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colingordon · 03-07-2015, 12:00 AM

I have had a catch can for a while now, someone said that the cold may freeze it and make it fill quicker so I drained it today after 2 thousand miles and about 1.5 months of below freezing temps (also why it has that crazy disgusting color) also thats defiantly a lot more then usual, during normal drains its like not even half that (and dark like normal used oil lol)

There was a slight bit of oil in both like the bottom of the lines right before they run into the can, is that normal? I assume it cant go all the way back up the line because they run down hill a little bit and well gravity I would think would say otherwise.

But look at much came out

I defiantly think thats not even close to fill up the can, but when I pulled off the hoses there were just a little bit laying in the end of tube (on the side that connects to the catch can) in both hoses but I dont think that would hurt anything , correct? And is it normal for that little bit to be laying there? and if I should look anywhere to make sure where should I look? thanks

colingordon · 03-07-2015, 02:56 AM

bump

KaBoom1701 · 03-07-2015, 06:04 AM

If you understand the basic principle of how a CC works then this is no mystery....

They work off of condensation and vacuum. So when the weather is colder outside the can should in theory catch more by pass oil.

Nothing to worry about.

colingordon · 03-07-2015, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

If you understand the basic principle of how a CC works then this is no mystery....

They work off of condensation and vacuum. So when the weather is colder outside the can should in theory catch more by pass oil.

Nothing to worry about.

I appreciate that, yeah I know what they do, and clearly dont know the specifics about how they work, but thanks man! Learn somethin' new everyday

Apex Motorsports · 03-07-2015, 12:52 PM

It is doing its job and doing it well. The color change in cold temps in normal.

Gee · 03-07-2015, 01:05 PM

To answer your question, to as why there is more in there. Its condensation being created within the catch can and pcv system, then frozen or at least mixed with the oil in the catch can.

Jsafe17 · 03-07-2015, 03:13 PM

^^^ he got it!

PalmerGA · 03-07-2015, 03:57 PM

Yup. V6's seem to produce a lot more condensation than the V8s. My 1LT can drippings used to look really bad... with the V8, it just looks like dirty oil. You're okay.

colingordon · 03-07-2015, 10:48 PM

Appreciate all of the help!

Backspin9 · 03-08-2015, 06:18 AM

I didn't even know what a catch can was until I joined this forum. I ordered one Friday, the one from Elite Engineering. With only 500 miles on the car it seemed like getting it when the car was still new was the best thing to do. And now I know what to look for when it's cold out.

Trailnut · 03-08-2015, 10:50 AM

Catch Can info please - got a '14 SS, it's just a fair weather/weekend toy, fixing to be a year old and has about 2100 miles on her. Sometimes while stopped at red lights I get a little smell of burnt oil - would installing a catch can help this?

Thanks

colingordon · 03-08-2015, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailnut

Catch Can info please - got a '14 SS, it's just a fair weather/weekend toy, fixing to be a year old and has about 2100 miles on her. Sometimes while stopped at red lights I get a little smell of burnt oil - would installing a catch can help this?

Thanks

Im not sure but you might be better off posting your own thread with that question probably will get better answers!

03-07-2015, 12:00 AM	#1
colingordon Her Name is Mila Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT A6, 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	Catch Can Help I have had a catch can for a while now, someone said that the cold may freeze it and make it fill quicker so I drained it today after 2 thousand miles and about 1.5 months of below freezing temps (also why it has that crazy disgusting color) also thats defiantly a lot more then usual, during normal drains its like not even half that (and dark like normal used oil lol) There was a slight bit of oil in both like the bottom of the lines right before they run into the can, is that normal? I assume it cant go all the way back up the line because they run down hill a little bit and well gravity I would think would say otherwise. But look at much came out I defiantly think thats not even close to fill up the can, but when I pulled off the hoses there were just a little bit laying in the end of tube (on the side that connects to the catch can) in both hoses but I dont think that would hurt anything , correct? And is it normal for that little bit to be laying there? and if I should look anywhere to make sure where should I look? thanks __________________

03-07-2015, 02:56 AM	#2
colingordon Her Name is Mila Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT A6, 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	bump __________________

03-07-2015, 06:04 AM	#3
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	If you understand the basic principle of how a CC works then this is no mystery.... They work off of condensation and vacuum. So when the weather is colder outside the can should in theory catch more by pass oil. Nothing to worry about. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

03-07-2015, 03:57 PM	#8
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Yup. V6's seem to produce a lot more condensation than the V8s. My 1LT can drippings used to look really bad... with the V8, it just looks like dirty oil. You're okay. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

03-07-2015, 10:48 PM	#9
colingordon Her Name is Mila Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT A6, 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	Appreciate all of the help! __________________

03-07-2015, 12:52 PM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	It is doing its job and doing it well. The color change in cold temps in normal.

03-07-2015, 01:05 PM	#6
Gee Silver Ice Drives: 2011 1LT Coupe SIM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,420 View My Garage	To answer your question, to as why there is more in there. Its condensation being created within the catch can and pcv system, then frozen or at least mixed with the oil in the catch can.

03-07-2015, 03:13 PM	#7
Jsafe17 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS 6spd LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon Posts: 581	^^^ he got it!

03-08-2015, 06:18 AM	#10
Backspin9 Drives: The red one Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 317	I didn't even know what a catch can was until I joined this forum. I ordered one Friday, the one from Elite Engineering. With only 500 miles on the car it seemed like getting it when the car was still new was the best thing to do. And now I know what to look for when it's cold out.

03-08-2015, 10:50 AM	#11
Trailnut Drives: '15 Colorado, '73 C/10 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North TX Posts: 541	Catch Can info please - got a '14 SS, it's just a fair weather/weekend toy, fixing to be a year old and has about 2100 miles on her. Sometimes while stopped at red lights I get a little smell of burnt oil - would installing a catch can help this? Thanks __________________ Wanting a FIFTY