Everyone with oil temp issues

antennahead · 04-02-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyD

what's permanent?

I think he misunderstood my original post. What I meant was, compared to the oil consumption issue the '06s faced, this issue can be fixed, versus an ongoing issue, like the OC issue. Probably semantics over the definition and use of the work "permanent", no big deal.

John

tbonesteak · 04-02-2009, 10:09 PM

Thanks for clearing it up.

antennahead · 04-02-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Thanks for clearing it up.

You're very welcome.

John

Musashi · 04-03-2009, 09:28 AM

Excerpt from Road & Track

semtex · 04-03-2009, 10:38 AM

^lol I like how they follow it up with "Regardless. . . " It's almost like they're saying 'Yeah we discovered this really serious issue. So anyway, we really liked the paint job.'

ChrisSlicks · 04-03-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

^lol I like how they follow it up with "Regardless. . . " It's almost like they're saying 'Yeah we discovered this really serious issue. So anyway, we really liked the paint job.'

Maybe they're just relying on the fact that 90% of people are just going to cruise around town with them and never run into this issue. They at least should have made it a factory option or part of the sport package. Seems counter-intuitive that they install performance brakes and a LSD yet don't expect you to actually drive it hard.

Musashi · 04-03-2009, 02:54 PM

It's been over a week, Nissan has no answers, they are clueless to even if they have the parts anywhere, even with me willing to pay they still can't come up with it. As if the Nismo 370Z thats already out in Japan doesn't have one!? Right....

I can't let some stupid $400 dollar part eat me up and the more I talk to Nissan the more I dislike them. So, I called up Stillen, ordered their Oil Cooler, Exhaust, Gen 3 Intake. It will be better quality then factory anyway....
I'm looking forward to getting my parts on and enjoying the hell out of my Z...

I appreciate the support from everyone.

Nikon FM · 04-03-2009, 03:04 PM

I checked with my dealership abut the oil cooler issue and they were not aware of one (from Nissan) being available yet. I was told that if I bought a quality after market oil cooler and had them install it they would consider it like "original equipment".

I bet Nissan will offer one soon (< 6 months) to the dealerships (IMO)

JoeyD · 04-03-2009, 03:40 PM

I mentioned this to the service manager at the dealership I bought mine from yesterday. He suggested trying a different coolant ratio. Although, he couldn't offer any advice about what ratio would be more effective.

ChrisSlicks · 04-03-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyD

I mentioned this to the service manager at the dealership I bought mine from yesterday. He suggested trying a different coolant ratio. Although, he couldn't offer any advice about what ratio would be more effective.

Distilled water is the best possible heat conductor (liquid). Just enough anti-corrosive anti-freeze needs to be added (Ethylene Glycol). In a relatively warm climate like So Cal or TX I would go for 80% pure distilled water, 20% Glycol. The standard up here in the cold parts is 50/50.

alan93rsa · 04-03-2009, 06:18 PM

Check out what is available for an Ohio license plate. I just keyed it in and checked the Ohio BMV web site for availability

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Musashi · 04-03-2009, 06:27 PM

I'll send you $50 via pay pal to get it.

tbonesteak · 04-03-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by alan93rsa

check out what is available for an ohio license plate. I just keyed it in and checked the ohio bmv web site for availability

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semtex · 04-03-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Distilled water is the best possible heat conductor (liquid). Just enough anti-corrosive anti-freeze needs to be added (Ethylene Glycol). In a relatively warm climate like So Cal or TX I would go for 80% pure distilled water, 20% Glycol. The standard up here in the cold parts is 50/50.

Adding in a bottle of Water Wetter might help too. It's one of the first things I do to every car I buy.

alan93rsa · 04-03-2009, 11:21 PM

The radiator is a good topic. Since we are out of the sub zero range here in Ohio, not the freezing range, I plan to dump 1/2 the coolant and fill with water and a bottle of water wetter. Every little bit helps.

04-03-2009, 10:38 AM	#95 (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: 32	^lol I like how they follow it up with "Regardless. . . " It's almost like they're saying 'Yeah we discovered this really serious issue. So anyway, we really liked the paint job.' __________________ "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.

04-03-2009, 02:54 PM	#97 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	Conclusion It's been over a week, Nissan has no answers, they are clueless to even if they have the parts anywhere, even with me willing to pay they still can't come up with it. As if the Nismo 370Z thats already out in Japan doesn't have one!? Right.... I can't let some stupid $400 dollar part eat me up and the more I talk to Nissan the more I dislike them. So, I called up Stillen, ordered their Oil Cooler, Exhaust, Gen 3 Intake. It will be better quality then factory anyway.... I'm looking forward to getting my parts on and enjoying the hell out of my Z... I appreciate the support from everyone.

04-03-2009, 03:04 PM	#98 (permalink)
Nikon FM Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Snoqualmie WA Posts: 973 Drives: 03 996TT Porsche Rep Power: 606	I checked with my dealership abut the oil cooler issue and they were not aware of one (from Nissan) being available yet. I was told that if I bought a quality after market oil cooler and had them install it they would consider it like "original equipment". I bet Nissan will offer one soon (< 6 months) to the dealerships (IMO) __________________ Buddy Revell: "One man's sooner is another man's later"

04-03-2009, 03:40 PM	#99 (permalink)
JoeyD Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raeford, NC Posts: 305 Drives: 09 NISMO 370Z Rep Power: 186	I mentioned this to the service manager at the dealership I bought mine from yesterday. He suggested trying a different coolant ratio. Although, he couldn't offer any advice about what ratio would be more effective. __________________ When was the last time you did 230MPH in something with 4 seats?

04-03-2009, 06:18 PM	#101 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	Check out what is available for an Ohio license plate. I just keyed it in and checked the Ohio BMV web site for availability <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD rowSpan=3></TD><TD></TD><TD rowSpan=3></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=middle background=https://www.oplates.com/images/plateImagesSunburst/plate_200x100_OddNonLogo_r2_c2_f02.gif></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

04-02-2009, 10:09 PM	#92 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	Thanks for clearing it up.

04-03-2009, 06:27 PM	#102 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 606	I'll send you $50 via pay pal to get it.

04-03-2009, 11:21 PM	#105 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	The radiator is a good topic. Since we are out of the sub zero range here in Ohio, not the freezing range, I plan to dump 1/2 the coolant and fill with water and a bottle of water wetter. Every little bit helps. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

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