New Car and Driver review of the 370z... oil temp fail!

KaienZ34 · 09-08-2011, 05:04 PM

DIY fix for 370z oil temp problem.

1st: Find some electical tape (preferably black).
2nd: Place a small strip of tape on the oil temp gauge.
3rd: Just drive and injoy, if your not tracking the car you won't have any oil temp problems.

Since early 09 when i got the Z i have not even hit 220 much less the 280+ needed for limp mode.

edub370 · 09-08-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

DIY fix for 370z oil temp problem.
Since early 09 when i got the Z i have not even hit 220 much less the 280+ needed for limp mode.

where do u live? this summer in kc i hit 220 almost every day it was over 95

ChrisSlicks · 09-08-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

where do u live? this summer in kc i hit 220 almost every day it was over 95

You are supposed to hit 220 in regular driving, the motor is water cooled and the typical water temp is 210F.

BeemaaZ · 09-08-2011, 05:52 PM

mine showing 220 for the past couple of days - temp outside 90F

Lug · 09-08-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Re-read my post.

I'm still not seeing that the Nissan Corp is making any false claims. I haven't read all the articles but is there an ad or something I'm just missing?

red6spd · 09-08-2011, 06:30 PM

I just got done reading the entire article. They had almost nothing good to say about the Miata yet it got 2nd??? LOL.

Red__Zed · 09-08-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

I'm still not seeing that the Nissan Corp is making any false claims. I haven't read all the articles but is there an ad or something I'm just missing?

Not necessarily saying they do.

The fact that there are literally hundreds of articles saying the exact same thing means that it's probably taken from the form articles Nissan pre-writes for the magazines so they dont actually have to write anything.

shadoquad · 09-08-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ihatepotholes

5.0 owners that said it handled better than the Z, you know you are biased. i drove the 5o many times, it felt like a pig that it is. the steering is so numb and disconnected. over all the car is way too heavy. yes it is a lot faster than the z in acceleration, it literally obliterates z. it sounds tons better as well. but to say it handles better? come on, it felt more like a cruiser than a sports car.

Most of the 5.0 owners I've talked to don't suggest that the Stang handles better, but that it's not very far behind the Z. Having seen a Stang thrashed on the Dragon in person, I can attest that it handles quite well during spirited driving.

Lug · 09-08-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Not necessarily saying they do.

The fact that there are literally hundreds of articles saying the exact same thing means that it's probably taken from the form articles Nissan pre-writes for the magazines so they dont actually have to write anything.

If that is the actual level of journalism present in these magazines, they certainly don't deseve your patronage.

shadoquad · 09-08-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

If that is the actual level of journalism present in these magazines, they certainly don't deseve your patronage.

It's kinda sad how that level has dipped over the years. I'm annoyed right now with how often the exact same comparos and reviews are showing up between C&D and MotorTrend.

Because internet blogging and news aggregation sites are putting an absolute hurting on print media, this is what we're stuck with.

Red__Zed · 09-08-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lug

If that is the actual level of journalism present in these magazines, they certainly don't deseve your patronage.

All reviews are done based on pre-writing by the manufacturer. That's why they all use pretty much the same words. The editors just move them around a bit, and add in things they think are weak spots.

SPOHN · 09-08-2011, 07:30 PM

My car runs fine that's all I care about. Either you a true Z fan or a fake Z fan.

Red__Zed · 09-08-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

My car runs fine that's all I care about. Either you a true Z fan or a fake Z fan.

you can also be really high.

Red__Zed · 09-08-2011, 07:53 PM

that's how you get a job writing for car rags

11Thumper · 09-08-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ihatepotholes

5.0 owners that said it handled better than the Z, you know you are biased. i drove the 5o many times, it felt like a pig that it is. the steering is so numb and disconnected. over all the car is way too heavy. yes it is a lot faster than the z in acceleration, it literally obliterates z. it sounds tons better as well. but to say it handles better? come on, it felt more like a cruiser than a sports car.

I've driven the new Mustang and it's a decent car. If I were to choose a domestic, it would be the Camaro as I love the looks vs. the Mustang. However, the new Mustang isn't a pig IMO.

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KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	DIY fix for 370z oil temp problem. 1st: Find some electical tape (preferably black). 2nd: Place a small strip of tape on the oil temp gauge. 3rd: Just drive and injoy, if your not tracking the car you won't have any oil temp problems. Since early 09 when i got the Z i have not even hit 220 much less the 280+ needed for limp mode.

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BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 508	mine showing 220 for the past couple of days - temp outside 90F

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	that's how you get a job writing for car rags