Oil cooler question (high pitched sound)

Zboy · 08-13-2012, 12:26 AM

Recently installed an oil cooler on my Z (2days after I got it, so I'm still not that familiar with the car). After the install, I hear a high pitched sound whenever I rev the car or drive it (around 2,000-up rpm, the sound I think is covered with the engine roar at 4,000rpm up).

Is this normal? Engine oil level is at max based on the dip stick. Tried driving it hard twice and seems that there is no leak. I'm not sure if it's normal or there's something wrong. Any of you guys experienced this sound after the oil cooler install? Thanks.

NYBladeZ · 08-13-2012, 12:28 AM

I had an oil cooler (GTM kit) and never experience what you are describing. I know some first year Z's had a high pitched sounded related to the ecu but I have never heard of this issue after an oil cooler install.

Boost_lee · 08-13-2012, 12:45 AM

I think there was a thread that covered this. IIRC, it was the oil cooler hoses rubbing on another component and the vibrations caused the whining.

Edit: Fix = Oil Cooler: Does yours cause a whine? I have a fix!

Zboy · 08-13-2012, 12:58 AM

NYBladeZ,
I'll try to check that too.

Boost_lee,
Thanks for posting the link. Seems similar to my case, i'll try the DIY this weekend. Thanks again!

Zoren 370 · 08-13-2012, 07:40 AM

What brand of oil cooler you used and how many rows? Thanks

08-13-2012, 12:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zboy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Oil cooler question (high pitched sound) Recently installed an oil cooler on my Z (2days after I got it, so I'm still not that familiar with the car). After the install, I hear a high pitched sound whenever I rev the car or drive it (around 2,000-up rpm, the sound I think is covered with the engine roar at 4,000rpm up). Is this normal? Engine oil level is at max based on the dip stick. Tried driving it hard twice and seems that there is no leak. I'm not sure if it's normal or there's something wrong. Any of you guys experienced this sound after the oil cooler install? Thanks. Last edited by Zboy; 08-13-2012 at 12:28 AM. Reason: edit

08-13-2012, 12:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	I had an oil cooler (GTM kit) and never experience what you are describing. I know some first year Z's had a high pitched sounded related to the ecu but I have never heard of this issue after an oil cooler install. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

08-13-2012, 12:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I think there was a thread that covered this. IIRC, it was the oil cooler hoses rubbing on another component and the vibrations caused the whining. Edit: Fix = Oil Cooler: Does yours cause a whine? I have a fix! __________________ My TT Z

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08-13-2012, 12:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zboy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 5 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	NYBladeZ, I'll try to check that too. Boost_lee, Thanks for posting the link. Seems similar to my case, i'll try the DIY this weekend. Thanks again!

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Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	What brand of oil cooler you used and how many rows? Thanks