Delay in the Engine oil temperature gauge?? Please provide Feedback!

Mr_Z · 08-18-2009, 12:25 PM

Hi,
I just noticed that it takes about 10min of driving before my Engine oil temperature gauge to starts to show some temp values. Meaning it stays down at the lower point for about 10min before going up gradualy.

That seams strange as my Engine Temperature Gauge has been hot (at normal level) for about 8-10min already...

Could one of you check if it also takes time on your 370Z? I would appreciate that! Thanks in advance!

Modshack · 08-18-2009, 12:29 PM

It takes longer to heat the oil than it does the water. Perfectly normal.....Relax!

VCuomo · 08-18-2009, 12:30 PM

Yes, normal. What you're calling "engine temperature gauge" is really coolant temperature, which will be different than the oil temperature.

Mr_Z · 08-18-2009, 01:32 PM

Ok! I guess recently adding two bottles of oil made the delay even more noticeable! Thanks for the feedback.

semtex · 08-18-2009, 01:48 PM

Why did you add two bottles of oil? Was the oil level really low by two quarts?

Mr_Z · 08-18-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Why did you add two bottles of oil? Was the oil level really low by two quarts?

Well, yes. I don't know if it's my driving style, (I am not saying that I push very hard all the time, it's just that I rev a lot, even at low speeds).

In my 350z, it was the same case. I need to add about one bottle of oil every month. I did question this at the dealership for my 350z and they tested my car and said it was within normal specs. I assume it's the same for the 370z.

When the oil level hits the lower limit on the gauge, you can easly add two bottle to bring it back at the top limit level. (confirmed today by checking)

Modshack · 08-18-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

Yes, normal. What you're calling "engine temperature gauge" is really coolant temperature, which will be different than the oil temperature.

And the same LED stays lit from 135 degrees to over 200 degrees (water temp). It's a worthless "Gauge"

VCuomo · 08-18-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

And the same LED stays lit from 135 degrees to over 200 degrees (water temp). It's a worthless "Gauge"

AutoX Z · 08-18-2009, 10:43 PM

Yea the water gauge is worthless as it is on almost all cars. Usually by the time it moves its already too late.

Also I highly doubt that the recommended fill range spans 2 quarts in a car that only take ~6 quarts to begin with.

davidyan · 08-18-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AutoX Z

Yea the water gauge is worthless as it is on almost all cars. Usually by the time it moves its already too late.

Also I highly doubt that the recommended fill range spans 2 quarts in a car that only take ~6 quarts to begin with.

The gap from the low point to full point on the dipstick is 1 quart. 2 quarts is extremely low.

FuszNissan · 08-18-2009, 11:56 PM

These oil threads are getting out of hand

kannibul · 08-19-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidyan

The gap from the low point to full point on the dipstick is 1 quart. 2 quarts is extremely low.

2qt's would be off the dipstick, wouldn't it?

Mr_Z · 08-19-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

2qt's would be off the dipstick, wouldn't it?

I went from the lower acceptable limit of the Dipstick to the Top acceptable limit of the Dipstick with 2 bottles of 1L (1L = 0.22Gal).

Was the same in the 350Z.

I think there is nothing abnormal with that!

billydsz · 08-19-2009, 03:15 PM

You're losing oil in a brand new car?? No that's not right at all. I mean unless you are driving it at Talledega. You shouldn't have to add any oil at all between changes. Maybe an ounce or two if you want to be completely anal. No way should a new car go through 2 qts unless you have a major malfunction. I'm no mechanic but this just seems insane to me.

Mr_Z · 08-19-2009, 05:55 PM

Looks like I am not the only one burning oil at about 1 quart/2000km or about 1500Miles

Z Owners, check your oil, post mileage and how far "down" it is...

08-18-2009, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr_Z Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 67 Drives: 2009 370Z PG-M6 Rep Power: 16	Delay in the Engine oil temperature gauge?? Please provide Feedback! Hi, I just noticed that it takes about 10min of driving before my Engine oil temperature gauge to starts to show some temp values. Meaning it stays down at the lower point for about 10min before going up gradualy. That seams strange as my Engine Temperature Gauge has been hot (at normal level) for about 8-10min already... Could one of you check if it also takes time on your 370Z? I would appreciate that! Thanks in advance! __________________ 2005 350Z 35th - SilverStone 2009 370Z Touring/Sport - Platinum Grey

08-18-2009, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	It takes longer to heat the oil than it does the water. Perfectly normal.....Relax! __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

08-18-2009, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr_Z Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 67 Drives: 2009 370Z PG-M6 Rep Power: 16	Ok! I guess recently adding two bottles of oil made the delay even more noticeable! Thanks for the feedback. __________________ 2005 350Z 35th - SilverStone 2009 370Z Touring/Sport - Platinum Grey

08-18-2009, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Why did you add two bottles of oil? Was the oil level really low by two quarts? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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08-18-2009, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	Yes, normal. What you're calling "engine temperature gauge" is really coolant temperature, which will be different than the oil temperature.

08-18-2009, 10:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
AutoX Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 314 Drives: 370Z Base, Sport Rep Power: 16	Yea the water gauge is worthless as it is on almost all cars. Usually by the time it moves its already too late. Also I highly doubt that the recommended fill range spans 2 quarts in a car that only take ~6 quarts to begin with.

08-19-2009, 03:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	You're losing oil in a brand new car?? No that's not right at all. I mean unless you are driving it at Talledega. You shouldn't have to add any oil at all between changes. Maybe an ounce or two if you want to be completely anal. No way should a new car go through 2 qts unless you have a major malfunction. I'm no mechanic but this just seems insane to me.

08-19-2009, 05:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mr_Z Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 67 Drives: 2009 370Z PG-M6 Rep Power: 16	Looks like I am not the only one burning oil at about 1 quart/2000km or about 1500Miles Z Owners, check your oil, post mileage and how far "down" it is... __________________ 2005 350Z 35th - SilverStone 2009 370Z Touring/Sport - Platinum Grey

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