Fink117
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Mine works, need an oil change.
Get a catch can before any mods.
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BackPagePhil
Seems like a lot of oil nathan is that normal?
Not sure. Either way, I don't think hat much oil is good, even if it is standard.
Goodinblack
I Like Tacos
I've ran catch cans on both my VW and BMW. FWIW, your amount seems pretty normal compared to my other two cars.
MudnRox
Rebel without a clue
I just completed my first full run on oil after installing the catch can. I went a little over 5000 miles. When I drained the catch can I got less than a 1/4 cup of oil.
Installed mine this past weekend, the tapped hole on the alternator bracket on mine was M6 not M10, just an fyi.
My install was about 15 minutes, not including putting teflon tape on the fittings and tightening them down. I usually am twice as slow as mot other people as I am **** retentive about the placement of the hose clamps and they are all in the same orientation as well as zip ties
My install was about 15 minutes, not including putting teflon tape on the fittings and tightening them down. I usually am twice as slow as mot other people as I am **** retentive about the placement of the hose clamps and they are all in the same orientation as well as zip ties
I had a very similar experience. At my first drain I got hardly anything out of the catch can and it looked more like gas than oil. I think I posted a photo here a few pages back. I was concerned until i drained it the next few times and finally started getting more out of it and the color looked more like oil. I believe that the filter in the catch cans needs to be wet and saturated before it will start working 100%. This is the only explanation that I could come up with and i'm glad to see someone else didn't get much at there first drain.
ezdaar
Chat Troll
All Engines using a closed circuit PCV system benefits from a catch can.
MudnRox
Rebel without a clue
That makes sense. But once the filter element is saturated, what's the normal amount?? I wouldn't think it would be much more; but then I've been wrong before. I could see it maybe going to a half cup on a healthy engine with no issues. I'm sure that driving style will be a contributing factor.
I wonder if CatchCans.com would have any insight into the matter??
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Leonidas
What's Good TYF!!!!
changed my oil yesterday and got 1.5oz out of my catch can. The problem I'm having is that the little screw doesn't hold my can in place where I want it to be.
PlatinumYukon
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LEONIDAS,
I too had this same problem with my can and found that I had to just torque that little allen screw to where it started to indent and screw into the can a little and everything seems to still be tight ever since.
I too had this same problem with my can and found that I had to just torque that little allen screw to where it started to indent and screw into the can a little and everything seems to still be tight ever since.
Leonidas
What's Good TYF!!!!
Yeah Ryan my allen screw isn't tight enough so I'll have to crank on it I guess...
devious1
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does the catchcan come with all the necessary hoses and parts for the install?
nope. Just the can and bracket. you'll need 4 hose clamps and 2 hoses (or 1 long hose to cut) and all that can be purchased for less than $10 at any auto parts store.
devious1
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sweet, will be ordering soon.
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