I'm about to install this in a 2017 Cruze turbo. According to a Chilton manual there are two pc valves for the turbo on the back side of the engine. One is used during normal usage (the one plugged in to the rear of the valve cover) and one (plugged in on top the valve cover) is active when the turbo is active. The one active during normal usage goes to the small stock oil catcher. The other goes to the turbo. When I had disconnected the air intake to the turbo a couple of months ago there was a pool of oil at the opening in the turbo right under where that vacuum line ends. So I'm thinking that it would best to hook the oil catcher to the turbo side pcv valve line rather than to the pcv side that goes to the stock oil catcher. Im not sure why Chevy would not put an oil catcher on the leg going directly to the turbo that probably has a higher vacuum and sucks more oil in to it. Any comments on which line to attach the oil cannister in this case?
I can confirm this is the case (on my 1.5L 2023 Malibu with 8500 miles). Two PCVs go to factory catch can, one goes to just prior to turbo. My catch can had just a little oil in it and the intake was dry from the catch can to the turbo, but the turbo intake was coated with dirty (crumby) oil. So it seems the PCV right before the turbo is the culprit.
I find it easier to take the entire catch can off and dump it and then clean the inside with isopropyl alcohol occasionally. You can see some good pictures of what I based my catch can install off of here www.cruzetalk.com/threads/how-to-catch-can-install.242121/#post-3240633
@@WheresThe10mm just wondering. Would it be better to use a sensor adaptor on the existing sensor or run it of a oil filter bridge.i will have to check it out once my parts reach me i dont know if o have enough clearance with sensor adaptor.as the aircon compressor might make it a tight squeeze
Yes, the pcv system might not be the same, so be careful make sure you locate it and cut the correct ones otherwise you risk reversing or messing up the pcv system, which the pcv system is a very important part of your engine.
@@WheresThe10mm If it very important to my engine, I better leave the pcv alone and just get a K&N drop in air filter since I have an extended warranty.
I personally do not recommend modifications if you have a warranty still. I have no warranty on my car anymore so I decided to ham with modding it. Gm will give you a tough time with mods for warranty work if there's mods. Speaking from community knowledge
On my catch can theres labels that say in and out. You want the engine side in the in of the catch can, then the out of the catch back out to the intake piping. - Eric
@@WheresThe10mm Is there a way you can do another video with the plastic intake cover off showing where the hose that runs underneath it goes to? Just want to make sure I’m connecting the hose to the right one.
It just feeds back into the intake which gets fed into the turbo and charge pipes. Almost all pcv systems feed right back to the intake for cost effectiveness and simplicity. Which isn't good for di since that oil and crap coats the valves and cause carbon build up
@@WheresThe10mm where should I spray to clean the valves. I believe the cruze gen 2 is GDi engine, and I wasn't sure if I should spray CRC into the intake on the backside or directly into the turbo. I assume on the backside or maybe even both.
Not a great tutorial. Why not take the cover off a show people. Also, heat the plastic house and it slips off. I put mine over a candle and the hose softened so it slides off the barb. Just don't heat to long.
How did you install show me your tutorial for everything need help..!
I'm about to install this in a 2017 Cruze turbo. According to a Chilton manual there are two pc valves for the turbo on the back side of the engine. One is used during normal usage (the one plugged in to the rear of the valve cover) and one (plugged in on top the valve cover) is active when the turbo is active. The one active during normal usage goes to the small stock oil catcher. The other goes to the turbo. When I had disconnected the air intake to the turbo a couple of months ago there was a pool of oil at the opening in the turbo right under where that vacuum line ends. So I'm thinking that it would best to hook the oil catcher to the turbo side pcv valve line rather than to the pcv side that goes to the stock oil catcher. Im not sure why Chevy would not put an oil catcher on the leg going directly to the turbo that probably has a higher vacuum and sucks more oil in to it. Any comments on which line to attach the oil cannister in this case?
I can confirm this is the case (on my 1.5L 2023 Malibu with 8500 miles). Two PCVs go to factory catch can, one goes to just prior to turbo. My catch can had just a little oil in it and the intake was dry from the catch can to the turbo, but the turbo intake was coated with dirty (crumby) oil. So it seems the PCV right before the turbo is the culprit.
Where can I just get another one the same or can I possibly take it off ?? And shut off the valve it’s causing a puttering/dumping sound
How do you drain it.
Do you take the hole thing off.
You should of showed exactly where you fixed hoses
I find it easier to take the entire catch can off and dump it and then clean the inside with isopropyl alcohol occasionally. You can see some good pictures of what I based my catch can install off of here www.cruzetalk.com/threads/how-to-catch-can-install.242121/#post-3240633
@@WheresThe10mm Have you installed oil cooler .
Or is there a forum based on it.
Just like this .
Good info thanks for help.
No I don't think anyone has installed an oil cooler
@@WheresThe10mm just wondering.
Would it be better to use a sensor adaptor on the existing sensor or run it of a oil filter bridge.i will have to check it out once my parts reach me i dont know if o have enough clearance with sensor adaptor.as the aircon compressor might make it a tight squeeze
I just ordered one and am not crazy about the hose it came with. What size fitting do I need to replace the hose? Same size as the stock?
I'm looking for one for my 2018 Chevy Malibu with the 1.5L. The Cruze 1.4T and the 2016+ Malibu 1.5T is kinda the same engine.
Catch cans are pretty generic. Should be the same idea.
@@WheresThe10mm So it should work with the 2018 Chevy Malibu 1.5L?
Yes, the pcv system might not be the same, so be careful make sure you locate it and cut the correct ones otherwise you risk reversing or messing up the pcv system, which the pcv system is a very important part of your engine.
@@WheresThe10mm If it very important to my engine, I better leave the pcv alone and just get a K&N drop in air filter since I have an extended warranty.
I personally do not recommend modifications if you have a warranty still. I have no warranty on my car anymore so I decided to ham with modding it. Gm will give you a tough time with mods for warranty work if there's mods. Speaking from community knowledge
I installed the oil catch can but after got an check engine light and car acted funny. What’s the reason?
Bro. Firee. Can i get the exact measurements??? I added the can to my cart. Im about 2 order.
Just installed it when did first see oil build up a week of driving?
Which side goes to intake tube and which goes under the engine cover to the valve or wherever the other hose.
On my catch can theres labels that say in and out. You want the engine side in the in of the catch can, then the out of the catch back out to the intake piping. - Eric
Yo idk if you’re still active but could I see a pic of your hoses I feel like I miss placed one
Hello! Yes I have recently made an updated diagram here! Check it out! facebook.com/groups/cruze/permalink/829581472181045/
-Eric
What did use to cut the hose off of the stock catch can and t-fitting?
I think I used just a hack saw blade carefully. I do not remember. But anything should work fine to cut it
I just purchased a catch can for my 2017 Malibu LT. I will connect the hoses the way as you did your car? I have a 1.5 L Ecotec
It should work the same way. From what I've seen and heard, the Lfv is very similar to the le2.
@@WheresThe10mm Is there a way you can do another video with the plastic intake cover off showing where the hose that runs underneath it goes to? Just want to make sure I’m connecting the hose to the right one.
Is it best if u have a tune or can u do it while running stock
What size hose and fittings would you use to put a catch can on a stock system? I have a 2016 cruze.
That might be for a gen 1 cruze right?
@@angelsoto7633 no? They made the cruze since 2012. I use to work at a place that made the power train ring gear.
How does the stock one empty itself out?
It just feeds back into the intake which gets fed into the turbo and charge pipes. Almost all pcv systems feed right back to the intake for cost effectiveness and simplicity. Which isn't good for di since that oil and crap coats the valves and cause carbon build up
@@WheresThe10mm where should I spray to clean the valves. I believe the cruze gen 2 is GDi engine, and I wasn't sure if I should spray CRC into the intake on the backside or directly into the turbo.
I assume on the backside or maybe even both.
Can you help me with a couple questions and problems im running into
Yeah sure, what's the problem you're having?
Not a great tutorial. Why not take the cover off a show people. Also, heat the plastic house and it slips off. I put mine over a candle and the hose softened so it slides off the barb. Just don't heat to long.
Why didn't you run it off the PCV valve?
To leave it mostly stock, no need to when there's a T fitting makes it simple and effective. No need to make it any more complicated tbh
Where did you get that cold air intake
BNR sells them. This one is the K&N intake for the gen2 cruze.
You can also get an AEM.
Why are you calling it an I stall video if it’s already been installed😑
I lost my Sunnex 10 mm socket a month ago :(
Use 5/16
@@rockytop4 standard? blasphemy