Oil Catch Can. Yes or No?

[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.

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[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.

 

[Gsxrdoug]

I can tell something has been in it, but evaporated I guess. I only drive 5 miles one way a day, so no long hauls. Not sure if that matters, just makes me worried that I hooked it up wrong. lol :-(

 

[Dr3wDrop]

I can tell something has been in it, but evaporated I guess. I only drive 5 miles one way a day, so no long hauls. Not sure if that matters, just makes me worried that I hooked it up wrong. lol :-(

Been thinking about this some. Idk if anything would evaporate from the sealed catch can. Did your oem line you removed look like mine or was it the previous configuration.

 

[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 also think you mean no fuel in engine. No oil would be bad lol

 

[armoredpig]

I devised drain valve for my can. In the winter, these things fill fast!

 

[Gsxrdoug]

Been thinking about this some. Idk if anything would evaporate from the sealed catch can. Did your oem line you removed look like mine or was it the previous configuration.

I had to remove two of the original lines that are in the drivers side wheel well for the mishimoto CC. The mishimoto comes with OE style fitting already installed on the ends.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

Update: I think I may have solved the fuel smell issue. Emailed UPR and told them I was experiencing a fuel smell that was not there before. We talked things over and I sent some pictures. Turned out my two hoses were installed backwards on the motor side and the check valve was keeping fuel and other vapor from getting to the can, thus why it was bone dry. I told the guy I got the instructions from his youtube video for the install and it turns out the youtube video is incorrect!

I swapped the hoses and I will report back in a week or so and let you all know if the smell persists or not.

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