Another catch can question

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OrganDonor

Discussion Starter · Jan 20, 2013

So after reading all the other threads saying how everyone should get a catch can, that Ford should have put them on from the factory, I finally got one, after 25,000 miles on the car.

After pulling the stock tube from intake to valve cover off, I noticed both ends dry as can be. not even a drop of oil. Did any of you notice this when installing your catch can? Is it really needed?
Are you guys really getting oil out of these?

I was tempted to just put it back on and send the catch can back, then thought, what the heck, i got it, might as well put it on.

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1slosix

· #2 · Jan 20, 2013

Im pretty sure most people on here just make their own. One guys has a clear bulb on it and it does show there is oil present over time. Remember its an oil mist not so much beads.

mmike87

· #3 · Jan 20, 2013

I get a spoonful of oil in there every 1500 miles or so.

CorDog009

· #4 · Jan 20, 2013

mmike87 said:
I get a spoonful of oil in there every 1500 miles or so.

Same here.

maldog

· #5 · Jan 20, 2013

mmike87 said:
I get a spoonful of oil in there every 1500 miles or so.

+1 ^

sprdave

· #6 · Jan 20, 2013

I made a homemade one,and couldn't beleive how much oil it catched.

sprdave

· #7 · Jan 20, 2013

I made a homemade one,and couldn't beleive how much oil it catched.

OrganDonor

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 20, 2013

Thanks for the feedback guys.. Was just curious ssince the stock tube was bone dry, and clean..

Guess if mine catches none, that would be a good thing too right?
Plus it looks good..

Venomouz831

· #9 · Jan 20, 2013

Can I use this on a new edge?

1slosix

· #10 · Jan 20, 2013

Venomouz831 said:
Can I use this on a new edge?

yep....i've been waiting to head to home depot to grab the air dryer i need to make one.

CorDog009

· #11 · Jan 20, 2013

1slosix said:
yep....i've been waiting to head to home depot to grab the air dryer i need to make one.

That's what I did on all my LS1 cars. Much more simple. This time I just went with the JLT since it's a direct bolt-on.

Venomouz831

· #12 · Jan 20, 2013

1slosix said:
yep....i've been waiting to head to home depot to grab the air dryer i need to make one.

Kool what all would I need? And what does this help in

svilla00

· #13 · Jan 21, 2013

it definitely does what its suppose to. I can show you what it looks like when i get home. Mine should have a decent amount in it.

NewMtang

· #14 · Jan 21, 2013

Having two left thumbs, I purchased one from AMERICAN MUSCLE (Thanks Dan). I put it on at 535 miles and cleaned it at 1,038.4 miles (503.4 miles). I had less than 1/8" of oil in it.

I then went from 1,038.4 miles till I had 1,280.6 (242.2 miles). Found less oil this time.

AMWill

· #15 · Jan 22, 2013

OrganDonor said:
Thanks for the feedback guys.. Was just curious ssince the stock tube was bone dry, and clean..

Guess if mine catches none, that would be a good thing too right?
Plus it looks good..

OrganDonor,

If it's not catching anything, it just means you have minimum blow-by (good thing). However, pressure has to build up at some point, so it's still worth having. Let us know what it looks like after a 1k miles or longer!

Shane

svilla00

· #16 · Jan 30, 2013

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OrganDonor said:
So after reading all the other threads saying how everyone should get a catch can, that Ford should have put them on from the factory, I finally got one, after 25,000 miles on the car.

After pulling the stock tube from intake to valve cover off, I noticed both ends dry as can be. not even a drop of oil. Did any of you notice this when installing your catch can? Is it really needed?
Are you guys really getting oil out of these?

I was tempted to just put it back on and send the catch can back, then thought, what the heck, i got it, might as well put it on.

Here's mine after 4,000 miles. It definitely catches stuff from my engine.

Caramel color Hand Hemp oil Drink Food

Material property Hand Caramel color Finger Drink

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GE3G

· #17 · Jan 30, 2013

Happen when you Constantly reving high

gtstyles2

· #18 · Jan 30, 2013

svilla00 said:
Here's mine after 4,000 miles. It definitely catches stuff from my engine.

Is that milky looking?

svilla00

· #19 · Jan 30, 2013

gtstyles2 said:
Is that milky looking?

Yea, but it was also 2 degrees outside. It's normally more brownish.

gtstyles2

· #20 · Jan 30, 2013

svilla00 said:
Yea, but it was also 2 degrees outside. It's normally more brownish.

That doesn't look normal, I never seen that in mine, there's definitely moisture in the crankcase. How many miles? And when was your last oil change??

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