Originally Posted by wstar Yeah.. It's probably true that they sorta shot themselves in foot on this one by even including an oil temp gauge. On the other hand, they
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05-09-2009, 10:12 AM | #436 (permalink) | |
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05-09-2009, 11:26 AM | #437 (permalink) | |
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Doh!!
Ok, this was a serious tactical mistake. By everyone using the SAME case #, we've compromised the scope of the problem by minimizing it's apparent impact.
For instance, when the bean counters "run the numbers" to see if they should spend the money on some "corrective" action, they'll run a query against their database to find all the cases related to "oil over-heating" and all 100 people that used the same case # will get UNDER REPORTED as a single "instance" of the problem. Now, all you yahoo's that did this, CALL BACK at the 800 number below, DON'T ask for Jennifer, just discuss the issue with the rep and get your case and case # recorded in the system. DON'T BE OVERLOOKED!! BE COUNTED!! Quote:
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05-09-2009, 05:34 PM | #439 (permalink) | |
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I'm in a similar situation. The 370z is the car that I really want but this oil temp issue really has me holding back. I live in Vegas where driving in traffic when it's 115+ outside can be a reality. Even worse if I get caught in traffic going back to California while going through Baker where it can hit over 120+. It really sucks that this is becoming such a big issue. Sadly there aren't many other choices of cars to choose from. We already have an 06 Vette so I'm not sure getting a 2nd Vette is what I want. I kind of like the STI but I'm not 100% sold on the whole hatch thing, especially with only 305hp. Hopefully Nissan settles this issue soon so I can get a 370z. If not I guess I'll stick with my old Z's. I mean hell, my 77 280z may not be as fast but it won't over heat the engine either. |
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05-10-2009, 12:39 AM | #440 (permalink) | |
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Last edited by spearfish25; 05-10-2009 at 10:07 AM. Reason: Updated attachment to correct number of each transmission type labeling error. |
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05-10-2009, 09:03 AM | #442 (permalink) | |
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05-10-2009, 10:02 AM | #443 (permalink) | |
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Two extra charts also included now to compare overheating severity with driving style and ambient temp. Last edited by spearfish25; 05-10-2009 at 04:02 PM. |
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05-10-2009, 03:50 PM | #445 (permalink) |
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You'll be back before you know it. The install isn't bad at all if your mechanically inclined. I had a mechanic do it but thought it looked easy and I could of done it myself with a friend and some patience.
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05-10-2009, 04:43 PM | #446 (permalink) |
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I filed with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
FILE A SAFETY COMPLAINT Form 100% complete. » » » SAFETY COMPLAINT CONFIRMATION Your Complaint Information is successfully submitted. Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10268325 Click on the "Print Complaint" button to see a print version of the confirmation page to print for your records. Acknowledgement An e-mail was sent to rr88@mac.com Complaint Information Description: Bought A 2009 Nissan 370Z and it has oil overheating issues and the car goes into shut down mode at high oil temps that could be real bad a highway speeds on the insterstate THIS IS A 370Z Model not a 350Z Approximate Incident Date: 5/4/2009 Your responses to the questions regarding the incident: Deaths/Injuries: No Property Damage: No Crash: No Fire: No Police Report: No top Vehicle Information VIN:2181 Year, Make, Model: 2009, NISSAN, 370Z Failure Mileage: 3650 Speed: 70 Vehicle Component Information Component 1: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING top Consumer Information Name: Ron Rogers Last edited by caneman88; 05-10-2009 at 04:47 PM. Reason: adding text |
05-11-2009, 02:25 PM | #450 (permalink) | |
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I'm currently going through cooling system problems on my current ride. Don't want to buy a $30,000+ sports car that constantly runs on the hot side! Hope Nissan does something about this. Just curious, but can I not have the dealership put a cooler on or no new car sale? Is that not really an option, even in these hard economic times??? |
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