New member wannabe maybe??

bigrob126 · 01-23-2011, 05:01 PM

Hi folks, I have not yet purchased my 370, but am hoping to in the next few days or so......or at least I WAS gonna purchase one........I have read the "Oil temp issue" thread, and am getting a little worried about what I might be in for. I live in Vegas, and you all know how crazy hot it gets here!! I kinda lost my head of steam on my purchase. I am lookin at a very low mileage '09 base, with an automatic. Anyway I was hopig for some input and opinion.

PS- I wont be tracking the car but I do get aggressive here and there!

Grazie!!

Rob

mengel · 01-23-2011, 05:08 PM

I live in Vegas also and bought mine in May of 2010. I did not have any issues with the oil temp last summer. With that being said, I don't drive it too far and it is not my daily driver.

chuckd05 · 01-23-2011, 05:24 PM

If you beat the hell out of the car your oil will get hotter than most would hope for so you buy a 500 dollar oil cooler and the problem is
Solved. End of story.

Red__Zed · 01-23-2011, 05:29 PM

I don't think the oil temp issues are as bad as most believe them to be. Most cars will see temps of 240 or so on a fairly regular basis. We are just more aware because of the gauge and Limp mode.

NCSUPACK09 · 01-23-2011, 05:35 PM

I don't live in Vegas or anything, but it does get hot and humid in the WMA in the summer. I have only once had my oil temp go above 220 and it got to 225. I wouldn't worry about the car overheating unless you constantly have the RPMs up for several minutes.

Ron · 01-23-2011, 05:56 PM

U can build an oilcooler for less than $300 if u start experiencing high temps. Check modshacks oil cooler DIY. Problem solved.

IDZRVIT · 01-23-2011, 06:01 PM

Don't let the oil temp deter you from buying a Z - it's just not a valid reason to not buy one. If you find that your oil temps are regularly reaching 250 or more after purchasing a Z, then consider installing an oil cooler.

bigrob126 · 01-23-2011, 06:21 PM

Thanks guys! I feel better

I am gonna look at the DIY cooler just to see what I might be into if things get that way. Im a DIY guy, so the install shud be no sweat. I generally dont get very crazy in my cars, and when I do, its not for extended periods of time.

I'll post some pics if all goes well!

Thanks again!!

Rob

ImportConvert · 01-23-2011, 06:46 PM

I think an oil-temp gauge was an unfortunate addition to the 370Z. A G-meter would have been more practical and less unnerving.

I have seen posts on here about people whining about 210* oil temps because of all this.

With a good synthetic, as long as you don't hit limp mode, you're fine. If you find yourself running into limp-mode a few times, then it's time to re-consider options.

bigrob126 · 01-23-2011, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

U can build an oilcooler for less than $300 if u start experiencing high temps. Check modshacks oil cooler DIY. Problem solved.

Found this DIY, a breeze!! Thanks Ron!

bigrob126 · 01-23-2011, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I think an oil-temp gauge was an unfortunate addition to the 370Z. A G-meter would have been more practical and less unnerving.

I have seen posts on here about people whining about 210* oil temps because of all this.

With a good synthetic, as long as you don't hit limp mode, you're fine. If you find yourself running into limp-mode a few times, then it's time to re-consider options.

Could u define limp mode? havnt heard that before

ImportConvert · 01-23-2011, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigrob126

Could u define limp mode? havnt heard that before

The car won't rev past a certain rpm. (I think 5K) when the oil is hotter than a certain temp (280?).

bigrob126 · 01-23-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImportConvert

The car won't rev past a certain rpm. (I think 5K) when the oil is hotter than a certain temp (280?).

Got it! Thanks!

Ron · 01-23-2011, 07:44 PM

no problem

jaedub · 01-23-2011, 07:48 PM

If your not going to track your car, you'll be more than fine. Oil temp. issues are for tracks/ auto-x or just driving hard with rpms reaching 5k +

01-23-2011, 05:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	New member wannabe maybe?? Hi folks, I have not yet purchased my 370, but am hoping to in the next few days or so......or at least I WAS gonna purchase one........I have read the "Oil temp issue" thread, and am getting a little worried about what I might be in for. I live in Vegas, and you all know how crazy hot it gets here!! I kinda lost my head of steam on my purchase. I am lookin at a very low mileage '09 base, with an automatic. Anyway I was hopig for some input and opinion. PS- I wont be tracking the car but I do get aggressive here and there! Grazie!! Rob

01-23-2011, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
mengel Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 53 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 15	I live in Vegas also and bought mine in May of 2010. I did not have any issues with the oil temp last summer. With that being said, I don't drive it too far and it is not my daily driver. __________________ Stillen Cat Back Exhaust, Stillen Gen3 Intakes. Audio: Kenwood 6960, Hertz High Energy Speakers, JL 700/5 Amp, JL 13" Sub, Wicked Stealth Magic Box and Kenwood Cmos-200 Backup Cam.

01-23-2011, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	If you beat the hell out of the car your oil will get hotter than most would hope for so you buy a 500 dollar oil cooler and the problem is Solved. End of story. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

01-23-2011, 05:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
NCSUPACK09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 407 Drives: '10 370Z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	I don't live in Vegas or anything, but it does get hot and humid in the WMA in the summer. I have only once had my oil temp go above 220 and it got to 225. I wouldn't worry about the car overheating unless you constantly have the RPMs up for several minutes. __________________ 2010 Base 370z Magnetic Black 6MT SP Mods: Bone Stock

01-23-2011, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Don't let the oil temp deter you from buying a Z - it's just not a valid reason to not buy one. If you find that your oil temps are regularly reaching 250 or more after purchasing a Z, then consider installing an oil cooler. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

01-23-2011, 05:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I don't think the oil temp issues are as bad as most believe them to be. Most cars will see temps of 240 or so on a fairly regular basis. We are just more aware because of the gauge and Limp mode.

01-23-2011, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	U can build an oilcooler for less than $300 if u start experiencing high temps. Check modshacks oil cooler DIY. Problem solved.

01-23-2011, 06:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigrob126 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 134 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Auto Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys! I feel better I am gonna look at the DIY cooler just to see what I might be into if things get that way. Im a DIY guy, so the install shud be no sweat. I generally dont get very crazy in my cars, and when I do, its not for extended periods of time. I'll post some pics if all goes well! Thanks again!! Rob Last edited by bigrob126; 01-23-2011 at 06:48 PM.

01-23-2011, 06:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	I think an oil-temp gauge was an unfortunate addition to the 370Z. A G-meter would have been more practical and less unnerving. I have seen posts on here about people whining about 210* oil temps because of all this. With a good synthetic, as long as you don't hit limp mode, you're fine. If you find yourself running into limp-mode a few times, then it's time to re-consider options.

01-23-2011, 07:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	no problem

01-23-2011, 07:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	If your not going to track your car, you'll be more than fine. Oil temp. issues are for tracks/ auto-x or just driving hard with rpms reaching 5k +

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