Oil Catch Can Kits

Not many Australian cars come with a catch tank, yet it can significantly benefit direct-injected engines. If you want the best oil catch can products for Australian street or race cars, shop right here at Car Mods Australia.

The accumulation of oil inside the intake pipe and manifold can decrease performance because it restricts air passage to the engine. Extensive buildup on the throttle body may also result in poor idling as it may obstruct air passage while the throttle plate is closed. The advent of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology on more contemporary cars has made this situation worse. The possibility of pre-detonation or knock is also a potential hazard when oil vapours accumulate in an intake manifold.

An oil catch can is designed to filter blow-by (a mixture of air, fuel, and combustion gases that escapes or leaks past an engine’s pistons into its crankcase under high engine load). This device plugs into the hose line that runs from your vehicle’s crankscase to its intake manifold. It traps and collects oil vapor and other contaminants from blow-by, preventing them from entering your car’s intake manifold.

It is often said that street cars do not need an oil catch can kit, but it is more accurate to say that the need for a catch can depends on the application. Cars frequently driven in stop-and-go traffic or at high revs are likely to experience oil vapor buildup in their intake manifolds; so are cars driven in hot climates. Therefore, such cars can benefit from from a catch can kit. A direct-injected engine can also benefit from the same because fuel is injected directly into the combustion chambers of such an engine, causing high oil vapor pressure. Catch cans are even more critical in race cars because they are driven at higher engine loads.   

Explore Our Range of Catch Can Kits Online in Australia

We have some of the best oil catch can and oil catch can hose kit options on the market, many of which feature high-grade filter media materials like activated charcoal, fine stainless steel mesh, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Many of them are also built with billet anodized aluminum for guaranteed durability.

If you need additional information or assistance buying and installing the best oil catch can and oil catch can hose kit, dial (7) 5610 2123, and our engine experts assist you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a catch can kit for my engine?

Technically, any car can operate without an oil catch can kit. Yet, if you don't install one, you'll need to find alternative ways to address blowby issues in your car. For example, removing the DFI engine's manifold to clean the deposits.

Can an oil catch can enhance performance?

The accessory can improve performance by collecting leftover oil and protecting the valve and intake manifold from impurities. It can also help to increase fuel efficiency by removing oil that would often burn in the engine and recirculate in the crankcase.

How often should I drain an oil catch tank?

The catch can never fill with oil; empty it every 5000 kilometers or as necessary.

People Also Ask

When should I fit an oil catch can?

Installing a catch can is advisable because it helps prevent many issues, especially if you don't regularly decarbonize your engine and keep piston rings clean. And only invest in the best oil catch can.

What can a catch tank do with a diesel?

An oil catch can kit is a gadget often found in diesel, turbocharged and supercharged engines. It's inserted in the intake system or spliced between the intake manifold and the positive crankcase ventilation valve. Its purpose is to remove any extra oil in the intake system before entering the cylinders.