Hey, I just recently found your channel and it's amazing! so much information that is useful! I have 2005 WRX Hybrid build and I recently added some Mods, TGV delete, Turbo inlet, light weight crank pulley, walbro 255, 1000cc injectors, cold air intake, and a VF48! I need to get a tune soon. But I remember taking off my stock turbo inlet and seeing some oil build up where the PCV is connected to the inlet. that made me really want to get a Catch can or Air oil separator. would you recommend the one you have on. Also what BOV is that? I'm looking for one too! Sorry for the long post, I love the channel and I'm going through all your videos because I love the way you present the information! thanks!
Thanks Matthew! It is too early for any recommendations, as we are going to be gathering information for a while. But stay tuned! There will be at least 1 or two up-dates coming in the next few weeks. As for the BOV, this car has a GFB Hybrid BOV that has been on for years, and is still working well :-) It is set at full recirc FWIW. Turbo Smart has come out with a Kompact BOV that functions very similarly that would be worth looking at too. Thanks again for watching, and please pass it on.
I was just scrolling down this guy’s video list and damn, literally every single video is the one I’m looking for, with all due respect this guys might not have the most beautiful voice....but definitely one of the most knowledgeable and helpful person! Love ur videos, and thanks for all the knowledge!
Had a very similar set up on my 06 wrx 170k mi. But 2 cans separate crank case vent/ valve cover vents. Routed back to the intake. The oil was on the milky side In the cans. Current set up 2.5 iag stage 1 plus complete build. Tgv deletes and iag aos ( comp model) which vents to atmosphere and does not get recirculated. Motul 8100 gets changed every 3k and never looks milky at all. Almost as golden coming out as when it goes in. A heated aos that vents to atmosphere is the best way hands down but needs ecu remap. I can't speak for a heated aos that gets routed back to the turbo inlet. But I have zero oil consumption with vta setup
Very cool analysis. What material is the clear tubing used in this video? I would like to run a similar test, but am not sure what material clear tubing will withstand engine bay temps. Thank you
Thanks for your question. That is simple PVC hose that is available at most hardware stores. It works okay, but it does get harder as it gets hot. It is good to visually see what might be moving through it, but for the long term, I'd say a good rubber hose would be better. Hope that helps and Stay Tuned!
Love the regular videos! Re: the catch can - any concern about using a fine steel wool like that & possibly drawing pieces of it through the system? I put a very similar catch can on a '97 Prelude I owned, but used a much courser steel wool (like a heavy gauge scouring pad).
Thanks Daemione! I don't think that I'm worried. The steel wool isn't that fine actually. In fact, it was the coarsest that I could find, and when pulling it apart to fill the can, it held together quite well. Still, if this ends up being something that we will leave in the car more permanently, we'll likely consider other filter media. Thanks for watching!
That is a bit beyond what this comment area is good for, but if you can send us some pictures, or give us a call, we'll do our best to help! Also, if the can that you are using is designed for a Subaru, I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer as well. Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Hey! My 2007 Honda accord is burning oil really badly - could the Air Oil Separator help in this situation? Do you think it could be successfully installed on this Accord? Thanks for any help!
Thanks for the question. I'd say that on your Accord, assuming it is not modified, there is a greater chance that the issue is related to either your PCV valve itself, or your pistons. You could install a catch can or AOS, and if that does help, I'd recommend taking a close look at the PCV system, as those solutions may be a partial solution to a larger problem. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the response! I changed the PCV (using an OEM) but the oil burning continues... I think I will try cleaning the outlet line the goes to the intake manifold... Also, I ordered an oil catch can on Saturday... Will experiment and let you know. Cheers!
Hello Phillip. That is a good question, and it would most likely depend on a few things. When cold, there should be less blow-by, and the oil would be less prone to evaporate because it is coming up to temperature as well. However, on an engine with forged pistons, their tolerances are much loser when cold, and that causes extra oil consumption due to the additional blow-by until the engine comes up to operating temperature. Thanks for watching!
You definitely want a course steel wool to help prevent this, but if you are concerned about that, then you would want a can that is designed with good baffling so you wouldn't need the steel wool. Hope that helps, and Stay Tuned!
Thanks for your concern Isaac. This wasn't on the car for long, and since it was a catch can, we saw no signs of any metal getting back into the engine. If you are looking for a perminent solution, certainly something that is more likely to hold together would be more ideal. Thanks for watching!
Hey, I just recently found your channel and it's amazing! so much information that is useful! I have 2005 WRX Hybrid build and I recently added some Mods, TGV delete, Turbo inlet, light weight crank pulley, walbro 255, 1000cc injectors, cold air intake, and a VF48! I need to get a tune soon. But I remember taking off my stock turbo inlet and seeing some oil build up where the PCV is connected to the inlet. that made me really want to get a Catch can or Air oil separator. would you recommend the one you have on. Also what BOV is that? I'm looking for one too! Sorry for the long post, I love the channel and I'm going through all your videos because I love the way you present the information! thanks!
Thanks Matthew! It is too early for any recommendations, as we are going to be gathering information for a while. But stay tuned! There will be at least 1 or two up-dates coming in the next few weeks.
As for the BOV, this car has a GFB Hybrid BOV that has been on for years, and is still working well :-) It is set at full recirc FWIW. Turbo Smart has come out with a Kompact BOV that functions very similarly that would be worth looking at too.
Thanks again for watching, and please pass it on.
I was just scrolling down this guy’s video list and damn, literally every single video is the one I’m looking for, with all due respect this guys might not have the most beautiful voice....but definitely one of the most knowledgeable and helpful person! Love ur videos, and thanks for all the knowledge!
Thanks Jasper! Glad that you found the channel, and glad that we can help! Stay tuned, as there is a lot more in the works :-)
Had a very similar set up on my 06 wrx 170k mi. But 2 cans separate crank case vent/ valve cover vents. Routed back to the intake. The oil was on the milky side In the cans.
Current set up 2.5 iag stage 1 plus complete build. Tgv deletes and iag aos ( comp model) which vents to atmosphere and does not get recirculated. Motul 8100 gets changed every 3k and never looks milky at all. Almost as golden coming out as when it goes in. A heated aos that vents to atmosphere is the best way hands down but needs ecu remap. I can't speak for a heated aos that gets routed back to the turbo inlet. But I have zero oil consumption with vta setup
Thanks for that Dave, and thanks for watching!
Very cool analysis. What material is the clear tubing used in this video? I would like to run a similar test, but am not sure what material clear tubing will withstand engine bay temps. Thank you
Thanks for your question. That is simple PVC hose that is available at most hardware stores. It works okay, but it does get harder as it gets hot. It is good to visually see what might be moving through it, but for the long term, I'd say a good rubber hose would be better.
Hope that helps and Stay Tuned!
@@FlatironsTuning Thank you!
Love the regular videos! Re: the catch can - any concern about using a fine steel wool like that & possibly drawing pieces of it through the system? I put a very similar catch can on a '97 Prelude I owned, but used a much courser steel wool (like a heavy gauge scouring pad).
Thanks Daemione! I don't think that I'm worried. The steel wool isn't that fine actually. In fact, it was the coarsest that I could find, and when pulling it apart to fill the can, it held together quite well.
Still, if this ends up being something that we will leave in the car more permanently, we'll likely consider other filter media.
Thanks for watching!
Cool - thanks for the reply!
Is it possible for you to give instructions on how to plumb piping on a three port oil catch can on a Hybrid Build?
That is a bit beyond what this comment area is good for, but if you can send us some pictures, or give us a call, we'll do our best to help! Also, if the can that you are using is designed for a Subaru, I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer as well.
Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Thanks. Much appreciated.
Hey! My 2007 Honda accord is burning oil really badly - could the Air Oil Separator help in this situation? Do you think it could be successfully installed on this Accord? Thanks for any help!
Thanks for the question. I'd say that on your Accord, assuming it is not modified, there is a greater chance that the issue is related to either your PCV valve itself, or your pistons. You could install a catch can or AOS, and if that does help, I'd recommend taking a close look at the PCV system, as those solutions may be a partial solution to a larger problem.
Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the response! I changed the PCV (using an OEM) but the oil burning continues... I think I will try cleaning the outlet line the goes to the intake manifold... Also, I ordered an oil catch can on Saturday... Will experiment and let you know. Cheers!
keep them coming, great info
Thanks!
Great vlog....
Is there more oil vapor on a cold engine or one that's been running for a while?
Hello Phillip. That is a good question, and it would most likely depend on a few things. When cold, there should be less blow-by, and the oil would be less prone to evaporate because it is coming up to temperature as well. However, on an engine with forged pistons, their tolerances are much loser when cold, and that causes extra oil consumption due to the additional blow-by until the engine comes up to operating temperature.
Thanks for watching!
Doesn't steel wool flake off?
You definitely want a course steel wool to help prevent this, but if you are concerned about that, then you would want a can that is designed with good baffling so you wouldn't need the steel wool.
Hope that helps, and Stay Tuned!
Steel wool? I am sure any loose strands will do no damage to the engine!! Should use a scourer pad.
Thanks for your concern Isaac. This wasn't on the car for long, and since it was a catch can, we saw no signs of any metal getting back into the engine. If you are looking for a perminent solution, certainly something that is more likely to hold together would be more ideal.
Thanks for watching!