Oil Overheat

cossie1600 · 04-23-2012, 03:00 PM

Go do a google search on thermal breakdown, oil dont break down at 240.

reunited · 04-23-2012, 06:08 PM

Ah, youthful exhuberance ...

However, you might want to know that street racing on NY roads carries VERY severe penalties. I mention this because in post 19 you indicated you were pushing your car hard and even racing on the highway.

If caught, you WILL do jail time, they confiscate and sell your car.

See this thread: NEW STREET RACING LAWS ! In New York.

Spirited driving is one thing, racing is a whole 'nother matter.

Just thought you might want to be aware of this...

MacLean · 04-23-2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reunited

Ah, youthful exhuberance ...

However, you might want to know that street racing on NY roads carries VERY severe penalties. I mention this because in post 19 you indicated you were pushing your car hard and even racing on the highway.

If caught, you WILL do jail time, they confiscate and sell your car.

See this thread: NEW STREET RACING LAWS ! In New York.

Spirited driving is one thing, racing is a whole 'nother matter.

Just thought you might want to be aware of this...

WOW.... That would really sucks if the police think you were racing, you go to jail & your car goes up for sale at a police auction. I did not know that & this is the first that I have heard this. I would not want to act stupid on the roads of NY.

11Thumper · 04-23-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgmg21

I would not want to act stupid on the roads of NY.

So where would you want to act stupid?

Seriously though, I've heard law enforcement is cracking down on this behavior everywhere. I'm glad actually. Good to have some fun in the car but anything serious needs to be done at a track.

As for oil temps, I see 195-200 on a normal commute. With a lot of traffic on a warm day 210-220 is normal. Traffic in hot weather I can count on 220-230 degrees. Driving up in the mountains (spirited, by no means racing) 240 is easy to reach for my car but I haven't been above 250 degrees that I can remember.

I'm not terrbily worried about it. Piston powered airplanes are generally fine with oil temps at 220 degrees continuous and those are mostly air/oil cooled engines so there is a higher degree of concern for oil temps.

MacLean · 04-23-2012, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11Thumper

So where would you want to act stupid?

Seriously though, I've heard law enforcement is cracking down on this behavior everywhere. I'm glad actually. Good to have some fun in the car but anything serious needs to be done at a track.

As for oil temps, I see 195-200 on a normal commute. With a lot of traffic on a warm day 210-220 is normal. Traffic in hot weather I can count on 220-230 degrees. Driving up in the mountains (spirited, by no means racing) 240 is easy to reach for my car but I haven't been above 250 degrees that I can remember.

I'm not terrbily worried about it. Piston powered airplanes are generally fine with oil temps at 220 degrees continuous and those are mostly air/oil cooled engines so there is a higher degree of concern for oil temps.

I don't...... I may once in a blue moon open her up, but never race anybody b/c it is not really worth it. If I wanted to get really crazy, then I will take it to the track, but I do not have any intentions on doing so. It is definitely a good thing that law enforcement is cracking down b/c I know I wouldn't want to be a static for some other idiot on the road.

Your temps sound really good. Glad to hear that you are not worried either.

11Thumper · 04-23-2012, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgmg21

I don't...... I may once in a blue moon open her up, but never race anybody b/c it is not really worth it. If I wanted to get really crazy, then I will take it to the track, but I do not have any intentions on doing so. It is definitely a good thing that law enforcement is cracking down b/c I know I wouldn't want to be a static for some other idiot on the road.

Your temps sound really good. Glad to hear that you are not worried either.

I figure I keep up the maintenance, buy brand name oil and OEM filters and there is little Nissan can do to deny a warranty claim if something pops.

Well, now that I've said that...

theboydiddy · 04-23-2012, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reunited

Ah, youthful exhuberance ...

However, you might want to know that street racing on NY roads carries VERY severe penalties. I mention this because in post 19 you indicated you were pushing your car hard and even racing on the highway.

If caught, you WILL do jail time, they confiscate and sell your car.

See this thread: NEW STREET RACING LAWS ! In New York.

Spirited driving is one thing, racing is a whole 'nother matter.

Just thought you might want to be aware of this...

Thank you

theboydiddy · 04-23-2012, 09:38 PM

Track ? Eeehhhh !!!!!
Is not as fun as the streets man. I know is dangerous and etc.
But a quarter mile or mile is mad boring. Switching lanes having to watch out for cars is wht excite me.
But is not like I officially street race. Not at all. But hit 100-120mph on the highway with a few modded cars feels amazing.

Question.
An oil cooler would void Nissan warranty ?

Trips · 04-23-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theboydiddy

Track ? Eeehhhh !!!!!
Is not as fun as the streets man. I know is dangerous and etc.
But a quarter mile or mile is mad boring. Switching lanes having to watch out for cars is wht excite me.
But is not like I officially street race. Not at all. But hit 100-120mph on the highway with a few modded cars feels amazing.

Question.
An oil cooler would void Nissan warranty ?

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 32	Go do a google search on thermal breakdown, oil dont break down at 240.

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reunited Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: meta state Posts: 72 Drives: 12 370 AT, sport Rep Power: 15	Ah, youthful exhuberance ... However, you might want to know that street racing on NY roads carries VERY severe penalties. I mention this because in post 19 you indicated you were pushing your car hard and even racing on the highway. If caught, you WILL do jail time, they confiscate and sell your car. See this thread: NEW STREET RACING LAWS ! In New York. Spirited driving is one thing, racing is a whole 'nother matter. Just thought you might want to be aware of this...

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theboydiddy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 938 Drives: 370z Pearl White Rep Power: 16	Track ? Eeehhhh !!!!! Is not as fun as the streets man. I know is dangerous and etc. But a quarter mile or mile is mad boring. Switching lanes having to watch out for cars is wht excite me. But is not like I officially street race. Not at all. But hit 100-120mph on the highway with a few modded cars feels amazing. Question. An oil cooler would void Nissan warranty ?