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-   -   New Car and Driver review of the 370z... oil temp fail! (http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-general-discussions/42113-new-car-driver-review-370z-oil-temp-fail.html)

KaienZ34 09-08-2011 04:04 PM
DIY fix for 370z oil temp problem.

1st: Find some electical tape (preferably black).
2nd: Place a small strip of tape on the oil temp gauge.
3rd: Just drive and injoy, if your not tracking the car you won't have any oil temp problems.

Since early 09 when i got the Z i have not even hit 220 much less the 280+ needed for limp mode.

edub370 09-08-2011 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by KaienZ34 (Post 1303817)
DIY fix for 370z oil temp problem.
Since early 09 when i got the Z i have not even hit 220 much less the 280+ needed for limp mode.
:icon14: where do u live? this summer in kc i hit 220 almost every day it was over 95

ChrisSlicks 09-08-2011 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by edub370 (Post 1303821)
:icon14: where do u live? this summer in kc i hit 220 almost every day it was over 95
You are supposed to hit 220 in regular driving, the motor is water cooled and the typical water temp is 210F.

BeemaaZ 09-08-2011 04:52 PM
mine showing 220 for the past couple of days - temp outside 90F

Lug 09-08-2011 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1303778)
Re-read my post.
I'm still not seeing that the Nissan Corp is making any false claims. I haven't read all the articles but is there an ad or something I'm just missing? :confused:

red6spd 09-08-2011 05:30 PM
I just got done reading the entire article. They had almost nothing good to say about the Miata yet it got 2nd??? LOL.

Red__Zed 09-08-2011 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Lug (Post 1304001)
I'm still not seeing that the Nissan Corp is making any false claims. I haven't read all the articles but is there an ad or something I'm just missing? :confused:
Not necessarily saying they do.

The fact that there are literally hundreds of articles saying the exact same thing means that it's probably taken from the form articles Nissan pre-writes for the magazines so they dont actually have to write anything.

shadoquad 09-08-2011 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ihatepotholes (Post 1303715)
5.0 owners that said it handled better than the Z, you know you are biased. i drove the 5o many times, it felt like a pig that it is. the steering is so numb and disconnected. over all the car is way too heavy. yes it is a lot faster than the z in acceleration, it literally obliterates z. it sounds tons better as well. but to say it handles better? come on, it felt more like a cruiser than a sports car.
Most of the 5.0 owners I've talked to don't suggest that the Stang handles better, but that it's not very far behind the Z. Having seen a Stang thrashed on the Dragon in person, I can attest that it handles quite well during spirited driving.

Lug 09-08-2011 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Red__Zed (Post 1304018)
Not necessarily saying they do.

The fact that there are literally hundreds of articles saying the exact same thing means that it's probably taken from the form articles Nissan pre-writes for the magazines so they dont actually have to write anything.
If that is the actual level of journalism present in these magazines, they certainly don't deseve your patronage.

shadoquad 09-08-2011 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Lug (Post 1304091)
If that is the actual level of journalism present in these magazines, they certainly don't deseve your patronage.
It's kinda sad how that level has dipped over the years. I'm annoyed right now with how often the exact same comparos and reviews are showing up between C&D and MotorTrend.

:shakes head:

Because internet blogging and news aggregation sites are putting an absolute hurting on print media, this is what we're stuck with. :(

Red__Zed 09-08-2011 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Lug (Post 1304091)
If that is the actual level of journalism present in these magazines, they certainly don't deseve your patronage.
All reviews are done based on pre-writing by the manufacturer. That's why they all use pretty much the same words. The editors just move them around a bit, and add in things they think are weak spots.

SPOHN 09-08-2011 06:30 PM
My car runs fine that's all I care about. Either you a true Z fan or a fake Z fan.

Red__Zed 09-08-2011 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1304122)
My car runs fine that's all I care about. Either you a true Z fan or a fake Z fan.
you can also be really high.

Red__Zed 09-08-2011 06:53 PM
that's how you get a job writing for car rags

11Thumper 09-08-2011 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ihatepotholes (Post 1303715)
5.0 owners that said it handled better than the Z, you know you are biased. i drove the 5o many times, it felt like a pig that it is. the steering is so numb and disconnected. over all the car is way too heavy. yes it is a lot faster than the z in acceleration, it literally obliterates z. it sounds tons better as well. but to say it handles better? come on, it felt more like a cruiser than a sports car.
I've driven the new Mustang and it's a decent car. If I were to choose a domestic, it would be the Camaro as I love the looks vs. the Mustang. However, the new Mustang isn't a pig IMO.


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