Oil Temp Survey

Forrest · 04-28-2009, 01:36 AM

i did the servey, On a 90degree day it was almost at 260 just plain highway driving at 65mph driving grandma style.

travisjb · 05-01-2009, 11:03 PM

Thanks to everyone that has taken the survey so far ! as a reminder, you can always check the results by clicking on the survey link in the OP...

Here are results broken down by transmission and how the vehicle has been used... lots of high temps being reported

PJRabbit · 03-14-2010, 01:37 PM

I sent this e-mail today. We will see what happens

To whom it may concern,

I own a 2010 NISMO 370z, and have noticed the oil temperature constantly running 200+ in this car, and climbing to 220 regularly. I generally warm the car up in my driveway for at least 10 minutes before driving it in order to take it easy on a new engine. I don't race the car and drive it at safe speeds, mostly on the interstate. I generally drive about 90 miles a day. The car is about to hit 2000 miles on the odometer.

I am a member of several 370z forums and "oil overheating" is a constant thread amongst all the forums I participate in. My main worry is that in the summer months, when the ambient temperature starts to get into the 90s and I end up stuck in traffic my car may overheat completely.

Is Nissan planning to address the issue of oil overheats in the 370Z automobiles? Judging by what I've been reading on several forums, this issue was identified in the 2009 370z models as well.

If I don't see some sort of resolution on this, I will likely trade in my car for the Mazda Speed6 or a Mistubishi Lancer-- both cars I like. In fact, had I known this is an unresolved issue that's been going on for a long while I wouldn't have bought the car in the first place. Nobody at the dealer even mentioned it when I bought my 370z. I wonder why?

Respectfully,

VCuomo · 03-14-2010, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJRabbit

...Nobody at the dealer even mentioned it when I bought my 370z. I wonder why?...

Because it hasn't been an issue unless you track your car! I've had my Z in stop-and-go traffic, as well as in different traffic conditions on the highway, with ambient temps well over 100 with no issues whatsoever.

Modshack · 03-14-2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJRabbit

If I don't see some sort of resolution on this, I will likely trade in my car for the Mazda Speed6 or a Mistubishi Lancer-- both cars I like. In fact, had I known this is an unresolved issue that's been going on for a long while I wouldn't have bought the car in the first place. Nobody at the dealer even mentioned it when I bought my 370z. I wonder why?

Respectfully,

Let's see here..........

You don't currently have an issue
You think you might because of what you've read on the internet
You want them to resolve this (nonexistent problem)
You threaten them if they don't

Unbelievable.

Go buy your Mitsubishi or Mazda. I'm sure their customer relations department will respond in a similar fashion to the issues you think you might have with those cars..

IDZRVIT · 03-14-2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Let's see here..........

You don't currently have an issue
You think you might because of what you've read on the internet
You want them to resolve this (nonexistent problem)

Unbelievable.

Go buy your Mitsubishi or Mazda. I'm sure their customer relations department will respond in a similar fashion to the issues you think you might have with those cars..

Seems that there is a new breed of car owner. If the car isn't perfect then there will be hell to pay.

to the real world of car ownership!!!

Modshack · 03-14-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

Seems that there is a new breed of car owner. If the car isn't perfect then there will be hell to pay.

to the real world of car ownership!!!

The sense of "Entitlement" around here astounds me....

VCuomo · 03-14-2010, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Let's see here..........

You don't currently have an issue
You think you might because of what you've read on the internet
You want them to resolve this (nonexistent problem)
You threaten them if they don't

Unbelievable.

Go buy your Mitsubishi or Mazda. I'm sure their customer relations department will respond in a similar fashion to the issues you think you might have with those cars..

xfrgtr · 03-25-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Let's see here..........

You don't currently have an issue
You think you might because of what you've read on the internet
You want them to resolve this (nonexistent problem)
You threaten them if they don't

Unbelievable.

Go buy your Mitsubishi or Mazda. I'm sure their customer relations department will respond in a similar fashion to the issues you think you might have with those cars..

sonic370 · 08-05-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Let's see here..........

You don't currently have an issue
You think you might because of what you've read on the internet
You want them to resolve this (nonexistent problem)
You threaten them if they don't

Unbelievable.

Go buy your Mitsubishi or Mazda. I'm sure their customer relations department will respond in a similar fashion to the issues you think you might have with those cars..

wish i would have said that

sonic370 · 08-05-2010, 07:21 PM

as far as this oil issue goes in my case this is what i have seen with my 09
with 5000 miles on it. in july and and so far in august with outside temps averaging 95 degree's my oil temp is hanging around 210 to 240.
this is stop and go and interstate travel.i am not a gear head so i don't
know what normal should would be. i use 5w30 mobil one and the only thing i have noticed
is the oil seems to have a darker color in between changes than it had with my
350. i love the car but i use to never have to worry about checking the oil at every fill up. at least it doesn't burn any oil.

Jquad · 11-04-2010, 12:18 AM

frost · 05-08-2009, 11:31 AM

Pretty sad stuff. It looks like with these numbers, nissan has to eventually do something about it.

Junior370z · 05-08-2009, 02:02 PM

Hopefully either Nissan will put one in for those who haven't installed one yet and refund the ones who have. We shall see....

spearfish25 · 05-09-2009, 11:37 PM

Attached are some graphs to compare the driving habits and overheating severity with regard to transmission types.

03-14-2010, 01:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
PJRabbit Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Va Posts: 41 Drives: 2010 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 16	E-Mail I sent to Nissan North America I sent this e-mail today. We will see what happens To whom it may concern, I own a 2010 NISMO 370z, and have noticed the oil temperature constantly running 200+ in this car, and climbing to 220 regularly. I generally warm the car up in my driveway for at least 10 minutes before driving it in order to take it easy on a new engine. I don't race the car and drive it at safe speeds, mostly on the interstate. I generally drive about 90 miles a day. The car is about to hit 2000 miles on the odometer. I am a member of several 370z forums and "oil overheating" is a constant thread amongst all the forums I participate in. My main worry is that in the summer months, when the ambient temperature starts to get into the 90s and I end up stuck in traffic my car may overheat completely. Is Nissan planning to address the issue of oil overheats in the 370Z automobiles? Judging by what I've been reading on several forums, this issue was identified in the 2009 370z models as well. If I don't see some sort of resolution on this, I will likely trade in my car for the Mazda Speed6 or a Mistubishi Lancer-- both cars I like. In fact, had I known this is an unresolved issue that's been going on for a long while I wouldn't have bought the car in the first place. Nobody at the dealer even mentioned it when I bought my 370z. I wonder why? Respectfully,

11-04-2010, 12:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
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05-08-2009, 02:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
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04-28-2009, 01:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 259	i did the servey, On a 90degree day it was almost at 260 just plain highway driving at 65mph driving grandma style.

05-01-2009, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Thanks to everyone that has taken the survey so far ! as a reminder, you can always check the results by clicking on the survey link in the OP... Here are results broken down by transmission and how the vehicle has been used... lots of high temps being reported

08-05-2010, 07:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	as far as this oil issue goes in my case this is what i have seen with my 09 with 5000 miles on it. in july and and so far in august with outside temps averaging 95 degree's my oil temp is hanging around 210 to 240. this is stop and go and interstate travel.i am not a gear head so i don't know what normal should would be. i use 5w30 mobil one and the only thing i have noticed is the oil seems to have a darker color in between changes than it had with my 350. i love the car but i use to never have to worry about checking the oil at every fill up. at least it doesn't burn any oil.

05-08-2009, 11:31 AM	#13 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Pretty sad stuff. It looks like with these numbers, nissan has to eventually do something about it.