Oil cooler for 2014, still needed?

winnre · 02-14-2014, 11:06 AM

I heard horror stories about older Z's needing an oil cooler system, but then I hear, maybe, that they fixed these issues and a 2014 Z is fine as is. but of course the dealer recommends a cooler. What's the consensus on this? Waste of money or go for it? I don't drive on the track but I do want power and reliabilty.

enkei2k · 02-14-2014, 11:11 AM

I thought the 2012+ models all came with some kind of basic oil cooler already.

If you don't drive too aggressively (track, autox, etc), then I don't think it's needed, unless it gets blazingly hot in your area often.

osbornsm · 02-14-2014, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

A 2014 Z is fine as is.
Waste of money because you don't drive on the track.

You answered your own question!!

osbornsm · 02-14-2014, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

I thought the 2012+ models all came with some kind of basic oil cooler already.

They come with a heat exchanger, not an oil cooler. Difference = what nissan gave us doesn't help much.

Chuck33079 · 02-14-2014, 11:44 AM

What they gave you is a bandaid. Ambient air will do a better job than warm coolant.

kittens · 02-14-2014, 12:06 PM

I have a 2009 and I don't have an oil cooler because I don't really track it. I do some spirited driving and the oil is fine. You don't need one unless you track or autocross as previously stated

onzedge · 02-14-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

What they gave you is a bandaid. Ambient air will do a better job than warm coolant.

Chuck33079 · 02-14-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kittens

You don't need one unless you track or autocross as previously stated

Not true. If you're in a warmer climate it's very easy to see oil temps that are too high just from commuting. Not even spirited driving.

kittens · 02-14-2014, 01:02 PM

Yeah I guess since I am freezing my nuts off in the northeast I haven't had that problem.

jcosta79 · 02-14-2014, 01:12 PM

Meh, I live in Texas and I've been fine. Of course, I don't drive as crazy as I used to, but I don't baby the car either.

Chuck33079 · 02-14-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Meh, I live in Texas and I've been fine. Of course, I don't drive as crazy as I used to, but I don't baby the car either.

You don't routinely see temps over 220 degrees?

ShutokuZ · 02-14-2014, 01:44 PM

I live in SoCal and my temps on stock 13 sits at 200 around town stop and go. The temps drop to about 180 while cruising on the FW.

H2O_Doc · 02-14-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Not true. If you're in a warmer climate it's very easy to see oil temps that are too high just from commuting. Not even spirited driving.

I had a 2012 and now have a 2014 and agree with the above. I put an oil cooler in.

Firebase99 · 02-14-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

You don't routinely see temps over 220 degrees?

I track my car and never saw 260.

osbornsm · 02-14-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Firebase99

I track my car and never saw 260.

You're not trying hard enough...

02-14-2014, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 12	Oil cooler for 2014, still needed? I heard horror stories about older Z's needing an oil cooler system, but then I hear, maybe, that they fixed these issues and a 2014 Z is fine as is. but of course the dealer recommends a cooler. What's the consensus on this? Waste of money or go for it? I don't drive on the track but I do want power and reliabilty.

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enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	I thought the 2012+ models all came with some kind of basic oil cooler already. If you don't drive too aggressively (track, autox, etc), then I don't think it's needed, unless it gets blazingly hot in your area often. __________________ ...need boost...

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	What they gave you is a bandaid. Ambient air will do a better job than warm coolant. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	I have a 2009 and I don't have an oil cooler because I don't really track it. I do some spirited driving and the oil is fine. You don't need one unless you track or autocross as previously stated KaienZ34 likes this.

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kittens Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ Posts: 412 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Yeah I guess since I am freezing my nuts off in the northeast I haven't had that problem. Chuck33079 likes this.

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jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	Meh, I live in Texas and I've been fine. Of course, I don't drive as crazy as I used to, but I don't baby the car either. Pintsize725 likes this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

02-14-2014, 01:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	I live in SoCal and my temps on stock 13 sits at 200 around town stop and go. The temps drop to about 180 while cruising on the FW.

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