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Hi guys…I need some opinions. I am tentatively planning on making a trip along the second half * of Route 66 this summer (late June/early July) which will be approximately
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![]() Keeping in mind that I’ll be moving fairly slowly (45-55 MPH) along the old two-lane blacktop of Route 66; should I be concerned about doing this in my 370 given the concerns raised about the engine oil temperatures...should I use my other vehicle (see next paragraph)? I do have the option of using my other vehicle (an ’08 Infiniti M45) which would be both more comfortable overall and I don’t think at all subject to overheating…however, it also certainly isn’t as much fun as my Z either. Now, as I’ve said before in other threads, I haven’t really had any significant problems with my oil temps (certainly nothing approaching “limp” mode) but given the conditions I’ll be facing, it is a concern. Opinions; especially from those familiar with this part of the Thanks in advance for your input! RELATED THREADS: http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...mp-issues.html Oil Overheat IMPORTANT UPDATE * Route 66 runs from Chicago to LA; Amarillo is approximately the half-way point; I did the "first half" of the route in 2007
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I think you will be OK with the 370. Afterall it is new and you won't be taxing the engine 955 of the time. Seems like a great drive for the Z, especially since it is much more "ride friendly" than the 350.
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These two will put it to the test...that's for sure.
Maybe Nissan will have acted by then with a resolution to our overheating issue.
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Given the sedate speeds I think you will likely be fine. On the other hand it would be cool to have a telemetry logging system installed to record the information on the trip.
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Though a lot shorter than from Amarillo to Santa Monica, I went from Oklahoma City to San Antonio not too long ago and my Z was fine, that was with going way above speed limit at times.
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