Another Vegas Run and Oil Temps scared me

TamZ · 07-26-2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wishihadnav

Yeah that's pretty hot..early morning or evening trips would def be better...justin beiber haha!

I know...Sean Kingston opened for him, I at least semi-enjoyed that. What can I say--I love my daughter..lol.

TamZ · 07-26-2010, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TamZ

My husband said Nissan should have been able to tell me but the guy just didn't seem very helpful over the phone. I had just never seen the gauge go that high.

I should probably rephrase this. He was helpful (and very polite), but I just didn't feel like he/anyone could give me an answer as to what the oil temp should be in those ambient temps (114-121). Honestly, at first he didn't even think the Z had an oil temp gauge. LOL!

I wanted someone to say, "That's a fine temp..don't worry." or "call a tow truck." It was sort of scary to have someone say "those temps dont freak me out" and then hope the car can make it the rest of the way to Vegas!

Trips · 07-26-2010, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TamZ

I should probably rephrase this. He was helpful (and very polite), but I just didn't feel like he/anyone could give me an answer as to what the oil temp should be in those ambient temps (114-121). Honestly, at first he didn't even think the Z had an oil temp gauge. LOL!

I wanted someone to say, "That's a fine temp..don't worry." or "call a tow truck." It was sort of scary to have someone say "those temps dont freak me out" and then hope the car can make it the rest of the way to Vegas!

Those feelings are perfectly normal under those circumstances, and I'm glad you and daughter got back safe.

TamZ · 07-26-2010, 01:16 PM

I feel like I should pay you for a therapy session or something. Hehe

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Those feelings are perfectly normal under those circumstances, and I'm glad you and daughter got back safe.

PapoZalsa · 07-26-2010, 07:41 AM

Saturday me and my friend were crusing at about 70mph. Both of our Zs oil temp was closed to 245 and the outside temp was about 104ºF.

However Nissan and some other people claims this is not a problem, however Nissan gives you the part # for the oil cooler. I'll let the warranty cover it if something happens.

billydsz · 07-26-2010, 08:52 AM

Most cars don't have an oil temp gauge and now we know why. I bet most cars' oil temps get very high from time to time but because there is no gauge we are fat dumb and happy.

I predict Nissan pulls the oil temp gauge in future revisions. lol.

sonic370 · 07-26-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by billydsz

Most cars don't have an oil temp gauge and now we know why. I bet most cars' oil temps get very high from time to time but because there is no gauge we are fat dumb and happy.

I predict Nissan pulls the oil temp gauge in future revisions. lol.

i'm starting to think nissan put the oil temp gauge there because they knew
there could be issues with oil temps in these cars. its a different kind of heat here in texas but between 90 to 100 its always 210 to 220. at 240 i start to worry.

m4a1mustang · 07-26-2010, 08:57 AM

So how was the concert? Justin Bieber is AWESOME!!!

zZSportZz · 07-26-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

So how was the concert? Justin Bieber is AWESOME!!!

m4a1mustang · 07-26-2010, 09:02 AM

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370Zsteve · 07-26-2010, 09:55 AM

260! Holy Crap!

It was 105F here in NYC the other day, I was in heavy traffic in Da Bronx and my oil temp never went above 220. Of course that is almost sea level and with very high humidity.

370Zsteve · 07-26-2010, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

So how was the concert? Justin Bieber is AWESOME!!!

Somebody's been drinking Unicorn Blood again.

wishihadnav · 07-26-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Somebody's been drinking Unicorn Blood again.

TamZ · 07-26-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

So how was the concert? Justin Bieber is AWESOME!!!

It was every 14 year olds dream....this old lady, not so much.

Lug · 07-26-2010, 12:09 PM

Nissan put a throttle limiter in at 280 because they think you may get excessive bearing wear at 300. If Nissan thinks your car is fine at 260, I don't know that anyone here has the technical know how and access to Nissan data to really be able to refute that. Remember, the 280 limit is just a precaution, not an engine failure.

07-26-2010, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Saturday me and my friend were crusing at about 70mph. Both of our Zs oil temp was closed to 245 and the outside temp was about 104ºF. However Nissan and some other people claims this is not a problem, however Nissan gives you the part # for the oil cooler. I'll let the warranty cover it if something happens. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-26-2010, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	So how was the concert? Justin Bieber is AWESOME!!! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	260! Holy Crap! It was 105F here in NYC the other day, I was in heavy traffic in Da Bronx and my oil temp never went above 220. Of course that is almost sea level and with very high humidity. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

07-26-2010, 12:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	Nissan put a throttle limiter in at 280 because they think you may get excessive bearing wear at 300. If Nissan thinks your car is fine at 260, I don't know that anyone here has the technical know how and access to Nissan data to really be able to refute that. Remember, the 280 limit is just a precaution, not an engine failure. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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billydsz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bern Posts: 252 Drives: 9 370z SptCp SRd 7AT Rep Power: 16	Most cars don't have an oil temp gauge and now we know why. I bet most cars' oil temps get very high from time to time but because there is no gauge we are fat dumb and happy. I predict Nissan pulls the oil temp gauge in future revisions. lol.