[VENDOR][FS]: Kia Stinger - NEW ADD W1 Version 3 Baffled Oil Catch Can - K8 Stinger Store

[LordKOTL]

Random question what does the oil catch can do?

To add other the other explanation posts: if my physics 101 is not rusty, it also acts as an expansion chamber.

If you've taken a look at vacuum pumps and vacuum bleeders, on the vacuum line they usually have a can that the vacuum line is attached to. They did this so that any liquids suspended in the air being sucked into the vacuum pump fall out of suspension in the air as the gasses slow down due to less inertia than the liquid droplets and condensate. This means that, ideally, only air and gasses get pulled into the pump, while vapors and liquid/liquid droplets get collected into the can.

The catch can works the same way--with your engine being the vacuum pump, and the crankcase blow-by vapors/droplets being possible contaminates you don't want getting into the pump (engine) proper.

To my knowledge, if you have port fuel injection or throttle-body injection, any condensate or vapors coming out of suspension and onto the surfaces of your intake valves tends to get washed off by the fuel spray. Gasoline Direct Injection doesn't spray onto the valves, so gunk can build's up meaning that valves can start leaking unless you actively clean your intake and valves every so often...I think the dealer runs a can of intake cleaner through your car for the 30/60/90k tune-up. The catch can catches that gunk into the can which you should empty regularly. I try to do it every oil change (of which I've only done one so far ).

It was one of the 1st mods I did once I got my Stinger.

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

To add other the other explanation posts: if my physics 101 is not rusty, it also acts as an expansion chamber.

If you've taken a look at vacuum pumps and vacuum bleeders, on the vacuum line they usually have a can that the vacuum line is attached to. They did this so that any liquids suspended in the air being sucked into the vacuum pump fall out of suspension in the air as the gasses slow down due to less inertia than the liquid droplets and condensate. This means that, ideally, only air and gasses get pulled into the pump, while vapors and liquid/liquid droplets get collected into the can.

The catch can works the same way--with your engine being the vacuum pump, and the crankcase blow-by vapors/droplets being possible contaminates you don't want getting into the pump (engine) proper.

To my knowledge, if you have port fuel injection or throttle-body injection, any condensate or vapors coming out of suspension and onto the surfaces of your intake valves tends to get washed off by the fuel spray. Gasoline Direct Injection doesn't spray onto the valves, so gunk can build's up meaning that valves can start leaking unless you actively clean your intake and valves every so often...I think the dealer runs a can of intake cleaner through your car for the 30/60/90k tune-up. The catch can catches that gunk into the can which you should empty regularly. I try to do it every oil change (of which I've only done one so far ).

It was one of the 1st mods I did once I got my Stinger.

Thank you for your insight and for sharing your experience with us! Glad to hear the OCC is working out well for you!

 

[Retro7610]

I have 3k miles on my twin cans of this type on my 3.3 Liter S. I can see no baffles (and no baffles are pictured on the K8 store) and one can has only a few drops in it and the other one is bone dry. I think I made a big mistake buying these cans which are totally empty, have no filters or baffles that I can see and don't seem to do anything. Does anyone else have these and what is your experience?

 

[K8 Stinger Store]

I have 3k miles on my twin cans of this type on my 3.3 Liter S. I can see no baffles (and no baffles are pictured on the K8 store) and one can has only a few drops in it and the other one is bone dry. I think I made a big mistake buying these cans which are totally empty, have no filters or baffles that I can see and don't seem to do anything. Does anyone else have these and what is your experience?

All ADD W1 Catch Cans that we sell are 100% baffled. Here is a photo of the baffle on the inside of the can:

I would double check to verify it is installed properly if you are seeing only a few drops. However, keep in mind that the PCV side will see a lot more oil than the CCV side, which tends to usually only have a little bit of buildup inside.

I responded to the email that you sent this morning, but there is nothing wrong with the product performing properly when installed correctly. The Mishimoto direct fit catch can is also a similar shaped design made in China, just like the ADD W1 is. If you were to have that one installed the same way, it would collect the exact same amount of blowby the one you have now is collecting.

 

[Retro7610]

Thank you. They are installed correctly and based on your email and note here, I can only assume that I'm running cool enough and the oil is not evaporating or as Kodiak says, its a seasonal thing.
Best,
Bob

 

[K8 Stinger Store]

Thank you. They are installed correctly and based on your email and note here, I can only assume that I'm running cool enough and the oil is not evaporating or as Kodiak says, its a seasonal thing.
Best,
Bob

You’re very welcome. Yes, that is correct. They will produce more oil inside the cans during different seasons based on the temperature. During the cooler winter months, you will see more buildup due to water condensation being mixed with the oil.

 

[Retro7610]

Thanks for straightening me out, Dave and Kodiak! Give me a small block V8 with a carburetor and I'm all over it. This new technology is just that, new. Thanks again to you both.

 

[K8 Stinger Store]

Thanks for straightening me out, Dave and Kodiak! Give me a small block V8 with a carburetor and I'm all over it. This new technology is just that, new. Thanks again to you both.

You’re very welcome, happy to help!

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

Looking for one of the best mods for your Kia Stinger?

Take extra care of your 3.3T or 2.0T engine with the ADD W1 Baffled Oil Catch Can.

These are available in multiple colors and offered in either a single can or twin can kit.

The V3 models are a complete upgrade from the V2 and now have a twister baffled filter as well as a new design for the can.

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