Oil temp questions

Red__Zed · 07-07-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

Hmmmm, that just seems really high... is that what your typical car runs? My last 2 Evo's didn't have an oil temp gauge (I don't know why... seems kind of stupid to me for a turbo'd car) so I don't have any old cars to compare it to.

Oil is "rated" at 212*.

Methodical4u · 07-07-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

What would you feel to be a 'comfortable' range then?

oh I really have no idea to be honest... that's why i'm asking if it's just the car... or are these typical temperatures for most cars these days?

theDreamer · 07-07-2011, 06:33 PM

In Texas during last summer I saw 230 during heavy traffic, but the moment I moved it dropped down to 215 fairly quickly.

Methodical4u · 07-07-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

In Texas during last summer I saw 230 during heavy traffic, but the moment I moved it dropped down to 215 fairly quickly.

I am about the change the oil in my car soon and then ... once I decide what to get.. will go the intake route as my first mod, which will likely be the drop-ins with the post maf tubes... perhaps that will help bring the temps down a bit more.

theDreamer · 07-07-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

I am about the change the oil in my car soon and then ... once I decide what to get.. will go the intake route as my first mod, which will likely be the drop-ins with the post maf tubes... perhaps that will help bring the temps down a bit more.

Only thing that will bring your oil temps is an oil cooler.

SPOHN · 07-07-2011, 09:00 PM

You could always ride around with the hood off.

2011_6Spd · 07-07-2011, 09:56 PM

My oil temp hit 240F driving on the interstate at 70-80mph in 6th gear. Ambient temp was 100-104F. That has been the highest I've seen the oil temp to date. I'm at 2800 miles and have not changed the oil yet but will at 3k.

Methodical4u · 07-08-2011, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011_6Spd

My oil temp hit 240F driving on the interstate at 70-80mph in 6th gear. Ambient temp was 100-104F. That has been the highest I've seen the oil temp to date. I'm at 2800 miles and have not changed the oil yet but will at 3k.

The area I live in doesn't allow me to drive 70-80 so I can't compare. I wouldn't drive that fast anyway... burns to much gas ... which has gone up this week for some reason after it came down quite a bit for a while.

SPOHN · 07-08-2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

The area I live in doesn't allow me to drive 70-80 so I can't compare. I wouldn't drive that fast anyway... burns to much gas ... which has gone up this week for some reason after it came down quite a bit for a while.

Driving 70-80 doesn't really burn much gas IMO. I usaually get 21-24 miles on avg. at those speeds. As long as the road is flat.

Methodical4u · 07-08-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Driving 70-80 doesn't really burn much gas IMO. I usaually get 21-24 miles on avg. at those speeds. As long as the road is flat.

It doesn't burn less lol. My last tank was 25.6 average with only 1500 miles on the car. I do realize that some places you pretty much have to drive 70-80 mph or you'll get run over.

SPOHN · 07-08-2011, 05:34 PM

^ great point. Lol. But you knew what I trying to say. I don't drive many highway miles. Can't wait to see what a tank can do.

AppleZ · 07-11-2011, 05:49 PM

Austin hit 104 today. On the drive home from work, I noticed a peak oil temp at 240. 1800 miles to date, no oil change yet. How much does an oil cooler reduce the temp?

SPOHN · 07-11-2011, 05:57 PM

When you add this, your good to go. Your basically addding a radiator for your oil along with the extra oil capacity.

KingZee · 07-11-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Just for info sake I was just running oil temps of 200 at 94 degrees in stop and go traffic. That's with a 34 row cooler.

Edit. I forgot to mention I still have my block off plate on. It's covering about 3 inches still. I really could remove it completly with these temps where having. Reason being is in the mornings it's still about 75 degrees and my oil temps only hit about 170

Do you have a thermostatic plate installed? I got the GTM 34 row installed with one a few days ago and now I'm having a hard time getting to 180 with normal driving even when it's fairly hot outside. I remember reading that some of the oil still has to run through the cooler with the plate installed but I'm just wondering if it's time I build a block off plate?

SPOHN · 07-11-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KingZee

Do you have a thermostatic plate installed? I got the GTM 34 row installed with one a few days ago and now I'm having a hard time getting to 180 with normal driving even when it's fairly hot outside. I remember reading that some of the oil still has to run through the cooler with the plate installed but I'm just wondering if it's time I build a block off plate?

Yes I have it installed. It can be hard to hit 180. Even mine was 175 today at 89 degrees with my block off plate covering about 4 inches. But that's the beauty of it. That was not in traffic. That's a different story. Check out my block plate design in my sig below. Rep if you like.

07-07-2011, 06:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	In Texas during last summer I saw 230 during heavy traffic, but the moment I moved it dropped down to 215 fairly quickly. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-07-2011, 09:00 PM	#21 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	You could always ride around with the hood off. __________________

07-07-2011, 09:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
2011_6Spd Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 43 Posts: 124 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd sport Rep Power: 13	My oil temp hit 240F driving on the interstate at 70-80mph in 6th gear. Ambient temp was 100-104F. That has been the highest I've seen the oil temp to date. I'm at 2800 miles and have not changed the oil yet but will at 3k. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver 6spd w/sport pkg 2008 Silver CBR600RR

07-08-2011, 05:34 PM	#26 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	^ great point. Lol. But you knew what I trying to say. I don't drive many highway miles. Can't wait to see what a tank can do. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 07-08-2011 at 05:38 PM.

07-11-2011, 05:57 PM	#28 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	When you add this, your good to go. Your basically addding a radiator for your oil along with the extra oil capacity. __________________ Last edited by SPOHN; 07-11-2011 at 06:00 PM.

07-11-2011, 05:49 PM	#27 (permalink)
AppleZ Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin/Tampa Posts: 33 Drives: 2011 T/S Black 370z Rep Power: 13	Austin hit 104 today. On the drive home from work, I noticed a peak oil temp at 240. 1800 miles to date, no oil change yet. How much does an oil cooler reduce the temp?

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