eztarget

Ok drilled the hole and turned engine on. Revved to about 2500 for a bit. Then I put it in drive and did the same. Didn't get nearly as much as I expected. Looks like oil to me though...
Maybe a teaspoons worth. Also, in DFW - plenty of humidity this week. And rain...

Eco-Juice

That's a good bit. Mine doesn't seem to sqiirt any water out either, but at least I have peace of mind knowing that I'm prepared if some does condense in there. It is amazing how much oil is backing up in there though. Guess I need to get a can. Hey Ez Do you have an air deflector on the intercooler?

eztarget

I he the AC version so there is something on top. I did put a grate in the opening right after I bought the truck for the aesthetics.

eztarget

Coming out from work, I noticed a nice puddle in front of my truck. This may turn into a mess. What is the catch can everyone is talking about?

Tothemax

Give it a few days to evac all the crud. It should slow down.

MCDavis

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Mine spit crud for about 4-5 days after drilling. Now it only drips, maybe twice, after long road trips with the cruise set.

Grome12

Hello, just bought a 15 EB today and I've seen numerous forums about the catchcans and what they can prevent months before purchasing my truck! I see they have these condensation and oil vapor build up issues in colder climates, I live in Albuquerque, NM and it doesn't get that cold here in the winter! Was wondering if I should still install a catch can on my truck and if so which one? Thanks

papa tiger

There is another thread to ask about/find out about catch cans in. I catch the vapors in the hose going from the motor into the turbo myself. It works well. U can find out more in those other threads.

https://www.f150forum.com/f70/ecoboo...s-here-250722/

Big*Red

IMHO, and from direct results, the catch can is far more important than the CAC hole. But you are right that there will be less condensate in a warmer climate like NM. The use of ethanol gasoline exacerbates the problem because of it's hydroscopic nature. Ford did a poor design using a conventional PCV system in a high velocity/pressure turbo engine. It scavenges the blow-by (gas/water/oil) and blows it directly in on the intakes of cylinders 2&3, ultimately causing a lot of carbon build up. Even with lower humidity, you are still going to get the oil/gas gunk. So, in summary, I would definitely install a catch can on the Echoboost engine.

Tothemax

This is a weep hole discussion, not a catch can discussion. Keep it over in the CC thread so we dont start another pissing match.