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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Found this DIY, a breeze!! Thanks Ron!

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?).

Got it! Thanks!

no problem :tup:

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 +

Plus your Powertrain Warrranty is gone too! ;)

Yeap, it will go into Limp Mode.

Rob, you get points for doing your research. Second, you get points for considering the rather significant leap from the Accent you are driving now!

Post pics when you drive the new baby home!

I have modshacks oil cooler works really we'll. With braided lines.

No it's not. My cars been in for service plenty of times. They actualy liked the fact that I had an oil cooler. Told me it was a smart move. Only if the cooler causes failure like a line coming off and letting all your oil out and you drive it until it blows up. Which is highly unlikely. I had o e extensive warranty repair involving the timing chain And crank pulley gateway. With all my mods covered with no problem .

If your dealer told you that. They are wrong and you need to find a new one.

Once again I appreciate all the input guys and the nice welcome! I have not driven a 370Z yet, but I am sure I will like it. Ive been a sprtscar guy forever and have gone through a nice list of rides. I actually sold my '04 Carrera last night to make room for the Z. Believe or not, the Porsche did'nt thrill me like I had hoped it would. It was a Tiptronic auto, which is what I am getting in the Z. Kinda got tired of sticks and shifting all the time....I guess Im gettin old :) Lookin for the easier driver now, but one that still has some zip......obviously!

I'll keep u guys posted on my purchase!

Rob

Never had an issue in two years.