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Cowpie Senior Enthusiast

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FYI, GM is voiding engine failure warranties due to catch cans.

 

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451361

 

 

It is a gray area. Technically it is a modification to the emissions system, and they are within the bounds to void a warranty if it causes a problem. The Magnussen Moss Warranty Act really doesn't apply. Not quite sure how a catch can could create a problem that required a engine repair anyway, but I suppose a bad installation could do it.

 

But the solution that many overlook, is installing their catch can so that it can be quickly and easily removed before taking the vehicle into a dealer. I run catch cans on all my vehicles, and I can have them back to stock in a couple of minutes using only a screwdriver if I need to. I really don't need to, as the dealerships I deal with are solid midwestern small town kind of folks that don't play these kinds of games with their customers. The techs are actually receptive to the catch can idea. They see the PCV oil problem daily in various engines and know that a catch can is a viable solution.

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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

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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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esox07 Enthusiast

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I know this thread is over a year old, but I am considering purchasing an ADD W1 ver 1 catch can for my truck.  But, are they only useful on the 2014+ trucks or are they beneficial on the NNBS (2007-2013) trucks?

esox07 Enthusiast

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OK, that is what I thought, but I only saw members with later model trucks participating in the thread.

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I already purchased one from another Ebay vendor for $63.  The real thing.  Not a copy.  I don't know enough about catch cans to venture into the "just as good" market.  I got the ADD W1 due to online recommendations and reviews along with the reasonable price.

 

Thanks for the tip however.  Maybe someone else will pounce on that.

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They're the same.  They're both made in China.  Now the Chinese are copying other Chinese lol.  Gotta love it.

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They're the same.  They're both made in China.  Now the Chinese are copying other Chinese lol.  Gotta love it.

Do I use the large or small ports on the catch can for my silverado

 

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Austin66 Enthusiast

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I went with large.  I stepped mine up with a barb adaptor from the 3/8 off the intake to 9/16 hose.  A race shop owner I know says the bigger the better with catch can/evacuation type setups.  I was going to change the fittings on the can but the barb on the can isn't quite 9/16 nor do the threads go with anything lol.  Reinforced 9/16 hose from your local hose shop fits quite snug though.   

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But, is the normal size the smaller ports along with 3/8" hose for our trucks?

Austin66 Enthusiast

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I believe so, yes.  Doesn't hurt to take the fitting in to carquest or napa and test it with some trans line they have.

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I am considering purchasing an ADD W1 Oil catch can for my truck and found they have the DRIECT BOLT ON KIT with the new V3 Oil Catch can for my truck. Any feedback? The kit come with the quick snap fitting for the PCV and CCV side hose with the Oil catch can bracket.

 

 

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Finally i got the Oil Catch can from ADD W1, V3 Oil Catch can. it's has the Internal Baffle TRIPLE Twister chamber filter system to trap more Oil. Some catch cans are just an empty container with a few ports, Anyway here are some photos. I'll try to post some installed photos when i have chance.

 

 

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6 hours ago, gm-jay said:

Finally i got the Oil Catch can from ADD W1, V3 Oil Catch can. it's has the Internal Baffle TRIPLE Twister chamber filter system to trap more Oil. Some catch cans are just an empty container with a few ports, Anyway here are some photos. I'll try to post some installed photos when i have chance.

 

 

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Did you buy new quick connect fittings or cut the ones off the factory line? I'm trying to find out what size and where to buy those fittings. I want to be able to just hook the stock line back up quickly in case i go in for warranty work.

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