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67motorcat · 02-01-2013, 06:29 PM

Your Oil look like that because of the below freezing temperatures you are experiencing now.

Water condenses inside the can as it heats up and cools...it's not like that inside your engine.

Cruuzin LV · 02-01-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 67motorcat

Your Oil look like that because of the below freezing temperatures you are experiencing now.

Water condenses inside the can as it heats up and cools...it's not like that inside your engine.

That makes sense. I don't see those kinds of temps here in Vegas. The low is 47 degrees here today and the high is 65.

MR.Sarge · 02-01-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 67motorcat

Your Oil look like that because of the below freezing temperatures you are experiencing now.

Water condenses inside the can as it heats up and cools...it's not like that inside your engine.

I didn't know it looked that way because of the below freezing temperatures. Guess I learned something lol.

I'll say one thing, the catch can is by far the best investment I've put into the car!!

Mr_Draco · 02-02-2013, 08:50 AM

Seems like a lot to me. I empty mine into the lid of a Mobil 1 oil bottle every 3k miles or so and I only get about half a lid full every time.

christianchevell · 02-02-2013, 08:57 AM

well I have zero oil in my catch can and over a thousand miles....and yes its discoloration is from the water in the oil.

Frank in MD · 02-02-2013, 08:58 AM

I had about that much in mine as well, the color and from what I can see in the pic, consistency looks pretty much the same too.

TooCool5 · 02-02-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 67motorcat

Your Oil look like that because of the below freezing temperatures you are experiencing now.

Water condenses inside the can as it heats up and cools...it's not like that inside your engine.

This ^

sprangalang · 02-05-2013, 09:47 AM

Egad! Glad I put in a catch can. Knowing that all that muck goes in the intake, I can't see why manufacturers don't put catch cans of some sort in as standard.

PalmerGA · 02-05-2013, 10:11 AM

Haven't checked mine yet - I only have 1,200 miles on my SS. Here is a picture from my 2012 V6 after about 3,000 miles (my first oil change since install - car had about 7,500 miles on it). Sure looks different than OP's. I would change the oil immediately and thoroughly drain the catch can, then check it after 1,000 miles or so. YUCK! (But aren't you glad it's in the can?)

meissen · 02-05-2013, 01:55 PM

As already stated, the color is because of the temperature fluctuations and completely normal.

That said - I barely get any oil in mine and I drive my car hard. Seems to really vary from car to car.

SC2150 · 02-05-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

well I have zero oil in my catch can and over a thousand miles....and yes its discoloration is from the water in the oil.

Can you post pictures of how yours is hooked up? and the drain valve? Never seen no oil caught yet out of close to 12,000 of these in use.....

christianchevell · 02-05-2013, 06:44 PM

there is a pic of mine in my album...the can is lower than the ports the line comes out of its just a standard aftermarket cheap can. And yes its drain valve is on the bottom, and it has a external visual monitor tube. I think maybe just waiting to get enough for me to see in the tube, or a exceptionally well seated set of rings from the get go.

iceman5730 · 02-05-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MR.Sarge

So I've been driving the Camaro for 2 months now and odometer is reading ~2650km (about 1600 miles) and I decided I would empty out the catch can early to see if it was working. So I emptied it and I was quite astonished at how much was in there in the short amount of time I drove it. I was wondering if this was a normal amount for just 1600 miles? Seems like too much!! Is it only this much because its the break in period still? Love to hear your inputs

Yours looks exactly like mine when I drain it Nothing to worry about

67motorcat · 02-07-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by christianchevell

there is a pic of mine in my album...the can is lower than the ports the line comes out of its just a standard aftermarket cheap can. And yes its drain valve is on the bottom, and it has a external visual monitor tube. I think maybe just waiting to get enough for me to see in the tube, or a exceptionally well seated set of rings from the get go.

You are not seeing any Oil in your catch can because it is not working as it should.

I hate to bring you the bad news,but those "cheap" catch cans as you describe that you have, are just hollow so all the gunky oil is flowing rite past and into your intake manifold.

Sorry man,but the truth hurts

02-01-2013, 06:29 PM	#15
67motorcat Blown Cool Breeze Drives: 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pinehurst NC Posts: 1,027 View My Garage	Your Oil look like that because of the below freezing temperatures you are experiencing now. Water condenses inside the can as it heats up and cools...it's not like that inside your engine. __________________ 2011 Black on Black 2SS M6 Had a 2010 IBM 2SS M6 Enjoy life.Think of all the women on the Titanic who passed up dessert.

02-02-2013, 08:58 AM	#20
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,683	I had about that much in mine as well, the color and from what I can see in the pic, consistency looks pretty much the same too. __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

02-05-2013, 10:11 AM	#23
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Haven't checked mine yet - I only have 1,200 miles on my SS. Here is a picture from my 2012 V6 after about 3,000 miles (my first oil change since install - car had about 7,500 miles on it). Sure looks different than OP's. I would change the oil immediately and thoroughly drain the catch can, then check it after 1,000 miles or so. YUCK! (But aren't you glad it's in the can?) Attached Images __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

02-05-2013, 01:55 PM	#24
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	As already stated, the color is because of the temperature fluctuations and completely normal. That said - I barely get any oil in mine and I drive my car hard. Seems to really vary from car to car. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

02-02-2013, 08:50 AM	#18
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Seems like a lot to me. I empty mine into the lid of a Mobil 1 oil bottle every 3k miles or so and I only get about half a lid full every time.

02-02-2013, 08:57 AM	#19
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	well I have zero oil in my catch can and over a thousand miles....and yes its discoloration is from the water in the oil.

02-05-2013, 09:47 AM	#22
sprangalang Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: United States Posts: 40	Egad! Glad I put in a catch can. Knowing that all that muck goes in the intake, I can't see why manufacturers don't put catch cans of some sort in as standard.

02-05-2013, 06:44 PM	#26
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	there is a pic of mine in my album...the can is lower than the ports the line comes out of its just a standard aftermarket cheap can. And yes its drain valve is on the bottom, and it has a external visual monitor tube. I think maybe just waiting to get enough for me to see in the tube, or a exceptionally well seated set of rings from the get go.