Oil Catch Can Experience

[Point37]

Installation itself is very simple, so reversing the process would not be difficult at all. I was cursing up and down when trying to remove the PCV line, including a run to Harbor Freights. But that will be your only difficulty. Your perseverance will pay off.

thanks...i didn't look too closely at the directions to i wasn't sure if anything had to be cut in...if it's fully reversible i'm not terribly worried

 

[Point37]

just ordered 1 plus the extension for $198

 

[Maxton]

J&L has an instructional video on youtube that's pretty helpful, its hard to see on the instructions which lines you are supposed to connect where.

Worst case, pay the dealer to install it and you will have proof that it was done correctly.

 

[drizzt]

Here's another video at 1:05 showing the PVC line location. From this video you will see why I didn't go with Mishimoto. YTuber ends up running over to hardware store to get additional parts because the hose he bought was too short.

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[Jleonard4122]

Love it on my ‘21! Just put it on @ 22k. However, I think I twisted it on there way too tight so it was a bit difficult to unscrew, but once I did there was <1oz. This was after ~1300k miles (pics). My mechanic says a lot of the cars he works on have them and would highly recommend. Never taking my Telly back to a stealership again.

 

[Maxton]

Love it on my ‘21! Just put it on @ 22k. However, I think I twisted it on there way too tight so it was a bit difficult to unscrew, but once I did there was <1oz. This was after ~1300k miles (pics). My mechanic says a lot of the cars he works on have them and would highly recommend. Never taking my Telly back to a stealership again.

Are you sure that's not latte? The oil in my catch can is dark, like the stuff in the oil pan. (On my other car as well)

 

[Jleonard4122]

Are you sure that's not latte? The oil in my catch can is dark, like the stuff in the oil pan. (On my other car as well)

I agree it looks rather light and super liquid; no viscosity at all. However every vehicle is different and every PCV valve operates differently. If you look at other photos/videos of what has been collected by other Telly owners, it all looks like this. Again it’s only after ~1k miles and this is the first time, so we’ll see what it looks like after an oil change interval. Glad it’s not making its way into the intake though.

 

[Jleonard4122]

It’s also coming off of winter/early spring so I expect more moisture/water and less oil. I’ll probably see more oil here into Spring/Summer as it gets warmer.

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[drizzt]

Are you sure that's not latte? The oil in my catch can is dark, like the stuff in the oil pan. (On my other car as well)

are you located in a warmer region? I think condensation in the colder weather makes it look like milk coffee. More condensation the colder it is I guess 'cause I got 2.5oz after 1.2k driving.

 

[Maxton]

are you located in a warmer region? I think condensation in the colder weather makes it look like milk coffee. More condensation the colder it is I guess 'cause I got 2.5oz after 1.2k driving.

Yes, I'm in a warmer region.
Seems like you're right, when I searched for "water in engine oil" I found lots of latte looking oil pics.

Wow, this stuff was on its way into the engine. No wonder Tellurides have engine problems.

 

[drizzt]

my latte collection

 

[Point37]

just got it in the mail today...we'll see when i have time to install

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[drizzt]

just got it in the mail today...we'll see when i have time to install

Any progress?

 

[Point37]

Any progress?

Done…hardest part was disconnecting the PCV hose?…I was wondering how you replace the PCV valve…I was not able to see it


Looks like a pain to get to…

 

[drizzt]

Done…hardest part was disconnecting the PCV hose?…I was wondering how you replace the PCV valve…I was not able to see it
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Looks like a pain to get to…

I have not, and it’s one of my todo list after coolant and brake fluid flush. Congrats! One other maintenance item is cleaning the throttle body which should be much simpler. Once you remove the intake hose, both the throttle body (for cleaning & intake valve cleaning process) and PCV valve should also be easily accessible.

 

[Point37]

I have not, and it’s one of my todo list after coolant and brake fluid flush. Congrats! One other maintenance item is cleaning the throttle body which should be much simpler. Once you remove the intake hose, both the throttle body (for cleaning & intake valve cleaning process) and PCV valve should also be easily accessible.

done

Oil Filter Housing

I will have to reach out to klick but it worked great. Maybe they factor in the oil on the o ring. I have no leaks

tellurideforum.org

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[drizzt]

done

Oil Filter Housing

I will have to reach out to klick but it worked great. Maybe they factor in the oil on the o ring. I have no leaks

tellurideforum.org

What procedures have you done? If its PCV valve replacement, have you also done throttle body cleaning? Intake valve cleaning? Dirty/stuck throttle body supposedly greatly impact MPG. Any pictures/how-to you want to share would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Point37]

What procedures have you done? If its PCV valve replacement, have you also done throttle body cleaning? Intake valve cleaning? Dirty/stuck throttle body supposedly greatly impact MPG. Any pictures/how-to you want to share would be greatly appreciated.

the link to my post shows what items i did...i have not done the pcv valve due to its location and the time i had available to do the catch can this past weekend...the pcv valve is located where the previous video i posted shows it...i will do it i just didn't have the time...i did the intake valve cleaning, and engine flush, oil change and oil filter housing swap the previous weekend...the photos below for the intake valve cleaning are not mine but that is how i did it

 

[drizzt]

Just came back from the state inspection. The mechanic there was surprised to see the catch can and oil drain valve in my KT, but passed me w/out a hitch. He said I was the first person he saw with catch can installed on a Telluride. He asked if I'm doing my own maintenance and I said yes. He said to keep good record of all maintenance and I should be fine... that new engines cost $7k. Told him I have a spreadsheet that I maintain and he gave me a thumbs up.

I contemplated removing the catch can ahead of the inspection in case Kia may use it against me if engine problem develops down the road, but I'm not too worried now.

 

[thecowdoctor]

Good to know. Thanks.