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pyroguy · 07-12-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by camarocruzer

Hopefully I won't get flamed for this, but what I'd do is soak a paper towel in it and then chuck the paper towel in the trash.....

The amount isn't like an oil change you know? That I'd take to a service station. But the catch can oil? Soak it in a paper towel and then trash the towel normally....

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Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

Pour it in with the used motor oil you're going to take to the parts store/recycling center. Eventually.

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

This.

Thanks. I never really knew what a catch can was until joining here so thanks for being gentle and not calling out my ignorance.

BigRed585Lbs · 07-12-2014, 07:57 PM

If they start doing that, I'm rice.

jlavoie · 07-12-2014, 09:20 PM

Thanks Apex.

Apex Motorsports · 07-13-2014, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRed585Lbs

If they start doing that, I'm rice.

Huh?

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Originally Posted by jlavoie

Thanks Apex.

Thank you.

BigRed585Lbs · 07-13-2014, 08:33 AM

The reference was to "calling out ignorance".
Guess I'll have to start writing big and talking slower.

SteelCamaro · 07-13-2014, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Is something pushing it up against the cover?

No, mine sits just like jlavoie's above. You can see how the top hose is pressed against the engine cover a bit, rubbing and creating an indent on the hose. It doesn't seem to be hurting anything, and as long as it doesn't actually cut the hose, it's probably no big deal.

Desert Stealth · 07-16-2014, 07:41 AM

Hi all, Just thought I would add my experience. A couple of months ago, I had an APEX catch can installed on my wife's 2013 SS and one in my 2014 ZL1. Both cans are indeed "catching" oil. This reassures me it is money well spent!

Marcus

Apex Motorsports · 07-25-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert Stealth

Hi all, Just thought I would add my experience. A couple of months ago, I had an APEX catch can installed on my wife's 2013 SS and one in my 2014 ZL1. Both cans are indeed "catching" oil. This reassures me it is money well spent!

Marcus

Glad you guys are happy with them!

RedHotRuby · 07-25-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

Glad you guys are happy with them!

Apex help me man! lol I have a 2014 2LT RS, will I benefit from this catch can?

Do i need one on the dirty and clean side since it's a v6? What product do you suggest if it's applicable to my car? Is it easy to install myself? I'll PM you as well. Thanks!

Muscle Car Lover · 07-25-2014, 06:53 PM

~800 miles (of 1350 total) with Apex can installed. About 1/8 ounce of oil CAUGHT before it can get into the intake manifold! Great job Can:

scoticus.rex · 07-26-2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

At the risk of sounding dumb I'll ask it anyway...what do you do with the fluid afterwards? Obviously it isn't just water, do you have to take it to an oil disposal location or can you just pour the fluid down the drain?

Easy solution is to drain it when you change your oil. This is what most of the catch can manufacturers recommend in any case. Then just dispose of it when you dispose of the rest of your oil. If you are having your oil changed by a dealer or something, I would just ask them if they can drain it at the same time. Not really going to add any effort on their part, they are already under there and all they have to do is turn a valve. Most probably won't mind. If they do, not really a big deal. Never hurts to ask though.

Apex Motorsports · 08-08-2014, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RedHotRuby

Apex help me man! lol I have a 2014 2LT RS, will I benefit from this catch can?

Do i need one on the dirty and clean side since it's a v6? What product do you suggest if it's applicable to my car? Is it easy to install myself? I'll PM you as well. Thanks!

Reply sent.

Missile Man · 08-11-2014, 09:18 AM

Back in the day (back in the day I was an old teen) it was "be sure to open her up from time to time on the freeway to prevent carbon build up on the valves". Don't know if it was an old wives tale but there is some merit there.

Apex Motorsports · 08-25-2014, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Missile Man

Back in the day (back in the day I was an old teen) it was "be sure to open her up from time to time on the freeway to prevent carbon build up on the valves". Don't know if it was an old wives tale but there is some merit there.

I think that was mostly just a hot rodder's tale.

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jlavoie Drives: 2014 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Detroit Posts: 1	Thanks Apex. Attached Images

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Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916	~800 miles (of 1350 total) with Apex can installed. About 1/8 ounce of oil CAUGHT before it can get into the intake manifold! Great job Can: Attached Images __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

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Missile Man Drives: 2010 2SS/Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 608	Back in the day (back in the day I was an old teen) it was "be sure to open her up from time to time on the freeway to prevent carbon build up on the valves". Don't know if it was an old wives tale but there is some merit there. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS L99 Mods: * CAI Intake * Magnuson MP2300 TVS Supercharger/RDS Spacer * Vector Motorsports Tune * Stainless Power LT/Hi Flow Cats/Tru X-* Pipe/36" J-Pipes/40 Series * R1 Concepts ceramic pads and slotted/drilled rotors

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BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324	If they start doing that, I'm rice.

07-13-2014, 08:33 AM	#313
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324	The reference was to "calling out ignorance". Guess I'll have to start writing big and talking slower.

07-16-2014, 07:41 AM	#315
Desert Stealth Drives: 2014 CRT ZL1 Convertible Automatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 155	Hi all, Just thought I would add my experience. A couple of months ago, I had an APEX catch can installed on my wife's 2013 SS and one in my 2014 ZL1. Both cans are indeed "catching" oil. This reassures me it is money well spent! Marcus