I change oil every 5000 miles. I empty my JLT catch can 1/2 way through an oil change. You really should be opening the hood more often then just at oil change time.
What is the reason for the passenger side needing one and the driver side not needing one? Does the PCV valve only empty into the passenger-side intake?
OK, I have the JT catch can installed and its accumulating about 1 oz of oil every 2,500 miles. Better in the can than sucked thru the intake! Query - would pouring the oil from the catch can back into the engine cause any issues?
It looks like JLT catch can rebranded slightly to an oil separator company and they offer an extension can that screws onto the latest 3.0 versions. This increases capacity from 3.0oz to 6.0oz. I'm trying to figure out if there is enough clearance for the extension on the Transit though. Can anyone who has the JLT installed comment on how much clearance there is below the can? Seems like there might not be another 3".
It looks like JLT catch can rebranded slightly to an oil separator company and they offer an extension can that screws onto the latest 3.0 versions. This increases capacity from 3.0oz to 6.0oz. I'm trying to figure out if there is enough clearance for the extension on the Transit though. Can anyone who has the JLT installed comment on how much clearance there is below the can? Seems like there might not be another 3".
I think not. There is barely enough room to get the stock (JLT) one off. Could be probably be easily relocated to allow room though. I'll take a look-see later this week.
I think not. There is barely enough room to get the stock (JLT) one off. Could be probably be easily relocated to allow room though. I'll take a look-see later this week.
Thanks! When you take a look, also consider if a custom bracket might make it feasible. I took a look under the hood, and there's a spot 2-3" inward towards the engine that would allow for a deeper can, and of course a custom bracket could raise the thing up a few inches. Based on how fast folks say they fill up, it would be nice to have a little more buffer.
I am attaching a link to an exceptional discussion of valve deposits, the EGR system, and oil catch cans. He presents some very interesting results of the Society of Automotive Engineers (at 2:58 minutes in) which quantified the impact of EGR on valve deposits. Worth watching:
My 2019 3.5 Eco Transit is still under warranty (picked it up new in 03/20). Would adding a catch can void it? I don't really want to wait 2 more years to try to prevent the valve issues. Or... should I bite the bullet, and purchase the JTL?
My 2019 3.5 Eco Transit is still under warranty (picked it up new in 03/20). Would adding a catch can void it? I don't really want to wait 2 more years to try to prevent the valve issues. Or... should I bite the bullet, and purchase the JTL?
I really don't see how a catch can would void the warranty, but if you're worried, it's super easy to install and remove, just keep your OEM PCV house. The connectors are actually made to be easily removed and installed.
JTL oil separator (catch can) installed. Having never looked a a PCV valve before, I noticed that the valve has a little “play” in it. It wasn’t anything that could be screwed in tighter. Is this normal or could the valve have a crack in it?
JTL oil separator (catch can) installed. Having never looked a a PCV valve before, I noticed that the valve has a little “play” in it. It wasn’t anything that could be screwed in tighter. Is this normal or could the valve have a crack in it?
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I don't believe they offer one. They tested it, and determined the driver side is much cleaner due to the engine design and airflow from the crankcase.
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