Nissan 370Z Forum  

Oil recommendation for light track use-but hot weather.

I'm in middle Georgia, and it gets hot here. I have tracked my 2012 and at Road Atlanta, and Roebling Road the oil temp got pretty high. High enough that

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip


Like Tree29Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-13-2013, 07:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Georgia
Posts: 128
Drives: AMG C43
Rep Power: 14
grant will become famous soon enough
Default

I'm in middle Georgia, and it gets hot here. I have tracked my 2012 and at Road Atlanta, and Roebling Road the oil temp got pretty high. High enough that i replaced the OEM oil cooler with the NISMO 34 row. The OEM is good for just driving around, but when you get spirited on the track, the oil temp will get upwards of 260+ The engine coolant seemed to be fine, only the oil temp. I use the Nissan Ester oil. You may want to check your brake fluid, as it would get hot as well.
grant is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-13-2013, 08:47 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Volk Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Laguna Beach, CA
Posts: 2,214
Drives: Nismo Z
Rep Power: 3067
Volk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond reputeVolk Z has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by grant View Post
I'm in middle Georgia, and it gets hot here. I have tracked my 2012 and at Road Atlanta, and Roebling Road the oil temp got pretty high. High enough that i replaced the OEM oil cooler with the NISMO 34 row. The OEM is good for just driving around, but when you get spirited on the track, the oil temp will get upwards of 260+ The engine coolant seemed to be fine, only the oil temp. I use the Nissan Ester oil. You may want to check your brake fluid, as it would get hot as well.
You should try Amsoil signature series as well. It helps to keep oil temps down and the viscosity break down decimates other oils.
__________________
AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE
RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON
Volk Z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-14-2013, 12:58 PM   #3 (permalink)
Track Member
 
GSS138's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Posts: 769
Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport
Rep Power: 14
GSS138 is a jewel in the roughGSS138 is a jewel in the roughGSS138 is a jewel in the rough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by grant View Post
I'm in middle Georgia, and it gets hot here. I have tracked my 2012 and at Road Atlanta, and Roebling Road the oil temp got pretty high. High enough that i replaced the OEM oil cooler with the NISMO 34 row. The OEM is good for just driving around, but when you get spirited on the track, the oil temp will get upwards of 260+ The engine coolant seemed to be fine, only the oil temp. I use the Nissan Ester oil. You may want to check your brake fluid, as it would get hot as well.
Thanks man. Brake fluid is Motul 600, so I am good to go in that dept.
__________________
Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.
GSS138 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Z1 Motorsports JDM Fog Light Light Installation Kit (Starting @ $18.00 w/ out Light) Dustin@Z1 Body Interior/Exterior 4 11-04-2016 05:16 AM
Any recommendation for brighter license plate light? cossie1600 Exterior & Interior 11 10-14-2012 10:16 PM
VDC off light / VDC slip light constant on with parking brake light acting slip light ZeN Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 0 08-27-2012 10:04 AM
Weather Nav Strangler Nissan 370Z General Discussions 13 08-31-2011 10:44 AM
Gram Light Track wheels 18x9.5+18x10.5 $1600 VIP-STATUS Parts for sale (Private Classifieds) 5 04-07-2011 12:16 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:06 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2