Nissan 370Z Forum - High Oil Temp - Is this the SOLUTION? (NISSAN'S SUPER OIL)??

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 1162766)

Unless you have an oil cooler with bottom or side hoses, in which case you have to take oil back flow into consideration.

Damn you, I got quoted while editing :) How do you guys with side/bottom cooler hoses guestimate that? Mine are top connections.

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Originally Posted by wstar (Post 1162770)

Damn you, I got quoted while editing :) How do you guys with side/bottom cooler hoses guestimate that? Mine are top connections.

Haha, no ninja edit for you. I check the oil immediately after shutting the engine down and shoot for a reading between the Low and Mid marks. Mine is a side mount so it doesn't back flow completely but it is a measurable amount.

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Originally Posted by wstar (Post 1162761)

Be careful with how close you run to that H-mark. L<->H on the dipstick is a range. H is not the target. The ideal is somewhere in the middle (I usually shoot for about 2/3 up between L and H), and it's the holes rather than the letters that indicate the range marks. Check while parked on a perfectly level surface with the engine off for at least 10 minutes. If you end up overfilled, your oil will foam and not lubricate/cool as well.

Ahh.., yes you are correct, thanks! Per the manual, it calls for w/oil filter change 5-1/8 quarts, I put 5 quarts even. The oil sits just near the "high" dip stick hole. I was just speaking in general, my dad taught me long ago about the no-no's of over filling.

FYI - Though were not (officially) in summer, it's been very hot this week, I am happy to say, I drive spirited (when safely possible) and my oil temps, even with a/c blowing at times, has not gone over 210*. Gillian is all good! :driving: