I am a newb and dont know much about cars in general. I have an 11 Z and live in the hot desert. Car is running just over 220 right
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07-28-2012, 08:17 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Should I get an oil cooler?
I am a newb and dont know much about cars in general. I have an 11 Z and live in the hot desert. Car is running just over 220 right now in daily driving. I dont race or drive too aggressively.
Should I put an oil cooler in the car? If yes, what are the options and what would you recommend? What option will not void the warranty? Who can I have install it, and what should installation cost be? Any help appreciated, thanks. |
07-28-2012, 08:59 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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Get one 25 row Setrab there is a do it yourself thread on here should cost you about $480
You need -10 fittings, 10' of -10 braided oil line, thermostatic plate 180 degree, and the Setrab oil cooler and the mounting bracket. Follow the DYI and it is easy. I know mine in Houston stayed around 220 when I was taking it easy if I got on it would shoot up to 260-270 real quick. With the cooler normal driving keeps me at 180-200 degrees, driving crazy 210-220 tops. Now that I have the Nismo it seems to run hotter than my 370z at 230 under normal driving with the oil cooler back to the same as my 370 and fuel mileage is better i am getting 19 mpg my 370 I could only maintain 17 mpg. Last edited by Compdoc777; 07-29-2012 at 10:17 AM. |
07-28-2012, 10:08 AM | #5 (permalink) | |
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As far as your warranty is concerned, an aftermarket oil cooler WILL NOT void your warranty as long as an engine failure does not occur as a result of having the oil cooler installed. This is the risk of installing any aftermarket part. If you are concerned about this, speak to your local dealership. The "Little Grey Book" that comes with your Z regarding warranty will help to answer some questions. In short, if the dealership can attribute a failure or issue with your car to an aftermarket part that has been installed, then they will either deny the warranty claim (leaving you to foot the bill) or MAY void the entire vehicles warranty (but this is very extreme and would take installing a turbo kit, racing the car, etc). Congrats on the purchase and enjoy the car. Since you are a noob, be sure to hook up with any local Z car clubs in your area. |
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07-28-2012, 10:26 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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Good place to start... http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ttsa-pics.html
Short answer, for the street nope you won't need it as limp mode is way up at the 280* mark, for the track yes you will most likely need it.
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It will only help if you do get one, I would personally do it for the added insurance towards the longevity of my engine. VHR's run hot to begin with... Also if you get an Uprev tune make sure they lower the fan engagement temp--makes the fans kick on sooner, helps a lot in traffic and such
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I had dealership install the Nismo oil cooler.
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I got up to 260 (and would have hit limp mode) when I did spirited driving on glendora mountain road (when it was like 60s F out). Once I got an oil cooler normal temps are more like 180-190ish and in the heat around 200-210. Had no problems even tracking the car once I go the oil cooler but probably got up to 240-245 when tracking (even with cooler). Another one here with the Nismo/nissan oil cooler. |
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07-28-2012, 03:26 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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I know my 370z runs hotter than most from what I have read on these forums. I also like to drive hard and like the option to track now and then so oil cooler was a must for me. Interesting enough even though mine runs a bit hotter its never burned any oil really. over 45k miles and i never have to add oil in between oil changes every 4k miles. |
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What did you guys pay for the nissan coolers with installation costs? Do you have to add more oil for oil changes with the cooler? Thanks |
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im going to go against the grain and say yes you should. ive been hitting 220 degrees in warmer weather lately, and once i hit that "magic" 220 or so 1st and 2nd gear bogs to hell. i wish i got it sooner because after installing my 25 row performance is MUCH better.
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