2012 370Z All Models Include Oil Cooler

ZForce · 11-05-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Unless you are tracking it, the water cooled one would be more ideal. Gets the oil to operating temp faster and keeps it there.

Air would be (theoretically) better if constantly pushing it to the limits, as on a track. On the road, it will be less consistent (even with a thermostat) and in the winter tend to keep the oil cooler than would be ideal (hence people relying on block off plates...).

Thanks for the 411. Makes sense to get the oil temp up to nominal operating range fast on cold start ups and then keep it there consitantly when outside temps get hotter in the summer time.

I like this approach and will wait to see what Z1 can do retrofitting the 2012 OEM for 09-11 models and how it tests out.

Just curious, at what outside tempture in degrees, do people in colder regions have to use block off plates?

PJRabbit · 11-09-2011, 07:12 AM

First salvo fired. I did put the correct VIN into the first e-mail so I don't know what game NISSAN is playing there. I redacted the e-mails somewhat to delete any personal information as well.

Standard manufacturer response, I know. Boring.

I'm not done. I haven't received an e-mail response to my 'first response' e-mail so let the phone calls commence.

Nissan Response.doc

First Response.doc

Nissan Complaint.doc

HKYStormFront · 11-18-2011, 09:37 AM

that's a productive attitude

PJRabbit · 11-18-2011, 09:40 AM

HKYStormFront
DON'T JUDGE ME!!!

Practice what you preach, sir.

Imperial · 11-18-2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

that's a productive attitude

Some people just feel entitled to everything.

HKYStormFront · 11-18-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imperial

Some people just feel entitled to everything.

apparently they are? :shrugs: who knew...

HKYStormFront · 11-18-2011, 11:07 AM

lol touche and good luck to you sir!

DCNISMO · 12-14-2011, 02:12 PM

I bought mine (Nismo) knowing I need to add the oil cooler at some point, and maybe brake ducts. Thats no big deal compared to the carbon caked valve engines that Audi and BMW make now, and refuse to fix for the most part or blown water pumps, scored cylinder walls that burn oil, and cam chain tensioners failing and cracked nylon cam chain guides. None of which they like to fix under the OEM warrenty. Adding an oil cooler for under 1K is no big deal. People spend more than that on a audio system anyhow, so whats the big deal of adding a oil cooler?

Skull Crusher · 12-17-2011, 03:18 PM

Some people never learn. If you want an oil cooler, then go buy one. Nismo actually has one for sale JDM which is offered by several US aftermarket dealers. To sell the Nismo in part, because you don't get your way is well..........childish to say the very least.

As above;

See ya!

_ace_ · 12-17-2011, 07:33 PM

I was surprised; I thought the OP had issues with the oil temperatures because he was hitting 280 and hitting limp mode on some regular occasion, maybe he lived in some high desert climate. I didn't expect it was just frustrating to see the temperatures and that was the whole problem.

Well, maybe he's happier now with another vehicle.

Unclemeaty · 12-22-2011, 07:43 AM

I did the home-brew method of oil coolers. This one although a little expensive, is a Transmission/Oil cooler from B&M. They put a really good SPAL fan and electronic thermostat. ~180 degrees and the fan lights up for nice cool oil. The good about this cooler is its smaller in size than say a 32 row making for an easier install, and with the fan the oil stays cool when you are under ~40mph. I have not seen over 195 on the gauge since installing this cooler, -10 lines, and thermostatic sandwich plate over a month ago.

I spent $400 on the entire installed setup.

Unclemeaty · 12-22-2011, 07:50 AM

Quote:

I bought mine (Nismo) knowing I need to add the oil cooler at some point, and maybe brake ducts. Thats no big deal compared to the carbon caked valve engines that Audi and BMW make now, and refuse to fix for the most part or blown water pumps, scored cylinder walls that burn oil, and cam chain tensioners failing and cracked nylon cam chain guides. None of which they like to fix under the OEM warrenty

Damn, This sounds exactly like the Mini Cooper S I sold back to the dealership. Dont forget $1200 Direct Injection high-pressure fuel pumps which get eaten away by Ethenol laced fuel. They are also not covered under warantee due to owners using 'bad' fuel quality. Rubbish!

11-09-2011, 07:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
PJRabbit Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Va Posts: 41 Drives: 2010 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 16	E-Mail Traffic First salvo fired. I did put the correct VIN into the first e-mail so I don't know what game NISSAN is playing there. I redacted the e-mails somewhat to delete any personal information as well. Standard manufacturer response, I know. Boring. I'm not done. I haven't received an e-mail response to my 'first response' e-mail so let the phone calls commence. Nissan Response.doc First Response.doc Nissan Complaint.doc

11-18-2011, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	that's a productive attitude __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

11-18-2011, 11:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	lol touche and good luck to you sir! __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

12-22-2011, 07:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Unclemeaty Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 203 Drives: 150cc Scooter Rep Power: 15	I did the home-brew method of oil coolers. This one although a little expensive, is a Transmission/Oil cooler from B&M. They put a really good SPAL fan and electronic thermostat. ~180 degrees and the fan lights up for nice cool oil. The good about this cooler is its smaller in size than say a 32 row making for an easier install, and with the fan the oil stays cool when you are under ~40mph. I have not seen over 195 on the gauge since installing this cooler, -10 lines, and thermostatic sandwich plate over a month ago. I spent $400 on the entire installed setup. Last edited by Unclemeaty; 12-22-2011 at 07:55 AM.

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PJRabbit Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Va Posts: 41 Drives: 2010 NISMO 370z Rep Power: 16	HKYStormFront DON'T JUDGE ME!!! Practice what you preach, sir.

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DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	I bought mine (Nismo) knowing I need to add the oil cooler at some point, and maybe brake ducts. Thats no big deal compared to the carbon caked valve engines that Audi and BMW make now, and refuse to fix for the most part or blown water pumps, scored cylinder walls that burn oil, and cam chain tensioners failing and cracked nylon cam chain guides. None of which they like to fix under the OEM warrenty. Adding an oil cooler for under 1K is no big deal. People spend more than that on a audio system anyhow, so whats the big deal of adding a oil cooler?

12-17-2011, 03:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
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12-17-2011, 07:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
_ace_ Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 140 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	I was surprised; I thought the OP had issues with the oil temperatures because he was hitting 280 and hitting limp mode on some regular occasion, maybe he lived in some high desert climate. I didn't expect it was just frustrating to see the temperatures and that was the whole problem. Well, maybe he's happier now with another vehicle.