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Took the car to a buddy of mine that owns his own auto shop to show him the car. He liked. We were talking about the engine in it and when he noticed it was the Skyactiv engine he commented about maybe putting an oil catch can on it to collect the oil from the PCV system that would end up in the combustion chamber and be burned along with the air and fuel.
I didn't think these engines or any regular 4 cyl. type engines need a catch can. I do however use one in my Z06 and Shelby as those engines are known for sucking oil through the PCV and diluting the air/fuel mixture when it is burned. This can cause knock and reduces power. On the Shelby the oil can get bad enough where it will coat the intercooler and reduce boost and ultimately just makes a total mess inside the intake tract.
So is my friend right does this engine need an oil catch can? If it does who makes one for the 2.0L Skyactiv engine?
Tony
I didn't think these engines or any regular 4 cyl. type engines need a catch can. I do however use one in my Z06 and Shelby as those engines are known for sucking oil through the PCV and diluting the air/fuel mixture when it is burned. This can cause knock and reduces power. On the Shelby the oil can get bad enough where it will coat the intercooler and reduce boost and ultimately just makes a total mess inside the intake tract.
So is my friend right does this engine need an oil catch can? If it does who makes one for the 2.0L Skyactiv engine?
Tony