Everyone with oil temp issues

TheWeatherman · 05-19-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Chupacabra

I had a minor feeling it was 'designed' this way, being as the 200 mark is in the middle of the clock.

but. I used to work for a Grand American Rolex DP team, and we where up in Arizona, practice in the car, the oil temp it 250-260 and it lose of seals, oil all over the place, and some fuel hoses melted. That is the only reason I am concerned.

Yeah, that's why he said, "Run our ester oil, and you'll be problem free. It was designed for those temperatures. We know it does it. That's what it's supposed to do unless you are on a racetrack. That's why we're coming out with our fully warranted oil cooling kit." I actually liked how he said this... "If you're going to flog it, get it hot first. That's what we designed it to do so you guys don't damage any componentry." I'm afraid to say it, but I believe he's right.

And SoCal, I think he made it clear that we will be okay, no matter what your temps. He asked us to have confidence in their product. They know what it should and shoudn't do. I say this respectfully to you, hearing your side. (Personally, I think these motors are going to run forever, no matter what temps we're running. Okay, not forever, but ya know what I mean.

Let's enjoy our cars and have some faith in the company. I love mine to death!

SoCal 370Z · 05-19-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman

Yeah, that's why he said, "Run our ester oil, and you'll be problem free. It was designed for those temperatures. We know it does it. That's what it's supposed to do unless you are on a racetrack. That's why we're coming out with our fully warranted oil cooling kit." I actually liked how he said this... "If you're going to flog it, get it hot first. That's what we designed it to do so you guys don't damage any componentry." I'm afraid to say it, but I believe he's right.

Sorry, this is not from Japan so I place little credence on it. I appreciate your post, but if Nissan is now saying—and contradicting their own 370Z owners manual regarding the oil that can be used—then they should have done so as a full disclosure on the Monroney, in their owners manual, and at the time of closing—all in writing. I can also assure you that the person you spoke with has no authority in said matters, unless it has officially been handed-down from Corporate Japan; in such case there will be a document with their recommendation.

SoCal 370Z · 05-19-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman

And SoCal, I think he made it clear that we will be okay, no matter what your temps.

I already distrust him. There is a science to oil and if he is above said science then he'd better have developed newer lubricants that will tolerate "any temperatures."

Modshack · 05-19-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I already distrust him. There is a science to oil and if he is above said science then he'd better have developed newer lubricants that will tolerate "any temperatures."

One man's "opinion" does not make it so....

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