Oil Overheat IMPORTANT UPDATE

TheWeatherman · 05-13-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Spoke with Bill again and he alluded that they know much more about this than he did when I talked to him yesterday. He said that they have plenty of test cars in Phoenix and wanted to focus on cars in the Midwest (not sure what this means...perhaps determine the extent of the issue in cooler climates??? Your guess is as good as mine.). He did mention they had two other people in the Midwest that they've contacted and are working with to reproduce and evaluate the problem. Weatherman, you must be one of them. They also know all about this site and these threads, though they are focusing on objective information first hand rather than posts here.

Things are happening, eveyone. Be patient, hang in there, and know that it looks like Nissan is taking positive steps. Thus far, everyone I've spoken to from Nissan has been both professional and understanding. They want this fixed just like we do.

Yup, I'm a test mule! Just don't call mine a "jacka$$" ha ha! Nissan has been great with me. Spearfish couldn't be any more correct. Just be patient. They're on it. Spear, did you say you're in Chicago? We're having engineers fly in to look at our cars. You're right about two things. First, they know that if our northern cars are having problems already, the south will definitely. Secondly, I think they picked the two of us because we are so close together. They can go to Chicago and just drive up to Milwaukee. That was if I remember you saying you were in Chicago. I could be wrong on that one.

SoCal 370Z · 05-13-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman

Yup, I'm a test mule! Just don't call mine a "jacka$$" ha ha! Nissan has been great with me. Spearfish couldn't be any more correct. Just be patient. They're on it.

I am more interested in how the process will transpire after this data collection (not even remotely as extensive as real mules). There is a system in place, both culturally and corporate, and this process that can be expedited if someone from corporate Japan is here. This is a fact, not fiction as the true hierarchy of decision-making will not reside in the US.

TheWeatherman · 05-13-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

I am more interested in how the process will transpire after this data collection (not even remotely as extensive as real mules). There is a system in place, both culturally and corporate, and this process that can be expedited if someone from corporate Japan is here. This is a fact, not fiction as the true hierarchy of decision-making will not reside in the US.

My rep said the Japanese would be involved. I didn't even ask either. I may have to pay for this and if I do, I do! I'd have to go and buy one anyway. It's just something good for the current and future owners of the car. If they have the option of buying an optional oil cooler, it will be nice. I would've loved that option. We'll all have that option coming up shortly here. All of us know that if we open up our car for just a few minutes, our oil temps go flying up. Patience O' Z fans. I still love my car, even without a cooler.

chubbs · 05-13-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman

I may have to pay for this and if I do, I do! I'd have to go and buy one anyway. It's just something good for the current and future owners of the car. If they have the option of buying an optional oil cooler, it will be nice. I would've loved that option. We'll all have that option coming up shortly here.

I agree that this is looking promising - well done Spearfish and all the others who have shouted from the rooftops of this forum (Musashi, etc, etc).

However, don't get so excited that you lose sight of the fact that currently the car isn't 'fit for purpose'. Nissan will need to do 2 things...

1. make the oil cooler standard on all new cars.

2. offer to fit an oil cooler free of charge to all cars that have been sold without one. You should NOT have to pay a cent and you should NOT have to fight for it.

Hopefully Nissan have already decided to do these things.

TheWeatherman · 05-13-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chubbs

I agree that this is looking promising - well done Spearfish and all the others who have shouted from the rooftops of this forum (Musashi, etc, etc).

However, don't get so excited that you lose sight of the fact that currently the car isn't 'fit for purpose'. Nissan will need to do 2 things...

1. make the oil cooler standard on all new cars.

2. offer to fit an oil cooler free of charge to all cars that have been sold without one. You should NOT have to pay a cent and you should NOT have to fight for it.

Hopefully Nissan have already decided to do these things.

Here's the problem about what you say about this, which I do understand your side. If you own a Jeep, go off roading, jump it off some small hills, or hit some rocks hard and knock it's alignment and suspension off, does that mean Jeep has to provide you with free alignments and tougher suspension hardware? It's kind of a devil's advocate question. Where do you draw the line if you're them? I know what we'd like, but what's realistic?

wstar · 05-13-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman

Here's the problem about what you say about this, which I do understand your side. If you own a Jeep, go off roading, jump it off some small hills, or hit some rocks hard and knock it's alignment and suspension off, does that mean Jeep has to provide you with free alignments and tougher suspension hardware? It's kind of a devil's advocate question. Where do you draw the line if you're them? I know what we'd like, but what's realistic?

This is why I'm not really clamoring for a free upgrade from Nissan. Most people in most climates, driving like most people do, aren't going to limp mode their car. They probably won't even break 260, or if they do it will be very brief and the car will recover temps on its own. I'm fine with having to shell out some $$ for an oil cooler addon, I just think this should have been a warrantied factory option, and that Nissan should acknowledge the issue and reassure us they aren't going to go out of their way (in the legal sense) to blame anything on people installing aftermarket oil coolers in light of the lack of their own at launch.

SoCal 370Z · 05-13-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWeatherman

Here's the problem about what you say about this, which I do understand your side. If you own a Jeep, go off roading, jump it off some small hills, or hit some rocks hard and knock it's alignment and suspension off, does that mean Jeep has to provide you with free alignments and tougher suspension hardware? It's kind of a devil's advocate question. Where do you draw the line if you're them? I know what we'd like, but what's realistic?

The issue is that we have everyday drivers running into heat issues—driving as normal and not as an enthusiast (not that the Z is an enthusiast automobile or anything like that).

TheWeatherman · 05-13-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

(not that the Z is an enthusiast automobile or anything like that).

Loved that part! I do understand, but am not expecting a miracle.

jimClark53 · 05-15-2009, 04:21 AM

Well look on the bright side, things could be worse
maybe we are lucky the new gt3 doesn't have Direct Injection... - Rennlist Discussion Forums

I have found a fix for this, once its re-engineered into a ROLEX wacth style instrument and re-priced it will be suitable.
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