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Old Jun 29, 2025 | 03:26 PM
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Just installed a Radium catch can along with ported heads/cam. Just checked the can at 2000 miles, it was full, and had slimy sludge in the bottom. Car runs great.. is this normal?


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Normal. Catch can will collect both water and oil. The water can cause sludge. I would just clean it out and reinstall.
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Normal. Catch can will collect both water and oil. The water can cause sludge. I would just clean it out and reinstall.
Totally agree
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