Ford Maverick Catch Can Oil Separator Installation (IMO Best Practice)

[CubanRedneck]

Hey guys and girls, here is the video I mentioned I was going to create in an earlier post regarding the location of the PCV valve on the 2.0 EcoBoost engine found in 2021+ Ford Mavericks.

I was taken aback after finding application-specific kits for the top crankcase ventilation port (aka clean-side) as well as the bottom crankcase ventilation port on the engine block. I laughed at this last one because it entailed taking apart and disconnecting many things, including the intake manifold, when that is not needed! At the end of the day, and in my opinion, they are both flawed.

Please know that this is my first Ford in almost two decades and my first 4-cylinder. I have built several 4.6 and 5.0 but never fiddle with small Ford engines. Since I am well aware of the issue with direct-injected engines and carbon buildup, one of the first mods I was looking to do on my Maverick even before it got delivered was a catch can oil separator.

With that said, as you will see, this was a little bit of an experiment. I pride myself on testing everything I post, which is why it took a couple of weeks to publish the video.

It is a bit long, and please excuse the ranting. I try to make it comprehensive for those not familiar with this subject while getting the point across.

And I don't mean to sound like a snob at times, but I have been dealing with many smart-ass comments from trolls, questioning, and hating on everything I do. I don't have an issue engaging anyone in a conversation. I am wrong more often than I am right, but what these S***heads do is delete the comment so that I nor anyone else can answer.

Please know that despite all the extra hardware, the installation cost is around $85. That is about a 50% savings over many catch can kits on the market "made" for the 2021+ Maverick

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[Chase_GHT]

Great vid! I came to the same conclusion and have two catch cans on the way. The truck is still on a train somewhere so they will probably be here before it is.

 

[Barracuda340]

So you have 2 seperate catch cans. One for the upper, and one for the lower? I dont have my maverick yet. And I am trying to figure out how you plumbed this? I too want to do something like this. I think the way you mounted all this is great. Can you give me some links to the pieces you used including the hose coverings so I can duplicate your efforts.

Thanks!!
Matt

 

[CubanRedneck]

So you have 2 seperate catch cans. One for the upper, and one for the lower? I dont have my maverick yet. And I am trying to figure out how you plumbed this? I too want to do something like this. I think the way you mounted all this is great. Can you give me some links to the pieces you used including the hose coverings so I can duplicate your efforts.

Thanks!!
Matt

... yes, that was the end result.
You could get away with one, but the extra plumbing required is not with the hassle

 

[Barracuda340]

... yes, that was the end result.
You could get away with one, but the extra plumbing required is not with the hassle

How much junk have you pulled from them?

 

[CMOS]

Tagged.

CMOS

 

[CubanRedneck]

How much junk have you pulled from them?

We just got back from a 4th of July trip to the east coast about 400 miles ... a little more than 1 oz.
75% on the PCV side ... 25%on what they call the "clean side" ...my a__

 

[Barracuda340]

We just got back from a 4th of July trip to the east coast about 400 miles ... a little more than 1 oz.
75% on the PCV side ... 25%on what they call the "clean side" ...my a__

I plan on follow your lead on this one. Thank you for the update.

 

[CMOS]

Great vid! I came to the same conclusion and have two catch cans on the way. The truck is still on a train somewhere so they will probably be here before it is.

@Chase_GHT

What brand of cans did you order?

CMOS

 

[Chase_GHT]

@Chase_GHT

What brand of cans did you order?

CMOS

J&L

 

[CubanRedneck]

@Chase_GHT

What brand of cans did you order?

CMOS

The Brand is TASAN, they are a US-based importer of Chinese stuff but IMO a catch can is a catch can. I don't know of any US-made one! All the links are on my blog - https://cubanredneck.com/ford-maverick-oil-catch-can/

 

[CMOS]

The Brand is TASAN, they are a US-based importer of Chinese stuff but IMO a catch can is a catch can. I don't know of any US-made one! All the links are on my blog - https://cubanredneck.com/ford-maverick-oil-catch-can/

Your method addresses the "dirty" and "clean" side,?

CMOS

 

[CubanRedneck]

Your method addresses the "dirty" and "clean" side,?

CMOS

Yes, the original intent was to sum the two but the vacuum proved to be too much on the valve cover, so I resorted to dual canisters like in the Mustang, F-150s, Toyotas, and others

 

[Barracuda340]

Hey CubanRedneck,

I bought 2 of the oil seperators with vented breathers on the top, and a pair of 90° upper hose quick connect elbows. No truck yet. Maybe in september. Quick question for you. Do you have some better pix of the lower vent lines. I have pix of the upper vent lines. And know what to disconnect and plumb there. Also did you put stainless steel wool in the canisters? If so, where did you get it? I can only find a fine stainless steel wool. Not coarse type.

Thanks
Matt

 

[CubanRedneck]

Hey CubanRedneck,

I bought 2 of the oil seperators with vented breathers on the top, and a pair of 90° upper hose quick connect elbows. No truck yet. Maybe in september. Quick question for you. Do you have some better pix of the lower vent lines. I have pix of the upper vent lines. And know what to disconnect and plumb there. Also did you put stainless steel wool in the canisters? If so, where did you get it? I can only find a fine stainless steel wool. Not coarse type.

Thanks
Matt

Hey Matt, any local speed shop would have braided hoses or consider JEGS, Summit Racing, and even Holley, who owns Earl, and sells direct to consumers. However, you already have two canisters, so that braided hone is irrelevant. That is only needed if you are attaching the valve cover port to the trotter body. After testing, I don't encourage that! The added vacuum retains too much oil in the valve cover until the engine warms up.

As to vented canisters, those are NOT for turbo engines. Did you order a hybrid? If you did, know that the hybrid is port injected, not GDI. See if the vents can be plugged; otherwise, you may have to exchange them

Look at the attached images and let me know if this paints a better picture. Once you get the truck, everything will become a lot more clear. Feel free to hit me back if you need help with this.

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