Oil in turbo?

[Zstinger]

Just installed K and N intakes noticed driver side turbo had a bit of oil sitting ther on the intake side of the turbo? But the passenger side had none? Any reason for concern? Second been doings research into oil catch cans Any opinions on that? Is that a must have?

 

[Stock_stinger]

nah your good. just keep an eye on it for down the road reference. catch can if you plan to keep the car beyond 80k or so. otherwise youll need a valve cleanup done. 90% of the oil comes from the pcv side (passengers). drivers sides not really needed

 

[Ohiocruiser]

Not sure how hard to check for turbo shaft movements on stinger. Usually little up and down movement is fine as long as it doesn't hit the housing. But any in/out movement is a bad sign.

 

[Zstinger]

Just installed K and N intakes noticed driver side turbo had a bit of oil sitting ther on the intake side of the turbo? But the passenger side had none? Any reason for concern? Second been doings research into oil catch cans Any opinions on that? Is that a must have?

Thanks

 

[Zstinger]

nah your good. just keep an eye on it for down the road reference. catch can if you plan to keep the car beyond 80k or so. otherwise youll need a valve cleanup done. 90% of the oil comes from the pcv side (passengers). drivers sides not really needed

Sounds good

 

[ht_addict]

I saw the same when I installed my AEM intake

 

[Zstinger]

Error

 

[Zstinger]

I saw the same when I installed my AEM intake

hmm ok maybe not so unusual

 

[Oryan]

Not a big issue.

Are catch cans a must? Technically no. I think they're a solid "you should have one" thing, though. They're relatively cheap as far as mods go and can keep oil and crap out of places it shouldn't be for longer. It won't stop the buildup entirely but will greatly slow it down. You just have to remember to empty them regularly, or there are one or two that are more like inline separators that don't require emptying/draining

 

[Zstinger]

Not a big issue.

Are catch cans a must? Technically no. I think they're a solid "you should have one" thing, though. They're relatively cheap as far as mods go and can keep oil and crap out of places it shouldn't be for longer. It won't stop the buildup entirely but will greatly slow it down. You just have to remember to empty them regularly, or there are one or two that are more like inline separators that don't require emptying/draining

I’m in Minnesota I’ve heard catch cans because they also catch water vapor can freeze and make maintenance complicated? Not sure it is worth it? Versus frequent oil changes and the best high-octane gasoline possible? Thoughts?

 

[Oryan]

I’m in Minnesota I’ve heard catch cans because they also catch water vapor can freeze and make maintenance complicated? Not sure it is worth it? Versus frequent oil changes and the best high-octane gasoline possible? Thoughts?

Can't say anything about the cold because it gets cold here, but not frigid and not very long. They can condense out water vapor but then it would end up with oil so maybe it won't freeze? Again, can't say much about that. Oil Changes and good gas can make some difference but the biggest thing with our cars is that, since they're GDI, fuel never touches the tops of the intake valves. Anything that gets on there, is on there for the most part. So slowing down that buildup as much as possible to alleviate the need to walnut blast the car or something is one benefit. Like I said. Not mandatory, but outside of it being really cold, I don't really see why not.

 

[ht_addict]

I’m in Minnesota I’ve heard catch cans because they also catch water vapor can freeze and make maintenance complicated? Not sure it is worth it? Versus frequent oil changes and the best high-octane gasoline possible? Thoughts?

You just need to make sure you check it more often. Had one in my Optima for 8yrs. Never had an issue. Even if it freezes as long it is below the in and out the ice will liquefy as the engine heats up. Again just make sure you empty regularly and you will have no issues.

 

[Zstinger]

Can't say anything about the cold because it gets cold here, but not frigid and not very long. They can condense out water vapor but then it would end up with oil so maybe it won't freeze? Again, can't say much about that. Oil Changes and good gas can make some difference but the biggest thing with our cars is that, since they're GDI, fuel never touches the tops of the intake valves. Anything that gets on there, is on there for the most part. So slowing down that buildup as much as possible to alleviate the need to walnut blast the car or something is one benefit. Like I said. Not mandatory, but outside of it being really cold, I don't really see why not.

 

[Zstinger]

You just need to make sure you check it more often. Had one in my Optima for 8yrs. Never had an issue. Even if it freezes as long it is below the in and out the ice will liquefy as the engine heats up. Again just make sure you empty regularly and you will have no issues.