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Oil catch can system

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by jorgelima, Feb 12, 2021.

  1. Feb 12, 2021 at 11:46 AM
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    jorgelima

    jorgelima [OP] New Member

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    Thinking about about installing a single oil catch can. Any recommendations? Is it needed on a V8 engine?
     
  2. Feb 12, 2021 at 12:30 PM
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    Mtbpsych

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    Do your own research and come to your own conclusion. Some people claim it’s the holy grail to keep your car running forever, and I’ve seen cars without them run forever. My thought, if it was 100% vital it would be included from the factory.
     
  3. Feb 12, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    Moon Landing

    Moon Landing AFFTC 1967/68 Eddies Air Patch

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    Does my car need a catch can?

    "It should be noted that oil catch cans are only really necessary for direct injection engines. Unlike other engines, direct injection engines do not have fuel regularly cleaning the valves and are therefore more likely to experience the formation of carbon deposits."
     
  4. Feb 14, 2021 at 6:22 AM
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    RonT4R

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    I put a catch can on my 4Runner and Tacoma, it catches a lot of oil vapors and moisture so it doesn’t go back into the intake creating more carbon build up inside the motor. IMO it is a option if you want to use one.
     

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