oil temp question, (not a complaining thread)

wat2win · 03-26-2011, 03:06 PM

so i was driving 90 mph on highway at 45F for about 30~45min, it was dark at night, and i notice 215F on oil temp. Is it normal for 370z?
I kno ppl say 370z has oil temp issue, but my question simply want to see if this is normal and just wanted to confirm.

also what is optimal/normal operating temp for oil? my guess is around 200?

Nismo221 · 03-26-2011, 03:13 PM

yeah its pretty normal

PapoZalsa · 03-26-2011, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wat2win

also what is optimal/normal operating temp for oil? my guess is around 200?

I believe is around 220.

Mr&Mrs · 03-26-2011, 04:00 PM

Mine is always around 200-220 and I live in Florida, so yes it is normal. If you drive hard or track your car I would suggest an Oil Cooler. Once I go F.I I will be putting on an Oil Cooler, I just don't see the need for one now.

jaedub · 03-26-2011, 04:10 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.

partsguy · 03-26-2011, 04:15 PM

POP!! Fizzzzzz!! There it goes!!

(the thread)

wat2win · 03-26-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

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, 04:37 PM

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

christian370z · 03-26-2011, 04:41 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.

Quote:

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!

Red__Zed · 03-26-2011, 05:22 PM

Most cars have operating oil temps that range from 190-230 or so. The Z doesn't really run that much hotter than most cars. 200-220 is normal running temp for the Z in moderate weather.

onzedge · 03-26-2011, 05:39 PM

Quote:

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, 06:01 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.

ImportConvert · 03-26-2011, 06:35 PM

What does oil-pressure run at idle/various rpms at these various temps? Just curious.

spearfish25 · 03-26-2011, 07:31 PM

Pressure runs 15psi at idle and 40 psi at 2k rpm per the manual. I'll have better info next weekend after I install my oil pressure gauge.

Baer383 · 03-26-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

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"

03-26-2011, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
wat2win Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seoul, Korea Posts: 132 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	oil temp question, (not a complaining thread) so i was driving 90 mph on highway at 45F for about 30~45min, it was dark at night, and i notice 215F on oil temp. Is it normal for 370z? I kno ppl say 370z has oil temp issue, but my question simply want to see if this is normal and just wanted to confirm. also what is optimal/normal operating temp for oil? my guess is around 200?

03-26-2011, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nismo221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, Alabama Age: 36 Posts: 489 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	yeah its pretty normal __________________ Stillen Gen 3, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold, 25 row oil cooler, Z1 test pipes, Greddy Ti-C 70mm dual exhaust, 15mm front/20mm rear spacers, RE-11's, V1 detector, LED interior lights, LED tag lights, Password JDM CF engine and radiator cooling covers.

03-26-2011, 04:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	Here in Southwest Florida mine stays around 210 or so and after some spirited driving I hit 220. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

03-26-2011, 07:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Pressure runs 15psi at idle and 40 psi at 2k rpm per the manual. I'll have better info next weekend after I install my oil pressure gauge. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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Mr&Mrs A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,207 Drives: RZ34 Rep Power: 31940	Mine is always around 200-220 and I live in Florida, so yes it is normal. If you drive hard or track your car I would suggest an Oil Cooler. Once I go F.I I will be putting on an Oil Cooler, I just don't see the need for one now.

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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.

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03-26-2011, 05:22 PM	#10 (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	Most cars have operating oil temps that range from 190-230 or so. The Z doesn't really run that much hotter than most cars. 200-220 is normal running temp for the Z in moderate weather.

03-26-2011, 06:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
Masa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,237 Drives: Family Cars Rep Power: 20	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, 06:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	What does oil-pressure run at idle/various rpms at these various temps? Just curious.