Oil temps: 335 comparitive observation.

2011_6Spd · 06-19-2014, 07:26 PM

I used to hit 230-240F when driving aggressive on the highway in 90-100F weather. Last oil change I went synthetic 5w-30 and it seems to have helped keep oil temps in check. I've driven in 95F weather spirited and have yet to crack 230F. Anyone else notice this. Also it seems most of these higher oil temps are on the 6spds.

H2O_Doc · 06-19-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011_6Spd

I used to hit 230-240F when driving aggressive on the highway in 90-100F weather. Last oil change I went synthetic 5w-30 and it seems to have helped keep oil temps in check. I've driven in 95F weather spirited and have yet to crack 230F. Anyone else notice this. Also it seems most of these higher oil temps are on the 6spds.

I had (perceived) heat problems in both a 6MT and 7AT. Oil cooler got me where I "want" to be. 98°F ambient and hard driving and I never get near the temps I experienced before.

Jordo! · 06-19-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011_6Spd

I used to hit 230-240F when driving aggressive on the highway in 90-100F weather. Last oil change I went synthetic 5w-30 and it seems to have helped keep oil temps in check. I've driven in 95F weather spirited and have yet to crack 230F. Anyone else notice this. Also it seems most of these higher oil temps are on the 6spds.

I will say that lugging the engine AT ALL, greatly heats up the oil. Now, I can only speak for the AT, but I'm sure you get the same consequence with the MT if the gear isn't quite optimal for load/road speed.

quickboat · 06-19-2014, 08:30 PM

Running any temps lower than 200-210 wont burn off the moisture that is in the oil from sitting. So running lower than that may give more power but is it good for the engine?

H2O_Doc · 06-19-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by quickboat

Running any temps lower than 200-210 wont burn off the moisture that is in the oil from sitting. So running lower than that may give more power but is it good for the engine?

200°F at the temperature sensor will have the oil well above 212°F during its circulation and so you will be burning off moisture.

I talked with folks from Z1 to confirm and they claimed a pretty low metered temperature to get the oil warm enough to address the moisture issue. I forget the value they cited.

Now, all this moisture talk has me wanting to visit an Onzedge thread.

TheBoomSpoon · 06-19-2014, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by quickboat

Running any temps lower than 200-210 wont burn off the moisture that is in the oil from sitting. So running lower than that may give more power but is it good for the engine?

thats a real good question i'm curious as well. my avg oil temp srems to be 210 in heavy stop n go traffic at 90 degrees ambient with my 34 row cooler but 170-180 on highway cruise in warm weather cold weather a little lower. plus my headers arent heat wrapped so i imagine its higher than it should be at times.

i have yet to do a track day sincr getting headers but prior i would see around 220 after 5 or 6 consecutive hard laps

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06-19-2014, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
2011_6Spd Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 45 Posts: 124 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd sport Rep Power: 16	I used to hit 230-240F when driving aggressive on the highway in 90-100F weather. Last oil change I went synthetic 5w-30 and it seems to have helped keep oil temps in check. I've driven in 95F weather spirited and have yet to crack 230F. Anyone else notice this. Also it seems most of these higher oil temps are on the 6spds. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver 6spd w/sport pkg 2008 Silver CBR600RR

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06-19-2014, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
quickboat Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: ohio Posts: 65 Drives: '14 370Z TSN M6 Rep Power: 13	Running any temps lower than 200-210 wont burn off the moisture that is in the oil from sitting. So running lower than that may give more power but is it good for the engine?