Oil Catch Cans. Behind the scenes on how they are made and why they are Recommended

[Bronco wild outdoors]

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[22OBX]

Here we go again. Let me pop some popcorn.

 

[Bronco wild outdoors]

Here we go again. Let me pop some popcorn.

Why do you say that?

 

[22OBX]

Because there will be split opinions no matter what is posted about catch cans. There are numerous threads that have beat it to death.

 

[Bronco wild outdoors]

Because there will be split opinions no matter what is posted about catch cans. There are numerous threads that have beat it to death.

Thanks for the warning.

 

[RagnarKon]

Yeah it’s a hot issue. Probably almost as hot as when you should do your first maintenance, and what type of oil you should use.

I left my comment on the video itself. But TL;DR version:

I don’t think a catch can is necessary on either of these engines in the Bronco. But I also don’t think you’d cause any harm by having them if you want one. Just two things watch out for:

1. You have to actually empty the catch can every so often—roughly every oil change.
2. If you live in California or a state that follows CARB emissions standards, your vehicle may not pass emissions inspection unless your catch can has a CARB EO number (most don’t).

Other than that, whatever you want to do. For what it’s worth (practically nothing)… I have one.

 

[swami37]

Totally useless

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