High oil Temp... It finally happened to me

kenchan · 01-18-2011, 10:11 AM

at 5K rpm going uphill + not going very fast + watever extra weight you got onboard, that will get the engine pretty hot.

red6spd · 01-18-2011, 10:43 AM

Oil cooler will be the first mod for the Z when she comes out of the garage come spring time. I notice a huge difference in performance between 180-200 degree and the 220+ range.

kenchan · 01-18-2011, 11:40 AM

in contrast, i have no plans to install an oil cooler (street driving) this spring or any time of the season.

Endgame · 01-18-2011, 11:46 AM

kenchan what are those z's in your avatar? they are awesome!! i want!

kenchan · 01-18-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

kenchan what are those z's in your avatar? they are awesome!! i want!

those are ChoroQ Hybrid's. they are remote control.

Endgame · 01-18-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

those are ChoroQ Hybrid's. they are remote control.

SWEET!! Off to spend more money!

RiCharlie · 01-18-2011, 10:04 PM

I was told by the place I bought my car that Nissan makes a special oil for the Z.. is this true or more sales BS?

wilsonp · 01-18-2011, 11:14 PM

Nissan does make a special "ester" oil they recommend for the VQ due to their claim of nano diamond particles for roller friction reduction. How helpful it actually is has caused some debate here.

ImportConvert · 01-19-2011, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Nissan does make a special "ester" oil they recommend for the VQ due to their claim of nano diamond particles for roller friction reduction. How helpful it actually is has caused some debate here.

Nano diamond particles!? So basically, industrial-grade abrasive? wtf

Kenny · 01-19-2011, 02:29 AM

Glendora Ridge Road is a pretty tough road; it's hard on the brakes and engine, especially on the uphill.

I ran into high engine temps while making a run uphill 17.4 miles on Latigo Canyon Road in Malibu. Oil temp gauge was reading 260. I don't think my Z went into limp mode, but I turned off the A/C and started venting heat into the cabin. The temp eventually dropped back down to about 220.

Anyhow, I'm definitely installing an oil cooler come this spring. After a bit of research, I believe Stillen sells the most affordable bang-for-the-buck oil cooler.

jaedub · 01-19-2011, 02:29 AM

im guessing you had your A/C off?

ImportConvert · 01-19-2011, 02:47 AM

I think that an AAM pan-spacer and Z1 cooler would be a sick plan.

RiCharlie · 01-19-2011, 09:24 AM

So can someone tell me, a total neophyte, at what temp I have a problem? What should I be on the look out for? The temp gauge is kind of like the electrical one...I havent a clue what too look for..
Thanks

ChrisSlicks · 01-19-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

So can someone tell me, a total neophyte, at what temp I have a problem? What should I be on the look out for? The temp gauge is kind of like the electrical one...I havent a clue what too look for..
Thanks

Generally speaking just ignore what it says. It's not a problem unless you're regularly pushing towards 250-260F.

Lug · 01-19-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

So can someone tell me, a total neophyte, at what temp I have a problem? What should I be on the look out for? The temp gauge is kind of like the electrical one...I havent a clue what too look for..
Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Generally speaking just ignore what it says. It's not a problem unless you're regularly pushing towards 250-260F.

What ChrisSlicks said. Remember, the engine isn't actually overheating, the car is just going into a protect mode at 280 degrees to ensure nothing bad will happen.

01-18-2011, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 23	Oil cooler will be the first mod for the Z when she comes out of the garage come spring time. I notice a huge difference in performance between 180-200 degree and the 220+ range. __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

01-18-2011, 11:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Nissan does make a special "ester" oil they recommend for the VQ due to their claim of nano diamond particles for roller friction reduction. How helpful it actually is has caused some debate here. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

01-19-2011, 02:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Glendora Ridge Road is a pretty tough road; it's hard on the brakes and engine, especially on the uphill. I ran into high engine temps while making a run uphill 17.4 miles on Latigo Canyon Road in Malibu. Oil temp gauge was reading 260. I don't think my Z went into limp mode, but I turned off the A/C and started venting heat into the cabin. The temp eventually dropped back down to about 220. Anyhow, I'm definitely installing an oil cooler come this spring. After a bit of research, I believe Stillen sells the most affordable bang-for-the-buck oil cooler. __________________

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01-18-2011, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	at 5K rpm going uphill + not going very fast + watever extra weight you got onboard, that will get the engine pretty hot.

01-18-2011, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	in contrast, i have no plans to install an oil cooler (street driving) this spring or any time of the season.

01-18-2011, 11:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 225	kenchan what are those z's in your avatar? they are awesome!! i want!

01-18-2011, 10:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 17	I was told by the place I bought my car that Nissan makes a special oil for the Z.. is this true or more sales BS?

01-19-2011, 02:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 306	im guessing you had your A/C off?

01-19-2011, 02:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7628	I think that an AAM pan-spacer and Z1 cooler would be a sick plan.

01-19-2011, 09:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 17	So can someone tell me, a total neophyte, at what temp I have a problem? What should I be on the look out for? The temp gauge is kind of like the electrical one...I havent a clue what too look for.. Thanks