2012 Model Will Have OIl Cooler

Mt Tam I am · 10-10-2011, 12:18 PM

I do not expect an oil cooler leak or explosion, but if one were to occur I would like to think Nissan would honor their warranty since I had it all done at the dealership.

I know I am a dreamer but if I were on the jury it would be this way.

If you built the velcro oil cooler I would not expect the same verdict.

NYBladeZ · 10-10-2011, 10:14 AM

You know what's sad, is that a well known shop on here posted a picture on fb of an oil cooler install. When I asked what they will do for the winter months and if they are making a shroud they said the thermo plate takes care of this issue. Now we all know it doesn't, kind of upset me hearing it from them, I know they know better.

Nissan will not retroactively install oil coolers, and I doubt if they do so in the future it will be a 19 row or more. If it was going to happen, it would have happened by now. They probably knew about the issue and to prevent any engine damage/warranty issues they programmed limp mode. Just go buy an oil cooler people, its not the end of the world, though the end may come long before Nissan gives you an oil cooler worth a damn.

370Zsteve · 10-10-2011, 10:22 AM

Just curious...if Nissan comes out with a 400Z in the future, are y'all going to demand the bigger engine as a free retrofit? I mean, yours won't have one and all.

I'm surprised all the 240Z owners aren't all riled up about their lack of aluminum doors.

NYBladeZ · 10-10-2011, 01:17 PM

Concerning the warranty issue. If you install your own oil cooler and you do a bad install leading to something like an oil leak or ripped line then you are probably on your own for the warranty unless installed by Nissan. However, short of that you should be fine. I can't think of any way Nissan can come back and say that you're install of an oil cooler led to the failure unless you failed to put in the proper amount of oil or did something along the lines of the scenarios I just mentioned. Us 2009's are going to be losing the warranty soon

Mt Tam I am · 10-10-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NYBladeZ

Concerning the warranty issue. If you install your own oil cooler and you do a bad install leading to something like an oil leak or ripped line then you are probably on your own for the warranty unless installed by Nissan. However, short of that you should be fine. I can't think of any way Nissan can come back and say that you're install of an oil cooler led to the failure unless you failed to put in the proper amount of oil or did something along the lines of the scenarios I just mentioned. Us 2009's are going to be losing the warranty soon

We are on the same page. I bought mine in 2010 and then got extended warranty on first year model, so my intrest here continues until 2018.

NYBladeZ · 10-10-2011, 02:33 PM

Thus far I've had almost no warranty issues other than an airbag sensor going bad leading to a flashing red light.

maro · 10-11-2011, 06:13 PM

i just went to dealership to get my 09 z refinance and maybe trade it in for 2012 model,,i asked him if oil cooler come in as standard feature and he said no addition feature for 2012 model?? so i dont know what to believe,,even nissan website didnt mention abt oil cooler,,

11Thumper · 10-11-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maro

i just went to dealership to get my 09 z refinance and maybe trade it in for 2012 model,,i asked him if oil cooler come in as standard feature and he said no addition feature for 2012 model?? so i dont know what to believe,,even nissan website didnt mention abt oil cooler,,

Does the Nissan website mention the power steering cooler?

Streetlife · 10-11-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by maro

i just went to dealership to get my 09 z refinance and maybe trade it in for 2012 model,,i asked him if oil cooler come in as standard feature and he said no addition feature for 2012 model?? so i dont know what to believe,,even nissan website didnt mention abt oil cooler,,

Nissan and Infiniti - Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2012 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z

It's official from Nissan. Good news for me, we'll see if nissan does the right thing for previous model 370z owners too.

nmjaxx9 · 10-11-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maro

i just went to dealership to get my 09 z refinance and maybe trade it in for 2012 model,,i asked him if oil cooler come in as standard feature and he said no addition feature for 2012 model?? so i dont know what to believe,,even nissan website didnt mention abt oil cooler,,

Dealership salesman arent always knowledgeable on all aspects of the cars they sell, especially until that car hits the showroom floor, even then they may not know all the facts, go by the official Nissan announcement it is legit. ^^

maro · 10-11-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

Dealership salesman arent always knowledgeable on all aspects of the cars they sell, especially until that car hits the showroom floor, even then they may not know all the facts, go by the official Nissan announcement it is legit. ^^

i guess i was looking at wrong stuff,,but anyway my dealership is getting one car coming in two weeks i dont know if i should trade it in or not!!

nmjaxx9 · 10-11-2011, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maro

i guess i was looking at wrong stuff,,but anyway my dealership is getting one car coming in two weeks i dont know if i should trade it in or not!!

It depends on why you want to trade it in, do you need the oil cooler?

maro · 10-11-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmjaxx9

It depends on why you want to trade it in, do you need the oil cooler?

i just want a new z again

i ve been driving my car pretty rough so buy new z again and this time i actually wanna take good care of it haha

NYBladeZ · 10-11-2011, 09:00 PM

Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers + Full Meisterschaft exhaust = solution to cabin noise

TreeSemdyZee · 10-11-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

You forgot to mention cabin noise.
I can't believe you actually bought such a piece of crap.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... Between the magazine articles and the presence of an oil temperature gauge, there's more paranoia about oil temperature than actual occurrences of limp mode.
There seems to be a lot of variation in the temperatures experienced by owners which makes me think that the accuracy of the OEM oil temperature gauge is suspect.
If the car didn't have an oil temperature gauge from the factory, we wouldn't be talking about this as much. As far as the track guys are concerned, they would just install one along with their oil cooler.

Just wait until the Miata doors are offered as standard equipment on the 2015 model!
I could just be talking out my butt here, but I'm pretty sure that some risk of major mechanical failure or a safety hazard has to threaten a large number of cars in order for there to be a recall. It took several fatal accidents and a huge public outcry to trigger a recall on Firestone tyre equipped Ford Explorers. Nobody is dying from limp mode and a few guys flogging their cars to the point that the computer implements a safety measure to protect the engine isn't going to trigger a recall. At the end of the Firestone/Ford Explorer tragedies, it was determined that user error (improper inflation) was partially responsible for the tyre failures that caused deaths. I'm pretty sure that pushing the car to limp mode would be considered the result of improper use of the car by the manufacturer and NHSTA despite what we as enthusiasts think is the "proper" way to use a 370Z.

As enthusiasts, the members of this forum represent a small number of the owners of the 370Zs sold, and amongst the membership, there's an even smaller number of people with oil temperature issues. I don't think it's a big enough issue amongst owners to warrant a recall.

On the other hand, I could see how throwing an oil cooler on the current year's car so that the magazine writers start publishing glowing reviews about the 370Z would be a worthwhile investment in salvaging low sales figures or even boosting interest in the car.

I agree on most points. Although, I find it hard to believe that they didn't put an oil cooler on this car. I had a 1987 Toyota FX16 GTS that came with a cooler.
I was sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic in 70 degree weather last week and my oil hit 240. That's pretty ridiculous IMHO.

10-10-2011, 12:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3845	I do not expect an oil cooler leak or explosion, but if one were to occur I would like to think Nissan would honor their warranty since I had it all done at the dealership. I know I am a dreamer but if I were on the jury it would be this way. If you built the velcro oil cooler I would not expect the same verdict. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

10-10-2011, 10:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	You know what's sad, is that a well known shop on here posted a picture on fb of an oil cooler install. When I asked what they will do for the winter months and if they are making a shroud they said the thermo plate takes care of this issue. Now we all know it doesn't, kind of upset me hearing it from them, I know they know better. Nissan will not retroactively install oil coolers, and I doubt if they do so in the future it will be a 19 row or more. If it was going to happen, it would have happened by now. They probably knew about the issue and to prevent any engine damage/warranty issues they programmed limp mode. Just go buy an oil cooler people, its not the end of the world, though the end may come long before Nissan gives you an oil cooler worth a damn. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

10-10-2011, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 44	Just curious...if Nissan comes out with a 400Z in the future, are y'all going to demand the bigger engine as a free retrofit? I mean, yours won't have one and all. I'm surprised all the 240Z owners aren't all riled up about their lack of aluminum doors. __________________ 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.

10-10-2011, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	Concerning the warranty issue. If you install your own oil cooler and you do a bad install leading to something like an oil leak or ripped line then you are probably on your own for the warranty unless installed by Nissan. However, short of that you should be fine. I can't think of any way Nissan can come back and say that you're install of an oil cooler led to the failure unless you failed to put in the proper amount of oil or did something along the lines of the scenarios I just mentioned. Us 2009's are going to be losing the warranty soon __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

10-10-2011, 02:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	Thus far I've had almost no warranty issues other than an airbag sensor going bad leading to a flashing red light. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

10-11-2011, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
maro Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Az Posts: 414 Drives: PW Maro Z Rep Power: 17	i just went to dealership to get my 09 z refinance and maybe trade it in for 2012 model,,i asked him if oil cooler come in as standard feature and he said no addition feature for 2012 model?? so i dont know what to believe,,even nissan website didnt mention abt oil cooler,, Last edited by maro; 10-11-2011 at 06:25 PM.

10-11-2011, 09:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 22	Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers + Full Meisterschaft exhaust = solution to cabin noise __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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