Best Way to Empty a Catch Can
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Best Way to Empty a Catch Can
I installed a Chrome catch can similar to the one in the picture below. What is the best or recommended way to check and empty the excess oil? Should I open the petcock valve on the bottom (by screwing it up, closer to the can) and let it drain out into a container or should I remove the can completely after disconnecting the hoses and unscrewing the top cap?
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If you've got the room, I'd just place a plastic cup under the petcock valve, open the valve and drain the trapped oil. I wouldn't go to the trouble of removing the catch can from the car, at least not every time. Perhaps every so often remove it just to inspect that everything inside is OK (not sure what the inside of that product looks like as I have an Elite Engineering one on my car).
Question is, what does the manufacturer of the catch can recommend?
Question is, what does the manufacturer of the catch can recommend?
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If you've got the room, I'd just place a plastic cup under the petcock valve, open the valve and drain the trapped oil. I wouldn't go to the trouble of removing the catch can from the car, at least not every time. Perhaps every so often remove it just to inspect that everything inside is OK (not sure what the inside of that product looks like as I have an Elite Engineering one on my car). Question is, what does the manufacturer of the catch can recommend?
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I have one very similar to yours if not the same one. I couldn't get mine in chrome so I sent it out for the chroming. I just open the valve on the bottom and drain. Have never taken it off since install.
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If you've got the room, I'd just place a plastic cup under the petcock valve, open the valve and drain the trapped oil. I wouldn't go to the trouble of removing the catch can from the car, at least not every time.
Question is, what does the manufacturer of the catch can recommend?
Question is, what does the manufacturer of the catch can recommend?
Or
- Unscrew the top
- Roll up some paper towels
- Insert into the can and let absorb
You should only get 2-3 oz per oil change for street driving - Track
driving can get you 2-3 oz per session
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Thanks Chip. I use mine for street driving and the occassional spirited exercise on back roads so I'm not expecting a lot. I just don't want to make a mess.
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They provide an outlet for unused oil deposits that would normally route through your intake/exhaust. Below is a link that sums up the benefits of oil catch cans.
http://oilcatchcan.com/
The chrome cans do add to the engine bling appeal, but you can order them in other finishes, etc.
http://oilcatchcan.com/
The chrome cans do add to the engine bling appeal, but you can order them in other finishes, etc.
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Thanks for all the feedback guys. I was able to work around the braided hoses I installed and able to squeeze in a plastic dixie cup underneath the petcock in order to screw it up closer to the bottom of the can and drain the captured oil. I only needed a shop rag to wipe off a little bit of residue. Pretty simple process and I'm glad I didn't need to remove the can or disconnect the hoses. Below are some pics as to what I captured in weekend street driving since my last annual oil change.
All cleaned and buttoned back up.
All cleaned and buttoned back up.
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Also remember, there is a set screw on the bracket, you can loosen
the set screw and lift the can up a few inches without uninstalling.
That should give you enough room to get a Dixie cup under without
to much effort
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the set screw and lift the can up a few inches without uninstalling.
That should give you enough room to get a Dixie cup under without
to much effort
Regards
Chip
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I don't even bother with the set screw .
I leave it loose on the can.
The can easily slides up enough to get loosen the pet **** & put a container under it for draining.
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Thanks for all the feedback guys. I was able to work around the braided hoses I installed and able to squeeze in a plastic dixie cup underneath the petcock in order to screw it up closer to the bottom of the can and drain the captured oil. I only needed a shop rag to wipe off a little bit of residue. Pretty simple process and I'm glad I didn't need to remove the can or disconnect the hoses.
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