Everyone with oil temp issues

alan93rsa · 04-06-2009, 05:19 PM

Has anyone considered adding a product such as Red Lines ZDDP oil additive? It's a zinc/phos additive for wear. Newer oils including synthetics are lowering the levels of zinc/phos for improved length of life for the cats.

If you can find the manufactures stated levels for the above you will notice that they are less than in the past. Mobil 1's new racing oils have higher levels than their over the counter varieties. I believe Red Line has also maintained higher levels in their oil.

This won't solve the temperature issue but it would seem to add a bit of a safety factor for the engine at higher temps.

The Weapon · 04-07-2009, 12:03 PM

I received this reply from Nissan:

Thank you for taking the time to contact Nissan North America, Inc. and allowing us the opportunity to be of assistance. Thank you very much for your concern, this matter is currently under review at this time. For further information please refer to page 2-7 from your owner?s manual.

I think this is a good sign.

alan93rsa · 04-07-2009, 05:37 PM

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I think this is a good sign.

That's what they said shortly after the hurricane came ashore. It was the eye

Musashi · 04-14-2009, 10:32 PM

I like how Nissan consumer affairs tells me they don't make nismo oil coolers for the 370z and are not available. Meanwhile, another test car is equipped with it. No matter I'm sure my stillen one will be much better.

2009 Nissan 370Z Full Test and Video on Inside Line

minik2 · 04-15-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZAtLeast

+1. A 370Z will be back on top of my potential car list once an oil cooler is added from factory.

I was almost sold until I saw this thread...waiting also

ZzzZz · 04-15-2009, 12:51 PM

I've found that my temps are actually pretty reasonable after breaking in the car. Temps are around 220 and lower sometimes.

I think people should list what's on their odometer in their posts. I'm at 3100mi.

wstar · 04-15-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ZzzZz

I've found that my temps are actually pretty reasonable after breaking in the car. Temps are around 220 and lower sometimes.

I think people should list what's on their odometer in their posts. I'm at 3100mi.

Ditto. I was worried more about temps earlier on, given how the needle was reacting to even brief spurts of spirited driving. But as the engine is wearing in, I think it's starting to run cooler. Temps around here have gone up if anything during that time, and my max oil temps have gone down.

Musashi · 04-15-2009, 02:03 PM

I'm sure your upgrades have helped too being that they're much less restrictive and your getting actual cold air into the engine. Has to account for something. It's good to hear though.

My stillen oil cooler comes in friday and I have a track day later in the week. I will let everyone know how it goes.

wstar · 04-15-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Musashi

I'm sure your upgrades have helped too being that they're much less restrictive and your getting actual cold air into the engine. Has to account for something. It's good to hear though.

Very true. I also added Water Wetter to my coolant.

Chupacabra · 04-15-2009, 03:20 PM

i managed to hit almost 240 on a 92F day here in florida, 3,000mi.

Then i tired the AC trick, and it brought the temp back down to 210.

so when in doubt just turn the ac on.

wstar · 04-15-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

i managed to hit almost 240 on a 92F day here in florida, 3,000mi.

Then i tired the AC trick, and it brought the temp back down to 210.

so when in doubt just turn the ac on.

The AC trick? Turning on your AC should make the car run hotter if anything. Did you mean you turned on the heater full blast with the windows rolled down?

wstar · 04-15-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesse

I would love to see how motul would do in the nissan with this problem. Motul is expensive but its an ester class V oil. Made to handle well under high temps. Ester oil imo is the best and ill always use motul. After going from mobil 1 to motul, my gsxr feels like a completely new motor. Im even toying with the idea of buying someone on here some motul and seeing if they notice a difference. (someone with the high temps). BTW mobil one is just quality crude oil. class III with a little class IV. yeah, i was dissapointed too. Any takers?

There's already a couple of oil threads and lots of heated (but friendly) debate on the subject. I'm going Motul 300V on my next change, and at least one other person had talked about it too (semtex?):

Oil Change

Nissan Ester Oil

dad · 04-15-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

i managed to hit almost 240 on a 92F day here in florida, 3,000mi.

Then i tired the AC trick, and it brought the temp back down to 210.

so when in doubt just turn the ac on.

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Originally Posted by wstar

The AC trick? Turning on your AC should make the car run hotter if anything. Did you mean you turned on the heater full blast with the windows rolled down?

I did a post about this before.
My so-in- law had a Saturn, that out of the blue, would over heat. Turn on the A/C and the temp would go down!

wstar · 04-15-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

I did a post about this before.
My so-in- law had a Saturn, that out of the blue, would over heat. Turn on the A/C and the temp would go down!

Seems counter-intuitive, but if it works...

The A/C condenser is definitely going to dump more heat in the area of your radiator. The only thing I can image that's at work here, is perhaps when the car is "overheated" only 1 of the two fans is running up front, and the other one only turns on when the A/C is turned on.

Musashi · 04-15-2009, 03:41 PM

Thanks Dad I'll be sure to try that next time I'm on the race track. lol jk

04-06-2009, 05:19 PM	#136 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	Has anyone considered adding a product such as Red Lines ZDDP oil additive? It's a zinc/phos additive for wear. Newer oils including synthetics are lowering the levels of zinc/phos for improved length of life for the cats. If you can find the manufactures stated levels for the above you will notice that they are less than in the past. Mobil 1's new racing oils have higher levels than their over the counter varieties. I believe Red Line has also maintained higher levels in their oil. This won't solve the temperature issue but it would seem to add a bit of a safety factor for the engine at higher temps. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

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Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	i managed to hit almost 240 on a 92F day here in florida, 3,000mi. Then i tired the AC trick, and it brought the temp back down to 210. so when in doubt just turn the ac on. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

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The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3371	I received this reply from Nissan: Thank you for taking the time to contact Nissan North America, Inc. and allowing us the opportunity to be of assistance. Thank you very much for your concern, this matter is currently under review at this time. For further information please refer to page 2-7 from your owner?s manual. I think this is a good sign.

04-14-2009, 10:32 PM	#139 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	I like how Nissan consumer affairs tells me they don't make nismo oil coolers for the 370z and are not available. Meanwhile, another test car is equipped with it. No matter I'm sure my stillen one will be much better. 2009 Nissan 370Z Full Test and Video on Inside Line

04-15-2009, 12:51 PM	#141 (permalink)
ZzzZz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 125 Drives: PG370, MT Rep Power: 16	I've found that my temps are actually pretty reasonable after breaking in the car. Temps are around 220 and lower sometimes. I think people should list what's on their odometer in their posts. I'm at 3100mi.

04-15-2009, 02:03 PM	#143 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	I'm sure your upgrades have helped too being that they're much less restrictive and your getting actual cold air into the engine. Has to account for something. It's good to hear though. My stillen oil cooler comes in friday and I have a track day later in the week. I will let everyone know how it goes.

04-15-2009, 03:41 PM	#150 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	Thanks Dad I'll be sure to try that next time I'm on the race track. lol jk