Nissan Motorsports Oil Coolers

brickturtle · 06-07-2010, 03:38 PM

well my base 2010 z went into limp mode while stuck in traffic ..
it was about 86 dgreees and i noticed the temp hitting 250 ish...couldnt stop the car because of the trafffic and i started seeing smokes or vapor coming out from the hood
SES light came on then had to tow my car to the dealer
car currently is reading 3200miles... and service department called today saying
some fan module? was mal functioning.... i never tracked my car and occassionaly
or very rarely spirtedly drive....

Mike · 06-07-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brickturtle

well my base 2010 z went into limp mode while stuck in traffic ..
it was about 86 dgreees and i noticed the temp hitting 250 ish...couldnt stop the car because of the trafffic and i started seeing smokes or vapor coming out from the hood
SES light came on then had to tow my car to the dealer
car currently is reading 3200miles... and service department called today saying
some fan module? was mal functioning.... i never tracked my car and occassionaly
or very rarely spirtedly drive....

sounds like you just had some bad luck. I'm sure they will take care of you though. The fuel pump went out on my wife's 3 month old Z4 the other day, stuff happens.

Endgame · 06-07-2010, 04:44 PM

I know I saw this somewhere before in another thread, but cannot find it now. What is the 'Danger Will Robison" zone for oil temp heat? 260?

XwChriswX · 06-07-2010, 05:02 PM

Mine just hit 220* for the first time today, I was sitting in the parking lot with the A/C running for about 20 mins... Thats the highest its ever been, including with highway driving...

Endgame · 06-12-2010, 07:22 PM

I have hit 220 just with a little spirited driving and no stop and go traffic.....

antennahead · 06-12-2010, 08:51 PM

It's hot here now, mid 90's ........... I hit 220 to 230 everyday.

D3Daddy · 06-13-2010, 01:12 PM

I had issue with high and varied oil temps before 1st oil change. I decided to go with Motul 300v Racing 5w-30 and my temps run more stable and have yet to exceed 225-230ish with high spirited driving out here in So Cal. I will probably go with an oil cooler when I have the $$$, just to be safe. We should all schedule a day and time to call Nissan and complain. Maybe that will get their attention???

ZForce · 06-16-2010, 02:46 AM

Danger Will Robinson heat zone is 260

Wish I had the $$ to buy AE Performances oil cooler.

Trips · 06-16-2010, 02:51 AM

About $700 for an GTM Comp Cooler installed.
a little less expensive than the AE Cooler.

Mt Tam I am · 06-16-2010, 02:34 PM

I finished break in this morning. At 220 degrees and 62 ambient, I finally got to rev up the car and drive spiritedly. Within three miles I was at 245 and slowed it down where it very slowly dropped back.

I just got off the phone with the dealership and ordered an oil cooler, Part Number: 21300-SS370 MSRP: $780 plus 4 hours labor $1300+. It should arrive in two or more weeks. This part will not void warrenty, so I will pay extra.

The only pleasent news was I 'll get a loaner for the day.

spearfish25 · 06-16-2010, 02:50 PM

Don't waste your time complaining to Nissan and expecting a free solution. We all went through this last summer. I even have the number for the Nissan support rep for my area...not the most compassionate or helpful person.

If you're seeing high oil temps (over 230), just invest in a cooler. You can build your own and install it yourself for $300 or you can go the other extreme and have Nissan install the Nissan Motorsports cooler kit for $1300. Just realize that you have no warranty if the cooler malfunctions in any scenario (ie, there is no real benefit to having Nissan install it if you're capable of doing it alone).

ZForce · 06-16-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

About $700 for an GTM Comp Cooler installed.
a little less expensive than the AE Cooler.

Thx Triple's, I had seen their oil filter when it came out, heard nothing after that. Most peeps were going with Stillen's, Modshack, or Nissan. Will have to do a search on the forum for any feedback on GTM.

spearfish25 · 06-16-2010, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZForce

Thx Triple's, I had seen their oil filter when it came out, heard nothing after that. Most peeps were going with Stillen's, Modshack, or Nissan. Will have to do a search on the forum for any feedback on GTM.

Oh, you'll find plenty on GTM's coolers. Like the fact that they had numerous lines explode and a few members had to replace their motors. Some people have noted that Sam at GTM has been very helpful and has fixed the problem, but he never replied to me when I emailed him.

I personally went the Modshack route but had a local hose company make some very overengineered hoses to avoid any blowout potential.

Endgame · 06-16-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

I finished break in this morning. At 220 degrees and 62 ambient, I finally got to rev up the car and drive spiritedly. Within three miles I was at 245 and slowed it down where it very slowly dropped back.

I just got off the phone with the dealership and ordered an oil cooler, Part Number: 21300-SS370 MSRP: $780 plus 4 hours labor $1300+. It should arrive in two or more weeks. This part will not void warrenty, so I will pay extra.

The only pleasent news was I 'll get a loaner for the day.

Are you sure it will not void your warranty?? Did you get that in writing??

Modshack · 06-16-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endgame

Are you sure it will not void your warranty?? Did you get that in writing??

Ha ha! I would (but I doubt they will...)

Even Car and Driver had the "Factory" Nissan Motorsports cooler fittings fail... And this installed for the press cars!

06-07-2010, 05:02 PM	#49 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	Mine just hit 220* for the first time today, I was sitting in the parking lot with the A/C running for about 20 mins... Thats the highest its ever been, including with highway driving... __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

06-12-2010, 08:51 PM	#51 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	It's hot here now, mid 90's ........... I hit 220 to 230 everyday. __________________ *Time is a companion, who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment............ because it will never come again*

06-16-2010, 02:51 AM	#54 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	About $700 for an GTM Comp Cooler installed. a little less expensive than the AE Cooler. __________________

06-16-2010, 02:34 PM	#55 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I finished break in this morning. At 220 degrees and 62 ambient, I finally got to rev up the car and drive spiritedly. Within three miles I was at 245 and slowed it down where it very slowly dropped back. I just got off the phone with the dealership and ordered an oil cooler, Part Number: 21300-SS370 MSRP: $780 plus 4 hours labor $1300+. It should arrive in two or more weeks. This part will not void warrenty, so I will pay extra. The only pleasent news was I 'll get a loaner for the day. Last edited by Mt Tam I am; 06-16-2010 at 02:49 PM. Reason: incomplete thought

06-16-2010, 02:50 PM	#56 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Don't waste your time complaining to Nissan and expecting a free solution. We all went through this last summer. I even have the number for the Nissan support rep for my area...not the most compassionate or helpful person. If you're seeing high oil temps (over 230), just invest in a cooler. You can build your own and install it yourself for $300 or you can go the other extreme and have Nissan install the Nissan Motorsports cooler kit for $1300. Just realize that you have no warranty if the cooler malfunctions in any scenario (ie, there is no real benefit to having Nissan install it if you're capable of doing it alone). __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-07-2010, 03:38 PM	#46 (permalink)
brickturtle Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: placentia, ca Posts: 10 Drives: rsx typs Rep Power: 15	well my base 2010 z went into limp mode while stuck in traffic .. it was about 86 dgreees and i noticed the temp hitting 250 ish...couldnt stop the car because of the trafffic and i started seeing smokes or vapor coming out from the hood SES light came on then had to tow my car to the dealer car currently is reading 3200miles... and service department called today saying some fan module? was mal functioning.... i never tracked my car and occassionaly or very rarely spirtedly drive....

06-07-2010, 04:44 PM	#48 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	I know I saw this somewhere before in another thread, but cannot find it now. What is the 'Danger Will Robison" zone for oil temp heat? 260?

06-12-2010, 07:22 PM	#50 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	I have hit 220 just with a little spirited driving and no stop and go traffic.....

06-13-2010, 01:12 PM	#52 (permalink)
D3Daddy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: La Palma Posts: 83 Drives: 09 370Z MagBlK Tour Rep Power: 16	I had issue with high and varied oil temps before 1st oil change. I decided to go with Motul 300v Racing 5w-30 and my temps run more stable and have yet to exceed 225-230ish with high spirited driving out here in So Cal. I will probably go with an oil cooler when I have the $$$, just to be safe. We should all schedule a day and time to call Nissan and complain. Maybe that will get their attention???

06-16-2010, 02:46 AM	#53 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 21	Danger Will Robinson heat zone is 260 Wish I had the $$ to buy AE Performances oil cooler.

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