I install one And waited around 4000 miles and my can was almost full. Definitely going to check sooner. Couldn’t believe what it was inside the canister.
Just ordered this separator/catch can along with the extension for the 2017 3.5L EB F150 I bought last Friday. Is there any difference when mounting the can with the extension? It looks like it sits pretty high up, could just be the camera angle.
Did they update the hoses? Pretty sure previous generations of this J&L separator were not built to contain oil/gas smells and eventually emitted smells that can leak into cabin
Hi Jon, You are correct some owners of those JLT can's would experience that on some models in rather cold climates. I imagine this is due to the cold start enrichment being rather aggressive on these vehicles when the weather is below 40 degrees. You notice in the winter months the contaminates in the oil separator collected have a much stronger fuel smell than in the summer months. We changed the style of hose used on the EcoBoost applications specifically in Oct 2021 with good feedback thus far. Hope this helps!
I watched a different video that recommended installing check valves on both hoses. Is that a good idea or unnecessary? Installed my catch can today. Took me significantly longer due to my physical limitations but it's Installed and everything's running just fine. I mounted mine further back on the battery tray near the corner to make space for the canister extension. Curious to see how much sludge will accumulate over time. It's my first mod after buying the truck.
Hi Steve, If you read the fine print on any warranty contract you will find a lot of reasons your warranty can become void; installing aftermarket parts can be one of them. However, per the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act proof would have to be provided that the after-market part caused the failure. If you need further clarification, contact your vehicles service department. Some are easier to deal with than others. The good news is the oil separator is very easy to remove if needed, so if you were worried about warranty coverage...keep your stock line you remove and just reinstall it when taking the truck in for service.
