Oil Catch Can. Yes or No?

[Michel Jeanneau]

The next thing to do here would be a carbon deposit experiment, putting the residue from the catch can and (in a well ventilated area) heat it up to about 210ºF until the liquid evaporates and see what is left after that. That will give you an idea of what will be coating your intake valves....

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[HenryMac]

The next thing to do here would be a carbon deposit experiment, putting the residue from the catch can and (in a well ventilated area) heat it up to about 210ºF until the liquid evaporates and see what is left after that. That will give you an idea of what will be coating your intake valves....

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[Michel Jeanneau]

not exactly, I was talking about a residue analysis of the substances collected in the catch can to get an idea of carbon build up; I realize not all will end up on the valves because it is intended to be burnt along with the fuel mixture

 

[Tim H.]

All this talk about a catch can, won’t a can of fuel system treatment added a few times a year prevent excessive carbon build up on the valves etc?

 

[RCMUSTANG]

All this talk about a catch can, won’t a can of fuel system treatment added a few times a year prevent excessive carbon build up on the valves etc?

The injectors are in the combustion chamber.

 

[HarryD]

I just got an update regarding the Ford Performance Air/Oil Separator for the Ranger that has been in development for quite a while. The design has been completed and they have a quote out to their supplier.
However, due to the COVID-19 issue causing delays, it might take a few months to produce.
This is supposed to be a dual system (PCV/CCV), like the system for the ecoboost Mustang.

 

[Tim H.]

Good video on the Ford Performance Mustang version catch can.

 

[beetlespin]

When they start putting a 5.0L in the Ranger I'll get one.

 

[Tim H.]

When they start putting a 5.0L in the Ranger I'll get one.

They come in 2.3 L EcoBoost I4 as well.

 

[Sashimi_Moto]

They come in 2.3 L EcoBoost I4 as well.

Yup and I bought it... but it doesn’t fit the ranger. ? For the 2.3L mustang, Ford makes 2 the Pcv and CCV side. I bought the CCV side (turbo side) but it doesn’t fit the ranger and can’t easily be made to do so, therefore I had to send it back.

 

[HenryMac]

They come in 2.3 L EcoBoost I4 as well.

Link: 2.3L MUSTANG ECOBOOST OIL-AIR SEPARATOR LH

And this is stated

WARNING:
This part is designed and intended for competition use only. It should not be installed on a vehicle that is driven on public roads and highways. Installation of this part on a vehicle driven on public roads and highways is likely to violate U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations relating to motor vehicle emissions.​

 

[HarryD]

“Link: 2.3L MUSTANG ECOBOOST OIL-AIR SEPARATOR LH

And this is stated
WARNING:
This part is designed and intended for competition use only. It should not be installed on a vehicle that is driven on public roads and highways. Installation of this part on a vehicle driven on public roads and highways is likely to violate U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations relating to motor vehicle emissions.”



I understand why this might dissuade some from installing the Ford system, but I don’t see how they can point to this for a warrantee denial. It is designed by Ford engineers to keep the blow-by crud out of the intake system! I personally do all my own maintenance and if I were to suspect that there could be an issue in bringing the truck in for a warrantee item, I would simply un-plug it and re-connect the original lines.
I am anxiously awaiting its arrival for sale on the Ford Performance site for my ordered Ranger that is due in at my dealer tomorrow.

 

[VAMike]

It is designed by Ford engineers to keep the blow-by crud out of the intake system!

To be clear, the reason Ford is selling this product is because they think enough people will buy it that Ford can make a profit.

 

[Tim H.]

“Link: 2.3L MUSTANG ECOBOOST OIL-AIR SEPARATOR LH

And this is stated
WARNING:
This part is designed and intended for competition use only. It should not be installed on a vehicle that is driven on public roads and highways. Installation of this part on a vehicle driven on public roads and highways is likely to violate U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations relating to motor vehicle emissions.”



I understand why this might dissuade some from installing the Ford system, but I don’t see how they can point to this for a warrantee denial. It is designed by Ford engineers to keep the blow-by crud out of the intake system! I personally do all my own maintenance and if I were to suspect that there could be an issue in bringing the truck in for a warrantee item, I would simply un-plug it and re-connect the original lines.
I am anxiously awaiting its arrival for sale on the Ford Performance site for my ordered Ranger that is due in at my dealer tomorrow.

“Competition use only” ?
Costs a lot of money & red tape to get it CARB certified. They obviously know the DI design creates valve carbon build-up.

 

[HarryD]

“To be clear, the reason Ford is selling this product is because they think enough people will buy it that Ford can make a profit.”


We are all welcome to our own opinions. I for one feel that there are numerous ways for Ford to make profits without expending as much effort in design and testing as has been done on this dual system (PCV/CCV).

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