Everyone with oil temp issues

joeyz10 · 03-30-2009, 11:51 PM

Hey Mu, okay i read the car and driver that you posted. Thanks. But does this mean if we will complain to Nissan we have to pay them 500 dollars for the oil cooler? and another 500 for the differential cooler if we want? This should be free because why would Nissan produce a car that a oil temp would go up?

AndreZ Cadena · 03-31-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyz10

Hey Mu, okay i read the car and driver that you posted. Thanks. But does this mean if we will complain to Nissan we have to pay them 500 dollars for the oil cooler? and another 500 for the differential cooler if we want? This should be free because why would Nissan produce a car that a oil temp would go up?

Exactly, and why wasnt it an option from factory? Why sell a sports package with out it?

If we woulve had the chance to add it as an option when we pay $30k + for this "sports car", then nobody should be crying about it. But since it wasnt offered, that tells the costumer that this car doesnt need an oil cooler if your driving it like it was invented for, no one here is running a 24 hours of le mans in a stock 370Z.

tbonesteak · 03-31-2009, 12:19 AM

i can already see something happening but not til summer when the westcoast peeps see ~300 on their gauge sitting in 100+ degree traffic on the 405 fwy with ac on full blast. Nissan will for sure do something given that 1. there WILL be a huge concentration of Zs in Socal, 2. they know news travel FAST especially when so many people are affected by it. Until then, i dont think nissan takes it very seriously.

Musashi · 03-31-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyz10

Hey Mu, okay i read the car and driver that you posted. Thanks. But does this mean if we will complain to Nissan we have to pay them 500 dollars for the oil cooler? and another 500 for the differential cooler if we want? This should be free because why would Nissan produce a car that a oil temp would go up?

They should ante up the parts and put them on under warranty. Once the car is warmed up the fluctuation in oil temps should be minimal. It's unacceptable and we will not stand for it! I really appreciate all of the forum support. It takes more then one person to make a change, especially since the car has just come out they need to know there's a problem.

If the car got really hot after 30 minutes on the track I'd be ok wit that, but after 5 laps which is about 10 miles? What was the point of the synchro rev matching also if they didn't want to stand out as sports car? It helps you to drive harder! Anyway back on subject.....

drZ · 08-17-2009, 06:27 PM

there is deff something wrong with the 370z oil temps my engine had actually blow out and one of the reasons is because the temp reachers to high nissan has given me a new engine and its not the same ... I am fighting to get my money back anybody else who has had this problem yet???

TheWeatherman · 08-17-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by drZ

there is deff something wrong with the 370z oil temps my engine had actually blow out and one of the reasons is because the temp reachers to high nissan has given me a new engine and its not the same ... I am fighting to get my money back anybody else who has had this problem yet???

You're good with english. Please post pics and records pdf'd please. I don't buy your story with this being your first post.

ZForce · 08-18-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drZ

there is deff something wrong with the 370z oil temps my engine had actually blow out and one of the reasons is because the temp reachers to high nissan has given me a new engine and its not the same ... I am fighting to get my money back anybody else who has had this problem yet???

Scan your repair order and post it up. I want to see the part number for the new engine.

08-18-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by drZ

because the temp reachers to high nissan has given me a new engine and its not the same

So, you're saying Nissan installed a different engine other than the 3.7L in your 370Z? Perhaps it's the Twin Turbo GTR engine? or does the engine look like this?

joeyz10 · 08-18-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SB350z

So, you're saying Nissan installed a different engine other than the 3.7L in your 370Z? Perhaps it's the Twin Turbo GTR engine? or does the engine look like this?

bjd1020 · 10-29-2009, 05:27 PM

The 370z comes standard with an oil cooler. Which can be upgraded easily with a stillen oil cooler that replaces the existing cooler and will reduce the avg oil temp. Using a good oil like Ams or Redline will also reduce the avg oil temps. I use Ams oil and I have seen I avg 180 and never exceed 220. And trust me I dont baby the car.

theDreamer · 10-29-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bjd1020

The 370z comes standard with an oil cooler. Which can be upgraded easily with a stillen oil cooler that replaces the existing cooler and will reduce the avg oil temp. Using a good oil like Ams or Redline will also reduce the avg oil temps. I use Ams oil and I have seen I avg 180 and never exceed 220. And trust me I dont baby the car.

What? It does not come with an oil cooler.

AK370Z · 10-29-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bjd1020

The 370z comes standard with an oil cooler. Which can be upgraded easily with a stillen oil cooler that replaces the existing cooler and will reduce the avg oil temp. Using a good oil like Ams or Redline will also reduce the avg oil temps. I use Ams oil and I have seen I avg 180 and never exceed 220. And trust me I dont baby the car.

Incorrect information! 370z doesn't come equipped with oil cooler. It's NOT needed if you don't track your car. When I say track, I mean long road courses. You do not need this cooler for Autox or drag racing. With a good synthetic oil (i.e. Redline), for everyday driving, you should have 0 issues.

Zeto · 10-30-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

Incorrect information! 370z doesn't come equipped with oil cooler.

THANK YOU! I hate it when people put bad info out

avitech · 11-17-2009, 01:29 AM

Believe it or not, I'm very very picky when it comes to cars and for some reason this oil temperature issue doesn't even bother me. It's nice to have reminders from Nissan about how fast you are driving a car. The higher temperatures cause people to slow down if they had been speeding. Most Z's that are sold will never see the track anyway. It's cooling system is sufficient for the public access roads but not for drag racing. Fine by me. I'm not the one to encourage unsafe behavior in public spaces anyway. Why should Nissan? Once that oil climbs above 300 degrees it is an indication that you are simply pushing it too hard. You can get an oil cooler installed as aftermarket but it would void the warranty. How do you know Nissan didn't plan this to cover their own finances when it comes to warranty repair work from people abusing their cars.

These are some really wreckless speeds that are unsafe for public roads and it puts many many innocent lives in danger. Let's not forget that the Nissan Z is the worst offender for getting traffic moving violations and car wrecks. It's still a great car though. It is just that it has the tendency to attract a certain crowd that causes it's insurance costs to rise up well above normal.

A Lotus Elise is a better track car in my humble opinion. I would get the Z just to drive around town but keep a beater car for groceries getting and bad weather. I don't want someone hitting their shopping cart on my aluminum bodied Nissan Z. Aluminum is weak and dents easily.

Think about this for a minute. If a car that weighs 3,300 pounds with a 332 horsepower V6 engine is overheating even though it is running as designed; This goes to show that someone is driving too fast for even the best driving conditions of dry roads, daylight and 100% visibility. Just drive normally and the oil temperature will stay within normal limits.

You get what you pay for. This is no Porsche 911. But it is still a fine car. You treat the car right and the car will treat you right.

If you want to drive faster than 80mph you should just get an airplane and learn to fly.

semtex · 11-17-2009, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by avitech

Let's not forget that the Nissan Z is the worst offender for getting traffic moving violations and car wrecks.

On what basis do you make this statement? Do you have some official statistics or something showing that, say, for every 100 Zs, a greater number of them have moving violations and accidents compared to any other make/model on the road?

08-17-2009, 06:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
drZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 59 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 0	Engine blew out there is deff something wrong with the 370z oil temps my engine had actually blow out and one of the reasons is because the temp reachers to high nissan has given me a new engine and its not the same ... I am fighting to get my money back anybody else who has had this problem yet???

11-17-2009, 01:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
avitech Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So.Cal. Posts: 95 Drives: 82Mercedes-Benz300SD Rep Power: 16	Believe it or not, I'm very very picky when it comes to cars and for some reason this oil temperature issue doesn't even bother me. It's nice to have reminders from Nissan about how fast you are driving a car. The higher temperatures cause people to slow down if they had been speeding. Most Z's that are sold will never see the track anyway. It's cooling system is sufficient for the public access roads but not for drag racing. Fine by me. I'm not the one to encourage unsafe behavior in public spaces anyway. Why should Nissan? Once that oil climbs above 300 degrees it is an indication that you are simply pushing it too hard. You can get an oil cooler installed as aftermarket but it would void the warranty. How do you know Nissan didn't plan this to cover their own finances when it comes to warranty repair work from people abusing their cars. These are some really wreckless speeds that are unsafe for public roads and it puts many many innocent lives in danger. Let's not forget that the Nissan Z is the worst offender for getting traffic moving violations and car wrecks. It's still a great car though. It is just that it has the tendency to attract a certain crowd that causes it's insurance costs to rise up well above normal. A Lotus Elise is a better track car in my humble opinion. I would get the Z just to drive around town but keep a beater car for groceries getting and bad weather. I don't want someone hitting their shopping cart on my aluminum bodied Nissan Z. Aluminum is weak and dents easily. Think about this for a minute. If a car that weighs 3,300 pounds with a 332 horsepower V6 engine is overheating even though it is running as designed; This goes to show that someone is driving too fast for even the best driving conditions of dry roads, daylight and 100% visibility. Just drive normally and the oil temperature will stay within normal limits. You get what you pay for. This is no Porsche 911. But it is still a fine car. You treat the car right and the car will treat you right. If you want to drive faster than 80mph you should just get an airplane and learn to fly. Last edited by avitech; 11-18-2009 at 11:42 PM.

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03-30-2009, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
joeyz10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370z AT/ RRSS 08/ Rep Power: 17	Hey Mu, okay i read the car and driver that you posted. Thanks. But does this mean if we will complain to Nissan we have to pay them 500 dollars for the oil cooler? and another 500 for the differential cooler if we want? This should be free because why would Nissan produce a car that a oil temp would go up?

03-31-2009, 12:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	i can already see something happening but not til summer when the westcoast peeps see ~300 on their gauge sitting in 100+ degree traffic on the 405 fwy with ac on full blast. Nissan will for sure do something given that 1. there WILL be a huge concentration of Zs in Socal, 2. they know news travel FAST especially when so many people are affected by it. Until then, i dont think nissan takes it very seriously.

10-29-2009, 05:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
bjd1020 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17 Drives: 2009 370z Sport Pack Rep Power: 16	The 370z comes standard with an oil cooler. Which can be upgraded easily with a stillen oil cooler that replaces the existing cooler and will reduce the avg oil temp. Using a good oil like Ams or Redline will also reduce the avg oil temps. I use Ams oil and I have seen I avg 180 and never exceed 220. And trust me I dont baby the car.