High Oil Temp - Is this the SOLUTION? (NISSAN'S SUPER OIL)??

sucasa · 06-01-2011, 03:45 PM

96 degrees in dc area for the past 3 days. I have been driving around 25 miles total each day in traffic and open roads.

My temps never got above 200. My car so far has had two oil changes with Nissan Ester Oil.

In January when i bought it new, the oil temp under same driving conditions was around 180. So warmer weather will likely increase the oil temp, but I haven't seen it go over 200 yet..

I don't race or take it on the track so not worried about over-heating or oil cooler.

cptspeed · 06-01-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sucasa

96 degrees in dc area for the past 3 days. I have been driving around 25 miles total each day in traffic and open roads.

My temps never got above 200. My car so far has had two oil changes with Nissan Ester Oil.

In January when i bought it new, the oil temp under same driving conditions was around 180. So warmer weather will likely increase the oil temp, but I haven't seen it go over 200 yet..

I don't race or take it on the track so not worried about over-heating or oil cooler.

You are correct. You will never have an oil temp issue if you drive the speed limit and never accelerate hard. But most of us beat the crap out of our Z's once in awhile. Try it you'll like it.

kellyefields · 06-01-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cptspeed

You are correct. You will never have an oil temp issue if you drive the speed limit and never accelerate hard. But most of us beat the crap out of our Z's once in awhile. Try it you'll like it.

drive it like you stole it. Especially under warranty!!!

Mandingo · 06-01-2011, 05:33 PM

OP- Please be happy that your temps are staying at or slightly above 200. I live in Dallas and my oil temp is never below 220 by the time I arrive at work. Its usually at 225.

I don't drive hard in the morning and there is very rarely stop and go traffic on my route.

~4500 miles, Nissan Ester

wstar · 06-01-2011, 05:41 PM

Yeah IMHO unless you drive like a grandma all the time, you need an oil cooler on this car in TX (and a quality synthetic). I highly recommend one with a thermostatic sandwich plate though. If you're not even hitting 220+ don't worry, but I think you'll find if you really push the car (especially any kind of track scenario) in the summer, 250+ is easy to find, and limp mode isn't far away at that point.

Vince's Red-Z · 06-02-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cptspeed

You are correct. You will never have an oil temp issue if you drive the speed limit and never accelerate hard. But most of us beat the crap out of our Z's once in awhile. Try it you'll like it.

Yea try it you like it LOL.., oh yea! you bought a sports car, you pay the sports car insurance, get Trurnt'!

By the way, this morning (and yesterday) it was 71* no humidity, oil temp stayed at 195*. On the way home it was 91* and hazy, I rolled the windows down, raced everyone, I drifted corners and keep a sharp eye on my radar detector, she stayed just below 220*. I just checked the oil level, its still at the "H" so, I guess I shouldn't worry and chill.

Respects~

wstar · 06-10-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince's Red-Z

I just checked the oil level, its still at the "H"

Be careful with how close you run to that H-mark. L<->H on the dipstick is a range. H is not the target. The ideal is somewhere in the middle (I usually shoot for about 2/3 up between L and H), and it's the holes rather than the letters that indicate the range marks. Check while parked on a perfectly level surface with the engine off for at least 10 minutes. If you end up overfilled, your oil will foam and not lubricate/cool as well.

ChrisSlicks · 06-10-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Be careful with how close you run to that H-mark. L<->H on the dipstick is a range. H is not the target. The ideal is somewhere in the middle (I usually shoot for about 2/3 up between L and H), and it's the holes rather than the letters that indicate the range marks. Check while parked on a perfectly level surface with the engine off for at least 10 minutes. If you end up overfilled, your oil will foam and not lubricate/cool as well.

Unless you have an oil cooler with bottom or side hoses, in which case you have to take oil back flow into consideration.

wstar · 06-10-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Unless you have an oil cooler with bottom or side hoses, in which case you have to take oil back flow into consideration.

Damn you, I got quoted while editing

How do you guys with side/bottom cooler hoses guestimate that? Mine are top connections.

ChrisSlicks · 06-10-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Damn you, I got quoted while editing

How do you guys with side/bottom cooler hoses guestimate that? Mine are top connections.

Haha, no ninja edit for you. I check the oil immediately after shutting the engine down and shoot for a reading between the Low and Mid marks. Mine is a side mount so it doesn't back flow completely but it is a measurable amount.

Vince's Red-Z · 06-10-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

Be careful with how close you run to that H-mark. L<->H on the dipstick is a range. H is not the target. The ideal is somewhere in the middle (I usually shoot for about 2/3 up between L and H), and it's the holes rather than the letters that indicate the range marks. Check while parked on a perfectly level surface with the engine off for at least 10 minutes. If you end up overfilled, your oil will foam and not lubricate/cool as well.

Ahh.., yes you are correct, thanks! Per the manual, it calls for w/oil filter change 5-1/8 quarts, I put 5 quarts even. The oil sits just near the "high" dip stick hole. I was just speaking in general, my dad taught me long ago about the no-no's of over filling.

FYI - Though were not (officially) in summer, it's been very hot this week, I am happy to say, I drive spirited (when safely possible) and my oil temps, even with a/c blowing at times, has not gone over 210*. Gillian is all good!

06-01-2011, 03:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
sucasa Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Posts: 156 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	96 degrees in dc area for the past 3 days. I have been driving around 25 miles total each day in traffic and open roads. My temps never got above 200. My car so far has had two oil changes with Nissan Ester Oil. In January when i bought it new, the oil temp under same driving conditions was around 180. So warmer weather will likely increase the oil temp, but I haven't seen it go over 200 yet.. I don't race or take it on the track so not worried about over-heating or oil cooler. __________________ 2010 Sport Touring \| NAV \| 7A \| 3M VentureShield [sold]

06-01-2011, 05:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3372	OP- Please be happy that your temps are staying at or slightly above 200. I live in Dallas and my oil temp is never below 220 by the time I arrive at work. Its usually at 225. I don't drive hard in the morning and there is very rarely stop and go traffic on my route. ~4500 miles, Nissan Ester __________________ some mods

06-01-2011, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3596	Yeah IMHO unless you drive like a grandma all the time, you need an oil cooler on this car in TX (and a quality synthetic). I highly recommend one with a thermostatic sandwich plate though. If you're not even hitting 220+ don't worry, but I think you'll find if you really push the car (especially any kind of track scenario) in the summer, 250+ is easy to find, and limp mode isn't far away at that point. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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