Everyone with oil temp issues

Musashi · 03-31-2009, 09:25 AM

yeah Johnny go get em.

alan93rsa · 03-31-2009, 11:44 AM

I'm guessing they may make a change on the new model year. In the meantime how many would pay the $1000.00 to have the coolers noted in Car and Driver? Remember they stated what they thought the options would cost above sticker.

How many would pay less than that for a better solution?

High quality parts are available on line to build the kits. Several vendors have kits either ready to go or in the final stages.

I'd rather Nissan let us install our own solution and not play with the warranty. The solution to this may be done for about 1/4 the price of set of new wheels and tires.

marcussoori · 03-31-2009, 03:41 PM

Hi everyone, AK370Z told me I should add this link to the thread so that any Nissan people looking at the thread (as a result of my message to them) will have a link to the original oil issues thread. Here is the link:

First track experience today ! Some good, some really bad

Thanks

Musashi · 03-31-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcussoori

Hi everyone, AK370Z told me I should add this link to the thread so that any Nissan people looking at the thread (as a result of my message to them) will have a link to the original oil issues thread. Here is the link:

First track experience today ! Some good, some really bad

Thanks

I appreciate your efforts.

Musashi · 03-31-2009, 03:43 PM

Alan I understand your pov but please understand mine. For some of us it's not about the money, It's about the principal. About not getting what we paid for and Nissan trying to cover it up. Then on top of it them threatening not to warranty me if I use aftermarket. I bought a sports car thats supposed to be able to be competitive against cars that cost 2x as much, not be embarrassed the first time I take it to the track!!!!

Also Alan, the parts being listed on the C&D page are proof of the cover up it's not the dollar amount, Nissan knows the cars run hot and can overheat they didn't want to get bad press and simply made up the figure. A lot of Z owners will start having problems in hot and humid climates when pushing it a little on the favorite back road, etc. It's not just a track thing and not a dollar thing. They should issue a recall. Overheating should not be a concern. Think about that.

semtex · 03-31-2009, 04:12 PM

You guys remember the premature tire wear / alignment issue with the 350Z when it first came out? Didn't it take Nissan like 2 years to even acknowledge the issue, let alone address it? I love Nissan cars for the most part, but when it comes to owning up to issues/defects they can be real pricks, which is unfortunate and frustrating.

SoCal 370Z · 03-31-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

You guys remember the premature tire wear / alignment issue with the 350Z when it first came out? Didn't it take Nissan like 2 years to even acknowledge the issue, let alone address it? I love Nissan cars for the most part, but when it comes to owning up to issues/defects they can be real pricks, which is unfortunate and frustrating.

If this really proves to be an issue you need not wait two years for Nissan to acknowledge it. All you will need is one lawyer who owns a 370Z stuck in LA summer traffic to start the ball rolling!

tbonesteak · 03-31-2009, 05:59 PM

i just called nissan consumer affairs....i told them all about the problem and about my opinion but i couldnt get a chance to submit the concern after talking to the rep for 30 minutes because i'm not an owner of the vehicle yet. The people are very helpful - I ADVISE EVERYONE TO CALL IN. IT ONLY TAKES ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME AND WITHOUT RAISING AWARENESS WE WILL BE STUCK WITH THIS!

Musashi · 03-31-2009, 04:21 PM

That's a very good point Semtex, I do remember that.

Well I figure give it my best effort and if that doesn't work put a bad *** aftermarket one on at the same time as my other mods.

kailua · 03-31-2009, 06:04 PM

Ok, I have 2000 miles on my 370Z now. It's been exactly 1 month since I have owned it. Temp in Oceanside is around 75 F in the afternoon and around 48 F in the evening and mornings.

I have notices that around town under normal, grandma style driving the oil temp is around 180 F. When I am driving aggressively or on the freeway it goes up to 220-240 F.

This is with driver only, no other passenger or loads in the back. Mine is a touring, sport, 6 spd.

Also, considering our tires are soft 140's I do notice that in the morning they are a bit lop-sided from sitting in the cold outside overnight. It usually takes about a mile of driving to warm the tires up and get them back into their proper shape.

The other thing I have noticed is that the shifter is a bit mechanical or grindy from 1-2 and 2-3 but this does not happen always. Sometimes very smooth other times it feels crunchy but not in a bad-way more of a very mechanical feel. I have noticed that this feels goes away when the ambient outside temp is above 80 F so it could just been that the gear oil is not viscous enough and needs time to warm up for it to feel proper.

On a side note, the engine I think is finally broken it and it feels way smoother than when I just got it. Average fuel economy is hovering between 20-22 mpg depending on how much city driving and aggressive driving there is in the mix. I know this is totally off subject, but I was on a roll from describing the oil temp.

Musashi · 03-31-2009, 06:20 PM

Haha when you're on a roll go with it! lol. I'm assuming 75 with low humidity...

I've been to Japan a few times and let me tell you in Tokyo it gets HOT and really HUMID starting in may. Was just thinking about that earlier, and was wondering if the Japan cars came with oil coolers???

SoCal 370Z · 03-31-2009, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musashi

Was just thinking about that earlier, and was wondering if the Japan cars came with oil coolers???

Actually, this is an excellent question.

AK370Z · 04-04-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musashi

I was wondering if the Japan cars came with oil coolers???

NO, they do not.

hot370z · 03-31-2009, 10:27 PM

I live in Sylmar I get off work @ 2:30pm I take I-5 north from Burbank in oil temp reads 210-220 and it's not summer yet.

tbonesteak · 03-31-2009, 10:54 PM

and that's not even with aggressive driving either rite?

03-31-2009, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 221	I'm guessing they may make a change on the new model year. In the meantime how many would pay the $1000.00 to have the coolers noted in Car and Driver? Remember they stated what they thought the options would cost above sticker. How many would pay less than that for a better solution? High quality parts are available on line to build the kits. Several vendors have kits either ready to go or in the final stages. I'd rather Nissan let us install our own solution and not play with the warranty. The solution to this may be done for about 1/4 the price of set of new wheels and tires. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

03-31-2009, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 607	Alan I understand your pov but please understand mine. For some of us it's not about the money, It's about the principal. About not getting what we paid for and Nissan trying to cover it up. Then on top of it them threatening not to warranty me if I use aftermarket. I bought a sports car thats supposed to be able to be competitive against cars that cost 2x as much, not be embarrassed the first time I take it to the track!!!! Also Alan, the parts being listed on the C&D page are proof of the cover up it's not the dollar amount, Nissan knows the cars run hot and can overheat they didn't want to get bad press and simply made up the figure. A lot of Z owners will start having problems in hot and humid climates when pushing it a little on the favorite back road, etc. It's not just a track thing and not a dollar thing. They should issue a recall. Overheating should not be a concern. Think about that. Last edited by Musashi; 03-31-2009 at 03:57 PM.

03-31-2009, 04:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 33	You guys remember the premature tire wear / alignment issue with the 350Z when it first came out? Didn't it take Nissan like 2 years to even acknowledge the issue, let alone address it? I love Nissan cars for the most part, but when it comes to owning up to issues/defects they can be real pricks, which is unfortunate and frustrating. NismoSender likes this. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-31-2009, 05:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	i just called nissan consumer affairs....i told them all about the problem and about my opinion but i couldnt get a chance to submit the concern after talking to the rep for 30 minutes because i'm not an owner of the vehicle yet. The people are very helpful - I ADVISE EVERYONE TO CALL IN. IT ONLY TAKES ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME AND WITHOUT RAISING AWARENESS WE WILL BE STUCK WITH THIS! NismoSender likes this.

03-31-2009, 06:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
kailua Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 82 Drives: 09 STI Rep Power: 17	Ok, I have 2000 miles on my 370Z now. It's been exactly 1 month since I have owned it. Temp in Oceanside is around 75 F in the afternoon and around 48 F in the evening and mornings. I have notices that around town under normal, grandma style driving the oil temp is around 180 F. When I am driving aggressively or on the freeway it goes up to 220-240 F. This is with driver only, no other passenger or loads in the back. Mine is a touring, sport, 6 spd. Also, considering our tires are soft 140's I do notice that in the morning they are a bit lop-sided from sitting in the cold outside overnight. It usually takes about a mile of driving to warm the tires up and get them back into their proper shape. The other thing I have noticed is that the shifter is a bit mechanical or grindy from 1-2 and 2-3 but this does not happen always. Sometimes very smooth other times it feels crunchy but not in a bad-way more of a very mechanical feel. I have noticed that this feels goes away when the ambient outside temp is above 80 F so it could just been that the gear oil is not viscous enough and needs time to warm up for it to feel proper. On a side note, the engine I think is finally broken it and it feels way smoother than when I just got it. Average fuel economy is hovering between 20-22 mpg depending on how much city driving and aggressive driving there is in the mix. I know this is totally off subject, but I was on a roll from describing the oil temp. Last edited by kailua; 03-31-2009 at 06:26 PM.

03-31-2009, 09:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 607	yeah Johnny go get em.

03-31-2009, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
marcussoori Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 468 Drives: 09 370Z Red AT Sport Rep Power: 17	Hi everyone, AK370Z told me I should add this link to the thread so that any Nissan people looking at the thread (as a result of my message to them) will have a link to the original oil issues thread. Here is the link: First track experience today ! Some good, some really bad Thanks

03-31-2009, 04:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 607	That's a very good point Semtex, I do remember that. Well I figure give it my best effort and if that doesn't work put a bad *** aftermarket one on at the same time as my other mods.

03-31-2009, 06:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 607	Haha when you're on a roll go with it! lol. I'm assuming 75 with low humidity... I've been to Japan a few times and let me tell you in Tokyo it gets HOT and really HUMID starting in may. Was just thinking about that earlier, and was wondering if the Japan cars came with oil coolers???

03-31-2009, 10:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 17	I live in Sylmar I get off work @ 2:30pm I take I-5 north from Burbank in oil temp reads 210-220 and it's not summer yet.

03-31-2009, 10:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	and that's not even with aggressive driving either rite?

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