Everyone with oil temp issues

AK370Z · 08-10-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mullet Parade

I just had a couple quick questions regarding this issue...

1) This is my first car and I've had my fair share of unreliable cars (used to be a big DSM guy) but I really don't want to have to constantly keep my eye on the oil temp gauge every time I decide to pass someone on the highway. I live in Illinois so I hope this won't be a huge issue but still has me concerned. How serious is the oil temp problem for someone who will be using the car as a daily driver and will not see track time?
I don't track my car and I have yet to see any oil temp problem. Switch to a good synthetic and you'll be just fine. Today it was 95 degrees out but "feels" 105 degrees. I drove all day without an issue.

2) Has Nissan in fact released an oil cooler available for purchase yet?
YES. It's currently backorded but should be available soon.
Nissan Motorsports Oil Coolers

3) If so, what are the odds of me negotiating the cooler being worked into the price for free before buying?
A matter of $1000 installed (780 cooler + labor). You decide how you want to bargain for this.
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Asheth · 08-10-2009, 11:54 PM

I am wondering since i live in germany if I should get an oil cooler. The temps don't get as hot in germany as they do in the states. But 100mph is like normal driving on the autobahns for me there. Since the Z just released in germany I wonder if there will be more problems over there as you can drive whatever speed you want during most autobahn driving.

wstar · 08-11-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Asheth

I am wondering since i live in germany if I should get an oil cooler. The temps don't get as hot in germany as they do in the states. But 100mph is like normal driving on the autobahns for me there. Since the Z just released in germany I wonder if there will be more problems over there as you can drive whatever speed you want during most autobahn driving.

In my experience, sustained high speeds aren't going to cause oil temp problems in the way that more track-like driving does. When you're sustaining high highway speeds (I regularly do so here, but at more legal risk than you

), you tend to drop off to a reasonable gearing/RPM, and the extra airflow from the speed helps as well. It's the other end of the spectrum you have to worry about (low airflow due to low speeds, combined with lots of time spent in the upper RPM ranges, which is what you expect more at a track). Especially given German weather, I don't think cruising on the autobahn is going to give you any issues.

FricFrac · 08-12-2009, 02:31 PM

I changed over to Pennzoil Platinum 5W30 and it seems like the temps have been reduced. From what I can tell the Nissan Ester Oil is possibly based on the Pennzoil but I haven't found conformation of that yet.

ZForce · 08-15-2009, 11:58 AM

I have seen other threads floating around on this issue, but not with 59 pages since the thread opened in March.

This brings back bad memories of my 1.5 yrs on a thread over on my350 with the oil consumption (OC) issue with the 2006 350z rev-up engine. Some may know me on that thread as ZeeForce. What a drawn out miserable ordeal with Nissan North Amercia (NNA).

Here we go again, I sold both the 05 and 06 350Z's for two of the 370Z's.

Got some reading to catch up on this thread. I read the first ten post and the OP has the same thoughts I did with the OC on the rev-ups - its the principle.

One word to Nissan North America always gets them to sit up and listen and the word is "FRAUD".

In the next few weeks I am having an oil cooler (third party) installed and will jion in here and contribute to this thread based on my previous experience with NNA - Goliath.

Cheers
Curtis

antennahead · 08-15-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZForce

I have seen other threads floating around on this issue, but not with 59 pages since the thread opened in March.

This brings back bad memories of my 1.5 yrs on a thread over on my350 with the oil consumption (OC) issue with the 2006 350z rev-up engine. Some may know me on that thread as ZeeForce. What a drawn out miserable ordeal with Nissan North Amercia (NNA).

Here we go again, I sold both the 05 and 06 350Z's for two of the 370Z's.

Got some reading to catch up on this thread. I read the first ten post and the OP has the same thoughts I did with the OC on the rev-ups - its the principle.

One word to Nissan North America always gets them to sit up and listen and the word is "FRAUD".

In the next few weeks I am having an oil cooler (third party) installed and will jion in here and contribute to this thread based on my previous experience with NNA - Goliath.

Cheers
Curtis

You and I spent way more thime in that thread than I am sure we wanted too

John

ZForce · 08-15-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antennahead

You and I spent way more thime in that thread than I am sure we wanted too

John

You got that right!

I am digging this 370Z, even with this oil temp issue.

NIZMOZ · 08-16-2009, 05:22 PM

Just as a comparison I finally got around to installing my Oil and water temp gauges. Well it does seem the HR is a cooler motor.

It was 102 degree's out, and the car's oil temp was reading a steady 190 degree's. I got it as high as 205 when I shifted to 4th at 70 and left it there for a little bit. Water stayed around 180. Will have to see what it does on the track now.

mrarroyo · 08-17-2009, 08:16 PM

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... my engine had actually blow out ...

What?

Vectorsumio · 08-20-2009, 10:30 PM

370z Nismo here... Haven't read all posts (not even close) Oil temps on highway's stay's about 190 ish. Drove around a lake tonight (tons of twists but maybe top speeds of 30mph) Car reached 220. I've seen it a few times climb a little above these temps. What concerns me the most... Car is under an extreme break-in by the book. 612 miles on her so far. Not revving above 4k like the books says. So what happens to 220 degrees past 4k rpms? I'm scared to find out.

Vectorsumio · 08-23-2009, 09:18 PM

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So what happens to 220 degrees past 4k rpms? I'm scared to find out.

Well that day was today. Although some could argue that 250-260F isn't "that bad..." on a car that is NA and brand new... I would totally disagree.

Today was my first spirited driving with a few WOT pulls and mostly 5-6k strong pulls. WOW how fast that oil rose to 250, it was unreal. It took less than 5 minutes at street temps of 85F.

So before I go to my Next auto X. I was doing some research and came across this site. Has anybody used this product yet? Has it successfully cured the 370's issue?

I know this thread isn't the fix one but rather the "jump aboard the recall" bandwagon. (which I am all for BTW cause... WTF! right?) But I am also not interested in driving my 40k sports car like my grandma. Till Nissan gets their acts together which could take 4-ever. So forgive the link.

It looks large enough to do the trick.

Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit

AutoX Z · 08-23-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vectorsumio

Well that day was today. Although some could argue that 250-260F isn't "that bad..." on a car that is NA and brand new... I would totally disagree.

Today was my first spirited driving with a few WOT pulls and mostly 5-6k strong pulls. WOW how fast that oil rose to 250, it was unreal. It took less than 5 minutes at street temps of 85F.

So before I go to my Next auto X. I was doing some research and came across this site. Has anybody used this product yet? Has it successfully cured the 370's issue?

I know this thread isn't the fix one but rather the "jump aboard the recall" bandwagon. (which I am all for BTW cause... WTF! right?) But I am also not interested in driving my 40k sports car like my grandma. Till Nissan gets their acts together which could take 4-ever. So forgive the link.

It looks large enough to do the trick.

Nissan Motorsports Oil Cooler Kit

FYI if you put on the oil cooler it will bump you wayyy up the class ladder for autox. So if you planned on being competitive without spending double value of you car in modifications/tuning I would not recommend installing that.

Secondly I can say with out a shadow of a doubt that you will not have any issues with oil temps at an autox. I run in Houston with ambient temps in the mid to upper 90's and 60 second courses and haven't had any issues at all. Temps rise to around 230 over the course of a run and are then back around 200 before the next one.

PinoyRacing91 · 08-25-2009, 12:01 PM

Okay, my dad is about to purcahse a Chicane Yellow 370z. Anyway, did the newer Z's between april and may still have the oil temp porblem? Also, will driving it hard occasionally still have the oil temp issue after break in? Thanknk to all! Also, whould we purcahse an oil cooler when we get the car? Any suggestions?

NIZMOZ · 08-25-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PinoyRacing91

Okay, my dad is about to purcahse a Chicane Yellow 370z. Anyway, did the newer Z's between april and may still have the oil temp porblem? Also, will driving it hard occasionally still have the oil temp issue after break in? Thanknk to all! Also, whould we purcahse an oil cooler when we get the car? Any suggestions?

All 370Z's of every model currently made has the oil temp problem till Nissan comes out with a Oil cooler from the factory.

afsbimmer · 08-25-2009, 01:02 PM

I bought mine in April (6MT, Touring, Sport); oil temps have run 220 to 260, depending on ambient air temp and type of driving (all on the street). I love the car and really enjoy driving it. But, I think this is an issue Nissan should address. I've had several conversastions with Nissan NA; bottom line is they say oil temps at this level are ok and will not result in engine damage. I'm not a mechanic or engineer, so I can not really dispute their position. I can say these are the highest oil temps I have ever seen on a sports or performance car that I've driven on the street. I intend to put an oil cooler on my car; just a matter of finding the right product and the right mechanic to do the work.

08-10-2009, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 18	I am wondering since i live in germany if I should get an oil cooler. The temps don't get as hot in germany as they do in the states. But 100mph is like normal driving on the autobahns for me there. Since the Z just released in germany I wonder if there will be more problems over there as you can drive whatever speed you want during most autobahn driving. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion.

08-12-2009, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	I changed over to Pennzoil Platinum 5W30 and it seems like the temps have been reduced. From what I can tell the Nissan Ester Oil is possibly based on the Pennzoil but I haven't found conformation of that yet. __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

08-16-2009, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	Just as a comparison I finally got around to installing my Oil and water temp gauges. Well it does seem the HR is a cooler motor. It was 102 degree's out, and the car's oil temp was reading a steady 190 degree's. I got it as high as 205 when I shifted to 4th at 70 and left it there for a little bit. Water stayed around 180. Will have to see what it does on the track now. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC

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08-15-2009, 11:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	I have seen other threads floating around on this issue, but not with 59 pages since the thread opened in March. This brings back bad memories of my 1.5 yrs on a thread over on my350 with the oil consumption (OC) issue with the 2006 350z rev-up engine. Some may know me on that thread as ZeeForce. What a drawn out miserable ordeal with Nissan North Amercia (NNA). Here we go again, I sold both the 05 and 06 350Z's for two of the 370Z's. Got some reading to catch up on this thread. I read the first ten post and the OP has the same thoughts I did with the OC on the rev-ups - its the principle. One word to Nissan North America always gets them to sit up and listen and the word is "FRAUD". In the next few weeks I am having an oil cooler (third party) installed and will jion in here and contribute to this thread based on my previous experience with NNA - Goliath. Cheers Curtis

08-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
Vectorsumio Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 35 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	370z Nismo here... Haven't read all posts (not even close) Oil temps on highway's stay's about 190 ish. Drove around a lake tonight (tons of twists but maybe top speeds of 30mph) Car reached 220. I've seen it a few times climb a little above these temps. What concerns me the most... Car is under an extreme break-in by the book. 612 miles on her so far. Not revving above 4k like the books says. So what happens to 220 degrees past 4k rpms? I'm scared to find out.

08-25-2009, 12:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
PinoyRacing91 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ga Posts: 4 Drives: future yellow 370z Rep Power: 16	Okay, my dad is about to purcahse a Chicane Yellow 370z. Anyway, did the newer Z's between april and may still have the oil temp porblem? Also, will driving it hard occasionally still have the oil temp issue after break in? Thanknk to all! Also, whould we purcahse an oil cooler when we get the car? Any suggestions?

08-25-2009, 01:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
afsbimmer Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 76 Posts: 12 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z CY M6 Rep Power: 16	I bought mine in April (6MT, Touring, Sport); oil temps have run 220 to 260, depending on ambient air temp and type of driving (all on the street). I love the car and really enjoy driving it. But, I think this is an issue Nissan should address. I've had several conversastions with Nissan NA; bottom line is they say oil temps at this level are ok and will not result in engine damage. I'm not a mechanic or engineer, so I can not really dispute their position. I can say these are the highest oil temps I have ever seen on a sports or performance car that I've driven on the street. I intend to put an oil cooler on my car; just a matter of finding the right product and the right mechanic to do the work.