Oil temp & Mobil oil question

Rusty · 06-05-2019, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z

1) I own a 2019 base 370 Z with manual trans. Been looking at threads on oil temps. I live in Florida and it was 98 degrees today. I have seen the water temp gauge right at 220 degrees both in traffic and on the highway. This without any spirited driving. Only have 1,900 miles on the car. Do you think there may be an issue and if so, should the dealer know what to do ???
2) Will be coming up on first oil change, is switching to Mobil 1 beneficial ? Will it let oil run cooler ?
I appreciate any input as this is my first import sports car and I need to learn lots ...

You mean oil temps? Right?

When I first read this. I was wondering if you had installed a water temp gauge.

Since the OP has a 2019 with the factory heat exchanger. Those temps appear to be normal for where he is located at. If you see oil temps around 240. Then I would add an oil cooler. If you have plans on driving hard. GET a 34 row cooler from either FI or Z1.

I use Mobil 1 0w-40 Euro fake dino piss since I bought mine back in 2011.

SouthArk370Z · 06-05-2019, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z

1) ... I have seen the water temp gauge right at 220 degrees both in traffic and on the highway. This without any spirited driving. Only have 1,900 miles on the car. Do you think there may be an issue

No. The nannies will kick in long before the oil gets too hot. 370Zs run hot, so installing an oil cooler is a good idea but not really necessary for most DDs.

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z

and if so, should the dealer know what to do ???

Most likely not. You might get lucky and someone there will know a little bit about cooling off a 370Z but don't bet your lunch money on it.

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z

2) Will be coming up on first oil change, is switching to Mobil 1 beneficial ?

Any high-quality oil will do just fine - as long as you change it frequently. Mobil 1 is a high-quality oil, so it won't hurt. Plenty of threads on this site about oil.

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z

Will it let oil run cooler ?

Probably not.

BettyZ · 06-06-2019, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

No. The nannies will kick in long before the oil gets too hot. 370Zs run hot, so installing an oil cooler is a good idea but not really necessary for most DDs.

Most likely not. You might get lucky and someone there will know a little bit about cooling off a 370Z but don't bet your lunch money on it.

Any high-quality oil will do just fine - as long as you change it frequently. Mobil 1 is a high-quality oil, so it won't hurt. Plenty of threads on this site about oil.

Probably not.

I'm a little shocked you didn't refer him to the FSM...

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cv129 · 06-06-2019, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I'm a little shocked you didn't refer him to the FSM...

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osbornsm · 06-06-2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hotprops

i hope this question is on subject what year did the factory start adding the small stock oil cooler?

Heat Exchanger is NOT an oil cooler.

Rusty · 06-06-2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

Heat Exchanger is NOT an oil cooler.

The definition of a cooler is heat exchanger. The radiator, heater core, oil cooler, condenser, evaporator are all heat exchangers.

2012G41_370z · 06-06-2019, 11:08 AM

I switched from Mobil to Liqui Moly Molygen (the green oil) and my temps are way better. Also living in a climate similar to yours. My engine bay noise is much less right now. Never going back to Mobil.

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dts3 · 06-06-2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I'm a little shocked you didn't refer him to the FSM...

Rusty · 06-06-2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dts3

mokhan996 · 06-06-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z

1) I own a 2019 base 370 Z with manual trans. Been looking at threads on oil temps. I live in Florida and it was 98 degrees today. I have seen the water temp gauge right at 220 degrees both in traffic and on the highway. This without any spirited driving. Only have 1,900 miles on the car. Do you think there may be an issue and if so, should the dealer know what to do ???
2) Will be coming up on first oil change, is switching to Mobil 1 beneficial ? Will it let oil run cooler ?
I appreciate any input as this is my first import sports car and I need to learn lots ...

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...il-cooler.html

All you need to know is on this thread that I made a little while ago. I also have a 2013 Base Manual. Check out this thread and yes Z1 Motorsports Oil Cooler 34 Row with Thermostatic Sandwich. Just take your time reading my thread along with everyone else's response!

Rusty · 06-06-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mokhan996

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...il-cooler.html

All you need to know is on this thread that I made a little while ago. I also have a 2013 Base Manual. Check out this thread and yes Z1 Motorsports Oil Cooler 34 Row with Thermostatic Sandwich. Just take your time reading my thread along with everyone else's response!

I added some more info to it.

Hot Rod 370 Z · 06-06-2019, 09:38 PM

I want to thank everyone for replying. It really helps when people share there knowledge. I have owned many domestic performance cars including 3 Corvettes and a Z06 Vette, 67 GTO, 2006 GTO, 70 hemi cuda etc. This is my first import sports car and I love it. So I do some spirited driving and maybe I will take the car to the drag strip in the fall. From what Im hearing 220 to 230 degrees should be okay. Yes I will use Mobil 1 for my first oil change. Again thank all of you for your quick and informative responses.

Sincerely Hot Rod Z

Tractionless · 07-07-2019, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod 370 Z

I want to thank everyone for replying. It really helps when people share there knowledge. I have owned many domestic performance cars including 3 Corvettes and a Z06 Vette, 67 GTO, 2006 GTO, 70 hemi cuda etc. This is my first import sports car and I love it. So I do some spirited driving and maybe I will take the car to the drag strip in the fall. From what Im hearing 220 to 230 degrees should be okay. Yes I will use Mobil 1 for my first oil change. Again thank all of you for your quick and informative responses.

Sincerely Hot Rod Z

FYI I'm about a 3 hrs. south of you in a '10 with the old coolant/oil setup. Ran 240* constantly on highway cruises in the summer. From what I've read in the past the temp gauge is also 30* colder than the peak oil temp in the engine due to the sensor location. In any event 240-270* is too high for my liking while cruising.

I went with a 25 row setrab with thermostatic plate. I had to cover 6 rows as I couldn't get temps over 160* during similar driving conditions! I typically see 180* now and haven't even sniffed 220* when pushing hard on the street. I run M1 5-20. The coolers can be had in the $250 range used, just make sure the engine didn't blow its guts into it as you'd contaminate your pristine engine with someone else's metal flakes.

-ZS-Carpenter · 07-07-2019, 02:37 PM

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Over/under on how long it takes for this thread to get shutdown?
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Mods are on holiday. I give it till tuesday at least and a 50/50 on dead thread before they get back.

Zyonara91 · 07-08-2019, 10:08 AM

Been doing research and honestly I don't use what you peasants use anymore. I use peanut oil, synthetic peanut oil from DEEZ NUTZ. Great stuff. But at $1000 a quart I doubt any of you can afford it, so don't bother. /s

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2012G41_370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Eastern Europe Posts: 16 Drives: 12 370z 7AT Sport Rep Power: 6	I switched from Mobil to Liqui Moly Molygen (the green oil) and my temps are way better. Also living in a climate similar to yours. My engine bay noise is much less right now. Never going back to Mobil. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hot Rod 370 Z likes this.

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Hot Rod 370 Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 88 Drives: 2016 Z51 Vette Rep Power: 5872	Oil temp & Mobil oil question I want to thank everyone for replying. It really helps when people share there knowledge. I have owned many domestic performance cars including 3 Corvettes and a Z06 Vette, 67 GTO, 2006 GTO, 70 hemi cuda etc. This is my first import sports car and I love it. So I do some spirited driving and maybe I will take the car to the drag strip in the fall. From what Im hearing 220 to 230 degrees should be okay. Yes I will use Mobil 1 for my first oil change. Again thank all of you for your quick and informative responses. Sincerely Hot Rod Z Rusty and BettyZ like this.

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Zyonara91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 368 Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T Rep Power: 15755	Been doing research and honestly I don't use what you peasants use anymore. I use peanut oil, synthetic peanut oil from DEEZ NUTZ. Great stuff. But at $1000 a quart I doubt any of you can afford it, so don't bother. /s osbornsm, Zingston, BettyZ and 1 others like this. __________________ 2FT3PDLZ

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