Catch Cans & Unequal Oil Capture

SonicVQ · 07-18-2020, 12:14 PM

I have read a few posts where folks have mentioned that each catch can collects a different amount of oil.... so I wanted to see if that is accurate.

If you have dual catch cans, does one collect more oil than the other?
If so, which one collects more? (driver side or passenger side)

-ZS-Carpenter · 07-18-2020, 12:46 PM

Mine are close to the same amount

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BettyZ · 07-18-2020, 02:59 PM

I've had differences in amount.

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Jayhovah · 07-19-2020, 12:34 AM

I've only gone about 4k miles since installing cans (garage queen), but last I checked they were very uneven and IIRC the passenger side had more.

DrBacon · 07-19-2020, 02:32 AM

I don't run catch cans (at the moment) and instead just vent to atmosphere, but if the color differences are any indication I have significantly more oil coming from the passenger side pcv.

SonicVQ · 07-19-2020, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrBacon

I don't run catch cans (at the moment) and instead just vent to atmosphere, but if the color differences are any indication I have significantly more oil coming from the passenger side pcv.

Thanks for the picture, that is very helpful.

SonicVQ · 07-19-2020, 01:01 PM

Thanks for all the comments for far.
For those that have commented, are you normally aspirated or have forced induction?

Jayhovah · 07-19-2020, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonicVQ

Thanks for all the comments for far.
For those that have commented, are you normally aspirated or have forced induction?

Boosty McBoostersen
edit: I am using the OEM PCV valve and general OEM routing with the exception of adding a catch can in the loop. Fresh air intake comes from my turbo inlet pipes.

projectpanda · 07-20-2020, 08:24 AM

I'm NA and my passenger side collects more.

DrBacon · 07-21-2020, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonicVQ

Thanks for all the comments for far.
For those that have commented, are you normally aspirated or have forced induction?

Boosted

ZoomZ · 07-22-2020, 10:18 AM

Mine are also uneven. I'm pretty sure Pax side is getting more. Both cans are mounted on the Pax side which has a shorter run. I'm N/A.

zz

DOOMMONKEY777 · 07-24-2020, 04:43 PM

If the difference between the ammout oil is captured is large, make sure that the oil separator check valve, that's the little thing on the top of your valve cover that you connect your hose to and run to catch can isn't broken or clogged up, this creates pressure and oil can't enter the bearings, very big problem down the road.

Rusty · 07-24-2020, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOOMMONKEY777

If the difference between the ammout oil is captured is large, make sure that the oil separator check valve, that's the little thing on the top of your valve cover that you connect your hose to and run to catch can isn't broken or clogged up, this creates pressure and oil can't enter the bearings, very big problem down the road.

You have close to 100 psi pushing oil everywhere.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 07-27-2020, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

You have close to 100 psi pushing oil everywhere.

LMAO, not when u blow out ur front and rear crank seals n loose all of ur oil.

07-18-2020, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
SonicVQ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 232 Drives: G37 Sport Rep Power: 6721	Catch Cans & Unequal Oil Capture I have read a few posts where folks have mentioned that each catch can collects a different amount of oil.... so I wanted to see if that is accurate. If you have dual catch cans, does one collect more oil than the other? If so, which one collects more? (driver side or passenger side)

07-18-2020, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Age: 38 Posts: 5,260 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684371	I've had differences in amount. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

07-19-2020, 02:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
DrBacon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 286 Drives: 2014 Nismo Rep Power: 27365	I don't run catch cans (at the moment) and instead just vent to atmosphere, but if the color differences are any indication I have significantly more oil coming from the passenger side pcv. BettyZ likes this.

07-20-2020, 08:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
projectpanda Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 139 Drives: 10' G37S White 6MT Rep Power: 9	I'm NA and my passenger side collects more. __________________ RHM 75mm TB & ported up/low mani., 3" intakes, Z1 Headers, Motordyne ART pipes, Henko Autolab 3" y pipe & exhaust, Tein MonoSport, SPL F/R arms, endlinks, and tie rods , Eibach sways, Z1 rotors F/R, diff bush., subframe collar, FDF diff brace

07-24-2020, 04:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,013 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	If the difference between the ammout oil is captured is large, make sure that the oil separator check valve, that's the little thing on the top of your valve cover that you connect your hose to and run to catch can isn't broken or clogged up, this creates pressure and oil can't enter the bearings, very big problem down the road. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

07-18-2020, 12:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
-ZS-Carpenter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,410 Drives: 13 370z 6MT Rep Power: 2684367	Mine are close to the same amount Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

07-19-2020, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
SonicVQ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 232 Drives: G37 Sport Rep Power: 6721	Thanks for all the comments for far. For those that have commented, are you normally aspirated or have forced induction?

07-22-2020, 10:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 801 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40656	Mine are also uneven. I'm pretty sure Pax side is getting more. Both cans are mounted on the Pax side which has a shorter run. I'm N/A. zz

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