Let's talk catch cans

JBones81 · 08-03-2017, 01:36 AM

I added a Mishimoto piece when we bought the 2016 SS last summer. I check it approx. every 1500 miles, and it's usually about 1/8 full or so with oil reeking of gasoline.

I was going to order one for the new 1LE but someone was telling me that the 1LE's come with something already on them that basically functions as one. I can't find any info about this, though. What's the deal?

TunaMelt · 08-03-2017, 08:31 AM

I don't think the SS and 1LE are any different under the hood. There's a factory can on the crank case vent side which some claim isn't the best spot. All these aftermarkets are for the PCV side and you'll get both opinions on what is necessary.

nasbagoat · 08-03-2017, 08:50 AM

Yes there is an Air oil separator on the passenger side of the motor, its triangular shaped and drains back to the oil pan.

MAGAUSA · 08-03-2017, 10:14 AM

Elite E-2x, catches a ton of stuff, easy ball valve to dump it, no unscrewing or disassembly required

SS 1LE · 08-03-2017, 10:18 AM

The one that comes on the car is technically on the "wrong" side. Does it help, sure...but so does using top rated synthetic oil, and a catch can.

FoCoCamaro · 08-03-2017, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MAGAUSA

Elite E-2x, catches a ton of stuff, easy ball valve to dump it, no unscrewing or disassembly required

Love mine. Install was a little bit of a challenge but nothing major.

TJay74 · 08-03-2017, 10:43 AM

As said, the LT1 Camaro has one on the passenger side of the engine near the front right to the side of the intake elbow as it enters the throttle body. Even with it I still added the Mishimoto CC to my 1LE and I also pull several ounces of oily liquid out every 1k miles or so.

Tumba · 08-03-2017, 12:06 PM

I've got the Mishimoto can for my 1LE and it's caught quite a bit.

tx6g1le · 08-03-2017, 12:08 PM

Installed at 3k miles on my 1LE. I drain it every 3k and it never fails to have about a 1/4 inch of oil in it.

JBones81 · 08-03-2017, 01:36 PM

Ok, sounds like you guys are telling me what I already knew (before this other guy threw me off) - the aftermarket catch can on the other side does catch a fair amount of oil. The mishimoto piece I have on the 16 is fine - was easy to install, catches oil, not too bad to empty, etc...but I noticed a distinct gasoline smell in the garage (mornings) after I installed the can. I tighten the lines and the smell lessens for a day or 2, then returns.

So, what is another good option - that elite E-2x that Maga mentioned above?

zryan · 08-03-2017, 01:42 PM

I will be adding one to mine. I kinda want a recirculating can that drains into oil pan but for the drivers side. I have one from o34 motorsports on my audi that works wonders.

Thirty3 · 08-03-2017, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tx6g1le

Installed at 3k miles on my 1LE. I drain it every 3k and it never fails to have about a 1/4 inch of oil in it.

What company did you go with?

MAGAUSA · 08-03-2017, 02:56 PM

MAGAUSA · 08-03-2017, 02:57 PM

I enjoy emptying it. Kinda weird maybe but feels like I'm cleaning out the crap.

08-03-2017, 01:36 AM	#1
JBones81 Drives: 22 ZL1, 18 RS3, 22 M3P Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 946 View My Garage	Let's talk catch cans I added a Mishimoto piece when we bought the 2016 SS last summer. I check it approx. every 1500 miles, and it's usually about 1/8 full or so with oil reeking of gasoline. I was going to order one for the new 1LE but someone was telling me that the 1LE's come with something already on them that basically functions as one. I can't find any info about this, though. What's the deal? __________________ 2022 ZL1 - M6, Wrapped, Tinted, Rotofab intake, MBRP AxleBack, Lots of BMR rear suspension components 2024 Audi RS3 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 Audi RS3 - Many mods & e85 Instagram - @JBsCars

08-03-2017, 10:18 AM	#5
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	The one that comes on the car is technically on the "wrong" side. Does it help, sure...but so does using top rated synthetic oil, and a catch can. __________________

08-03-2017, 12:08 PM	#9
tx6g1le Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 380	Installed at 3k miles on my 1LE. I drain it every 3k and it never fails to have about a 1/4 inch of oil in it. __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE

08-03-2017, 01:36 PM	#10
JBones81 Drives: 22 ZL1, 18 RS3, 22 M3P Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 946 View My Garage	Ok, sounds like you guys are telling me what I already knew (before this other guy threw me off) - the aftermarket catch can on the other side does catch a fair amount of oil. The mishimoto piece I have on the 16 is fine - was easy to install, catches oil, not too bad to empty, etc...but I noticed a distinct gasoline smell in the garage (mornings) after I installed the can. I tighten the lines and the smell lessens for a day or 2, then returns. So, what is another good option - that elite E-2x that Maga mentioned above? __________________ 2022 ZL1 - M6, Wrapped, Tinted, Rotofab intake, MBRP AxleBack, Lots of BMR rear suspension components 2024 Audi RS3 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance 2018 Audi RS3 - Many mods & e85 Instagram - @JBsCars

08-03-2017, 01:42 PM	#11
zryan Drives: 1973 z28 Rs, 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Posts: 323	I will be adding one to mine. I kinda want a recirculating can that drains into oil pan but for the drivers side. I have one from o34 motorsports on my audi that works wonders. __________________ 2018 HBM SS 1LE Built 7/26: Black emblems, Smoked reflectors/lights, Dimple magnetic drain plugs, Carbon rock guards, Carbon fuel door, Elite Engineering Catch-can, BMR strut-brace,

08-03-2017, 08:31 AM	#2
TunaMelt Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 110	I don't think the SS and 1LE are any different under the hood. There's a factory can on the crank case vent side which some claim isn't the best spot. All these aftermarkets are for the PCV side and you'll get both opinions on what is necessary.

08-03-2017, 08:50 AM	#3
nasbagoat Drives: 17 SW 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: ROCKVILLE MD Posts: 298	Yes there is an Air oil separator on the passenger side of the motor, its triangular shaped and drains back to the oil pan.

08-03-2017, 10:14 AM	#4
MAGAUSA Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 579	Elite E-2x, catches a ton of stuff, easy ball valve to dump it, no unscrewing or disassembly required

08-03-2017, 10:43 AM	#7
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	As said, the LT1 Camaro has one on the passenger side of the engine near the front right to the side of the intake elbow as it enters the throttle body. Even with it I still added the Mishimoto CC to my 1LE and I also pull several ounces of oily liquid out every 1k miles or so.

08-03-2017, 12:06 PM	#8
Tumba Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: May 2017 Location: Roy Utah Posts: 19 View My Garage	I've got the Mishimoto can for my 1LE and it's caught quite a bit.

08-03-2017, 02:56 PM	#13
MAGAUSA Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 579

08-03-2017, 02:57 PM	#14
MAGAUSA Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Tampa Posts: 579	I enjoy emptying it. Kinda weird maybe but feels like I'm cleaning out the crap.

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