nismo oil cooler covered under warranty?

280z/300zx · 05-17-2009, 01:01 PM

Does anyone know if the Nismo oil cooler is covered under warranty? I know some nismo parts are R rated and some are S rated, with the R rated parts being for off road use only and not covered. Also does anyone think that this is a good fix for the oil temp issue. I've been holding off buying a 370z until this oil temp issue was resolved but if the nismo oil cooler can solver the issue I may just see if the dealer will throw it in as part of the deal. Should I just wait a few more weeks until Spearfish meets up with the regional member from Nissan N. America to see what Nissan has to say. Being that I live in Vegas where it gets 115+ on a regular basis in the summer I'm very leary to buy this car unless I know they oil temp won't be an issue. Thanks

Josh@STILLEN · 05-17-2009, 01:45 PM

The oil cooler being released by Nissan is not a Nismo unit. It's a Nissan Motorsport unit, and is not part of the regular warranty. I'm not sure the official specs of the unit have been released.

AK370Z · 05-17-2009, 04:36 PM

Nissan Motorsports Oil Coolers

Wally · 05-26-2009, 12:01 PM

My dealer has stated they will honor warranty as long as they install.

nogoodname · 05-26-2009, 12:08 PM

^ make sure they type that in on the bill.

dad · 05-26-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Wally

My dealer has stated they will honor warranty as long as they install.

That is correct!

ZYUL8R · 05-26-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYUL8R

I was under the impression that when a Nissan competiton part fails, the PART itself is not warrantied. I didn't think it affected the warranty of your car unless it could be proven that the part that failed was indeed the cause of the would be warranty repairs.

De ja vu

TheWeatherman · 05-26-2009, 01:05 PM

My Nissan Quality Control contact said that cooler will work in tandem with the warranty. All warranties would be upheld if it is installed at your dealer. No aftermarket shops would be allowed to install them. He made this clear as day to me. Hope that helps!

Modshack · 05-26-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman

My Nissan Quality Control contact said that cooler will work in tandem with the warranty. All warranties would be upheld if it is installed at your dealer. No aftermarket shops would be allowed to install them. He made this clear as day to me. Hope that helps!

That's why you're paying $7-800 more than the actual hardware costs (aftermarket). Peace of mind isn't cheap..

Josh@STILLEN · 05-26-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman

My Nissan Quality Control contact said that cooler will work in tandem with the warranty. All warranties would be upheld if it is installed at your dealer. No aftermarket shops would be allowed to install them. He made this clear as day to me. Hope that helps!

Uhh.. that's not legal. They can't dictate who does the install, nor can they void your warranty for installing an aftermarket product.

If they prove failure based upon the installation of the part, or failure of the aftermarket part, that enables them to void a warranty claim, but not the entire warranty.

You should do some additional research on Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act.

CBRich · 05-26-2009, 08:04 PM

Josh is right. Get the cooler you want and have it installed by whoever you want. If the dealer can't prove it caused the problem he has to cover it.

force11111 · 05-27-2009, 08:46 PM

JUst had some questions about this oil cooler. Wondering if A) it effects ground clearance at all and B) does it involve any drilling of holes to install it and c) does it have a thermostat

TheWeatherman · 05-27-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by force11111

JUst had some questions about this oil cooler. Wondering if A) it effects ground clearance at all and B) does it involve any drilling of holes to install it and c) does it have a thermostat

Thermostat.... Yes! My contacts at Nissan have pride in that fact.

ChrisSlicks · 05-27-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by force11111

JUst had some questions about this oil cooler. Wondering if A) it effects ground clearance at all and B) does it involve any drilling of holes to install it and c) does it have a thermostat

A) No
B) Yes, for mounting bracket.
C) Yes

Wally · 05-28-2009, 10:02 PM

Dealer backed out of honoring warranty once I requested for them to put it in writing. Must say not very impressed with this process currently invlolved with customer affairs but not holding my breath, anyone need a 370z sport

05-17-2009, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	nismo oil cooler covered under warranty? Does anyone know if the Nismo oil cooler is covered under warranty? I know some nismo parts are R rated and some are S rated, with the R rated parts being for off road use only and not covered. Also does anyone think that this is a good fix for the oil temp issue. I've been holding off buying a 370z until this oil temp issue was resolved but if the nismo oil cooler can solver the issue I may just see if the dealer will throw it in as part of the deal. Should I just wait a few more weeks until Spearfish meets up with the regional member from Nissan N. America to see what Nissan has to say. Being that I live in Vegas where it gets 115+ on a regular basis in the summer I'm very leary to buy this car unless I know they oil temp won't be an issue. Thanks

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Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	The oil cooler being released by Nissan is not a Nismo unit. It's a Nissan Motorsport unit, and is not part of the regular warranty. I'm not sure the official specs of the unit have been released.

05-26-2009, 12:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	^ make sure they type that in on the bill.

05-26-2009, 01:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
TheWeatherman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 265 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MTw/Sport Rep Power: 16	My Nissan Quality Control contact said that cooler will work in tandem with the warranty. All warranties would be upheld if it is installed at your dealer. No aftermarket shops would be allowed to install them. He made this clear as day to me. Hope that helps!

05-26-2009, 08:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Josh is right. Get the cooler you want and have it installed by whoever you want. If the dealer can't prove it caused the problem he has to cover it.

05-27-2009, 08:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
force11111 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hilo, HI Posts: 8 Drives: 09 370z auto Rep Power: 16	JUst had some questions about this oil cooler. Wondering if A) it effects ground clearance at all and B) does it involve any drilling of holes to install it and c) does it have a thermostat

05-28-2009, 10:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wally Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 32 Drives: 370Z, Sport Package Rep Power: 16	Dealer backed out of honoring warranty once I requested for them to put it in writing. Must say not very impressed with this process currently invlolved with customer affairs but not holding my breath, anyone need a 370z sport