New Car and Driver review of the 370z... oil temp fail!

cossie1600 · 09-09-2011, 10:19 AM

the lack of oil cooler on the z doesnt help. at the same time, a simple solution would be some electrical tape to cover up the gauge. if you are not hitting limp mode, is it truly a problem or is it mainly in your head?

red6spd · 09-09-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

the lack of oil cooler on the z doesnt help. at the same time, a simple solution would be some electrical tape to cover up the gauge. if you are not hitting limp mode, is it truly a problem or is it mainly in your head?

These people dont realize what normal is. I was running 220-240 all the time, I was happy and did not understand what everyone was crying about??? I did the oil cooler because I knew I would be doing some mods and putting her on a track, not because of oil temp issues.

cossie1600 · 09-09-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

These people dont realize what normal is. I was running 220-240 all the time, I was happy and did not understand what everyone was crying about??? I did the oil cooler because I knew I would be doing some mods and putting her on a track, not because of oil temp issues.

i understand the car is relatively new, but do you guys read a lot of engine failures related to oil breaking down. there are some guys with oil consumption, but they all seem to have the problem since new.

Red__Zed · 09-09-2011, 11:40 AM

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i understand the car is relatively new, but do you guys read a lot of engine failures related to oil breaking down. there are some guys with oil consumption, but they all seem to have the problem since new.

A lot of the UOA's show up really crappy from people running ester...it breaks down above 240 or so, which is ironic.

Mine have been fine on gc though.

cossie1600 · 09-09-2011, 01:05 PM

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A lot of the UOA's show up really crappy from people running ester...it breaks down above 240 or so, which is ironic.

Mine have been fine on gc though.

That's why I run synthetic from the first oil change forward. Breakdown doesnt really occur on synthetic until 280+ anyway. On another hand, I can use more electrical tape to tape up the gauge even more.

Red__Zed · 09-09-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

That's why I run synthetic from the first oil change forward. Breakdown doesnt really occur on synthetic until 280+ anyway. On another hand, I can use more electrical tape to tape up the gauge even more.

I mean, it depends on what you're running. My uoa's have looked awesome even with 280 degree temps. But a lot of g37 guys have had oil breakdown issues on some synths even at 240.

While the oil issue is often overblown, it's worth paying attention to what you put in, and getting UOA's done regularly on a car like this.

onzedge · 09-09-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

A lot of the UOA's show up really crappy from people running ester...it breaks down above 240 or so, which is ironic.

Mine have been fine on gc though.

I got by far the WORST UOA results with Nissan Ester junk/crap/garbage. I used it on my first two oil changes (I change my oil every 3,000 miles). Its viscosity dos not hold up over time.

6MT · 09-09-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

the lack of oil cooler on the z doesnt help. at the same time, a simple solution would be some electrical tape to cover up the gauge. if you are not hitting limp mode, is it truly a problem or is it mainly in your head?

And if people are still concerned.... they should look into a different car.

KaienZ34 · 09-09-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

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.

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

the lack of oil cooler on the z doesnt help. at the same time, a simple solution would be some electrical tape to cover up the gauge. if you are not hitting limp mode, is it truly a problem or is it mainly in your head?

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	the lack of oil cooler on the z doesnt help. at the same time, a simple solution would be some electrical tape to cover up the gauge. if you are not hitting limp mode, is it truly a problem or is it mainly in your head?