Oil Catch Can. Yes or No?

[9zero1790]

my truck seems to run fine without the catch can. im not sold on the fact of NEEDING one. if some want one great go for it. yes ive seen them be nasty and full. but, i kinda take the line that if ford didnt include one after all the time and study, then i can get by without it.

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[Dr3wDrop]

my truck seems to run fine without the catch can. im not sold on the fact of NEEDING one. if some want one great go for it. yes ive seen them be nasty and full. but, i kinda take the line that if ford didnt include one after all the time and study, then i can get by without it.

I think ford makes one for other vehicles. Just not the ranger.

 

[landiscarrier]

my truck seems to run fine without the catch can. im not sold on the fact of NEEDING one. if some want one great go for it. yes ive seen them be nasty and full. but, i kinda take the line that if ford didnt include one after all the time and study, then i can get by without it.

Yup. Drive it on a regular basis. Cut back on short trips. Change the oil on a regular basis and you’ll be fine!

 

[kieefer]

All this catch-can talk has got me thinking. Why do we want to CATCH the blow by gas/oil/water mixture and have to worry about emptying it? Why not just vent it straight to the pavement going down the road? It's mostly water anyway. The amount of oil contained in the mixture is minute compared to the amount that vehicles regularly LEAK while driving down the road. Then just plug the inlet line that fed this crap to the top of the valves causing the carbon build-up. It seems to me that would produce a much cleaner fuel/air/burn mixture without mixing in those unwanted contaminants. What kind of warning light would I trigger if I did this you think?

 

[Dr3wDrop]

Took advantage of the 60 degree weather and installed my UPR catch can. Apparently there was a mid-year design change to the motor. My pcv hose did not match the one in the UPR install video on Youtube. Pictures below. The design change move the intake manifold connection to the top of the motor.

Overall it was a 30 minute job taking my time. I thank the design change for the ease of install.

The blue tape shows the intake manifold connection. The connection to the motor was the design change.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

Replaced the sock with a sweat band. You can see the fuel vapor has bleached the red filter already.

 

[raytwntrvlr]

New owner here. What does adding this device do to the Ford warranty?
Probably will do most of my oil changes but sooner or later it will be in a Ford shop.
Just wondering.

 

[Doc]

New owner here. What does adding this device do to the Ford warranty?
Probably will do most of my oil changes but sooner or later it will be in a Ford shop.
Just wondering.

If you’re worried, just take it off before you go to ford service.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

Crazy what the crank case vent expels. Checked on it and my catch can today after my drive to and from work and the new sweat band was oily to the touch. Next time I’ll install a white one so I can watch it.

 

[9zero1790]

she would have an triggered fit if she some of the stuff dripping out from under some of the old diesels.

I think ford makes one for other vehicles. Just not the ranger.

i bet they do, i seem to remember lots of buzz about them for the eco boost mustangs.

 

[9zero1790]

i would hope the cans would not have any bearing on the warranty. my understanding is that after market items must be proven to make or lead to any problems in order to void warranty. so i think the catch can is most likely warranty safe. i cant imagine one damaging anything unless it was installed in an unsafe way.

 

[Big Blue]

Justin, I completely understand and agree. You may have missed my point. What I commented on was making modifications to my OWN 2021 Ford Ranger and not what a manufacturer is allowed or not allowed to do. Why do I need to purchase a $200 catch can kit that needs emptying on a regular basis when I can vent it directly to the pavement, was my point. Like I said, the miniscule amount of oil I'd be discharging on the road would be negligible when compared to the amount that leaks every day out of poorly maintained vehicles. My question was would I cause any warning lights by doing it?

Robert, by law you are forbidden from disabling or removing any emissions related equipment on your vehicle. If you are in state that requires emissions testing you will not pass and would probably be fined. I'm pretty sure most reliable garages would also refuse to work on your vehicle if they noticed your modifications.

I'm not even sure where a catch can falls as it is modifying an emissions system.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

Can has been on for 5 days now. I have noticed a fuel smell sitting in the drivers seat that was not present before. Really it’s only there at idle. Decided to check the can and it’s bone dry. No leaks as far as i can tell

 

[Gsxrdoug]

I've had my Mishimoto Can on for just under 3K miles and have nothing in it. Maybe good gas or no oil in engine. My F150's always had a little something to dump out.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

I've had my Mishimoto Can on for just under 3K miles and have nothing in it. Maybe good gas or no oil in engine. My F150's always had a little something to dump out.

i was expecting a little moisture or something.

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