Oil separator

[kansjfr]

I noticed on a thread on here that one guy's car came from the factory with an oil separator. Is this correct, or is it something he had the dealer install upon delivery? My dealer never said anything about it, and I never noticed any kit in the trunk. So, do they come with an oil separator, or is that something we put on aftermarket?

[Nick S]

Should have come with the car. Dealer isn't supposed to install it for street use. Supposed to be for track use only. If they lost it or didn't put it with the car then they should have to order you one. Might want to check the truck for it. I know the front splitter ships loose inside the car and the dealer has to install that and they are supposed to give you the separator and the install instructions with it.

[MPHS_AGM]

Originally Posted by Nick S

Should have come with the car. Dealer isn't supposed to install it for street use. Supposed to be for track use only. If they lost it or didn't put it with the car then they should have to order you one. Might want to check the truck for it. I know the front splitter ships loose inside the car and the dealer has to install that and they are supposed to give you the separator and the install instructions with it.

Yep! Mine was in the trunk at delivery. I can provide a picture of the box and contents if your dealer gives you any problems. PM me if you need this.

[Tara Martin]

Originally Posted by kansjfr

I noticed on a thread on here that one guy's car came from the factory with an oil separator. Is this correct, or is it something he had the dealer install upon delivery? My dealer never said anything about it, and I never noticed any kit in the trunk. So, do they come with an oil separator, or is that something we put on aftermarket?

My dealer didn't read the instructions, and installed mine anyway. I've kept it on since new. They then kept my original oil cap and vent line. I had to go back and demand the parts back.

Tara

[Jims Mongoose]

What does this oil separator accomplish. Don't say separates oil, LOL.

Jim

[slick rick]

Originally Posted by Jims Mongoose

What does this oil separator accomplish. Don't say separates oil, LOL.

Jim

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...21&postcount=2

Originally Posted by MS3DALE

Camaro 1LE PCV Oil Separator Kit

The increased handling performance of the 2013 Camaro with the 1LE performance package can generate some off-road or track conditions where engine oil can be ingested into the air cleaner through the fresh air tube that connects the port within the right valve cover to the air cleaner. The Chevrolet Performance Positive Crankcase Vent (PCV) oil separator kit can improve this condition. It’s a standard part of the 1LE performance package.

[gajagfan]

Originally Posted by Tara Martin

My dealer didn't read the instructions, and installed mine anyway. I've kept it on since new. They then kept my original oil cap and vent line. I had to go back and demand the parts back.

Tara

Is it possible that the dealer did install it and OP does not realize it because he, much like Tara did not get the original equipment with the car?

[Jims Mongoose]

Originally Posted by slick rick

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...21&postcount=2

Thanks for the knowledge

Jim

[kansjfr]

Ok, silly me; I found it in a box in the trunk that I somehow didn't notice before. I'll probably never be tracking my car; should I go ahead and put it on for regular street driving, and if so, how often do you have to drain it?

[coreyaustin17]

Originally Posted by kansjfr

Ok, silly me; I found it in a box in the trunk that I somehow didn't notice before. I'll probably never be tracking my car; should I go ahead and put it on for regular street driving, and if so, how often do you have to drain it?

i would def recommend some type of "catchcan" the stock one to me looks like a coffee mug and is not very aesthetically pleasing but a "catchcan" or oil seperator is probably one of the best and smartest mods to do to your car it will help protect your engine in the long run from the sludge and gunk that can occur and these LS motors are notorious for ingesting oil vapor

i myself went with a dual valve catchcan from rev extreme and vented both driver and passenger side of the crank by adding a tee into the inlet line i continuously get a couple teaspoons of oil every time i check it every thousand or so which if not for the catchcan would end up being re ingested into my intake manifold

[Bauer2]

Put the factory one on and get an after market one either rx or elite and poor it on the other side. The factory one doesn't need draining the after market one will. They actually clean different sides.

Sent from the fast lane!

[coreyaustin17]

Originally Posted by Bauer2

Put the factory one on and get an after market one either rx or elite and poor it on the other side. The factory one doesn't need draining the after market one will. They actually clean different sides.

Sent from the fast lane!

you can get the rx dual catchcan and clean both sides as well

[Bauer2]

Originally Posted by coreyaustin17

you can get the rx dual catchcan and clean both sides as well

True or you could save some money and just use the factory one that doesn't look that bad imo.

[coreyaustin17]

Originally Posted by Bauer2

True or you could save some money and just use the factory one that doesn't look that bad imo.

the factory one doesnt clean both sides of the crankcase does it?