R50/53 Oil Catch Can... Yes or NO???
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Oil Catch Can... Yes or NO???
I'm thinking about cleaning out my intercooler with some acetone or carb cleaner, and I'm eyeballing a couple different oil catch cans to prevent any further fouling/oil getting into the IC via the PCV. Soooo, I've read different opinions varying from "they're great, do it now!" to "totally not worth it brah, just clean your IC" any opinions? 
Specifically asking about R53 supercharged mini.
I've also read that it's a bigger issue on the R56, and not as big of a deal on R53's like mine.
Specifically asking about R53 supercharged mini. I've also read that it's a bigger issue on the R56, and not as big of a deal on R53's like mine.
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I have one on mine, I'm mostly in the what could it hurt category. I will say though, there's one out there that has a screen inside the oil catch can, I'd go with that. I have the M7 one and it's nice but it's just an empty can and there's not much for the oil vapor to condense on. I tried putting steel wool in it, which worked, but the wool rusted and I started to worry about steel bits making their way to places they could do some damage.
I can't remember the name of the company that makes one with a screen inside, and I do remember it was more expensive, but if I had it to do over again, that's the one I'd buy.
I can't remember the name of the company that makes one with a screen inside, and I do remember it was more expensive, but if I had it to do over again, that's the one I'd buy.
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I have one on mine, I'm mostly in the what could it hurt category. I will say though, there's one out there that has a screen inside the oil catch can, I'd go with that. I have the M7 one and it's nice but it's just an empty can and there's not much for the oil vapor to condense on. I tried putting steel wool in it, which worked, but the wool rusted and I started to worry about steel bits making their way to places they could do some damage.
I can't remember the name of the company that makes one with a screen inside, and I do remember it was more expensive, but if I had it to do over again, that's the one I'd buy.
I can't remember the name of the company that makes one with a screen inside, and I do remember it was more expensive, but if I had it to do over again, that's the one I'd buy.
How much oil are you guys getting in your cans between every oil change? Over 7000 miles between my oil changes, my motor doesn't use enough oil to even tell it's any lower on the dipstick...and it's got 150,000 miles on it. I like the idea of a catch can....but how much oil is it really catching??
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I like the quality and price of the Saikou Michi, with the screen/medium to catch oil/water vapors, but looking at this page, I'm not seeing an option for the R53 (W11) motor...
http://www.saikoumichi.com/vehicle_c...ence_list.html
OOOooo, I definitely wouldn't use steel wool as a medium in the catch can prior to the intake,
Maybe try copper wool? something that won't cook and wont rust?
http://www.saikoumichi.com/vehicle_c...ence_list.html
I have one on mine, I'm mostly in the what could it hurt category. I will say though, there's one out there that has a screen inside the oil catch can, I'd go with that. I have the M7 one and it's nice but it's just an empty can and there's not much for the oil vapor to condense on. I tried putting steel wool in it, which worked, but the wool rusted and I started to worry about steel bits making their way to places they could do some damage.
I can't remember the name of the company that makes one with a screen inside, and I do remember it was more expensive, but if I had it to do over again, that's the one I'd buy.
I can't remember the name of the company that makes one with a screen inside, and I do remember it was more expensive, but if I had it to do over again, that's the one I'd buy.
OOOooo, I definitely wouldn't use steel wool as a medium in the catch can prior to the intake,
Maybe try copper wool? something that won't cook and wont rust?