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Old 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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you can search for more if this doesn't answer your question.. lots of posts on the topic.
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Old 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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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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