Everyone with oil temp issues

Modshack · 05-18-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spmcpa

IDZRVIT:

and that's why I won't buy a 370Z until a factory certified oil cooler is made available at a reasonable cost...

spmcpa

Your loss (and everyone else who has expressed the same sentiment). Don't cut your nose off to spite your face. ..... In the grand scheme of things this may boil down to a bad batch of senders. I've been unable to push my car beyond 245 degrees despite trying really hard. There is a lot of inconsistant reporting on this issue. Regardless, I mounted a cooler (for a whopping $270) and will never have to worry about this again, real or imagined.... I can barely get it to 200 degrees now...
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ttsa-pics.html

mannyz · 05-18-2009, 07:01 PM

Well I think if we all do, what we suppose to do. Call Nissan and address this issue with proof to Nissan, they have to do something. Theres a few threads already about this topic and we are all calling their respective Nissan Area and the Dealer, opening a case Number and bring the car.

We need to build evidence so Nissan at least think of doing something. So join the club and call Nissan, then take your car to the dealer. We need to get this fix somehow.

Modshack · 05-18-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mannyz

Well I think if we all do, what we suppose to do. Call Nissan and address this issue with proof to Nissan, they have to do something. Theres a few threads already about this topic and we are all calling their respective Nissan Area and the Dealer, opening a case Number and bring the car.

We need to build evidence so Nissan at least think of doing something. So join the club and call Nissan, then take your car to the dealer. We need to get this fix somehow.

Do you have a real problem or are you just subscribing to the Hysteria surrounding this issue as many here are? I'm betting that 99% of the people who take their cars into the dealership complaining are gonna get the "perfectly Normal" response. Think about it....tens of thousands of Z's have been sold worldwide. How many complainers here? How many real problems of a car hitting limp mode?.....30? 50? This is not enough to get Nissan to spend big bucks on a universal retrofit..

antennahead · 05-18-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Chuck

Nissan is only interested in making the engine last to the end of the warranty period. Then they are off the hook. Many here and myself included want to keep the car longer then the "limited" warranty. The comment about the oil consumption issue of the '06 is a valid point. No, I do not trust the engineers just bacause they work for Nissan. They are building a product to come in below a certain price and must make concessions. I don't want one of these concessions to be my engine which may be out of warranty by the time the high oil temps finally kill it. Nissan has advertised this car as a sports car and show it running hard. They need to step up and protect the engine with a cooler.

I am one of those '06 oil consumption guys. I can attest to the attitude, and what it took to get any action. They want to make profits!

John

antennahead · 05-18-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Your loss (and everyone else who has expressed the same sentiment). Don't cut your nose off to spite your face. ..... In the grand scheme of things this may boil down to a bad batch of senders. I've been unable to push my car beyond 245 degrees despite trying really hard. There is a lot of inconsistant reporting on this issue. Regardless, I mounted a cooler (for a whopping $270) and will never have to worry about this again, real or imagined.... I can barely get it to 200 degrees now...
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ttsa-pics.html

The though did cross my mind, what if this was a bad batch of sending units.............. but them equiping all the magazine test cars with coolers does make you raise an eyebrow...

John

Modshack · 05-18-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

The though did cross my mind, what if this was a bad batch of sending units..............
John

Yeah..The numbers have been so varied, even under, what would appear to be, similar ambient temps and conditions. Makes one wonder...

wstar · 05-18-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Yeah..The numbers have been so varied, even under, what would appear to be, similar ambient temps and conditions. Makes one wonder...

Well a big part of that variance, aside from weather, is probably driving habits. Even when we try, it's hard to accurately convey exactly how we're driving, in terms of time spent at what RPMs under what kind of throttle, etc. Unless we all started doing datalogs of our daily driving to go with the temp reporting, that's going to account for a lot of the unknown factor.

mannyz · 05-18-2009, 10:07 PM

I do understand guys what ur saying. This will not be the first time I have to deal with dealership BS. I also do know that under normal circumtances the car wont heat up to the point of shutting down rpms. And like u guys said it all depend of the driving conditions, but hey it wont cost me anything to try and get their feed back. I will be prepared anyways, Im not just gona show up there and thats it. Im gona do print out from this website, from Motor trend, Edmunds, I will copy videos on CD's from professional driving testing the car and complaining about the oil temp as well.

The worst thing can happen is that they tell me, everything is fine which will get me to the same spot I am right now. So I dont lose anything

import111 · 05-19-2009, 12:17 AM

I hit 240 degree oil temps with the cruise control set at 70mph in 6th gear for 20 minutes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

Well a big part of that variance, aside from weather, is probably driving habits. Even when we try, it's hard to accurately convey exactly how we're driving, in terms of time spent at what RPMs under what kind of throttle, etc. Unless we all started doing datalogs of our daily driving to go with the temp reporting, that's going to account for a lot of the unknown factor.

mannyz · 05-19-2009, 12:28 AM

Im collecting information and will create a document that I will hand to the Manager at the dealer. I called Nissan and they want me to go to dealer 1st. But I wait until next week, I have to drive to south FL, Sat, which is a 2 1/2 hour driving. I will drive during daytime, first without Crusie control and second with it. Will take pics and everything so I can take everything to the dealer. So if anyone else are experiencing problems, please post it so I can print it out.

wstar · 05-19-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by import111

I hit 240 degree oil temps with the cruise control set at 70mph in 6th gear for 20 minutes.

How was the weather? You're in AZ, so I assume 'hot'. Around here even on an 85-90 degree day, a highway cruise locked at 90 in 7th (my 7 is a bit higher than your 6, but the speed diff is going to make up the revs and then some I think), I can pretty much run a straight line down the highway indefinitely and never see over about 225-230. I'd still be much happier if it stayed lower than that under such undemanding conditions though

travisjb · 05-19-2009, 01:26 AM

Not to take anything away from import111, but in AZ it's been over 100F peak for like 5 days straight! In MAY !!!

Hey Manny, re your request for people to post... Do you realize you're on a 34 page thread!

Be sure to check out the oil temp survey for hard data

import111 · 05-19-2009, 01:44 AM

Yea, it has been high 90's to around 100 here in Tucson. Even still, my old STi on track days never got the oil that hot.

mannyz · 05-19-2009, 02:37 AM

Well u guys have here like 4 threads opened with the same topic, I just want to be sure that we help each other here

But yes I just print out the Survey so I can take it to the dealer, next week. Also copying all the information I can, so I can hand it to the Mananager.

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Originally Posted by travisjb

Not to take anything away from import111, but in AZ it's been over 100F peak for like 5 days straight! In MAY !!!

Hey Manny, re your request for people to post... Do you realize you're on a 34 page thread!

Be sure to check out the oil temp survey for hard data

AK370Z · 05-19-2009, 04:40 AM

I have a small request for all of you. Please RESPECT everyone's input/opinion here in this thread. Just because someone DO NOT see this as a problem or do not feel that Nissan should fix this, please don't make them feel(or their post) unwelcome, stupid etc. This is a public forum and everyone can voice their opinion. But when someone is attacked or harassed because of their post(s), then I'm obligated to step in since it's against the forum rules. I am NOT implying that it has happened (you guys have been pretty mature about it) but I'm just throwing out a warning. Also, keep in mind that normal "street driving" for one member can be "spirited driving" for another. So, please respect everyone's opinion.

I will ask Nissan and see what's their plan on this issue.

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05-18-2009, 07:01 PM	#497 (permalink)
mannyz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 354 Drives: a car Rep Power: 279	Well I think if we all do, what we suppose to do. Call Nissan and address this issue with proof to Nissan, they have to do something. Theres a few threads already about this topic and we are all calling their respective Nissan Area and the Dealer, opening a case Number and bring the car. We need to build evidence so Nissan at least think of doing something. So join the club and call Nissan, then take your car to the dealer. We need to get this fix somehow.

05-18-2009, 10:07 PM	#503 (permalink)
mannyz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 354 Drives: a car Rep Power: 279	I do understand guys what ur saying. This will not be the first time I have to deal with dealership BS. I also do know that under normal circumtances the car wont heat up to the point of shutting down rpms. And like u guys said it all depend of the driving conditions, but hey it wont cost me anything to try and get their feed back. I will be prepared anyways, Im not just gona show up there and thats it. Im gona do print out from this website, from Motor trend, Edmunds, I will copy videos on CD's from professional driving testing the car and complaining about the oil temp as well. The worst thing can happen is that they tell me, everything is fine which will get me to the same spot I am right now. So I dont lose anything

05-19-2009, 12:28 AM	#505 (permalink)
mannyz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 354 Drives: a car Rep Power: 279	Im collecting information and will create a document that I will hand to the Manager at the dealer. I called Nissan and they want me to go to dealer 1st. But I wait until next week, I have to drive to south FL, Sat, which is a 2 1/2 hour driving. I will drive during daytime, first without Crusie control and second with it. Will take pics and everything so I can take everything to the dealer. So if anyone else are experiencing problems, please post it so I can print it out.

05-19-2009, 01:44 AM	#508 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	Yea, it has been high 90's to around 100 here in Tucson. Even still, my old STi on track days never got the oil that hot.