05-23-2011, 01:44 PM | #1 |
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oil catch can ?
how does the oil catch can work , and were does it go? i am getting some blue smoke after sitting some one said to get a catch can? thanks flem
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05-23-2011, 01:46 PM | #2 |
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http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109416
you can search for more if this doesn't answer your question.. lots of posts on the topic. |
05-23-2011, 01:46 PM | #3 |
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It precipitates out the oil before it gets sucked into your air intake.
It catches the oil.
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05-24-2011, 02:12 PM | #4 |
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Is it an L99? If it is, probably needs the bulletin done. Even without a catch can, there should be no blue smoke. The L99s have a valve cover and lifter problems that can cause blue smoke.
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