Oil Temperatures ?

Chuck33079 · 08-25-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 03g35coupe6mt

Not a myth mines does it and there is a noticable difference in power after my oil temp gets over 180 ish or it could be the coolant temp either way yes the hotter the car runs the slower it gets . i have an oil cooler (25 row) and added a switch for the fan it performs way better than previously .

Under 180 degrees you're still most likely on the warmup map. I wouldn't be beating on the car until its over 180.

Jordo! · 08-25-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

300F. Read the test requirements for new SM/SN API certified oils. Why do you think the Z engineers decided on the limp mode temp of ~280F and not 260, 240, 264, 228, etc? The 260F temp limit is passe and old oil technology. Newer materials technology can withstand higher temps for modern cars thus the requirement for SM/SN oils.

On a related note, to the best of my knowledge, pushing the car hard before temps approach 170-180* isn't a great idea (but if more recent data says otherwise, please correct me).

A tuner friend has told me that the ECU will pull a bit of timing as the oil temps climb over 200*F.

OP, unless you are routinely seeing temps over 240* F in normal driving, I wouldn't even worry about it.

370Zsteve · 08-25-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I don't get worried until my oil temp gets above 240 or so (200-220 seems to be normal). As mentioned above, the car will protect itself when the oil temp gets to 260 or there about. The oil can take up to about 300 F.

220F is not normal. It is freakin' hot. This has been discussed ad nauseam. Get an oil cooler! It is my next mod.

Chuck33079 · 08-25-2013, 04:52 PM

On this car, 220 is nothing to be concerned about. It's not ideal, but its not a huge problem. Still, get an oil cooler and use a good full synthetic oil.

03g35coupe6mt · 08-25-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Under 180 degrees you're still most likely on the warmup map. I wouldn't be beating on the car until its over 180.

yeah not beating on it but i can feel the difference even at light throttle its so much more responsive even at very low rpms .

03g35coupe6mt · 08-25-2013, 05:26 PM

i imagine with a tune and a smooth throttle map it will feel so much better

Chuck33079 · 08-25-2013, 05:28 PM

That's probably more a function of the fact that underhood temps haven't really started to climb rather than oil temps. You're still on the cold start enrichment map, so RPM are higher too, which may be partially responsible for what you're experiencing.

ShutokuZ · 08-25-2013, 06:52 PM

Even with the crappy stock cooler, I reach 220 easy on the streets without pushing it.

Rusty · 08-25-2013, 06:59 PM

On a 96F day. 30 minute session at a trackday. The hotest I've seen my oil temp was 222F with a 34 row oil cooler and an oil pan spacer.

roy'sz · 08-25-2013, 07:37 PM

When I had the nismo adapter for my 34row iwas doin a lot of canyon caeving and it was 115* in palmsprings. Oil never got over 220*.

Kliment · 08-25-2013, 08:29 PM

Just wanted to confirm, if I was to purchase the oil cooler that Nissan is offering does it void warranty??

Chuck33079 · 08-25-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kliment

Just wanted to confirm, if I was to purchase the oil cooler that Nissan is offering does it void warranty??

If something happens as a direct result of the oil cooler or install, yes. Otherwise, no.

roy'sz · 08-25-2013, 08:58 PM

Buy the z1 kit!

Kliment · 08-25-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by roy'sz

Buy the z1 kit!

Instead of Nissan's? While still not screwing my warranty?

roy'sz · 08-25-2013, 10:44 PM

You should have used the search button on this site to see the hundreds of discussions in regards to this subject matter. None the less they are better boses and it has a thermostat co trolled adapter...

08-25-2013, 04:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Oil Temperatures ? On this car, 220 is nothing to be concerned about. It's not ideal, but its not a huge problem. Still, get an oil cooler and use a good full synthetic oil. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-25-2013, 05:28 PM	#22 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	That's probably more a function of the fact that underhood temps haven't really started to climb rather than oil temps. You're still on the cold start enrichment map, so RPM are higher too, which may be partially responsible for what you're experiencing. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

08-25-2013, 06:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,868 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	On a 96F day. 30 minute session at a trackday. The hotest I've seen my oil temp was 222F with a 34 row oil cooler and an oil pan spacer. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-25-2013, 07:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	When I had the nismo adapter for my 34row iwas doin a lot of canyon caeving and it was 115* in palmsprings. Oil never got over 220*. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvG...data_playerARK HFC'S-ARK Grip-Stillen G3-M370-UPREV-Kinetix upper control arm-WC Latheworks-Stage2 Bad@$$ Driver(318whp/268tq)-

08-25-2013, 08:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	Buy the z1 kit! Rusty likes this. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvG...data_playerARK HFC'S-ARK Grip-Stillen G3-M370-UPREV-Kinetix upper control arm-WC Latheworks-Stage2 Bad@$$ Driver(318whp/268tq)-

08-25-2013, 05:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
03g35coupe6mt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Stroudsburg Pa Posts: 183 Drives: 2010 Z / 2003 G35cp Rep Power: 14	i imagine with a tune and a smooth throttle map it will feel so much better

08-25-2013, 06:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	Even with the crappy stock cooler, I reach 220 easy on the streets without pushing it.

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Kliment Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: The Island Posts: 23 Drives: In the sky Rep Power: 12	Just wanted to confirm, if I was to purchase the oil cooler that Nissan is offering does it void warranty??

08-25-2013, 10:44 PM	#30 (permalink)
roy'sz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: palmdale, ca Posts: 1,299 Drives: 2010 nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	You should have used the search button on this site to see the hundreds of discussions in regards to this subject matter. None the less they are better boses and it has a thermostat co trolled adapter... __________________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtvG...data_playerARK HFC'S-ARK Grip-Stillen G3-M370-UPREV-Kinetix upper control arm-WC Latheworks-Stage2 Bad@$$ Driver(318whp/268tq)-

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