oil temp debate

mchang1988 · 08-07-2011, 06:10 PM

After reading through some posts about oil temp issues I began to wonder how big of a problem this is for us Z owners. This issue seems to be consistent with all the Z's not just some. People began to notice the oil temp rising pretty quickly in a short amount of time thus resulting in power loss and throttle lag due to the ecu limiting the cars potential. We all know there are different variables that lead to high oil temp such as weather conditions, driving at high RPMs, etc..but the rate at which the oil is heating is the main concern. Here are a few things that I noticed when I went out for a little experiement. After about 15 minutes of normal driving my oil temp was at 200, I then drove a bit more aggresively and it reached 210. After 25 minutes it was at 220. A bit later it was at 240 and this was when I noticed the first symptoms of high oil temp. I was getting lag in the throttle response but the power was still there. At 250, I felt a noticeable loss in power. I didn't want to go above 250 so I let it rest. After 30-40 minutes of fairly aggressive driving my oil temps hit 250 and I noticed a pretty big loss in power. It was around 85 F. I don't know about you guys but this is a pretty big concern for me, as my Z is a DD and I usually drive long distances on the weekends. I dont always drive aggresively but I do like to enjoy my car. Oil coolers seem to be the only fix for this but I always thought that was only for tracking. Do you guys think its necessary for me to get a oil cooler for street purposes only? Inputs? Thoughts?

Nick911sc · 08-07-2011, 06:35 PM

If you live your life on the streets one quarter mile at a time get an oil cooler

If you're tracking the car get an oil cooler

if you're like everyone else who doesn't feed into the over reactions and drives like a normal person with spirited driving you don't need an oil cooler

Seriously though, oil coolers pretty affordable compared to the price of the car if you have any doubt in your cars performance why post about it? Just go get one

I've never had serious heat issues with my car and no cooler. I don't track it

SPOHN · 08-07-2011, 07:33 PM

Wow, another oil thread to fill up our server.

Red__Zed · 08-07-2011, 07:35 PM

database error

sucasa · 08-07-2011, 07:56 PM

Here's are 2 cents to the debate.. I drive an 2010 7AT 370z, 3,100 miles on the clock.. 2 oil changes w/ Ester so far. It's my weekend ride.

Here in Northern Va, it was 95 degrees and humid today.

I took out the Z for a 125 mile run from Alexandria, VA to West VA (roundtrip) started at 1pm. On the highway, got up to 85mph, and used paddle shifters no traffic, so i opened up the car pretty good. The temp got up to 210, but stayed there for the entire run..

When i went from 85mph > down to like 70mph > back up the temp came down to 190 and stayed put..

I only rested the car for a stop for drinks and gas.. and the car drove beautifully. I wasn't trying to redline the car or anything, but at high speeds, my temps were within the expected range..

I have never tracked it, so I don't know how the car will react, but, this is my weekend ride, and for type of driving i do, I don't think i will get an oil cooler..

mchang1988 · 08-07-2011, 08:05 PM

thanks for your input nick and sucasa. I forgot to mention i was going uphill on some parts which might be the reason my temp went up faster. but yeah i was pretty much deciding if i should get a oil cooler or not. I probably wont unless it becomes annoying in the future.

mchang1988 · 08-07-2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Wow, another oil thread to fill up our server.

Is that whining or a pointless comment? I think its both.

Jamaica · 08-07-2011, 08:09 PM

Uses the search button. It will answer some of your concerns.

sucasa · 08-07-2011, 08:10 PM

no problem.. Two weekends ago the temps got to 105 in DC area, super hot, unheard of heat.. and i drove the car like normal 65mph to 85mph, some spirited driving all on highways, ac blasting high... temps got to 215-220 .. no limp mode or issues encountered..

SPOHN · 08-07-2011, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mchang1988

Is that whining or a pointless comment? I think its both.

Just whining for I am right though.

Red__Zed · 08-07-2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mchang1988

Is this whining or a pointless thread? I think its both.

Jamaica · 08-07-2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Just whining for I am right though.

I think the search button should be in Red. Yes your are right.

Red__Zed · 08-07-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamaica@UAMotorsports

I think the search button should be in Red. Yes your are right.

ummm...no thanks. Sounds painful.

Baer383 · 08-07-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOHN

Wow, another oil thread to fill up our server.

The simple answer is if you are hard on your car get the oil cooler if you drive normal don't worry about it.

mchang1988 · 08-07-2011, 08:16 PM

cool, free feel to troll anyone that ever mentions the words oil temp in this forum.

08-07-2011, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
mchang1988 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 31 Drives: 11' 370z Rep Power: 15	oil temp debate After reading through some posts about oil temp issues I began to wonder how big of a problem this is for us Z owners. This issue seems to be consistent with all the Z's not just some. People began to notice the oil temp rising pretty quickly in a short amount of time thus resulting in power loss and throttle lag due to the ecu limiting the cars potential. We all know there are different variables that lead to high oil temp such as weather conditions, driving at high RPMs, etc..but the rate at which the oil is heating is the main concern. Here are a few things that I noticed when I went out for a little experiement. After about 15 minutes of normal driving my oil temp was at 200, I then drove a bit more aggresively and it reached 210. After 25 minutes it was at 220. A bit later it was at 240 and this was when I noticed the first symptoms of high oil temp. I was getting lag in the throttle response but the power was still there. At 250, I felt a noticeable loss in power. I didn't want to go above 250 so I let it rest. After 30-40 minutes of fairly aggressive driving my oil temps hit 250 and I noticed a pretty big loss in power. It was around 85 F. I don't know about you guys but this is a pretty big concern for me, as my Z is a DD and I usually drive long distances on the weekends. I dont always drive aggresively but I do like to enjoy my car. Oil coolers seem to be the only fix for this but I always thought that was only for tracking. Do you guys think its necessary for me to get a oil cooler for street purposes only? Inputs? Thoughts?

08-07-2011, 07:33 PM	#3 (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	Wow, another oil thread to fill up our server. __________________

08-07-2011, 07:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
sucasa Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Posts: 156 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	Here's are 2 cents to the debate.. I drive an 2010 7AT 370z, 3,100 miles on the clock.. 2 oil changes w/ Ester so far. It's my weekend ride. Here in Northern Va, it was 95 degrees and humid today. I took out the Z for a 125 mile run from Alexandria, VA to West VA (roundtrip) started at 1pm. On the highway, got up to 85mph, and used paddle shifters no traffic, so i opened up the car pretty good. The temp got up to 210, but stayed there for the entire run.. When i went from 85mph > down to like 70mph > back up the temp came down to 190 and stayed put.. I only rested the car for a stop for drinks and gas.. and the car drove beautifully. I wasn't trying to redline the car or anything, but at high speeds, my temps were within the expected range.. I have never tracked it, so I don't know how the car will react, but, this is my weekend ride, and for type of driving i do, I don't think i will get an oil cooler.. __________________ 2010 Sport Touring \| NAV \| 7A \| 3M VentureShield [sold]

08-07-2011, 08:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
sucasa Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Posts: 156 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	no problem.. Two weekends ago the temps got to 105 in DC area, super hot, unheard of heat.. and i drove the car like normal 65mph to 85mph, some spirited driving all on highways, ac blasting high... temps got to 215-220 .. no limp mode or issues encountered.. __________________ 2010 Sport Touring \| NAV \| 7A \| 3M VentureShield [sold]

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08-07-2011, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	If you live your life on the streets one quarter mile at a time get an oil cooler If you're tracking the car get an oil cooler if you're like everyone else who doesn't feed into the over reactions and drives like a normal person with spirited driving you don't need an oil cooler Seriously though, oil coolers pretty affordable compared to the price of the car if you have any doubt in your cars performance why post about it? Just go get one I've never had serious heat issues with my car and no cooler. I don't track it

08-07-2011, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
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08-07-2011, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
mchang1988 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 31 Drives: 11' 370z Rep Power: 15	thanks for your input nick and sucasa. I forgot to mention i was going uphill on some parts which might be the reason my temp went up faster. but yeah i was pretty much deciding if i should get a oil cooler or not. I probably wont unless it becomes annoying in the future.

08-07-2011, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	Uses the search button. It will answer some of your concerns.

08-07-2011, 08:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
mchang1988 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 31 Drives: 11' 370z Rep Power: 15	cool, free feel to troll anyone that ever mentions the words oil temp in this forum.