Surprised at contents of catch can

[ryde4ever]

This is the first vehicle that I have ever put a catch can on. I checked it back in October and it had maybe a half teaspoon of oil/fluid in it. I didn't do anything with it. After all of the really cold weather that we have had this winter, I decided to check both of the cans. The dirty side was over half full of a what was mostly golden water with a bit of crud and a weird smell. It smelled of oil, gas and something strange like bad, raw hamburger. This surprised me. I wasn't going to look at it for another month or so.
The clean side had nothing it it, maybe a bit of mist.
I wanted to mention this because if you are new to these, and you live in a cold climate, it is a good idea to check every 1,000 miles or so.

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[DrEvil]

My 24eco has. About a teaspoon in 18000 miles . Slightly milky oil a little white from condensation. Are you short tripping ,not bringing it up to full temperature?

 

[Chaseman17]

Check it often, when they temps drop below freezing it fills up quickly. Mine can get full in like two weeks.

The orange color and smell is normal. Unfortunately, I didn't check mine very soon after installing and it was totally full the first time I did. Hopefully it didn't cause any damage but everything has been fine for the past year.

 

[ryde4ever]

My 24eco has. About a teaspoon in 18000 miles . Slightly milky oil a little white from condensation. Are you short tripping ,not bringing it up to full temperature?

Yes, mostly short trips and warm ups with remote start. But I do get it to full temp on most trips.

 

[b25crew]

What "kits" are you guys using? Or did you put your own set up together - I want to do this on my 24 eco

 

[ryde4ever]

UPR products. Their hoses have easy connect fittings. They are pretty much plug and play.
https://www.uprproducts.com/22-24-ford-maverick-2-0-plug-n-play-oil-catch-can-separator/

They have a youtube video to explain the install.

 

[DrEvil]

I have the UPR brand very plug and play. I have them installed on my maverick and f150 raptor. I don't see the need unless your short tripping the trucks. Almost nothing in either catch can.

 

[Chopperbobc]

I was hoping someone would ask what a " catch can " is so I wouldn't look stupid but it didn't work out.... WHAT IS A CATCH CAN....

 

[DrEvil]

Read the url posted by Ryde4ever posted above,for full explanation.

 

[Ozarkbeard]

... WHAT IS A CATCH CAN....

Something you don't need on your Hybrid.

 

[IwannaMav]

I ran a can on my 2018 Silverado and yes during cold weather they produce a lot of condensation.

 

[AlpineKid74]

What "kits" are you guys using? Or did you put your own set up together - I want to do this on my 24 eco

@ryde4ever posted a link to buy them.
I have my setting in the box waiting to be put on. Can't right now because it has been in the single digits here in Northern Michigan.

 

[IwannaMav]

I have the UPR brand very plug and play. I have them installed on my maverick and f150 raptor. I don't see the need unless your short tripping the trucks. Almost nothing in either catch can.

You living in a warm and dry climate I can see it not catching much. But in a cold and humid environment they catch a fair amount.

 

[DrEvil]

I don't really think it's that warm Or dry. Maybe just a

difference of opinions. Last Friday hwy 18 lake arrowhead ca.

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