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EXSlider400
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This is a write up on installing an ADD W1 oil catch can on a 2014 5.3 Denali with a few thousand miles.   I like the RX can but after some research, the ADD can had good reviews as well. so fo

southern_sierra
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That does make since and if it did work the extra filter just something elese to worry about.   Did your truck come from the factory with to much engine oil just wondering. Mine is over full about a

WendysOrBust
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Well this issue is not specific to our trucks. If you look around at any other car/truck forum everyone is having the same issues. Over on the F150 forums, this is an issue on both the 5.0 and the 3.5

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Silverado-Hareek Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah, but the ADD 1 is $115.00 cheaper. lol

 

Sorry I didn't mean it that way I was just confirming that you should use 3/8" hose. The nozzles on the engine itself are 3/8" diameter.

Holy Smokes Enthusiast

Holy Smokes

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@Holy smokes thats 3/8" hose right?

 

Correct. 3/8" hose. The hose that comes with the ADD W1 kit is junk and too short for just about anything.

 

I used 3/8" transmission hose (225psi rated) that ran about $4.60/LF. So, I have about $35 invested in hoses.

 

Checked my OCC again today and the cold temps here really cause alot of condensation to collect. Prob have another 1/8 cup over the last 5 days.

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EPIC CAJUN Enthusiast

EPIC CAJUN

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Installing this today and I must have missed what side is the engine goes to the inlet/outlet.does it matter?

EPIC CAJUN Enthusiast

EPIC CAJUN

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Just finished the install. Man am I glad I did a catch can. I cleaned the throttle body while I was in there. I literally had oil dripping from it. It was completely dirty and full of grime.

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That was just the bottom of one side. It took 4 shop towels to get all the shit off and clean.

 

And the catch can

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I currently have 8400 miles at time of install. I'll be keeping a close eye on the oil can and reporting back to this thread.

 

 

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Asells Enthusiast

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I just want to clarify what goes where. This stuff is new to me. If you look in my pictures below. Do i have them circled right or the other way around.

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LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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I just want to clarify what goes where. This stuff is new to me. If you look in my pictures below. Do i have them circled right or the other way around.

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Asells Enthusiast

Asells

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Since i have the add catch can the inlet and outlets are a little different. So outlet goes to the one under the throttle body and the other one goes to the manifold? Also do i have to disconnect the battery for when i take the throttle body off?

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Since i have the add catch can the inlet and outlets are a little different. So outlet goes to the one under the throttle body and the other one goes to the manifold? Also do i have to disconnect the battery for when i take the throttle body off?

Yes outlet goes to under the throttle body. It wouldn't hurt to disconnect the battery. I personally haven't installed a catch can (plan to soon), but since it is an electronic throttle body I would say yes
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Yes outlet goes to under the throttle body. It wouldn't hurt to disconnect the battery. I personally haven't installed a catch can (plan to soon), but since it is an electronic throttle body I would say yes

Thanks for help!

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