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Installed ADD W1 Oil Catch Can

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I finished up fabricating my catch can mounting bracket today. I am just waiting for my spare foul air hose to arrive from the USA so I can get the quick connect fittings to do the install.Catch%20can%20bracket.jpg?t=1425948842

Don't mind the finger condoms Ha Ha they are there just to keep the crap out of the can

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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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LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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Installed mine today using the 3/8" trans hose. I have the sucking sound, but I can live with it. Took me an hour to fab everything up real quick and hook it up. Hope to get awesome results like shown!

 

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EPIC CAJUN Enthusiast

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I know those summers in Red Stick are HOT..... I lived in Denham (Central actually) for awhile while working in BRPO until I went to LaPlace, but grew up near Hammond so I know. Crawfish season is back so it is time to make a trip back home, and in-laws have a camp in Manchac so do a little fishin to. I do miss living down there (always something fun to do) and was actually considering moving back.

 

Man you hopped all around this mosquito infested oven of an area. Lol.

Yea is time to boil up the ole crawdads and set your lips on fire. Prices are still thru the roof. $3.59 live. Ouch.

 

Laissez les bons temps rouler

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EXSlider400 Senior Enthusiast

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Man you hopped all around this mosquito infested oven of an area. Lol.

Yea is time to boil up the ole crawdads and set your lips on fire. Prices are still thru the roof. $3.59 live. Ouch.

Laissez les bons temps rouler

Yea..that is still too high for me.

Bonker Enthusiast

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Need to check your oil level frequently.

MudMutt Enthusiast

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I just picked up one of these ADD W1 cans for my 5.3L . Just was wondering what you guys that have them installed are using for the Media Filtering ? I saw at the top of this thread someone was using 3M heavy duty steel wool. Is there anything else worth trying ?

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So maybe something is wrong with my motor. This picture is after 50-75 miles of driving. That's ALOT of oil!722bfc7897664e470df7022eaad5922a.jpg

No. Look at the 2nd page and what I caught in about the same time (with media). 1st page shows without media and is alot less. With media it is similar to Rx cans.

I have a repeating reminder on my phone to check it on Saturdays but once a month is a good frequency for my wife's driving time/amount.

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Bonker

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I just picked up one of these ADD W1 cans for my 5.3L . Just was wondering what you guys that have them installed are using for the Media Filtering ? I saw at the top of this thread someone was using 3M heavy duty steel wool. Is there anything else worth trying ?

I wouldn't use steel wool I used stainless steel perforated mesh and cut the discs to fit the filter

Bonker Enthusiast

Bonker

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I wouldn't use steel wool I used stainless steel perforated mesh and cut the discs to fit the filter

See my pictures on post 117 on page 8

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See my pictures on post 117 on page 8

So are you recommending multiple layers of the mesh ... I see in the pic that you have a few laid out ... was not sure if they were spares or they were all going in the can ?

Also if you did multiple layers do you feel it would restrict the vacum from the intake some or does it seem to be doing a good job for you ?

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Bonker

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I have four layers of mesh with a 1/8" spacer in between them,(Key Rings) there is no vacuum restriction it flows much better than the stainless steel pot scrubbers.

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I have four layers of mesh with a 1/8" spacer in between them,(Key Rings) there is no vacuum restriction it flows much better than the stainless steel pot scrubbers.

Sounds like a good setup ... Going to go with it ... Thanks for the info

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So maybe something is wrong with my motor. This picture is after 50-75 miles of driving. That's ALOT of oil!

 

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I had about a thimble full in mine after 200 miles

rt66er Enthusiast

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I have four layers of mesh with a 1/8" spacer in between them,(Key Rings) there is no vacuum restriction it flows much better than the stainless steel pot scrubbers.

Where did you get the mesh?

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