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Engine oil catch can

Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by zcorolla, Jun 11, 2007.

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    oil catch can

    does an oil catch can help that much with the sludge buildup and whatnot? any input would be of help. thank you
    zcorolla, Jun 11, 2007
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    It does keep it cleaner but it doesn't interest me.
    GSE21tuner, Jun 11, 2007
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    I had a oval greddy can 1/8 full after about a yr. Oil vapors in the combustion chamber lowers octane and create a higher tendancy of knocking or pre detonations at high RPM's.
    JspeXAE102, Jun 11, 2007
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    what s the oil can?
    pras211, Jun 12, 2007
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    no, you need new piston rings.
    JspeXAE102, Jul 15, 2007
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    GSE21tuner Formerly rollatuner110. Representing AZLexus.club

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    Second that.
    GSE21tuner, Jul 15, 2007
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    better yet , a new engine . 1 quart every 150 miles , damn!
    shubert_ae102, Jul 15, 2007
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    eddy, Jul 15, 2007
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