Oil Temperature Video

Philipp · 08-26-2009, 11:42 PM

Group,
We are in 2009... F1 cars go to up 18k since the mid-eighties.
Even my last 2 cars (Rx8s) wouldn’t go anywhere below 6k...
Any good sport car should easily sustain long time driving above 5k without any issues! Besides a pleasant engine noise..

RDGR12 · 08-26-2009, 11:44 PM

I think this is a great video. It shows how reactive it is in that type of driving conditions. He's barely pushing the car. Imagine what will happen pushing for more.

Kannibul... your Z look sharp!!

YamahaR6 · 08-27-2009, 12:12 AM

Sigh~

Forget it NizmoZ, some people just doesn't get it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

Wrong. It has been a big issue on the G37 forums. That is where we learned a lot of what could be causing it. Maybe you need to go do some research man.

One post out of many... Enginte cut-off at 6200 RPM - MyG37

AK370Z · 08-27-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vectorsumio

I'm just concerned about these quick rising oil temps.

If you're so concerned about oil temp rising, you can install the Nissan Motorsports oil cooler now (or wait for the OEM Nismo cooler). I don't think there has been a single member that hit the limp mode on street driving.

Nissan USA's statement:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissan USA

The 370Z has an engine protection system that reduces peak engine speeds when the oil temperature exceeds recommended levels in order to protect against possible engine damage. Aggressive driving of the 370Z on a race track at sustained high engine speeds can cause increases in oil temperature and may activate this engine protection system. To avoid activation of this engine protection system and these reduced peak engine speeds, Nissan recommends an oil cooler be fitted to the 370Z before driving it on a race track. A Nissan Motorsports accessory oil cooler kit is available for customer purchase through authorized Nissan dealerships for race track use. The part number is 21300-SS370.

An oil cooler is not necessary for normal operation of the vehicle on public roads. The addition of an oil cooler would have raised the price of the car and potentially moved it out of the reach of some customers. Value has been a core principle of the Z car since the original 240Z and we choose to uphold this core principle by not adding additional costs that are unnecessary for normal use. For those individuals who choose to drive their vehicle on a race track, the oil cooler is available as an aftersales item.

The oil cooler is a Nissan Motorsports item and as such is sold without warranty, express or implied, unless expressly prohibited by law in which case the warranty provided is the minimum required by law. The installation of the Nissan Motorsports oil cooler does not, by itself, “void” the vehicle warranty. However any damage caused by the installation or use of this part is expressly excluded under the terms of the Nissan New Vehicle Limited warranty.

antennahead · 08-27-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

If you're so concerned about oil temp rising, you can install the Nissan Motorsports oil cooler now (or wait for the OEM Nismo cooler).

Nissan USA's statement:

Any idea AK when the OEM Nismo cooler will be available?

John

AK370Z · 08-27-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antennahead

Any idea AK when the OEM Nismo cooler will be available?

John

I do not have that information. I can ask if you want.

antennahead · 08-27-2009, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK370Z

I do not have that information. I can ask if you want.

If it's not too much trouble I would appreciate it. Have been on the fence about this, and will probably for peace of mind install one in the near future. I am hoping it will be a little cheaper than the Nissan Motorsports cooler. Thanks!

John

kannibul · 08-27-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

4k rpms is low for that engine and I will say it again 4k is low. I ran my HR at 4k and saw temps get no higher than 210 on my gauge in 105 degree temps.

He was at 240+ with 4k rpms.

Did you watch the same video as what's posted? He hit 220.

kannibul · 08-27-2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

Wrong. It has been a big issue on the G37 forums. That is where we learned a lot of what could be causing it. Maybe you need to go do some research man.

One post out of many... Enginte cut-off at 6200 RPM - MyG37

THe post you reference is someone who took their car to a track.

<gee> - perhaps you should consider reading more.

Better yet - try and get your Nizmo into limp mode, on the street, without doing anything illegal and/or stupid - like driving the car around at 4K for extended periods of time.

Oh, wait, according to your info, you drive a 350z. Go buy a 370z, drive one around and know that the oil temp issue is being blown out of proportion.

I did the same thing, until I TRIED to get mine to go into limp mode, and was unsuccessful.

NIZMOZ · 08-27-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

THe post you reference is someone who took their car to a track.

<gee> - perhaps you should consider reading more.

Better yet - try and get your Nizmo into limp mode, on the street, without doing anything illegal and/or stupid - like driving the car around at 4K for extended periods of time.

Oh, wait, according to your info, you drive a 350z. Go buy a 370z, drive one around and know that the oil temp issue is being blown out of proportion.

I did the same thing, until I TRIED to get mine to go into limp mode, and was unsuccessful.

Hmm maybe you need to read through the whole thread. And the site for that matter. Same issues, track or not the car is getting hot.

I have driven my car like I said at 4k and held it there for a long time. My temps didn't go over 210. But I also don't own a 370z.

I just don't understand why you keep denying the problem when it's on the video and many forums.

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RDGR12 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Bruno, CA Posts: 90 Drives: An Old Beater Rep Power: 16	I think this is a great video. It shows how reactive it is in that type of driving conditions. He's barely pushing the car. Imagine what will happen pushing for more. Kannibul... your Z look sharp!! Last edited by RDGR12; 08-26-2009 at 11:48 PM.

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