"The "My Catch Can Collected This" thread

[Hairball]

Mine was built oct 22 2019.

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[HenryMac]

Mine was built oct 22 2019.

Have you seen this thread? https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/fuel-in-oil.4803/

 

[Hairball]

I had not seen that thread. Although what I am collecting in my cc has a strong odor I don't think it smells like gas. I'm not saying its not possible that its gas but the op in the other thread said it had a strong gas smell, mine does not.

 

[txquailguy]

Wow! Wish I would have installed my can sooner!
2000-2500 miles since install


1.0 Number of miles since last dumped the catch can. 1st dump
2.0 Approximately 3.5 ounces of fluid collected.
3.0 I use Mobil 1 5w/30 full synthetic
4.0 87 octane Murphy’s fuel
5.0 Leadfoot!
6.0 Mostly Fuel, some oil
7.0 Mileage with CC. 2000-2500, Total Mileage 26,459
8.0 Mostly highway, daily driver, 100 mi/day......75+ mph

 

[GTGallop]

What if a lot of this fluid was the water that our hydrophyllic ethanol is pulling out of the air. Looks like a lot of the pictures with significant amounts have lush green backgrounds(humid) and some degree of "separation" when you pour it into glass. I'm starting to think that's a water catch can.

 

[txquailguy]

Smells like gasoline for sure

 

[txquailguy]

Reminds me of the old glass fuel/oil separator on my old 81’ diesel VW Rabbit...lol

 

[Racket]

First time I've dumped since the last oil change (2nd one) from around 15K miles, now at a little more than 17K. If snake oil smells like varnish remover, this is what I got after letting it settle for an hour or two:

 

[HenryMac]

What if a lot of this fluid was the water that our hydrophyllic ethanol is pulling out of the air. Looks like a lot of the pictures with significant amounts have lush green backgrounds(humid) and some degree of "separation" when you pour it into glass. I'm starting to think that's a water catch can.

Pretty arid in Windsor Colorado.... well compared to Florida anyway.

 

[txquailguy]

I've decided to purchase Mishimoto's Catch Can XL to give me twice the volume that I have now. I'm finding that when it's cold the can gets 1/2 to 3/4 full between fill ups. I don't feel the need to spend the money on a UPR kit at this point....just need more capacity to catch vapor.

 

[Dextrose]

I've decided to purchase Mishimoto's Catch Can XL to give me twice the volume that I have now. I'm finding that when it's cold the can gets 1/2 to 3/4 full between fill ups. I don't feel the need to spend the money on a UPR kit at this point....just need more capacity to catch vapor.

Will the Mishimoto Catch Can XL fit in the limited space available in our trucks? I have a 304 Stainless Steel Mini Ball Valve With Handle Female x Male NPT Thread 3/8'' on mine to make draining easy. It does add another inch or so in length.

 

[txquailguy]

Will the Mishimoto Catch Can XL fit in the limited space available in our trucks? I have a 304 Stainless Steel Mini Ball Valve With Handle Female x Male NPT Thread 3/8'' on mine to make draining easy. It does add another inch or so in length.

I would need to look at the measurements listed, take a measurement from where the can attaches and then add the petcock length. I'll check it out when I get time...I'm in the middle of messing with my new tuner..lol

 

[Dextrose]

Looks like 5.5in clearance from bottom of can to truck metal. The problem I see,however is a large radiator hose on left side looking in that sits 1.5in from bottom of left half of the can. I think I'll just drain every 1K. Have fun with the tune. I have a Livernois tune & LOVE it.

 

[createaneutron]

I've decided to purchase Mishimoto's Catch Can XL to give me twice the volume that I have now. I'm finding that when it's cold the can gets 1/2 to 3/4 full between fill ups. I don't feel the need to spend the money on a UPR kit at this point....just need more capacity to catch vapor.

What is the "UPR kit"? I am trying to educate myself about catch cans and or oil-air separators. Any info would be appreciated!

 

[txquailguy]

What is the "UPR kit"? I am trying to educate myself about catch cans and or oil-air separators. Any info would be appreciated!

Run a search in this thread about the UPR setup. I'm not super educated on that. I do know it pulls a constant vacuum to supposedly remove ALL vapor. I'm good with Mishimoto's simpler system just need the bigger can capacity. It comes with a 3.5 oz can and the XL can is 7.5 oz. I'm collecting about a 1/2 can in the cold weather between fill ups. The mishimoto can fits really nice and is super easy to get too and empty.

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