Oil Catch Can. Yes or No?

[tjanok]

That's what I was afraid of. I have documented fuel dilution (4.3%) and I was considering this as a possible stop gap measure since Ford doesn't seem to want to fix it

Just install the can regardless. Remove it (even just plumbed the two lines back together) if you ever need engine work done.
I don't think most dealers are equipped to deal with such an issue. And 4% does seem high, even for an ecoboost. How many miles do you currently have, and location? I noticed a significant drop in fuel odor after a few thousand. But when the winter months arrive, I can smell it again.

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[createaneutron]

Just install the can regardless. Remove it (even just plumbed the two lines back together) if you ever need engine work done.
I don't think most dealers are equipped to deal with such an issue. And 4% does seem high, even for an ecoboost. How many miles do you currently have, and location? I noticed a significant drop in fuel odor after a few thousand. But when the winter months arrive, I can smell it again.

I have 2000 miles on it and it's a 2020 and I live in Michigan.

 

[Texasota]

I have 2000 miles on it and it's a 2020 and I live in Michigan.

I think some fuel dilution results during break-in. Mine was worse during the first 3000 or so miles but it no longer has any issues with longer highway driving.

 

[createaneutron]

I think some fuel dilution results during break-in. Mine was worse during the first 3000 or so miles but it no longer has any issues with longer highway driving.

I can only hope that mine improves as well. However, I do have a very short 8 mile commute to work every day.

 

[armoredpig]

PSA: I tried to install the mishimoto XL catch can bottom and it doesn't clear the intercooler pipe. That's unfortunate..

 

[tjanok]

I have 2000 miles on it and it's a 2020 and I live in Michigan.

That makes sense, mine was pretty bad (also in MI) when I first purchased the truck. At around 30k now, and while I never did an analysis, the odor is gone.

 

[Jacob]

So this came out of my catch can on Thursday when I changed the oil. This is roughly 2k miles and was mainly in snow and rainy weather. This is really raising some concerns with how this engine is designed.

 

[armoredpig]

So this came out of my catch can on Thursday when I changed the oil. This is roughly 2k miles and was mainly in snow and rainy weather. This is really raising some concerns with how this engine is designed.

I'm guessing most that is condensation due to cold weather, due to where the can is mounted.

Mine fills up so fast in the winter, but picks up little to no oil in the summer

 

[NvrFinished]

A lot of what these cans pick up is condensation. They just don't warm up very fast mounted where they are. Having a 4 cylinder in a larger engine compartment doesn't help in warming the cans up fast either. I have a nice UPR setup in my Mustang that I track at road courses. My can catches the same stuff in the cooler months because it's mounted up near the radiator - and I live in SoCal.

 

[Floyd]

So this came out of my catch can on Thursday when I changed the oil. This is roughly 2k miles and was mainly in snow and rainy weather. This is really raising some concerns with how this engine is designed.

I remember when "door to door" vacuum cleaner salesmen would have you vacuum your rug with your vacuum cleaner then go over it again with theirs to show how much yours missed and all that unhealthy dirt their better vacuum cleaner could get... NO SALE!

 

[Jacob]

A lot of what these cans pick up is condensation. They just don't warm up very fast mounted where they are. Having a 4 cylinder in a larger engine compartment doesn't help in warming the cans up fast either. I have a nice UPR setup in my Mustang that I track at road courses. My can catches the same stuff in the cooler months because it's mounted up near the radiator - and I live in SoCal.

makes sense given I was up the snow this past month. I’m going to continue filling up that bottle and then see about sending a sample to one of the old testing labs to see what they pull out of it. Would be interesting to see the mix of water / gas / etc.

 

[Baja Rudy]

Forum members, I have a 2019 xlt and got the catch can. I have seen all the installation videos but I tried to install mine and found NO such hose to remove next to the steering column/oil filter area. Could my ranger not have this PCV valve thing?

 

[Ds_2020Ranger]

I have the mishimoto catch can, but cant complete install cause I cant get my hands in there to undo the hose ends. Is there any other way to access that area other than through the tiny opening in the fender well?

 

[gotwheels]

Baja Rudy, The hose is there, I just did this a few months ago. I could not see the hose, it is there
just hard to find, then real hard to get at once you find it.

Ds_2020Ranger, I don't think there is any othere way to get to the hose connections. It took a lot to get the old hose off, then I wasn't sure if I was going to get the new hoses back on.

 

[Baja Rudy]

Baja Rudy, The hose is there, I just did this a few months ago. I could not see the hose, it is there
just hard to find, then real hard to get at once you find it.

Ds_2020Ranger, I don't think there is any othere way to get to the hose connections. It took a lot to get the old hose off, then I wasn't sure if I was going to get the new hoses back on.

thanks for the reply, I will remove the tire and get in there until I find it.

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