Are our catch cans illegal?
Catch cans are designed to separate the fluid and mist from the air that makes its way through and catch it in the bottom of the unit, and they sit between the crankcase and the intake system. Your engine may cake up with oily carbon deposits without a catch can, and if not cleaned, you may suffer poor fuel economy and loss of power. Catch cans are entirely legal, and in some cases, they come as a standard like in some well-designed diesel.
Is it worth installing one on my 4x4?
There is no reason why you should not install a good quality catch can. This is the only legal way to keep your intake manifold clean and your car’s EGR working. In the long term, installing a catch can help you maintain power, good fuel economy, and reliability. If you are not proactive in maintaining clean piston rings and decarbonizing your engine, a catch can is recommended to help prevent some problems.
The main function of a catch can is to catch excessive amounts of oil that may be present in the intake system before preventing it from entering the cylinders. However, make sure you buy a quality catch can if you decide that good insurance is worth the expense.
Does your 4x4 need a tune after installing a catch can?
You do not require an aftermarket tune after installing a catch can. This is to say, re-tune after installing a catch can is not necessary. Vented or not, there are zero reasons to re-tune your car for a catch can. This is the beauty of installation; it is a straightforward modification.
However, you do not have to re-tune it if you have a tune. You will only need five minutes to install it. Installation only takes a few minutes from opening to closing the hood and is as easy as reconnecting and disconnecting a hose.
What is a catch can?
Catch cans, also called oil catch cans, prevent oil and other contaminants from building up in your engine’s intake manifold. We can install catch cans for a variety of different 4×4 makes and models.
What does an oil catch can do?
These devices can help most vehicles, but especially those that have direct injection engines.
Direct injection engines, like those found in 4x4s, inject fuel directly into the cylinder, which means the fuel doesn’t pass through the intake manifold to act as a cleanser as it does in port-injected engines. That means that there’s nothing preventing the oil from building up in your system, hence the need for a catch can.
Is there an oil catch can kit?
Yes, there are universal oil catch can kits available that will work on most vehicles. Unless you have experience working on cars, it’s still advisable to take your car to a professional to have a catch can installed.
Do I need a catch can?
While it can be helpful in all vehicles, this device is extra important if you have a direct injection vehicle. Common vehicles that have these include some 4x4s, Hyundais, Kias, and Subarus, among others.
Without a filter to prevent debris from building up in your system, you could be at risk for engine issues. A common problem that results from oil buildup is for your engine to develop a “cough.” This is due to the airflow being blocked, which prevents the cylinder from fully igniting.
What are the benefits of catch can installation?
When making a case for getting an oil catch can, the benefits have to be mentioned. With that in mind, let’s go over them.
- The device prevents oil from clogging your intake manifold.
- It can increase the lifespan of your vehicle’s engine.
- Catch cans improve your vehicle’s fuel usage.