2012 Model Will Have OIl Cooler

LunaZ · 10-11-2011, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I had a 1987 Toyota FX16 GTS that came with a cooler.

I thought I was the only person who ever owned one of those, much less heard of one!

TreeSemdyZee · 10-11-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

I thought I was the only person who ever owned one of those, much less heard of one!

Dude! I freakin' loved mine. The engine was like a sewing machine. I had 152,000 miles on mine when I crushed a telephone pole with it. It still ran like a top even after that. Of course the radiator wouldn't hold any water, but you can't have everything.

Edit: oh yeah. Even with no water in the radiator, it never overheated.

Vapiano · 10-11-2011, 09:34 PM

Subscribed.

Kingbaby · 10-11-2011, 10:55 PM

newer Z is always best!

<------jealous

nmjaxx9 · 10-11-2011, 11:05 PM

^^ Yes it is, to me anyways but I joke, I don't think ill trade in my baby anytime soon, plus I don't seem to have any issues with my oil temps, and I don't track my car, so im happy with my 2011

Jordo! · 10-12-2011, 02:35 PM

FWIW, their reply to my email on the matter is below. I thought no harm in asking for a recall or tsb -- after all they can just say "no".

Anywho...

October 12, 2011

File # 7283034

Thank you for taking the time to personally contact us.

After reviewing your comments, we will need to do some further research to be able to adequately address your issue.

Please allow us an additional five to seven days to meet with the appropriate experts at Nissan and we will have a detailed response back to you within that time frame.

If we can be of additional assistance in the meantime, please contact us at 1-800-647-7261.

At Nissan, we are committed to a high level of customer service.

Sincerely,

Nissan North America

Karina Eraldo
Consumer Affairs Representative
Nissan Consumer Affairs

From: nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 05:32 AM
To: NNA Consumer Affairs
Subject: Nissan Products

comments : I understand that the 2012 370Z models will be equipped with oil coolers standard. That's great for new customers, as this motor has a persistent problem with running at higher than ideal oil temps, even in normal driving conditions. Nissan needs to make the oil cooler available to owners who bought their car 2009-2011 (at minimum to those who are still under their drivetrain warranty). The oil cooler should be offered either as part of a recall or TSB, with the parts and labor either waived or greatly discounted, and protected under the customer�s remaining drivetrain warranty. You will be hearing similar suggestions from thousands of owners -- take this seriously and do what is right for your loyal customers.

anthonyy · 10-12-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

FWIW, their reply to my email on the matter is below. I thought no harm in asking for a recall or tsb -- after all they can just say "no".

Anywho...

October 12, 2011

File # 7283034

Thank you for taking the time to personally contact us.

After reviewing your comments, we will need to do some further research to be able to adequately address your issue.

Please allow us an additional five to seven days to meet with the appropriate experts at Nissan and we will have a detailed response back to you within that time frame.

If we can be of additional assistance in the meantime, please contact us at 1-800-647-7261.

At Nissan, we are committed to a high level of customer service.

Sincerely,

Nissan North America

Karina Eraldo
Consumer Affairs Representative
Nissan Consumer Affairs

I got this exact email.

Pharmacist · 10-12-2011, 04:13 PM

what about those of us who already put an aftermarket cooler at our expense? do we get a refund?

Red__Zed · 10-12-2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

what about those of us who already put an aftermarket cooler at our expense? do we get a refund?

Just got off the phone with Nissan North America, got some interesting info...kinda making me regret trading my car in.

-Base model Z's will ship with an oil-to-water cooler, as previously speculated (can't remember who said that?)

-sport package models will be available with 19 row coolers standard, and a 34 row updgrade available. No pricing is confirmed yet, but they mentioned the upgrade should be under $500. Sport package cost will most likely be raised as well, though it is not known for sure yet that it will be

-Increased sound deadening material. They won't advertise it substantially, but they attempted to quiet down the road noise just a little bit

-adjusted intake resonator-- apparently designed to help quiet the NVH concerns

-Nismo finned diff cover will be standard--apparently the bean-counters finally understood the risks of an overheating diff, and are at least making the appearance of an effort to fix things

-Brake ducting will be available through the fangs as an add-on kit. It was apparently supposed to offered from the beginning, but a clean-looking kit was never fully finished. The genteman I spoke with was 99% sure it would be backwards-compatible.

-retrofit oil-to-water coolers will be available with full warranty protection. The oil-to-air coolers WILL NOT be available under warranty

-most importantly, your mother has grown frightful after your recent engagement at the schoolyard, and the cab is on it's way to pick you up for the trip to Bel Air.

b1adesofcha0s · 10-12-2011, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Just got off the phone with Nissan North America, got some interesting info...kinda making me regret trading my car in.

-Base model Z's will ship with an oil-to-water cooler, as previously speculated (can't remember who said that?)

-sport package models will be available with 19 row coolers standard, and a 34 row updgrade available. No pricing is confirmed yet, but they mentioned the upgrade should be under $500. Sport package cost will most likely be raised as well, though it is not known for sure yet that it will be

-Increased sound deadening material. They won't advertise it substantially, but they attempted to quiet down the road noise just a little bit

-adjusted intake resonator-- apparently designed to help quiet the NVH concerns

-Nismo finned diff cover will be standard--apparently the bean-counters finally understood the risks of an overheating diff, and are at least making the appearance of an effort to fix things

-Brake ducting will be available through the fangs as an add-on kit. It was apparently supposed to offered from the beginning, but a clean-looking kit was never fully finished. The genteman I spoke with was 99% sure it would be backwards-compatible.

-retrofit oil-to-water coolers will be available with full warranty protection. The oil-to-air coolers WILL NOT be available under warranty

-most importantly, your mother has grown frightful after your recent engagement at the schoolyard, and the cab is on it's way to pick you up for the trip to Bel Air.

esfourteen · 10-12-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Just got off the phone with Nissan North America, got some interesting info...kinda making me regret trading my car in.

A factory installed/warrantied oil cooler and some sound deadening is making you regret trading in your car?

toxik · 10-12-2011, 04:17 PM

^ ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

phelan · 10-12-2011, 04:44 PM

do i get to drink orange juice out of a champagne glass?

NYBladeZ · 10-12-2011, 04:44 PM

hmm the option costs the same as what many of us paid to get our own coolers. At least this way the magazine editors testing future models will stop complaining.

Red__Zed · 10-12-2011, 04:55 PM

It is good they are doing something fresh
The principal issue has really been due to bell-shape front end, which cuts airflow to the brakes.

10-11-2011, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
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10-12-2011, 02:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 420	FWIW, their reply to my email on the matter is below. I thought no harm in asking for a recall or tsb -- after all they can just say "no". Anywho... October 12, 2011 File # 7283034 Thank you for taking the time to personally contact us. After reviewing your comments, we will need to do some further research to be able to adequately address your issue. Please allow us an additional five to seven days to meet with the appropriate experts at Nissan and we will have a detailed response back to you within that time frame. If we can be of additional assistance in the meantime, please contact us at 1-800-647-7261. At Nissan, we are committed to a high level of customer service. Sincerely, Nissan North America Karina Eraldo Consumer Affairs Representative Nissan Consumer Affairs From: nnaconsumeraffairs@nissan-usa.com Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 05:32 AM To: NNA Consumer Affairs Subject: Nissan Products comments : I understand that the 2012 370Z models will be equipped with oil coolers standard. That's great for new customers, as this motor has a persistent problem with running at higher than ideal oil temps, even in normal driving conditions. Nissan needs to make the oil cooler available to owners who bought their car 2009-2011 (at minimum to those who are still under their drivetrain warranty). The oil cooler should be offered either as part of a recall or TSB, with the parts and labor either waived or greatly discounted, and protected under the customer�s remaining drivetrain warranty. You will be hearing similar suggestions from thousands of owners -- take this seriously and do what is right for your loyal customers. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

10-12-2011, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pharmacist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,249 Drives: 09 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 20	what about those of us who already put an aftermarket cooler at our expense? do we get a refund? __________________ 2009 370z Sport Touring/Nismo shift Knob/Z1 motorsports 34 row oil cooler

10-12-2011, 04:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3408	do i get to drink orange juice out of a champagne glass? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-12-2011, 04:44 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	hmm the option costs the same as what many of us paid to get our own coolers. At least this way the magazine editors testing future models will stop complaining. __________________ 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, 11:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
nmjaxx9 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Middletown, Ct Posts: 5,853 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 27	^^ Yes it is, to me anyways but I joke, I don't think ill trade in my baby anytime soon, plus I don't seem to have any issues with my oil temps, and I don't track my car, so im happy with my 2011

10-12-2011, 04:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 121	It is good they are doing something fresh The principal issue has really been due to bell-shape front end, which cuts airflow to the brakes. Last edited by Red__Zed; 10-12-2011 at 05:04 PM.

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