Oil temp question

GZ3 · 06-12-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jpkirk

For reference, here is AK's 2009 (?) without the oil cooler

Without oil cooler

that is exactly what my 12 looks like...i called nissan to verify its a 12 with the VIN and it is....looks like a got screwed there

jpkirk · 06-12-2015, 01:21 PM

The factory oil cooler comes on all 2012 and later. It is a water to oil cooler that is sandwiched between the engine block and the oil filter. If you follow that single hose you will see that it leads to the engine cooling system.

GZ3 · 06-12-2015, 01:24 PM

ill take a closer look tonight, but it looked exaclty like AK...filter then oil pan

Trips · 06-12-2015, 01:28 PM

The prior owner may have removed it and installed an oil cooler only to remove it before selling/trading it in.

Check for plugged coolant hoses or see if he/they joined the 2 coolant hoses.

That would probably explain why you don't have one IF it's not vin related.

GZ3 · 06-12-2015, 01:37 PM

thanks trips. ill take a closer look around to see if maybe someone removed it. From what i hear its not not great of a cooler to begin with.

kenchan · 06-12-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

haha basically right

yah, if i was to do the stock cooler from scratch, id just put in an aftermarket one.

but in the 6yrs ownership, ive not had one instance where i needed an oil cooler from my spirited drives.

GZ3 · 06-12-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, if i was to do the stock cooler from scratch, id just put in an aftermarket one.

but in the 6yrs ownership, ive not had one instance where i needed an oil cooler from my spirited drives.

I really pushed it a couple of nights ago, short of bieng on a track---temps peaked at 230 and fell rather quickly after. Amsoil seems to run a little better in this car too

Kzonts · 06-12-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

this is good info, thanks. What kind of driving style?

It was 92 last week and I was driving stop and go through town. Spirited driving on the highway as well.

Spooler · 06-12-2015, 03:12 PM

I got the same results when I switch to Amsoil Signature Series oil. My temps stay at about 215 cruising. Use to be 220. So, a little improvment. Push the car hard in the upper RPM range and the oil temps rise. I have gotten mine to about 240-255 or so with the stock oil cooler.

GZ3 · 06-12-2015, 03:55 PM

Amsoil seems to be great oil and doesnt sheer at high temp. I ran ss 5w30 in my 5.0 for 8k with over 30 passes at the track. Sent a sample off to blackstone and they said it was perfect, could have even put another 4k on it.

Anyway i couldnt wait... About to put my car on a lift and see if my 12 has the cooler on it

vtec to vvel · 06-12-2015, 05:48 PM

sidebar question:

the highest temp. my 09 Z has seen is right under 220. what is the safest temperature before the "danger" zone?

vtec to vvel · 06-12-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

thanks trips. ill take a closer look around to see if maybe someone removed it. From what i hear its not not great of a cooler to begin with.

having oil cooler > not having oil cooler.

it's like walking in rain with no umbrella vs walking in rain with umbrella with a few holes in it, not the best umbrella but still gives you that much more coverage from the rain.

TexasChuck · 06-12-2015, 06:08 PM

The info on the Amsoil and the oil test results. Thanks.

GZ3 · 06-12-2015, 06:45 PM

My attention to detail is off... The oil cooler is there.

GZ3 · 06-12-2015, 06:47 PM

Texas chuck, the oil i used/use is amsoil signature series 5w30... Let me dig up that report for you

06-12-2015, 01:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	ill take a closer look tonight, but it looked exaclty like AK...filter then oil pan __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

06-12-2015, 01:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	The prior owner may have removed it and installed an oil cooler only to remove it before selling/trading it in. Check for plugged coolant hoses or see if he/they joined the 2 coolant hoses. That would probably explain why you don't have one IF it's not vin related. JARblue and jpkirk like this. __________________

06-12-2015, 01:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	thanks trips. ill take a closer look around to see if maybe someone removed it. From what i hear its not not great of a cooler to begin with. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

06-12-2015, 03:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	Amsoil seems to be great oil and doesnt sheer at high temp. I ran ss 5w30 in my 5.0 for 8k with over 30 passes at the track. Sent a sample off to blackstone and they said it was perfect, could have even put another 4k on it. Anyway i couldnt wait... About to put my car on a lift and see if my 12 has the cooler on it TexasChuck likes this. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

06-12-2015, 05:48 PM	#26 (permalink)
vtec to vvel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: 813 Posts: 3,909 Drives: 13 Z Rep Power: 502909	sidebar question: the highest temp. my 09 Z has seen is right under 220. what is the safest temperature before the "danger" zone? __________________ Don't like what I post? Too bad. I really don't give a sh!t

06-12-2015, 03:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,581 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	I got the same results when I switch to Amsoil Signature Series oil. My temps stay at about 215 cruising. Use to be 220. So, a little improvment. Push the car hard in the upper RPM range and the oil temps rise. I have gotten mine to about 240-255 or so with the stock oil cooler.

06-12-2015, 06:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 13	To: GZ3 The info on the Amsoil and the oil test results. Thanks.

06-12-2015, 06:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	My attention to detail is off... The oil cooler is there. jpkirk likes this. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

06-12-2015, 06:47 PM	#30 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 21	Texas chuck, the oil i used/use is amsoil signature series 5w30... Let me dig up that report for you onzedge likes this. __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

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