Oil Catch Can Dump photos

[Kotta390]

OK I went to empty my catch can today and it was so tight that I had to take it off, put it in a vise and use a pipe wrench to loosen it. I only put it on there hand tight, at least I thought.

How tight are you guys tightening yours???

I hand tighten mine to a "snug" fit and then turn it about 1/8 more. Its a bit tight coming off but never had an issue with the dozen times I have taken it off. Its more of a feel thing if you ask me.

 

[R.L.K.]

Mines never tight comming off ?

Mine is an elite engineering occ on the truck , it has an O-ring . I did put a bit of anti-sieize on the O-ring and threads . I also just finger tighten it and put a black line on it so I know where to stop once seated .

 

[R.L.K.]

I'll be dumping the wife's Billet Technologies OCC tomorrow on her 16 Challenger RT Plus.
Pretty sure it has an O-ring as well , I've only dumped hers once so far , it came off easily then ...

 

[Hemi395]

Was the engine hot? I've found my BT Catch Can is next to impossible to unscrew when the engine is hot, especially in the summer...

 

[Pull Ya]

My BT catch can is hand tight and i've never had a problem taking it off, hot or cold. It doesn't need to be near as tight as, say, your oil filter.
Jay

 

[Hemi395]

Maybe I'm tightening it too much......

 

[jag1886]

I changed my oil last weekend and dumbed my catch can, it was a little less than 1/2 full with 4600 miles. I had to use my Ford fuel filter wrench to get it loose.

 

[whetrick1]

That sounds like you tighten it too tight to me. I can loosen mine with my hands.


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[R.L.K.]

Dumped the occ on the wife's Challenger RT Plus with the 5.7L while I was changing the oil.







Not much to dump . 1000 miles since I last dumped it .

I was able to easily remove it by hand , but like I mentioned before I put a bit of anti-sieize on the threads to prevent it from being difficult, I also only tighten it with finger tips .

 

[A05GSHO]

Dumped the occ on the wife's Challenger RT Plus with the 5.7L while I was changing the oil.







Not much to dump . 1000 miles since I last dumped it .

I was able to easily remove it by hand , but like I mentioned before I put a bit of anti-sieize on the threads to prevent it from being difficult, I also only tighten it with finger tips .

Anti-seize, good idea. I'll be putting some on mine this weekend.

 

[Hemi395]

Definitely going to try some anti seize as well...


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[Casper]

Dumped the occ on the wife's Challenger RT Plus with the 5.7L while I was changing the oil.







Not much to dump . 1000 miles since I last dumped it .

I was able to easily remove it by hand , but like I mentioned before I put a bit of anti-sieize on the threads to prevent it from being difficult, I also only tighten it with finger tips .

I typically dump mine once between each oil change and at the time of the oil change.

 

[9th]

OCC dump today @1700 miles
Total dump below @9k plus miles


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[whetrick1]

Good pics my last dump had 3000 miles on it and it had 2 oz. In the can.


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[EJR_3]

My first dump
2385.3 miles
823 miles of towing
Almost 2/3 full

Looks like I'll be checking and emptying my can every 3k miles.

 

[R.L.K.]

Wow ! Good thing you have a catch can !

 

[EJR_3]

Wow ! Good thing you have a catch can !

Same thing I was thinking. I have on my 335i so already knew the importance of having one. Wish I would have ordered and installed it when I first took delivery of my truck from the dealer. However, I'm sure under 800 miles without one wouldn't hurt too bad.

 

[craigsez]

after 12000 mi on my truck and about 8000 of them with a catch can,i only got about 1/4 full..

 

[EJR_3]

after 12000 mi on my truck and about 8000 of them with a catch can,i only got about 1/4 full..

You seem very lucky. Guess mine is pretty bad due to towing through the mountains a few times.

 

[R.L.K.]

after 12000 mi on my truck and about 8000 of them with a catch can,i only got about 1/4 full..

The amount of fluid one gets in their OCC is determined by many factors .

1) the driving style of the individual (#1)

2) the oil viscosity that's used

3) the age & efficiency of the P.C.V.

4) the season ...ie .. winter / summer

People say agresive driving promotes more vented oil in the occ ... I understand why , I do get it , but I'm a lazy driver / grandpaw type @ only 45years old . I seem to get more than most others ?

I have removed , inspected and cleaned my P.C.V.

I've had the same results in my occ prior to removal and cleaning / Reinstallation ?

I'll be replacing my PCV ( Positive Crankcase Vent ) soon ...

I guess we will see if the new PCV .makes a difference.

I doubt it ... it's a terribly simple device .



I typically get approximately 9.0 oz per oci " Oil Change Intervale "





Hope this helps!