Oil catch can - feedback?

[Monteluis]

Hello guys, wondering if someone from here has done the oil catch can mod ? And if so what do you think soo far and the brand you went with

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[Mac]

I did a generic from Amazon, worked well, produces about 8 ounces every 2500 miles.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/oil-catch-can-is-it-needed.24134/post-596078

 

[TroutFishingInAmerica]

I have a Mishimoto catch can. It does catch oil, easy to empty. I'm happy with it. A generic like @Mac would probably work just fine. There are some nice looking ones machined very well for cheap. The Mishimoto was a easy pezzy installation.

 

[sass JT]

i did this kit when it was available.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/oil-filters/4839200-teraflex-crankcase-vent-system-kit

 

[XraytecH]

Another vote for Mishimoto

https://www.mishimoto.com/jeep-gladiator-2020-36l-baffled-oil-catch-can.html

 

[Rahkmalla]

Take care about generics. Catch cans in bad positions have a tendency to "overproduce" results.

Throw a thin catch can in an area where it's likely to create condensation and you're going to be emptying it very often, except what you empty will look a whole lot more like chocolate milk than engine oil.

Contrary to popular belief, oil and water can mix with enough agitation and can suspend to a point where they no longer separate. That's what the "chocolate milk" in a catch can is. Don't get duped into thinking you're saving your engine from 8 ounces of potential sludge every 2500 miles when most of that sludge is water being pulled out of air that was never in your engine to begin with.

From my limited research, mishimoto is both a very thick can, and located in a proper location to reduce condensation. What comes out of a mishimoto during spring-fall should look exactly like used motor oil, and there shouldn't be much of it. You'll still get some chocolate milk in the wintertime.

 

[Florida Mojave]

I installed JLT Performance oil catch cans on two of my Jeeps, easy install and work perfectly.
There are several threads on this subject in the forum...you should get plenty of info.

 

[Litfuse]

I’ve used a JLT before as well with good results. High quality and easy to empty.

 

[O-Face]

I have a Mishimoto catch can. It does catch oil, easy to empty. I'm happy with it. A generic like @Mac would probably work just fine. There are some nice looking ones machined very well for cheap. The Mishimoto was a easy pezzy installation.

I'll add another vote for the Mishimoto. As previously said, install was super easy and looks OEM. The crap that thing catches and prevents from going back into the motor is impressive. I know there are folks who poopoo catch cans but you can't honestly tell me that the garbage getting stuffed back in the motor is a good thing.

 

[Litfuse]

I'll add another vote for the Mishimoto. As previously said, install was super easy and looks OEM. The crap that thing catches and prevents from going back into the motor is impressive. I know there are folks who poopoo catch cans but you can't honestly tell me that the garbage getting stuffed back in the motor is a good thing.

Being port injection, coating of the valves is not a thing, but I do worry about fuel dilution and it’s impact on octane rating.

 

[TeraFlex]

i did this kit when it was available.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/oil-filters/4839200-teraflex-crankcase-vent-system-kit

As some insight, we've been doing some updating and tweaking to this kit to improve the functionality and design, and the updated version will be released here in the next few weeks.

 

[sass JT]

As some insight, we've been doing some updating and tweaking to this kit to improve the functionality and design, and the updated version will be released here in the next few weeks.

Thank you teraflex… you guys have been awesome.

 

[rharr]

As some insight, we've been doing some updating and tweaking to this kit to improve the functionality and design, and the updated version will be released here in the next few weeks.

Any chance you are testing the kit to work on the ecoD in parallel?

 

[TeraFlex]

Any chance you are testing the kit to work on the ecoD in parallel?

Good question. It's safe to say we have no plans for a 2.0 JL or Jl/JT Eco Diesel kit due to those engine designs having a different PCV valve mounting location. The main issue with the 3.6 PCV location is being on the back of the valve cover at large inclines and angles the oil can flow to and into the PCV system, and thus get sucked into the intake, which is what our kit prevents from happening. Since the Eco Diesel and 2.0 have different PCV locations, the oil draw issue through the PCV system isn't an issue.

 

[Iamstubb]

I use a Billet Technology can on my 392. Nice, thick aluminum body and it does catch about 100-150 ml through every oil change. I have a different opinion for a Pentastar. Having run a mopar CAI with on my 2012 Charger with the oil vapor hose pointing right at the filter, I have yet to even get discoloration and see only miniscule amounts of oil in the line. So it is unlikely it would do much at all. That one is past 260,000 miles now and still running fine. Curious what others may have experienced with the 3.6.

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