So, decided to crack the seal last night and change the oil at 9,700 miles with 4% left on the EVIC.
While doing so I was looking everything over and noticed oil build-up in the air intake pipe. There was even some in the end of the removable elbow section. Anyone else noticed this issue?
Can't say I have ever seen this in any other vehicle I have owned.
I will do a search but has anyone gotten a working catch can going in this forum? The only guy I have seen say he has something working is on the Ram and it was reasonable modification to do so. Suggestions?
While doing so I was looking everything over and noticed oil build-up in the air intake pipe. There was even some in the end of the removable elbow section. Anyone else noticed this issue?
Images of the oil in these hoses and discussions of catch cans are in several threads in this subforum. For reference, there is no catch can "kit" available on the market for our EcoDiesel platform.
This is going to happen regardless of usage pattern unless a catch can is installed or "more significant" warranty-voiding changes are made. Just think about the coking of the turbo and the intake that will happen, again thanks to the EPA.
PCV/EGR/DPF/SCR delete would do wonders for our engine's longevity, power, fuel economy, and reliability.
Images of the oil in these hoses and discussions of catch cans are in several threads. For reference, there is no "kit" catch can available on the market for our platform.
This is going to happen regardless of usage pattern unless a catch can is installed or "more significant" warranty-voiding changes are made. Just think about the coking of the turbo and the intake that will happen, again thanks to the EPA.
PCV/EGR/DPF/SCR delete would do wonders for our engine's longevity, power, and fuel economy.
What you see is pretty normal on a diesel engine. My Ford Superduty had the same thing and ran find when I sold it at 180K miles. Never used oil just some in the intercooler to intake. No big deal very reliable truck so I think what you see is not out of the ordinary but I would love to see a pic or two to see if I am understanding what you are saying...
It catches a teaspoon or more of oil every 1,000klms (600 miles), and has kept the intake almost clean of oil, big difference to previous to the catch can going on.
Cya
Any problems with a check engine light? I think the US pollution system is different. Anybody here using a can with no check engine light? I like the fact that if can be taken right off with no problem. You did nice clean install job too.
Is your EGR still hooked up? Is the can alone enough and the EGR can stay hooked up? Sorry for all the ?'s-Rockydee
PS-How are the heater hoses holding up? They do make oil resistant hoses, just thought I'd toss that out there.
@Futuresystem Thanks for posting your catch can opportunity. Looks like no one from the states has been able to replicate your success?
I will try to take the air intake apart this evening again and take pictures of the oil inside the intake pipe. I wiped as much up as I could but I drove ~500 miles since then so hopefully there is some back there.
Larger issue I seem to have at the moment is in ~900 miles I have gone through 2 gallons of DEF fluid. Never since owning the vehicle has it consumed that much in that many miles.