Another Vegas Run and Oil Temps scared me

Mike · 07-26-2010, 01:49 PM

like was posted, it goes into limp mode at 280, so you are fine up to that point. Its not ideal, but it won't do any harm. When I had my superchared corvette, both my local performance shop and the head mechanic at Spring Mountain race school in Las Vegas said 285 was as hot as I wanted to see the oil in the LS2, and I think its a function of oil break down and not the particular engine.

before my oil cooler, I saw 260 in stop and go traffic here in atlanta at around 100 outside air temp.

sonic370 · 07-26-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

like was posted, it goes into limp mode at 280, so you are fine up to that point. Its not ideal, but it won't do any harm. When I had my superchared corvette, both my local performance shop and the head mechanic at Spring Mountain race school in Las Vegas said 285 was as hot as I wanted to see the oil in the LS2, and I think its a function of oil break down and not the particular engine.

before my oil cooler, I saw 260 in stop and go traffic here in atlanta at around 100 outside air temp.

sorry to sound stupid but what happens in limp mode. keep in clean!!!

TamZ · 07-26-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

sorry to sound stupid but what happens in limp mode. keep in clean!!!

Lol...

nicknick · 07-26-2010, 10:04 PM

In regards to oil on these things, I'd recommend using either Motul or Redline. Both are made from Ester and both resist heat breakdown better than the other common synthetics. If you're going to use the Motul 300V series which is a double ester, it is r3ecommended that oil be changed every 5,000kilometres as this is basically a racing oil and will stay in spec under the most arduous conditions but does need to be changed at 5,000kms'.

WarmAndSCSI · 07-26-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknick

In regards to oil on these things, I'd recommend using either Motul or Redline. Both are made from Ester and both resist heat breakdown better than the other common synthetics. If you're going to use the Motul 300V series which is a double ester, it is r3ecommended that oil be changed every 5,000kilometres as this is basically a racing oil and will stay in spec under the most arduous conditions but does need to be changed at 5,000kms'.

No need for either... I pay extra for Red Line for engines I invest $15k+ into, but not a stock engine that's still under a factory warranty. There really is no advantage or extra insurance, I'd put a wager on that.

Mobil 1, Castrol Syntec, Pennzoil Platinum, take your pick. If you're ultra-picky, there are Group IV oils available on the shelves of any auto store.

Vegasboricua · 07-27-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

No need for either... I pay extra for Red Line for engines I invest $15k+ into, but not a stock engine that's still under a factory warranty. There really is no advantage or extra insurance, I'd put a wager on that.

Mobil 1, Castrol Syntec, Pennzoil Platinum, take your pick. If you're ultra-picky, there are Group IV oils available on the shelves of any auto store.

07-26-2010, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	like was posted, it goes into limp mode at 280, so you are fine up to that point. Its not ideal, but it won't do any harm. When I had my superchared corvette, both my local performance shop and the head mechanic at Spring Mountain race school in Las Vegas said 285 was as hot as I wanted to see the oil in the LS2, and I think its a function of oil break down and not the particular engine. before my oil cooler, I saw 260 in stop and go traffic here in atlanta at around 100 outside air temp. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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07-26-2010, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
nicknick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 438 Drives: Mazda mx5 2007 6sp m Rep Power: 17	In regards to oil on these things, I'd recommend using either Motul or Redline. Both are made from Ester and both resist heat breakdown better than the other common synthetics. If you're going to use the Motul 300V series which is a double ester, it is r3ecommended that oil be changed every 5,000kilometres as this is basically a racing oil and will stay in spec under the most arduous conditions but does need to be changed at 5,000kms'.