OrionPax

Any reason to bother with a catch can on a 5.0? (2015 f150)

I understand the reasons on the ecoboost engines.

EPag

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If catch cans actually did anything manufacturers such as Ford would install them from the start to cut down on the long term costs of warranty repairs.

End thread thank you.

I'm Broken

thread re-opened....

I don't think they are needed on port injection engines but couldn't hurt. Even if they did help, manufacturers would never ever ever install them for two reasons. #1 - what customer in their right mind wants a can that they have to periodically empty. #2 - even if said customer doesn't mind emptying the can how do they dispose of the contents in an environmentally friendly way? It's just another EPA nightmare that nobody has to deal with if said contents are "burned" instead of caught.

I have no idea what I'm talking about but if *I* had a pre-2018 ecoboost without the additional port injectors I would probably install one, The 5.0 I'm going to purchase will not get one.

EPag

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If thats your argument, it sounds like manufacturers need to get rid of motor oil. What customer in their right mind wants to empty 5 quarts of oil every 10,000 miles? And how would oil (5 quarts compared to a few tablespoons from a catch can) be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way?

I'm Broken

Oil changes are pretty predictable. We know we get x amount of miles between changes and most people hit up the quik lube. No muss no fuss. A catch can has different variables. Temp differences allowing more or less condensate and if I'm not mistaken they won't get through 3000 miles before needing to be empty. You're not thinking like an average consumer. Go tell you mom she needs to pop the hood every few weeks and check a can to see if it's full. See how that goes and get back to me.

OrionPax

Thanks guys. Just seen them more for the eco’s but not the 5.0s

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There are several threads on this site discussing catch cans, use the search.
Also, there is a lot of information about them on other sites. ( S197, SVTP )
Based on my reading, boosted engines need / would benefit from them more than N/A engines..................except the 5.0.
This engine seems to generate lots through it's PCV tubing. Owners found this out when they replaced their intake manifolds when modding.
.................I don't care if people use them or not.
I have had them on 2 boosted engines, & have one on my 17 5.0 F150.
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Youngone2012

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I put one on my 2017 5.0, it has been on there for around 1000 miles or so, and I have emptied a good amount of oil out of it. I have added them to all of my past 5L motors and they have collected quite a bit of oil before each empty. It definitely can’t hurt the engine, by having one.

soflofx4

I have a the old design of JLT from Stage 3 Motorsports. I empty it every 5,000 miles and the amount I dump out makes me happy I have it.