What is your oil pressure after oil cooler install?

edconline · 07-26-2013, 11:32 AM

Yea this nissan dealer is amazing, also I have stock engine so no reason my powertrain warranty wouldn't be good.

wheee! · 07-26-2013, 03:59 PM

Kurt?

edconline · 07-26-2013, 09:01 PM

So my oil pressure is now higher than it was before, at 80C and idle, it sits at 30-33 psi. This is with a Fram oil filter and Mobil 1 5w30. This leads me to believe there may have been a small leak ever since I put the oil pressure gauge in and it just recently got bigger. Another good reason to let your engine and oil heat up before driving and let the oil heat ALL the way up before driving it hard.

DriftKr6l · 07-26-2013, 09:14 PM

Im 10psi at idle.
Around 30-35psi cruising at temp.
Around 60psi at 70mph in 6th

DriftKr6l · 07-26-2013, 09:15 PM

Oil is 5w40 rotella T6 and filter is puralator gold

MONZT3R · 04-18-2014, 02:27 PM

This reading ALL depends on where in the oil system you put your sensors.

My pressure on the oil cooler return line is:

20 stopped idle 30-40 traffic idle 100running hard

Local shops confirmed thats about normal..

nismo13807 · 04-18-2014, 03:04 PM

should i get the aem 100 psi or 150 psi oil pressure gauge? still debating.. i read some goes over 100psi and some doesnt with the 370z...

roplusbee · 04-21-2014, 05:07 AM

I have Defi gauges. And it really helps out when you use proprely formed sentences and stuff. I am surprised that we haven't seen leet speak on the forum yet. This place is starting to look like Facebook.

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juld0zer · 05-03-2014, 04:43 PM

i haven't seen a rear timing chain cover before but if my guess is right, the noise was probably your CVTC (variable valve timing) actuator or solenoid due to insufficient oil pressure. The change in engine response and behaviour is a direct result. It's a metallic ticking noise and it's pretty much as you described - litle valves rattling.

Would running 0w40 have contributed to blowing the gasket since it's a bit thicker when at operating temp? Thicker oil can create higher pressure. But a lot of folks are running 0w40 and 5w40 with no issue.... I'm running 5w40 and it's restored my CVTC functionality at 4k+ rpm. I might need new solenoids in the future. Prior to this oil change, i was using genuine Nissan full synthetic 5w30 oil.

Joepro · 05-03-2014, 07:59 PM

Mine is about 25 psi at idle with 5w40 and it uses far less oil than 5w30.

Plasmite · 05-04-2014, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roplusbee

I have Defi gauges. And it really helps out when you use proprely formed sentences and stuff. I am surprised that we haven't seen leet speak on the forum yet. This place is starting to look like Facebook.

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I'm surprised the majority of people still walk upright. Still clueless how some get to where they are going...

L33T Z34 · 06-04-2014, 03:34 PM

I'll refrain from posting in "l33t speek" on this 1.

oil: Amsoil 5W-30
oil filter: Napa gold / Wix 57356XP
oil cooler: Nissan Motorsports
gauge: Defi-Link meter BF oil pressure
sensor location: where the oil switch use to screw into the "oil pan upper"

My oil idiot switch is gone. I never bothered teeing to the pressure sensor. Disconnecting the oil idiot switch doesn't cause the red oil pressure idiot light to come on. Once my oil is up to 80°C I have the following readings:

idle: 150 kPa
cruise: ~580 kPa (My gearing keeps me @ ~3,100 RPM or >)
WOT: 640 kPa
cold start: 690 kPa

Nixlimited · 06-06-2014, 12:14 PM

I'm around 25-30 PSI at idle and between 80-100 when running (usually on the higher end if running fast).

lj909 · 12-18-2014, 12:47 PM

Can an oil pressure sensor be placed in a oil pan tap?

juld0zer · 12-18-2014, 01:53 PM

nah it wouldnt work there. there's hardly any pressure there otherwise your dipstick would shoot out all the time.

You need to tee off the oil pressure switch port or somewhere after the oil pump

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07-26-2013, 09:01 PM	#33 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	So my oil pressure is now higher than it was before, at 80C and idle, it sits at 30-33 psi. This is with a Fram oil filter and Mobil 1 5w30. This leads me to believe there may have been a small leak ever since I put the oil pressure gauge in and it just recently got bigger. Another good reason to let your engine and oil heat up before driving and let the oil heat ALL the way up before driving it hard. Mitco39 likes this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

04-18-2014, 02:27 PM	#36 (permalink)
MONZT3R Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 17 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z WT M6 Rep Power: 12	This reading ALL depends on where in the oil system you put your sensors. My pressure on the oil cooler return line is: 20 stopped idle 30-40 traffic idle 100running hard Local shops confirmed thats about normal.. __________________ 412 WHP \| 306 WTQ \| @7psi \| FAV Mods of many >>> Stillen Supercharger System \| Mishimoto Cooling System \| PPE Engineering Long Tube Headers \| KW V3 Suspension \| Stop-tech Big Break Kit \| Password JDM Carbon Fiber \| JL Audio Soundsystem

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05-03-2014, 07:59 PM	#40 (permalink)
Joepro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Athens ohio Posts: 1,213 Drives: Company car Rep Power: 33	Mine is about 25 psi at idle with 5w40 and it uses far less oil than 5w30. __________________ Swift\|Koni\|SPC\| FI CBE\|Z1\|Stillen\|Sbend\|Zspeed\|R/T Tuned\|523 whp\|458 tq\|10.5 psi\|SOLD Joepro's Journal\|Joepro's Boosted Performance Build \|Pittsburgh-Western-Pa-Ohio-Wv-Group

07-26-2013, 11:32 AM	#31 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	Yea this nissan dealer is amazing, also I have stock engine so no reason my powertrain warranty wouldn't be good.

07-26-2013, 09:14 PM	#34 (permalink)
DriftKr6l Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove Vlg, Ill Posts: 166 Drives: 09 370Z, 10 GT-R Rep Power: 12	Im 10psi at idle. Around 30-35psi cruising at temp. Around 60psi at 70mph in 6th

07-26-2013, 09:15 PM	#35 (permalink)
DriftKr6l Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove Vlg, Ill Posts: 166 Drives: 09 370Z, 10 GT-R Rep Power: 12	Oil is 5w40 rotella T6 and filter is puralator gold

04-18-2014, 03:04 PM	#37 (permalink)
nismo13807 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Illinois Posts: 340 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 3367	should i get the aem 100 psi or 150 psi oil pressure gauge? still debating.. i read some goes over 100psi and some doesnt with the 370z...

05-03-2014, 04:43 PM	#39 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 138	i haven't seen a rear timing chain cover before but if my guess is right, the noise was probably your CVTC (variable valve timing) actuator or solenoid due to insufficient oil pressure. The change in engine response and behaviour is a direct result. It's a metallic ticking noise and it's pretty much as you described - litle valves rattling. Would running 0w40 have contributed to blowing the gasket since it's a bit thicker when at operating temp? Thicker oil can create higher pressure. But a lot of folks are running 0w40 and 5w40 with no issue.... I'm running 5w40 and it's restored my CVTC functionality at 4k+ rpm. I might need new solenoids in the future. Prior to this oil change, i was using genuine Nissan full synthetic 5w30 oil.

06-04-2014, 03:34 PM	#42 (permalink)
L33T Z34 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ahnald, MO Age: 46 Posts: 387 Drives: 09 K51 G C Bw/S 6MT Rep Power: 0	I'll refrain from posting in "l33t speek" on this 1. oil: Amsoil 5W-30 oil filter: Napa gold / Wix 57356XP oil cooler: Nissan Motorsports gauge: Defi-Link meter BF oil pressure sensor location: where the oil switch use to screw into the "oil pan upper" My oil idiot switch is gone. I never bothered teeing to the pressure sensor. Disconnecting the oil idiot switch doesn't cause the red oil pressure idiot light to come on. Once my oil is up to 80°C I have the following readings: idle: 150 kPa cruise: ~580 kPa (My gearing keeps me @ ~3,100 RPM or >) WOT: 640 kPa cold start: 690 kPa

06-06-2014, 12:14 PM	#43 (permalink)
Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 25	I'm around 25-30 PSI at idle and between 80-100 when running (usually on the higher end if running fast). __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

12-18-2014, 12:47 PM	#44 (permalink)
lj909 Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 584 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 11	Can an oil pressure sensor be placed in a oil pan tap? __________________ PW 07 HR350Z R.I.P. Totaled by 82yr old woman 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

12-18-2014, 01:53 PM	#45 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 138	nah it wouldnt work there. there's hardly any pressure there otherwise your dipstick would shoot out all the time. You need to tee off the oil pressure switch port or somewhere after the oil pump

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