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?

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

Wow, another oil thread to fill up our server.

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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..

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.

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

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

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..

Just whining for I am right though. :tiphat:

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

ummm...no thanks. Sounds painful.:roflpuke2:

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

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