370Z oil cooler necessary?

ZeeBabar · 08-10-2016, 10:15 AM

A lot if it is bull. If you do not race or track, there is no need for an oil cooler. I don't race or track. On the highway, I do take a 500 mile week end trip almost every week, I consistently drive at 75-80 with occasional bursts up to 115 and after my trips, the average shows I drove between 70-80 mph and the oil never crosses over 220, generally remains at 200 or below.

My friend has 80k on his 2013 Z and he drives similarly.

If you are on these forums, you can get convinced you need stuff that you can really do without.

nis350 · 08-11-2016, 12:00 AM

It is fine around 210 - 240 as long as your coolant temp is normal. You want to run it around 210 to get rid of the moisture in the oil. Also keep in mind that the oil doesn't lubricate effectively when it is cold.

I would just use good quality full synthetic oil.

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

If you do not race or track, there is no need for an oil cooler.

bombdefuzer · 09-06-2016, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

A lot if it is bull. If you do not race or track, there is no need for an oil cooler. I don't race or track. On the highway, I do take a 500 mile week end trip almost every week, I consistently drive at 75-80 with occasional bursts up to 115 and after my trips, the average shows I drove between 70-80 mph and the oil never crosses over 220, generally remains at 200 or below.

My friend has 80k on his 2013 Z and he drives similarly.

If you are on these forums, you can get convinced you need stuff that you can really do without.

Like Black Plastidip

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ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	A lot if it is bull. If you do not race or track, there is no need for an oil cooler. I don't race or track. On the highway, I do take a 500 mile week end trip almost every week, I consistently drive at 75-80 with occasional bursts up to 115 and after my trips, the average shows I drove between 70-80 mph and the oil never crosses over 220, generally remains at 200 or below. My friend has 80k on his 2013 Z and he drives similarly. If you are on these forums, you can get convinced you need stuff that you can really do without. Streetlife, bombdefuzer, wanker and 5 others like this.

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