Everyone with oil temp issues

Cypress · 06-01-2009, 11:12 PM

OK, car noob here. I am trying to understand what is considered good and what is considered bad. I read most of this thread and I see people posting various temps under various conditions. I must say that I can replicate much of what is reported, i.e. 220 with normal street driving, etc.

But every once in a while, I see what appears to be posts that go unchallenged that say 250 or greater = BAD.

What is the objective basis for this "> 250 = BAD" statement? Is there a document from Nissan or some other recognized credible source that indicates that > 250 in the 370Z is bad or is this general automotive common sense (which I have none of I admit - this is why I am asking).

Thanks all - looking forward to insightful responses.

06-01-2009, 11:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cypress Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 49 Drives: 370Z Touring Sport Rep Power: 18	So why is over 250 bad? OK, car noob here. I am trying to understand what is considered good and what is considered bad. I read most of this thread and I see people posting various temps under various conditions. I must say that I can replicate much of what is reported, i.e. 220 with normal street driving, etc. But every once in a while, I see what appears to be posts that go unchallenged that say 250 or greater = BAD. What is the objective basis for this "> 250 = BAD" statement? Is there a document from Nissan or some other recognized credible source that indicates that > 250 in the 370Z is bad or is this general automotive common sense (which I have none of I admit - this is why I am asking). Thanks all - looking forward to insightful responses.

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