Oil Temp Survey

travisjb · 04-25-2009, 07:14 PM

The purpose of this thread is to collect data on oil overheating, how widespread the issue is, and contributing factors... I would ask that you limit your comments to ways to improve survey... Please use Musashi's thread for general discussion... Responses are confidential. I'm not affiliated with Nissan or the auto industry... just looking for answers... So, here's the survey
zsurvey <--CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

And here's the data - you can check it yourself at any time
zsurvey <--CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS

Thanks !

PS Here are some links you may find helpful on this issue
General discussion thread on this topic c/o Musashi... http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...mp-issues.html
Edmunds article discussing their oil cooler install... Oil Cooler Install and First Service Done by Edmunds.com 04.19.09
RCZ thread on Stillen kit... Stillen OIL COOLER, Headers, Catback and Light Weight Pulley (Pictures A-plenty)
My oil overheating experience in this car... First track experience today ! Some good, some really bad

semtex · 04-25-2009, 07:36 PM

Thanks for throwing this together, Travis.

import111 · 04-25-2009, 09:09 PM

Good idea. Filled it out.

510z · 04-25-2009, 09:19 PM

we should try and spread this around to as many 370z comunities as we can to get more support.

travisjb · 04-25-2009, 09:49 PM

Note: added a final question after the first 5 responses were in... I do not plan to make any additional changes... if you were among the first five and didn't see this question, feel free to just write in as response to this thread. -Travis

"WHAT WOULD YOU PREFER NISSAN DO TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE? PLEASE SELECT ALL SOLUTIONS THAT WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE TO YOU.

1. 1-- No action required
2. 2-- Nissan dealer installed, factory specified oil cooler
3. 3-- Nissan letter stating they will honor warranties for cars with aftermarket oil coolers
4. 4-- 3 + $500 credit towards purchase of aftermarket oil cooler kit
5. 5-- Other"

RCZ · 04-25-2009, 09:58 PM

Cool, I took the survey. I would like that $500 check

tru_Asiatik · 04-25-2009, 10:19 PM

honor warranty and a check for $500

spearfish25 · 04-25-2009, 11:00 PM

The only problem with a check for $500 is that it doesn't cover installation charges. Not everyone can install an oil cooler, and the aftermarket kits run ~$400. Don't get me wrong though, I'd take the $500 towards getting it purchased and installed...

alan93rsa · 04-25-2009, 11:47 PM

I want to be sure that Nissan doesn't try to cancel my warranty because I took care of what Nissan failed to do!

TRU370Z · 04-26-2009, 02:53 AM

I chose honor warranty + $500 because I already purchased mine from Stillen. Nissan sells Stillen products at the dealership so I don't see why it would be a problem to honor our existing warranty.

AK370Z · 04-26-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRU370Z

I chose honor warranty + $500 because I already purchased mine from Stillen. Nissan sells Stillen products at the dealership so I don't see why it would be a problem to honor our existing warranty.

I believe Nismo is the ONLY brand that retains existing Nissan warranty.

alefcole · 04-27-2009, 11:12 PM

This makes sense, you guys have a lighter car because they forgot to include the oil cooler.

alvinmathew88 · 04-28-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alefcole

This makes sense, you guys have a lighter car because they forgot to include the oil cooler.

wow... can you say fanboy statement!

Forrest · 04-28-2009, 02:36 AM

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

travisjb · 05-02-2009, 12:03 AM

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

04-25-2009, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Oil Temp Survey The purpose of this thread is to collect data on oil overheating, how widespread the issue is, and contributing factors... I would ask that you limit your comments to ways to improve survey... Please use Musashi's thread for general discussion... Responses are confidential. I'm not affiliated with Nissan or the auto industry... just looking for answers... So, here's the survey zsurvey <--CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY And here's the data - you can check it yourself at any time zsurvey <--CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS Thanks ! PS Here are some links you may find helpful on this issue General discussion thread on this topic c/o Musashi... http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...mp-issues.html Edmunds article discussing their oil cooler install... Oil Cooler Install and First Service Done by Edmunds.com 04.19.09 RCZ thread on Stillen kit... Stillen OIL COOLER, Headers, Catback and Light Weight Pulley (Pictures A-plenty) My oil overheating experience in this car... First track experience today ! Some good, some really bad

04-25-2009, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 54 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Thanks for throwing this together, Travis. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-25-2009, 10:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	honor warranty and a check for $500 __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

04-25-2009, 11:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	I want to be sure that Nissan doesn't try to cancel my warranty because I took care of what Nissan failed to do! __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc.

04-27-2009, 11:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
alefcole Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SJ Posts: 709 Drives: 2011 Black ZCP E92M3 Rep Power: 18	This makes sense, you guys have a lighter car because they forgot to include the oil cooler. __________________

04-25-2009, 09:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
import111 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 622 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 191	Good idea. Filled it out.

04-25-2009, 09:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	we should try and spread this around to as many 370z comunities as we can to get more support.

04-25-2009, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Note: added a final question after the first 5 responses were in... I do not plan to make any additional changes... if you were among the first five and didn't see this question, feel free to just write in as response to this thread. -Travis "WHAT WOULD YOU PREFER NISSAN DO TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE? PLEASE SELECT ALL SOLUTIONS THAT WOULD BE ACCEPTABLE TO YOU. 1. 1-- No action required 2. 2-- Nissan dealer installed, factory specified oil cooler 3. 3-- Nissan letter stating they will honor warranties for cars with aftermarket oil coolers 4. 4-- 3 + $500 credit towards purchase of aftermarket oil cooler kit 5. 5-- Other"

04-25-2009, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Cool, I took the survey. I would like that $500 check

04-25-2009, 11:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The only problem with a check for $500 is that it doesn't cover installation charges. Not everyone can install an oil cooler, and the aftermarket kits run ~$400. Don't get me wrong though, I'd take the $500 towards getting it purchased and installed...

04-26-2009, 02:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
TRU370Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 42 Drives: 09 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 16	I chose honor warranty + $500 because I already purchased mine from Stillen. Nissan sells Stillen products at the dealership so I don't see why it would be a problem to honor our existing warranty.

04-28-2009, 02:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
Forrest Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california 707! Posts: 677 Drives: 09 370z Blk 6mt sprt Rep Power: 258	i did the servey, On a 90degree day it was almost at 260 just plain highway driving at 65mph driving grandma style.

05-02-2009, 12:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	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

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