Fuel in catch can

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Hey all, first post on this forum since getting my Ranger a couple months ago. I just recently installed a mishimoto catch can and drove roughly 300 miles or so and was too impatient to wait the “1000 miles” between checking it, boy am I glad I did the catch can was absolutely full with gasoline (5-6 oz maybe) and only a little bit of sediment. Seems odd that there would be so much gas in there only after a short time. I drive fairly easy and am no speed demon by any means. Just wanted your thoughts thanks!
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Yeah, my 'catch can' had so much fuel in it the truck exploded! Ford won't warranty it as they stated that Ranger must have been in a war zone and ran over an IED! My insurance company is suing me for fraud - just can't win for some reason.

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Yeah, my 'catch can' had so much fuel in it the truck exploded! Ford won't warranty it as they stated that Ranger must have been in a war zone and ran over an IED! My insurance company is suing me for fraud - just can't win for some reason.

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Holy shit! Hope you’re ok, well after seeing the gas in the cc and now this picture might just have to take it off completely!
 


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what are your thoughts on the cc situation?
Drive more than a few miles, let the engine run for a bit at normal operating temps.

Don't need to baby it, but don't floor it all the time either. Short trips seem to be a major cause.
 

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It’s a DI engine. Get used to fuel in the catch can.
 

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It’s a DI engine. Get used to fuel in the catch can.
I have had three vehicles with the 2.3 Ecoboost engine and have accumulated almost 100,000 miles on them. Never had enough fuel in the oil to even get a fuel smell.

To the OP if you are getting 5 to 6 ounces of in your catch can in less than 1000 miles you have a problem that needs to be checked by the dealer. I check my UPR catch cans once a month which is approximately 1200 miles. I have never had more than an 1/8" or so in the can most of it is condensation.
 
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Yeah, my 'catch can' had so much fuel in it the truck exploded! Ford won't warranty it as they stated that Ranger must have been in a war zone and ran over an IED! My insurance company is suing me for fraud - just can't win for some reason.

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best post I can ever recall seeing here, beware of those catch cans ! although my can catches next to nothing I still going to wear my fireproof driving suit.
 

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The only people who get fuel in their catch cans, are people who install catch cans. I have more advice if you need it.
yep. The question is , is fuel in the catch can the problem, or is having a catch can the problem.
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