Ever since changing my oil, I've noticed that my oil temps are not as high as they were before. I mean the temp will sit at around 200F - where
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
08-19-2009, 09:40 AM | #1 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Jenks, OK
Posts: 2,281
Drives: 370z Touring/Sport
Rep Power: 267 |
Yet another oil temp thread (this one's good...)
Ever since changing my oil, I've noticed that my oil temps are not as high as they were before.
I mean the temp will sit at around 200F - where before it was around 220F! Now, I figure this can be accounted for with one of two things: 1) Swapping OEM fill with Mobil1 5W-30 - the standard stuff from a 5qt jug 2) Swapping the OEM oil filter with a Mobil1 M1-110 Filter. Now, the M1-110 filter is a slightly larger oil filter than the OEM size, where they spec the equivalent of the M1-108 filter. What I'm wondering is if the increased filter area is allowing for better flow rates, which in turn keeps the oil cooler by moving it around and flowing through the valve-area faster or something along those lines? Anyhow, it does get up over 200F, on up to 220F if I push the car a little. More testing is needed, but, if this is a trend, then that could indicate that the factory fill oil doesn't flow well, and the OEM filter also doesn't have decent flow rates... Thoughts? |
08-19-2009, 09:45 AM | #2 (permalink) |
Enthusiast Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
Posts: 352
Drives: Mustang GT
Rep Power: 237 |
The other thing to realize is the oil filter can act as somewhat of an oil cooler and by putting a slightly larger one on it might cool the oil a hair more. However I highly doubt it cools it much if any and if so there probably wouldn't be any measurable difference.
__________________
Project オレンジ 2009 (FUGLY) Grabber Orange Mustang GT // SLP loudmouth axle back // JLT intake // BamaChips Tunes // ... TheDreamer's personal mechanic |
08-19-2009, 10:09 AM | #3 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Greenville NC
Posts: 2,883
Drives: 370Z Sport
Rep Power: 976 |
Quote:
Last edited by Modshack; 08-19-2009 at 09:52 PM. |
|
08-20-2009, 12:34 AM | #4 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 244
Drives: PG 370Z Sport 6MT
Rep Power: 16 |
Doubt its an issue of flow, since the factory fill is also a 5w30. The synthetics do flow better in extremely cold but for normal temps, it shouldn't be significant. Someone mentioned its due to break-in, but if it is, it would seem that he would have noticed it more gradually as opposed to right after changing the oil (all else equal). Could you confirm if the temps went down immediately after changing the oil or over time?
|
08-20-2009, 07:58 AM | #5 (permalink) | |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Jenks, OK
Posts: 2,281
Drives: 370z Touring/Sport
Rep Power: 267 |
Quote:
Could be weather related too, temps outside have been a bit lower than before I changed my oil - but, not enough (I would think), to justify the difference. Also, on break-in, I've got 1356 miles on it as of last night... |
|
08-20-2009, 09:15 AM | #6 (permalink) |
The370Z.com Sponsor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 840
Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z
Rep Power: 17 |
Most likely temp related. I wish it were that easy.
__________________
Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified |
08-20-2009, 10:24 AM | #8 (permalink) |
The370Z.com Sponsor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Marietta, GA
Posts: 840
Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z
Rep Power: 17 |
The level of heat soak, before starting the test, can also play a role.
I would give it a couple more weeks and monitoring your temps under all different condition, and see how things settle out. But at the end of the day, the 370Z needs a massive oil cooler upgrade.
__________________
Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
What engine temp are you normally around? | RCZ | Engine & Drivetrain | 92 | 06-25-2016 02:58 PM |
Oil Temp Survey | travisjb | Nissan 370Z General Discussions | 160 | 11-11-2010 08:49 AM |
Everyone with oil temp issues | Musashi | Engine & Drivetrain | 1184 | 12-03-2009 09:47 PM |
Engine Oil Temp | Rps13.jw | Engine & Drivetrain | 4 | 07-27-2009 09:36 PM |
Oil Temp | NewlyIMPORTed | Engine & Drivetrain | 0 | 06-30-2009 10:31 PM |