@@Texas_G_Longhorns Shouldn't void your warranty. I discussed it with my dealer before installing it and my cold air intake and they said both would be fine. Worst case scenario is I put back on my stock equipment before returning to the dealer for a warranty issue.
I put a 32 oz catch can on my 17’ Silverado 5.3 at 1,500 km or 930 miles from new. Now at this point it has 82,000 km on it and I have a cumulated over a 4L jug or a gallon of oily/gas liquid from the PCV line. In the winter months I will fill the 32 oz catch can every 5,000 km. So put in perspective, these gases are normally heading back into your intake which coats your valves before heading into your piston area. This causes major carbon buildup on your valves, which leads to carbon breaking off and scoring the piston walls and then leads to oil consumption. Talking to a GM mechanic at my dealership and he explained 6.2l have worse problem due to be such a high compression. This catch can controls the Direct Injection Issues on all vehicles, now some manufacturers are putting in an extra spray nozzles before the valves to clean them. So when dealerships say it’s ok for these engines to burn oil, that’s crap! It’s an underlining issue with Direct Injection engines, I bet you if you broke your engine down to the rockers, you will have pooling of the crap that a catch can collects.
I have a 2019 AT4 with the 6.2L. I added the JLT catch can to it. The truck itself only has 13,000mi on it. However, I just changed the oil for the second time after 7,300mi and got about 1.5oz out of the catch can. I’m so glad that nasty stuff didn’t go back into the intake.
I found Cold starts had improved. Possibly because of better egnision on the power stroke due to cleaner air fuel ratio if the catch can was not vented back to the cold air intake the intake port should remain clean cosing less drag on air going to the piston and the ignition would be mutch cleaner meaning less emmisions,less carbon build up. So increased engine longevity and better emission air quality. Posibly better HP and MPG.
Yup my 1990 Silverado had the light . I have a rx catch can on 2013 Camaro v6 . It use to get 3.0 ounces every 5,000 mi . Now the car gets only 3000 mi annually and no oil in catch can anymore- 🤔 ✊🏻👍👌🙏
I put one on my e BMW n54 .Also installed new valve cover. After 5000 miles, I get less than drop of oil in the catch can. The valve cover must have good baffles and separators.
One of the first things I did on my truck was an oil catch can and it looks like coffee with thick creamer added to it, imagine having 5k miles of that blown over your engine internals to "burn" again. Truth is it just ends up turning into sludge over time and then you have a stuck valve.
I installed a JLT on my 2019 AT4 6.2 and it’s one of the cheapest and best mods I’ve done so far. Can’t believe this will void your warranty if the dealership sees it.
I'm not sure if this is even worth the effort on a new vehicle. The small amount of particles. I understand over time but when should you really install it. I've never had a car or truck fail because of sludge. I change my oil at 3-5K miles faithfully with no issues. Back in college I bought a 2001 E46 BMW that had a 100K miles .It burned a good amount of oil and had the carbon buildup in the intake but not enough to decrease performance. It still runs strong with 245K miles to date when I drive it. This may be useful installing at say 60-70K miles. Been debating on putting this on my new Ram 1500 with Hemi. I don't think I'll waste the time. Very informative video.
I have heard and read that they have started using better parts, but I can’t find any proof. For your second question, this video gets into it : The Truth About Disabling DFM - It Hasn't Blown Up Yet th-cam.com/video/wmkb8pCbQSY/w-d-xo.html
Dont start the engine and turn it off to measure oil. The amount of oil clinging to the inside of the engine is substantial. Check the oil before starting, the level will be muck better.
To be clear I like both for different reasons. S&B looks more aggressive and has a much more prominent intake noise. The downside is the filter dirties faster since it has 2 extra ports in the air-box and I haven’t even tested it with the second one opened. The CA Inductions is sleek, subtle and I think is great for a little improvement without being over the top in presentation and it uses part of the original air box for a super fast install
If a catch can makes you feel better about your vehicle so be it but it’s not necessary guys. It might give you a little better horse power and reduce your chances of having a little slower pickup power but I think that’s it. If you use a quality oil and filter a catch can is really unnecessary for most drivers. I have a 2011 f150 with the 3.5 twin turbo direct injected motor, the supposed motor that must have a catch can to avoid problems. I now have 465,000 miles on that engine and it’s all original. Using a quality synthetic media filter that has a 20mic filtration with a quality synthetic oil and changing at proper intervals will give you a long lasting engine without adding the catch can.
@@ellobo1326 yes I understand the theory but with modern synthetic oil and filters the reasons no longer exist, unless you want to run cheap oil and filter. I’ve got 465,000 miles on my turbo charged direct injected engine , and based on my findings catch cans are a waste of money and time. What most people don’t understand is when you use a quality synthetic oil and filter the larger contaminates are filtered out before they can get into the PCV system, the 40 micron contaminates are what stick to the back side of the valves because they’re too large to burn in the combustion chamber. My valves and turbo chargers are still clean after 465,000 miles with no catch can. The old pickup still zips up to 100 mph in short order.
I will tell you that a catch does give you a little more pickup power because it does get rid of the small amount of water. Most everyday drivers could care less about that but some folks it makes a difference. If that is what you want, great, but it’s not a necessity. These engines were engineered to operate without a catch can and when maintained properly they do the job they’re intended to do.
@@stephenbloom2545 The over pressure in the crankcase vents directly through the p c v lines and back into the intake to be burned. It’s the whole point of the system. This oil vapor contaminated air goes nowhere near the oil filter during this circuit.
@@ellobo1326 you’re not thinking far enough my friend. With the higher pressure and low pressure piston rings larger contaminates push past the rings into the crankcase, you get oil, water and acid pushed back through the PCV system. Where does the oil come from? It comes from the oil pan through the oil filter and during the combustion process the oil removes the carbon away from the eternal parts and filter it through the oil filter. Since you have a catch can conduct an experiment for yourself if you’re really interested. Your next oil change put on a regular old cardboard filter that they offer at any quick lube and pay attention to the PCV fluid in your catch can. You will see regardless of how good of oil you are using that the fluid will be black and a little gritty. Keep that fluid in a clear glass container and switch the filter with a quality synthetic media filter and check the PCV fluid, you’ll find the fluid looks about like light colored chocolate milk. The black PCV is the 40 micron contaminates that with not burn in the combustion chamber and build up on your valves. The milky colored fluid will burn in the combustion chamber and not accumulate on your valves.
Yes I mentioned in the installation vid back in May that for the super cold months (since I park outside) I will probably remove the catch can. The alternative is checking/cleaning it daily which in -40 I can imagine doing. Although several commented on that video that their experience is fine and checking daily is not necessary
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I put the JLT on my 2021 6.2L AT4 and dump mine every 5K miles or so. Get about 2 oz of gunk out of it. Glad I installed it!
Same with mine. It’s crazy how this can void your warranty though.
@@Texas_G_Longhorns Shouldn't void your warranty. I discussed it with my dealer before installing it and my cold air intake and they said both would be fine. Worst case scenario is I put back on my stock equipment before returning to the dealer for a warranty issue.
I put a 32 oz catch can on my 17’ Silverado 5.3 at 1,500 km or 930 miles from new. Now at this point it has 82,000 km on it and I have a cumulated over a 4L jug or a gallon of oily/gas liquid from the PCV line. In the winter months I will fill the 32 oz catch can every 5,000 km. So put in perspective, these gases are normally heading back into your intake which coats your valves before heading into your piston area. This causes major carbon buildup on your valves, which leads to carbon breaking off and scoring the piston walls and then leads to oil consumption. Talking to a GM mechanic at my dealership and he explained 6.2l have worse problem due to be such a high compression. This catch can controls the Direct Injection Issues on all vehicles, now some manufacturers are putting in an extra spray nozzles before the valves to clean them. So when dealerships say it’s ok for these engines to burn oil, that’s crap! It’s an underlining issue with Direct Injection engines, I bet you if you broke your engine down to the rockers, you will have pooling of the crap that a catch can collects.
Thank you for the perspective!
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Good ole Saskatchewan
Looks like Regina harbour landing
so glad I'm not the only one getting 16 mpg. pulling my boat i get 9 going downhill and 7 going uphill.
Always delivering great content , thanks bud.
I have a 2019 AT4 with the 6.2L. I added the JLT catch can to it. The truck itself only has 13,000mi on it. However, I just changed the oil for the second time after 7,300mi and got about 1.5oz out of the catch can. I’m so glad that nasty stuff didn’t go back into the intake.
Nice, I'm definitely buying one for my 2019 6.2 GMC. Thanks for the information,
Hey I have one on my 2018 chevy silverado 1500 5.3l for 5 yrs, And now I just got a gmc sierra denali with the 6.2l now and about to put one on it 😮😊
All of your content is great and on point. Thanks for doing a follow up on this, I’m definitely getting one.
Honestly I am not sure it is a ‘must-have’ yet, but I like that I have one
I put a K&N on both sides on PVC and crank case breather that goes into the intake.
Truck looking sharp
I found Cold starts had improved. Possibly because of better egnision on the power stroke due to cleaner air fuel ratio if the catch can was not vented back to the cold air intake the intake port should remain clean cosing less drag on air going to the piston and the ignition would be mutch cleaner meaning less emmisions,less carbon build up. So increased engine longevity and better emission air quality. Posibly better HP and MPG.
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Yup my 1990 Silverado had the light . I have a rx catch can on 2013 Camaro v6 . It use to get 3.0 ounces every 5,000 mi .
Now the car gets only 3000 mi annually and no oil in catch can anymore-
🤔 ✊🏻👍👌🙏
I put one on my e BMW n54
.Also installed new valve cover. After 5000 miles, I get less than drop of oil in the catch can. The valve cover must have good baffles and separators.
One of the first things I did on my truck was an oil catch can and it looks like coffee with thick creamer added to it, imagine having 5k miles of that blown over your engine internals to "burn" again. Truth is it just ends up turning into sludge over time and then you have a stuck valve.
I installed a JLT on my 2019 AT4 6.2 and it’s one of the cheapest and best mods I’ve done so far. Can’t believe this will void your warranty if the dealership sees it.
Except it doesn't.
@@fredp3088 my dealership says it does bud….lol
Thanks for the interesting update. I remember hood lights... and didn't BMW use to include a glovebox flashlight?
I'm not sure if this is even worth the effort on a new vehicle. The small amount of particles. I understand over time but when should you really install it. I've never had a car or truck fail because of sludge. I change my oil at 3-5K miles faithfully with no issues. Back in college I bought a 2001 E46 BMW that had a 100K miles .It burned a good amount of oil and had the carbon buildup in the intake but not enough to decrease performance. It still runs strong with 245K miles to date when I drive it. This may be useful installing at say 60-70K miles. Been debating on putting this on my new Ram 1500 with Hemi. I don't think I'll waste the time. Very informative video.
For me its about keeping the top end clean and reduce deposit buildup. I don’t know how long I will keep my truck for either
Dang. Now I feel like I need a catch can on mine.
Yea I need one
I have a J&L Oil Separator on my Silverado and it catches a lot more than yours does.
Have you heard if GMC have worked out the issues with lifters failing? Have you heard how true disabling DFM might help in mitigating lifter failure?
I have heard and read that they have started using better parts, but I can’t find any proof. For your second question, this video gets into it : The Truth About Disabling DFM - It Hasn't Blown Up Yet
th-cam.com/video/wmkb8pCbQSY/w-d-xo.html
I really want to change my flat exhaust crossover pipe.
Go for it!
Dont start the engine and turn it off to measure oil.
The amount of oil clinging to the inside of the engine is substantial.
Check the oil before starting, the level will be muck better.
I heard the moisture collected can freeze in cold climates. Possibly plugging line. Is that true?
You might want to watch these:
Follow up: th-cam.com/video/_mbRNSJxCRY/w-d-xo.html
Follow up 2: th-cam.com/video/kpQyBewBPKA/w-d-xo.html
Drain Hose Install: th-cam.com/video/NoFd_c0LCfs/w-d-xo.html
@@Donslife Thanks.
Now since you try both which one is better cold air induction or s&b
To be clear I like both for different reasons. S&B looks more aggressive and has a much more prominent intake noise. The downside is the filter dirties faster since it has 2 extra ports in the air-box and I haven’t even tested it with the second one opened. The CA Inductions is sleek, subtle and I think is great for a little improvement without being over the top in presentation and it uses part of the original air box for a super fast install
My chevy from 1968 has a light under the hood weird how times change
My 67 Chevelle did not 🤷🏻♂️
My 2021 Chevy van has one. Super handy!
Whats the best oil for these trucks?
With the DFM, it would seem that any oil with a coating treatment could cause lifter problems.
I am running Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w20
Any leaks that you've noticed?
Nothing at all. Stays clean
Where you can you purchase the upr can, and is it complete kit, hoses included?
UPR’s website is where I got mine. You can customize your kit there
If a catch can makes you feel better about your vehicle so be it but it’s not necessary guys. It might give you a little better horse power and reduce your chances of having a little slower pickup power but I think that’s it. If you use a quality oil and filter a catch can is really unnecessary for most drivers. I have a 2011 f150 with the 3.5 twin turbo direct injected motor, the supposed motor that must have a catch can to avoid problems. I now have 465,000 miles on that engine and it’s all original. Using a quality synthetic media filter that has a 20mic filtration with a quality synthetic oil and changing at proper intervals will give you a long lasting engine without adding the catch can.
Do you actually understand the dynamics of why a direct injection engine needs a catch can ?
@@ellobo1326 yes I understand the theory but with modern synthetic oil and filters the reasons no longer exist, unless you want to run cheap oil and filter. I’ve got 465,000 miles on my turbo charged direct injected engine , and based on my findings catch cans are a waste of money and time. What most people don’t understand is when you use a quality synthetic oil and filter the larger contaminates are filtered out before they can get into the PCV system, the 40 micron contaminates are what stick to the back side of the valves because they’re too large to burn in the combustion chamber. My valves and turbo chargers are still clean after 465,000 miles with no catch can. The old pickup still zips up to 100 mph in short order.
I will tell you that a catch does give you a little more pickup power because it does get rid of the small amount of water. Most everyday drivers could care less about that but some folks it makes a difference. If that is what you want, great, but it’s not a necessity. These engines were engineered to operate without a catch can and when maintained properly they do the job they’re intended to do.
@@stephenbloom2545 The over pressure in the crankcase vents directly through the p c v lines and back into the intake to be burned. It’s the whole point of the system. This oil vapor contaminated air goes nowhere near the oil filter during this circuit.
@@ellobo1326 you’re not thinking far enough my friend. With the higher pressure and low pressure piston rings larger contaminates push past the rings into the crankcase, you get oil, water and acid pushed back through the PCV system. Where does the oil come from? It comes from the oil pan through the oil filter and during the combustion process the oil removes the carbon away from the eternal parts and filter it through the oil filter. Since you have a catch can conduct an experiment for yourself if you’re really interested. Your next oil change put on a regular old cardboard filter that they offer at any quick lube and pay attention to the PCV fluid in your catch can. You will see regardless of how good of oil you are using that the fluid will be black and a little gritty. Keep that fluid in a clear glass container and switch the filter with a quality synthetic media filter and check the PCV fluid, you’ll find the fluid looks about like light colored chocolate milk. The black PCV is the 40 micron contaminates that with not burn in the combustion chamber and build up on your valves. The milky colored fluid will burn in the combustion chamber and not accumulate on your valves.
would you like to get some free rock light ?
Sure. I have a newer Silverado and Camaro.
I've read a few things about concerns in cold weather regions, I know you live in one, I do to, any concerns with that?
Yes I mentioned in the installation vid back in May that for the super cold months (since I park outside) I will probably remove the catch can. The alternative is checking/cleaning it daily which in -40 I can imagine doing. Although several commented on that video that their experience is fine and checking daily is not necessary
Thanks, I'm in Kansas, not typically -40 but still a pretty cold winter temps, I park inside at night, so maybe I'd be ok
@@kellyhughes1266 I think you’d be fine
There should not be any ferrous metals in a catch can. It’s vapor…
I agree, and we should never have to be concerned with any unwanted particles or moisture getting into the intake.
You started your truck and pulled it into your garage and then checked oil theres no way your oil level was accurate
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