Engine Oil Coolers
I understand that the 370Z needs a engine oil cooler. How expensive are they to have put on (parts & labor)?
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How-to with prices in my Sig..DIY for less than $300 |
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I'm a long way from Atlanta! |
NE Atl, close to Gwinnett
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oh wow...i didn't realize you were close to the coast. ya thats a bit of a hike from atlanta.
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who do u use?
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The guy I use is a personal friend who used to have his own shop, but now works freelance. PM me if you want his name and number. I need to make sure he's cool with it before I give it to you too.
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Thats cool. I'll pm for that info if and when I do that. I live in the same complex as bullitt5897. So I'm sure we are not too far from you.
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How does one determine if they need one?
Oklahoma gets hot in summer...I've topped 230F pretty easily... |
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Rofls. People hear "oil overheating" and they are assuming this will happen in normal driving situations, regardless of temperature?
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What's the "smoke point" of engine oil...? |
You'd be surprised how many people really do need an oil cooler. Hard canyon driving in hot weather puts the oil temps into the danger zone.
Track days?? Forget about it. Good drivers will have the 370Z into limp mode in a just 3-4 laps at some tighter tracks. If you daily drive your car, and with no tracking or aggressive driving, then an oil cooler would be unnecssary. I am really surprised Nissan missed the boat on this. THe 350Z has better oil temp behavior than the 370Z, surprisingly. Most shops should charge about 3-4 hours. |
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The smoke point of synthetic oil is well over 400F when new, however this temperature lowers as the oil becomes contaminated with age, at end of life it could be just above 300F. So it's really not a problem for most people, just stick to quality synthetic oil.
If you're into HPDE track days, a cooler is mandatory to keep to car out of limp mode. |
I drove my Z fairly hard on the street tonight in over 80 degree weather and barely made it to 220. You really do have to be canyon carving or on the track to be worried about this.
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Oh I know, I was just pointing out that its worthy to note and some slight proof that normal driving wont do much at all to your oil. I also found it funny that Blackstone said my motor is still breaking in at 13000 miles - how's THAT for blowing your mind? :) haha
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