Everyone with oil temp issues

wstar · 05-09-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

*cough* *cough*.. did a bell ring somewhere?

Yeah..

It's probably true that they sorta shot themselves in foot on this one by even including an oil temp gauge. On the other hand, they probably did it precisely because they knew this engine could be pushed to overheat, and they wanted the driver to have the feedback to know to drop the revs and save it, at least. Someone just dropped the ball along the way on the factory cooler option.

antennahead · 05-09-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Yeah..

It's probably true that they sorta shot themselves in foot on this one by even including an oil temp gauge. On the other hand, they probably did it precisely because they knew this engine could be pushed to overheat, and they wanted the driver to have the feedback to know to drop the revs and save it, at least. Someone just dropped the ball along the way on the factory cooler option.

I don't think it was a dropped ball, I think it was "bean counters". They knew the issue existed, hence the magazine demo cars equiped with oil coolers.

John

travisjb · 05-10-2009, 12:11 AM

Spearfish !! You're awesome ! +1 coming your way... would like to see some comparison of severity vs ambient temp and severity vs driving style

Musashi · 05-10-2009, 02:50 PM

You'll be back before you know it. The install isn't bad at all if your mechanically inclined. I had a mechanic do it but thought it looked easy and I could of done it myself with a friend and some patience.

caneman88 · 05-10-2009, 03:43 PM

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Description: Bought A 2009 Nissan 370Z and it has oil overheating issues and the car goes into shut down mode at high oil temps that could be real bad a highway speeds on the insterstate THIS IS A 370Z Model not a 350Z
Approximate Incident Date: 5/4/2009
Your responses to the questions regarding the incident:
Deaths/Injuries: No Property Damage: No
Crash: No
Fire: No Police Report: No
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VIN:2181
Year, Make, Model: 2009, NISSAN, 370Z
Failure Mileage: 3650
Speed: 70
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Component 1: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Name: Ron Rogers

tbonesteak · 05-11-2009, 02:34 AM

wow that's awesome. it's a numbers game from here on.

dalparadise · 05-11-2009, 03:49 AM

I'm ready to trade up to a 370Z, but all this talk of oil overheating is putting me into limp mode.

caneman88 · 05-11-2009, 10:59 AM

Take some Viagra and buy the Z they will fix this issue

ENT-Z · 05-11-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dalparadise

I'm ready to trade up to a 370Z, but all this talk of oil overheating is putting me into limp mode.

Yeah, I hear ya! I have been drooling over the 370Z for months and the oil temp issue certainly did put a damper on my fun, but in the end I couldn't resist it anymore. I'll just join the rest of you guys and demand action, if that fails and I have a problem just slap an oil cooler on and go!

280z/300zx · 05-11-2009, 04:21 PM

I wondering if we should start a poll or something that tracks how many people are wanting to buy the 370z but are holding off or chosing another car due to this oil temp issue. Something else we can show Nissan so they can see how much money they are losing. Seems I'm not the only one who is holding on to my money until I know how this is going to play out.

Old Chuck · 05-11-2009, 05:19 PM

As said before, I have not purchased only because of the over heating issue.

dalparadise · 05-11-2009, 05:33 PM

I've wanted one of these cars since I was in high school and 280ZXs ruled the world. I never could afford a 300ZX, drove a BMW Z3 and then a 330 Cabriolet while the 350Z was going strong. Now I have an MX-5 (I really missed the roadster handling) that I wouldn't give up for anything out there at twice the price...until I saw the Z.

This car kills everything under $50K in my book. Fix the oil thing, or at least make me confident that you will still stand by your product if I fix the oil problem and I'm a buyer.

Diversion · 05-11-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Chuck

As said before, I have not purchased only because of the over heating issue.

I think I know you from Nasioc? Are you in Jacksonville?

Diversion · 05-11-2009, 05:56 PM

When I was negotiating a deal on the 370 they stated they couldn't budge anymore on the price of the car but they asked me if there was anything they could add onto the car to help seal the deal.. I should have said "Oil cooler and sold!" but this was before I even realized there was an issue.

shadyDR · 05-13-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Diversion

When I was negotiating a deal on the 370 they stated they couldn't budge anymore on the price of the car but they asked me if there was anything they could add onto the car to help seal the deal.. I should have said "Oil cooler and sold!" but this was before I even realized there was an issue.

Im looking at getting an A/T 370z for sometime in August. This overheating problem has me reconsidering what I get. I live in NY and this car would be my daily driver. The car would never be tracked, but a little spirited driving once in a while can not be avoided. Should I worry? or should I try getting them to put in an oil cooler?

05-10-2009, 03:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
caneman88 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 225 Drives: PG 370Z,M-35,F150 Rep Power: 17	I filed with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) FILE A SAFETY COMPLAINT Form 100% complete. » » » SAFETY COMPLAINT CONFIRMATION Your Complaint Information is successfully submitted. Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10268325 Click on the "Print Complaint" button to see a print version of the confirmation page to print for your records. Acknowledgement An e-mail was sent to rr88@mac.com Complaint Information Description: Bought A 2009 Nissan 370Z and it has oil overheating issues and the car goes into shut down mode at high oil temps that could be real bad a highway speeds on the insterstate THIS IS A 370Z Model not a 350Z Approximate Incident Date: 5/4/2009 Your responses to the questions regarding the incident: Deaths/Injuries: No Property Damage: No Crash: No Fire: No Police Report: No top Vehicle Information VIN:2181 Year, Make, Model: 2009, NISSAN, 370Z Failure Mileage: 3650 Speed: 70 Vehicle Component Information Component 1: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING top Consumer Information Name: Ron Rogers Last edited by caneman88; 05-10-2009 at 03:47 PM. Reason: adding text

05-11-2009, 05:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 17	I'm In As said before, I have not purchased only because of the over heating issue.

05-11-2009, 05:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 17	It's the inattention from Nissan that makes me leary of buying. I've wanted one of these cars since I was in high school and 280ZXs ruled the world. I never could afford a 300ZX, drove a BMW Z3 and then a 330 Cabriolet while the 350Z was going strong. Now I have an MX-5 (I really missed the roadster handling) that I wouldn't give up for anything out there at twice the price...until I saw the Z. This car kills everything under $50K in my book. Fix the oil thing, or at least make me confident that you will still stand by your product if I fix the oil problem and I'm a buyer.

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05-10-2009, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Spearfish !! You're awesome ! +1 coming your way... would like to see some comparison of severity vs ambient temp and severity vs driving style

05-10-2009, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Musashi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 357 Drives: 09 370Z 6speed Rep Power: 607	You'll be back before you know it. The install isn't bad at all if your mechanically inclined. I had a mechanic do it but thought it looked easy and I could of done it myself with a friend and some patience.

05-11-2009, 02:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 376	wow that's awesome. it's a numbers game from here on.

05-11-2009, 03:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 17	I'm ready to trade up to a 370Z, but all this talk of oil overheating is putting me into limp mode.

05-11-2009, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
caneman88 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 225 Drives: PG 370Z,M-35,F150 Rep Power: 17	Take some Viagra and buy the Z they will fix this issue

05-11-2009, 04:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 273	I wondering if we should start a poll or something that tracks how many people are wanting to buy the 370z but are holding off or chosing another car due to this oil temp issue. Something else we can show Nissan so they can see how much money they are losing. Seems I'm not the only one who is holding on to my money until I know how this is going to play out.

05-11-2009, 05:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 285	When I was negotiating a deal on the 370 they stated they couldn't budge anymore on the price of the car but they asked me if there was anything they could add onto the car to help seal the deal.. I should have said "Oil cooler and sold!" but this was before I even realized there was an issue.