Follow Up from Consumer Affairs (Oil Cooler)

Wally · 06-15-2009, 01:23 PM

Just to let everyone know that I have received a follow up call from Nissan regarding the oil cooler issue. They stated that their research is over on this issue and that they will not be offering an oil cooler that will be covered under warranty and that the vehicle performs for its intended purpose. Define intended purpose is that at this price point nissan belives the 370z is a daily driver car not intended for sport driving. (no reason to purchase the sport package for any buying)

So Nissan will not be doing any of us any favors, as far as the warranty goes still could not get a very straight answer and would still be a case by case issue. They did make the remark that by installing an oil cooler that it is viewed as a competition part that has been placed on a vehicle that is not intended for competition use. So I will let you read between the lines.

This issue is closed for myself and will consider the options that are available.

nogoodname · 06-15-2009, 01:32 PM

that totally sucks, maybe over time when many cases are filed with them....they'll do something.........

so the Z is not a competition car....makes you wonder why they list it as a performance car with the Gt-R next to it on their web page....

xiven · 06-15-2009, 01:34 PM

i don't see why you think getting the sport package is unwise. i'm all for the better wheels, lsd (even if its not the best), srm, etc. its not like i'm going to track my car.

dad · 06-15-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

that totally sucks, maybe over time when many cases are files with them....they'll do something.........

Unless it over heats on daily driving, they will do nothing!

RCZ · 06-15-2009, 01:35 PM

when people start abusing the issue and bringing in cars for repair after they go into limp mode, they may start doing something.

shabarivas · 06-15-2009, 01:48 PM

no thanks - ill just spend the 800 on a cooler

Junior370z · 06-15-2009, 01:59 PM

Just install an oil cooler and call it a day! If any issues happen that would need a warranty repair just remove the cooler. They will have no idea it was even on there. Just like anything else you "bolt on" your Z!

Modshack · 06-15-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junior370z

Just install an oil cooler and call it a day! If any issues happen that would need a warranty repair just remove the cooler. They will have no idea it was even on there. Just like anything else you "bolt on" your Z!

.....20+ more pages to follow......

kannibul · 06-15-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junior370z

Just install an oil cooler and call it a day! If any issues happen that would need a warranty repair just remove the cooler. They will have no idea it was even on there. Just like anything else you "bolt on" your Z!

Maybe I missed something, but in order to have an oil cooler, you'd need a send and return?

Then again, I guess one could do that off the oil filter mount with a little engineering (huge idea...plus be able to relocate the filter or use a bigger one...)

zZSportZz · 06-15-2009, 02:08 PM

Here we go again....

Modshack · 06-15-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Maybe I missed something, but in order to have an oil cooler, you'd need a send and return?

Then again, I guess one could do that off the oil filter mount with a little engineering (huge idea...plus be able to relocate the filter or use a bigger one...)

Just look at my DIY: http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ttsa-pics.html
It's very simple..

fly yellow · 06-15-2009, 02:21 PM

I don't think they are going to have all that many cases being filed with them. I don't see this car overheating even in aggressive daily driving. I can't blame Nissan for not wanting to warranty a car that is used extensively at the track. How many of those cars are going to remain completely stock anyway?

I think the best way for Nissan to fix this "problem" is to just replace the oil temp gauge with something else.

Modshack · 06-15-2009, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fly yellow

i think the best way for nissan to fix this "problem" is to just replace the oil temp gauge with something else.

bingo!

jginnane · 06-15-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally

Just to let everyone know that I have received a follow up call from Nissan regarding the oil cooler issue. (...)

Define intended purpose is that at this price point nissan belives the 370z is a daily driver car not intended for sport driving. (no reason to purchase the sport package for any buying)

So, by definition then, the Nismo performance version is #NOT# a "daily driver", and will both have an oil cooler and extended warranty associated with same.

Or ... did I miss something in between?

(I've got both an oil cooler and transmission cooler on my GMC Yukon. 5.7L, pure 1950s technology like the Atlas rockets -- designed with a big cabin space so you don't have to doff your cowboy hat on entering and able to haul a half-dozen heifers to market, yee-haw.)

zZSportZz · 06-15-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jginnane

So, by definition then, the Nismo performance version is #NOT# a "daily driver", and will both have an oil cooler and extended warranty associated with same.

Or ... did I miss something in between?

(I've got both an oil cooler and transmission cooler on my GMC Yukon. 5.7L, pure 1950s technology like the Atlas rockets -- designed with a big cabin space so you don't have to doff your cowboy hat on entering and able to haul a half-dozen heifers to market, yee-haw.)

I think its been confirmed the NISMO 370z will also not have an oil cooler.

06-15-2009, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wally Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 32 Drives: 370Z, Sport Package Rep Power: 16	Follow Up from Consumer Affairs (Oil Cooler) Just to let everyone know that I have received a follow up call from Nissan regarding the oil cooler issue. They stated that their research is over on this issue and that they will not be offering an oil cooler that will be covered under warranty and that the vehicle performs for its intended purpose. Define intended purpose is that at this price point nissan belives the 370z is a daily driver car not intended for sport driving. (no reason to purchase the sport package for any buying) So Nissan will not be doing any of us any favors, as far as the warranty goes still could not get a very straight answer and would still be a case by case issue. They did make the remark that by installing an oil cooler that it is viewed as a competition part that has been placed on a vehicle that is not intended for competition use. So I will let you read between the lines. This issue is closed for myself and will consider the options that are available.

06-15-2009, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	that totally sucks, maybe over time when many cases are filed with them....they'll do something......... so the Z is not a competition car....makes you wonder why they list it as a performance car with the Gt-R next to it on their web page.... Last edited by nogoodname; 06-15-2009 at 01:35 PM.

06-15-2009, 01:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	Just install an oil cooler and call it a day! If any issues happen that would need a warranty repair just remove the cooler. They will have no idea it was even on there. Just like anything else you "bolt on" your Z! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

06-15-2009, 02:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I don't think they are going to have all that many cases being filed with them. I don't see this car overheating even in aggressive daily driving. I can't blame Nissan for not wanting to warranty a car that is used extensively at the track. How many of those cars are going to remain completely stock anyway? I think the best way for Nissan to fix this "problem" is to just replace the oil temp gauge with something else. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

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