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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-03-2009, 10:54 AM
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Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow My concern is that Southern California has not...

My concern is that Southern California has not yet hit its hot season. To me this will be the real test in real-world stop-n-go situations. I have not reached the level of comfort that this issue is...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-26-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
I suspected that we could use more oil in the...

I suspected that we could use more oil in the sump given the other heating concerns. I was bit surprised to learn how little oil the 370Z takes as I was expecting at least six (6) quarts. My belief...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-20-2009, 02:07 PM
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Posted By SoCal 370Z
I understand where sylenze is coming from as this...

I understand where sylenze is coming from as this is why I asked TheWeatherman his process in getting his answer. There is a process here for Nissan protocol to get to where TheWeatherman got.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-20-2009, 12:43 PM
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Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
The reason for the query is that there is a...

The reason for the query is that there is a process that Nissan is requesting, and I want to see whether he followed it or not. Yes, I know you can escalate matters, but I am interested in other...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-20-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Question TheWeatherman, Can I please ask the process...

TheWeatherman,

Can I please ask the process you used to get to a Regional CS Manager? Thanks.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-19-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow Nissan's official statement regarding...

Nissan's official statement regarding overheating: Trailer queen.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-19-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Exclamation I already distrust him. There is a science to oil...

I already distrust him. There is a science to oil and if he is above said science then he'd better have developed newer lubricants that will tolerate "any temperatures."
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-19-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow Sorry, this is not from Japan so I place little...

Sorry, this is not from Japan so I place little credence on it. I appreciate your post, but if Nissan is now saying—and contradicting their own 370Z owners manual regarding the oil that can be...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-19-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Well, that's all very, very nice, but look at...

Well, that's all very, very nice, but look at what Nissan Japan is stating about the GT-R service intervals: Nissan Japan Lowers the Cost of GT-R Maintenance...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-12-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow BIG NEWS!...

BIG NEWS! (http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-general-discussions/4497-oil-overheat-important-update.html)
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-08-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow As wstar, and others have mentioned, there is a...

As wstar, and others have mentioned, there is a myriad of factors playing out here. Including that Nissan could have changed something that we do not know about in production. This means that certain...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-07-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow But, how do you explain the following posts? And...

But, how do you explain the following posts? And there is another somewhere on the forum where the owner was simply in stop and go traffic and had to pullover. Also, since a 370Z owner can move to...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-07-2009, 02:01 AM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow Nissan Commonsense

Engine Overheating Resolution

It is important in prompting Nissan to properly act on this issue—especially with the advent of summer fast upon us—that we up the ante on how to make our efforts...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-29-2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
So true...so true...

So true...so true...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-26-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow Nissan will unless owners start filing a...

Nissan will unless owners start filing a complaint with the NHTSA (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/). I suspect Nissan will try to get away with it at first, as the others do, by issuing a service...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-26-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow it you do a web search this issue is cropping up...

it you do a web search this issue is cropping up elsewhere as potential buyers are considering the 370Z. It's becoming a hot topic!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-25-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Thumbs up Definite rep points for an excellent article, and...

Definite rep points for an excellent article, and I have corrected my post. :tup: The issue would not be of concern if others who are driving in everyday situations were not overheating (see prior...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-25-2009, 02:47 AM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Exclamation Important

SmartBomb has arrived at a theory regarding our overheating, and I believe it might be true with the exception that now everyday drivers are starting to exhibit overheating problems as mentioned in...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-24-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
I understand where you are coming from. We are...

I understand where you are coming from. We are simply at the stage in life where time is more important to us. This morning we had a serious discussion about the car, and the fact that she does not...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-24-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Cool There is a long story behind this acquisition (AK...

There is a long story behind this acquisition (AK knows it) but I have the best of wives, and believe me if this issue becomes a problem—this car is gone. Life is too short to jockey around with...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-24-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Question How many miles on your 370Z? Thanks.

How many miles on your 370Z? Thanks.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-23-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
You need to tell that to my wife as she is one...

You need to tell that to my wife as she is one who driving it alone on the trip. I can tell you from experience that when my wife is done with a car she leaves the keys for me (versus leaving them in...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-23-2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Angry This issue whether real or not has just curbed my...

This issue whether real or not has just curbed my wife driving it to see her parents this weekend where she will be dealing with road grades, high elevation, and heat. The last thing either of us...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-22-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Arrow The Oil Temperature Sender is item number 10 in...

The Oil Temperature Sender is item number 10 in the diagram below:

http://www.the370z.com/members/socal-370z-albums-miscellaneous-picture1651-oil-pan-exploded-view.png

It gets its reading right...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 04-19-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1,184
Views: 368,865
Posted By SoCal 370Z
Thumbs up My first choice for an oil cooler is the ARC oil...

My first choice for an oil cooler is the ARC oil cooler as shown at one of sponsor's blogs: 370Z ARC Oil Cooler. (http://www.370zblog.com/2008/12/30/arc-oil-coolers-for-370z/)

My second choice is...
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