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MetalHeadZaid · 08-24-2008, 12:43 AM

Sometimes the oil gets way too hot in my S14, i can hear it bubbling. does this mean something's wrong with my engine or do i just need an oil cooler? I've been told SR20s have oil cooling problems from factory but seems pretty strange to me. my engine is pretty much stock so i don't see what could be abnormally heating my oil.

EDIT: also how much of an effect does using different oils have on the temp? i'm going to use magnatec 10w40 on my next change, what do other people use in their SRs?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 08-24-2008, 07:56 AM

How the hell do you hear the oil bubbling?!?! I can understand you hearing your coolant boiling but not oil...get an oil temp gauge, if youre oil temp gets pass 110, you might wanna think about investing on some oil cooler. Oil starts breaking down once it starts hitting 120-130 oil temp range, all dependent on what kind/brand oil it is.

mifesto · 08-24-2008, 08:26 PM

i have a hunch you are hearing the "oil bubbling" especially after you shut down... do a coolant flush and do the bleeding correctly and see if it your issue persists (or occurs much less)

drftthatshit · 08-25-2008, 04:16 PM

um oil doesnt break down at 120f why dont you think all other cars run at 180-190f nowadays if thats the case junk yards would be full of new shinny cars anywho its you coolant man nothing to worry about if you havent overheated and you havent seen steem from under your hood no worrys mine does the same thing if you dont believe me pop the hood after you drive it one and listen to the coolant resovior or the radiator you will see what im talkin about

cheapscheisst · 08-25-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by drftthatshit

um oil doesnt break down at 120f why dont you think all other cars run at 180-190f nowadays if thats the case junk yards would be full of new shinny cars anywho its you coolant man nothing to worry about if you havent overheated and you havent seen steem from under your hood no worrys mine does the same thing if you dont believe me pop the hood after you drive it one and listen to the coolant resovior or the radiator you will see what im talkin about

i think he mean's celcius

08-24-2008, 12:43 AM	#1
MetalHeadZaid Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NZ Posts: 10 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SR20 oil bubbling Sometimes the oil gets way too hot in my S14, i can hear it bubbling. does this mean something's wrong with my engine or do i just need an oil cooler? I've been told SR20s have oil cooling problems from factory but seems pretty strange to me. my engine is pretty much stock so i don't see what could be abnormally heating my oil. EDIT: also how much of an effect does using different oils have on the temp? i'm going to use magnatec 10w40 on my next change, what do other people use in their SRs? __________________ -S14 Silvia K's

08-24-2008, 07:56 AM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	How the hell do you hear the oil bubbling?!?! I can understand you hearing your coolant boiling but not oil...get an oil temp gauge, if youre oil temp gets pass 110, you might wanna think about investing on some oil cooler. Oil starts breaking down once it starts hitting 120-130 oil temp range, all dependent on what kind/brand oil it is. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

08-24-2008, 08:26 PM	#3
mifesto Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 209 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i have a hunch you are hearing the "oil bubbling" especially after you shut down... do a coolant flush and do the bleeding correctly and see if it your issue persists (or occurs much less)

08-25-2008, 04:16 PM	#4
drftthatshit Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: fox lake Age: 36 Posts: 192 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	um oil doesnt break down at 120f why dont you think all other cars run at 180-190f nowadays if thats the case junk yards would be full of new shinny cars anywho its you coolant man nothing to worry about if you havent overheated and you havent seen steem from under your hood no worrys mine does the same thing if you dont believe me pop the hood after you drive it one and listen to the coolant resovior or the radiator you will see what im talkin about