, 12:36 AM

I may have missed it but at what temp does it go into limp mode?

ChrisSlicks · 01-16-2011, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismoracer

I may have missed it but at what temp does it go into limp mode?

At 280F you get limited to 5000 rpm, you still have full power beneath 5000 rpm. Stage 2 limp mode kicks in at 300F and severely limits power and limits RPM to around 3500.

spearfish25 · 01-16-2011, 05:30 AM

It's not the runs up to redline but sustained high RPM that becomes a problem. If you're downshifting hard into a turn and take the turn at 5500rpm, then run to redline through the gears, you'll overheat in any ambient temp. So yes, a canyon run can easily skyrocket oil temps if you're maintaining high RPM. If you're having problems though, there are a couple simple steps that can keep you driving (at a slower pace). 1) slow down (ie use lower revs...obvious, I know), and 2) turn on the AC...in the Z, a secondary radiator fan comes on with the compressor and actually cools the engine oil by about 10-15F.

Nismoracer · 01-16-2011, 08:10 AM

Purple Ice by Royal Purple, reduces engine temps by 50 degrees or 10%. Also gain 8 dyno proven hp from swapping the engine, rear diff and tranny fluids. Give it a try.

ChrisSlicks · 01-16-2011, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismoracer

Purple Ice by Royal Purple, reduces engine temps by 50 degrees or 10%. Also gain 8 dyno proven hp from swapping the engine, rear diff and tranny fluids. Give it a try.

Are you a Royal Purple salesman or what?

There are several brands that claim to lower engine temperatures, if you're lucky you'll get 5 degrees, not 50.

Mt Tam I am · 01-16-2011, 10:30 AM

The oil cooler reduces temps 40+ degrees so do I get any HP?

I wish.

Nismoracer · 01-18-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Are you a Royal Purple salesman or what?

There are several brands that claim to lower engine temperatures, if you're lucky you'll get 5 degrees, not 50.

LOL. No just throwin it out there to maybe help with the cooling.

DVSkier · 01-18-2011, 06:25 PM

Isn't that road sweet? I first found it a couple of years ago in the spring on my motorcycle. I especially enjoyed the ridge road, usually I like to play on the crest or out in the canyons of malibu.

cjr1881 · 08-12-2011, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismoracer

Purple Ice by Royal Purple, reduces engine temps by 50 degrees or 10%. Also gain 8 dyno proven hp from swapping the engine, rear diff and tranny fluids. Give it a try.

I tried it(RP ice), didn't do anything. That was before I changed to their oil. I can't say if that will help.

fjpthree · 08-12-2011, 07:48 AM

after switching to Synthetic I have noticed that the oil runs cooler. Anyone else notice this?

01-15-2011, 10:07 PM	#1 (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	That is to drive in 3rd and 4th gear at that RPM. If not you are going to go on limp mode because of the oil temp. You will not make in driving like that on the Tail of the Dragon! __________________ 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

01-15-2011, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	The first time I went into Malibu canyons, I was not really pushing the car and it was hitting 260 degrees in cool weather. I was never happy that I would hit 230 degrees just sitting in traffic, but once I got my 25 row oil cooler it was night and day. No matter how hard I push the car (and I have pushed it close to 100%), I have yet to break 220 degrees. If I try that without one, it would be in limp mode. Keeping the oil temperatures at lower levels also increases throttle response and even power from my experience, and makes the car a whole lot more consistent and gives peace of mind that you can tackle anything without worry of oil temps. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

01-15-2011, 10:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	+1 that Nissan should pay for half are upgraded oil coolers. Yea right. __________________

01-15-2011, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Perhaps I should elaborate. The Z is known to have overheating issues without an oil cooler. So posting a story about driving over 5k rpm for sustained periods and then being amazed the oil temps shot up is just naive. Just get an oil cooler and then you can drive however you like. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-16-2011, 05:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	It's not the runs up to redline but sustained high RPM that becomes a problem. If you're downshifting hard into a turn and take the turn at 5500rpm, then run to redline through the gears, you'll overheat in any ambient temp. So yes, a canyon run can easily skyrocket oil temps if you're maintaining high RPM. If you're having problems though, there are a couple simple steps that can keep you driving (at a slower pace). 1) slow down (ie use lower revs...obvious, I know), and 2) turn on the AC...in the Z, a secondary radiator fan comes on with the compressor and actually cools the engine oil by about 10-15F. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

01-16-2011, 12:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	I may have missed it but at what temp does it go into limp mode?

01-16-2011, 08:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	Purple Ice by Royal Purple, reduces engine temps by 50 degrees or 10%. Also gain 8 dyno proven hp from swapping the engine, rear diff and tranny fluids. Give it a try. Last edited by Nismoracer; 01-16-2011 at 08:15 AM.

01-16-2011, 10:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	The oil cooler reduces temps 40+ degrees so do I get any HP? I wish. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

01-18-2011, 06:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
DVSkier Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Midvale, UT Posts: 34 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo PG M6 Rep Power: 15	Isn't that road sweet? I first found it a couple of years ago in the spring on my motorcycle. I especially enjoyed the ridge road, usually I like to play on the crest or out in the canyons of malibu.

08-12-2011, 07:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
fjpthree Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 67 Drives: 09 Touring/Sport/Nav Rep Power: 14	after switching to Synthetic I have noticed that the oil runs cooler. Anyone else notice this?

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