Catch can compatible on PowerBoost?

[PBoost]

For the folks with a PowerBoost, could you please chime in on what catch cans are you running??
I am not seeing specific applications for a PB and don't want to run into an install issues.

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[Snakebitten]

It's a 3.5 Ecoboost, from an internal combustion engine point of view.
I personally don't think a catch can is warranted, but I do think the result on the Powerboost will be the same as the Ecoboost since the Powerboost IS an Ecoboost with a teeny tiny little Hybrid Battery.

 

[JIMFOUNTAIN]

I run a catch can from these guys. 1/2 a can of oil/3000 miles. Necessary? Probably not. Helpful? Maybe...

https://www.jlosc.com/

 

[CycleChem]

J&L Oil lists different part numbers for the Powerboost and ecoboost F150. Not sure of the difference in the kits though.

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[PBoost]

Thank you for the recommendations. Agree, probably not necessary but keeping less oil and gases out of the intake seems like a good idea.

 

[TheGoatman]

I’ve been using the jl one. No issues.
Using it mainly to make sure I’m not losing octane from any oil mist

 

[Gros Ventre]

I have observed that in the wintertime in Wyoming (eg -20ºF commonly) a lot of liquid comes out. Principally water (ie it freezes) with a little oil. In the summertime almost no liquid, but some oil.

 

[Cooder_Graw]

Yes absolutely get one . I’ve got a 22 powerboost. I’ve got 16ooo miles and get
Been able to get two of these from going back into my motor.

J&L Oil Separator Co. 3.0... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NP3H3JL?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Murrk847]

Is a catch can really necessary anymore with there being port and direct injection?

 

[Gros Ventre]

Is a catch can really necessary anymore with there being port and direct injection?

A draw back of direct injection when combined with EGR (as required) is a buildup of "stuff" on the intake valves. Ford initially went to all direct injection and then had some real problems as the buildup progressed. They then included port injection as a means of keeping the intake valves clean. What a catchcan does is intercept some/most/all of the "stuff" before it gets to the valves. It does this by giving the "stuff" a place to condense out and accumulate on its path to the valves. Is it actually necessary? Probably not. Will it lengthen the engine life? I believe so, hence why I put one on my engine. ...And I'm the kind of guy that seeks to keep an engine for many, many years. 30 years in the case of a family GMC Suburban, original engine going strong.

 

[HammaMan]

Is a catch can really necessary anymore with there being port and direct injection?

Depends on how much the placebo effect is worth to you. I just let the engine inhale all of those vapors vs worrying about dealing with a condenser / condensate can. The shorter your trips are, the more often you have to deal with your condensate bottle. With the PFI, the valves are as clean as they can be.

 

[amschind]

Best solution is a PCV and EGR delete. If that's impossible, a catch can is the runner up. With port and direct injection, walnut blasting the intakes is a 150k mile service vs 60k for pure DI engines. If a catch can makes it a 200k mile service, then maybe I only need to do it once vs twice over the life of the truck. That saves me $500-600, or a 300% return on investment; I will spend that money every day of the week.

For folks that keep vehicles for 50k miles and trade, a catch can has zero utility. For "drive it until it falls apart and then call it a farm truck" folks, it's a good Idea.

 

[bobbyfish2]

I just ordered one from J&L for my truck.

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