oil temp question, (not a complaining thread)

jaedub · 03-26-2011, 03:10 PM

your engine is gonna blow up at that temp. Overreact now and install a aftermarket cooler just like many members in this forum......who doesnt even track their cars.

wat2win · 03-26-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

your engine is gonna blow up at that temp. Overreact now and install a aftermarket cooler just like many members in this forum......who doesnt even track their cars.

you r missing the point on my post.... i dont knw what is normal and just want to kno if it is normal.... thx for being sarcastic

Footloose301 · 03-26-2011, 03:37 PM

Here in Southwest Florida mine stays around 210 or so and after some spirited driving I hit 220.

christian370z · 03-26-2011, 03:41 PM

To the OP: anything between 180-220 degrees is the optimal operating oil temperature. I have personally hit 240 degrees just sitting in traffic before I installed a oil cooler which is not ideal, even short spurts of spirited driving resulted in 270+ degree temps at which point oil becomes much thinner and not as capable to protect the engine.

Some have more of a problem than others, even in similar driving conditions however I recommend it for peace of mind alone as it can only help and you can be confident your oil temps will be controlled in any situation.

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Originally Posted by jaedub

your engine is gonna blow up at that temp. Overreact now and install a aftermarket cooler just like many members in this forum......who doesnt even track their cars.

Best post of the thread, thanks for the valuable information!

onzedge · 03-26-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

your engine is gonna blow up at that temp. Overreact now and install a aftermarket cooler just like many members in this forum......who doesnt even track their cars.

I love hearing from the many members of this forum who do not know the correct use of "don't" and "doesn't". Comments from the products of a failed education system are an unending source of both amusement and despair for me, please keep them coming and have a great day.

Masa · 03-26-2011, 05:01 PM

Eh pretty normal temp don't sweat it. Mine's is around 200 or a little below doing highway speeds and rises to around 220 give or take in stop and go traffic.

jaedub · 03-26-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I love hearing from the many members of this forum who do not know the correct use of "don't" and "doesn't". Comments from the products of a failed education system are an unending source of both amusement and despair for me, please keep them coming and have a great day.

thanks for that gil grissom

Baer383 · 03-26-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

your engine is gonna blow up at that temp. Overreact now and install a aftermarket cooler just like many members in this forum......who doesnt even track their cars.

Well in Georgia these cars go into limp mode in the summer with moderate driving,so I don't understand your comment of "over reacting"

daisuke149 · 03-27-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

Well in Georgia these cars go into limp mode in the summer with moderate driving,so I don't understand your comment of "over reacting"

dont try to understand Frank. its easier that way. But you, me, and of course the people who actually drive their car properly and have fun in it know that a oil cooler is definitely a good thing, if not a necessity.

onzedge · 03-28-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

dont try to understand Frank. its easier that way. But you, me, and of course the people who actually drive their car properly and have fun in it know that a oil cooler is definitely a good thing, if not a necessity.

red6spd · 03-26-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

your engine is gonna blow up at that temp. Overreact now and install a aftermarket cooler just like many members in this forum......who doesnt even track their cars.

I can feel a big difference in the car from 180ish to 220+ I dont track my car (mainly cause there are no tracks on Long Island) but I plan on getting an Oil Cooler next month. Am I over reacting???? I think you need to take it down a few Notches.

sucasa · 03-26-2011, 07:01 PM

Mine has reached 200-215 on very warm days, and driving highway speeds. Typically my car reaches around 190 degrees after few hours of driving (normal).

I look at it this way. Am I racing the car - no. Am I abusing the engine - no. Am I covered under warranty - Yes. I will let Nissan deal with the headache, and providing a solution if the engine craps out due to overheating. Til then, enjoy your car.

sonic370 · 03-26-2011, 08:33 PM

what is normal for the 370 hard to pin that one done.................

there's a reason nissan included a oil temp gage on the 370.....
to bug the crap out of us. sometimes i feel like taping over mine with black electric tape.

but for your answer thats normal for the 370. mines is all over the place
180 to 240. which depends on how your driving and the outside temp........

Baer383 · 03-26-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

what is normal for the 370 hard to pin that one done.................

there's a reason nissan included a oil temp gage on the 370.....
to bug the crap out of us. sometimes i feel like taping over mine with black electric tape.

but for your answer thats normal for the 370. mines is all over the place
180 to 240. which depends on how your driving and the outside temp........

180-220 is about where you want to be.

03-26-2011, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 22	Here in Southwest Florida mine stays around 210 or so and after some spirited driving I hit 220. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

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03-26-2011, 03:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	your engine is gonna blow up at that temp. Overreact now and install a aftermarket cooler just like many members in this forum......who doesnt even track their cars.

03-26-2011, 05:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 21	Eh pretty normal temp don't sweat it. Mine's is around 200 or a little below doing highway speeds and rises to around 220 give or take in stop and go traffic.

03-26-2011, 07:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
sucasa Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Posts: 156 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	Mine has reached 200-215 on very warm days, and driving highway speeds. Typically my car reaches around 190 degrees after few hours of driving (normal). I look at it this way. Am I racing the car - no. Am I abusing the engine - no. Am I covered under warranty - Yes. I will let Nissan deal with the headache, and providing a solution if the engine craps out due to overheating. Til then, enjoy your car.

03-26-2011, 08:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	what is normal for the 370 hard to pin that one done................. there's a reason nissan included a oil temp gage on the 370..... to bug the crap out of us. sometimes i feel like taping over mine with black electric tape. but for your answer thats normal for the 370. mines is all over the place 180 to 240. which depends on how your driving and the outside temp........