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      08-12-2016, 11:52 AM   #1
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Oil Catch Can

Does any one currently make an oil catch can for the F87 M2?
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      08-12-2016, 12:16 PM   #2
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My understanding is that the oil blowby issue has been resolved and the can is no longer necessary.
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I am not aware of any manufacturer that offers a catch can for this car ... Pretty sure if it is beneficial, Burger Tuning will be the first to release an OCC
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My understanding is that the oil blowby issue has been resolved and the can is no longer necessary.
Just lessened but still there.
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I installed the BMS OCC on my M2
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I installed the BMS OCC on my M2
The N55?

100% plug and play?
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The N55?

100% plug and play?
yes, u need to cut part of the hose
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yes, u need to cut part of the hose
Thanks for the info
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f87chas OP, Have you drained the oil catch can after use? And if so, after how many miles have you drained and how much came out? If BMW really did solve the blowby issue, that means there shouldn't be much coming out of the catch can?

Thanks!
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I also want to include a Oil Catch Can in my build, even if it's just for my own peace of mind. But I wish there was a more clean installation, like the other N55 catch can from Mishimoto:

https://www.mishimoto.com/bmw-n55-ca...y&utm_term=147



Including the research posts for further details:

https://www.mishimoto.com/engineerin...omplex-system/

https://www.mishimoto.com/engineerin...can-rd-part-2/

https://www.mishimoto.com/engineerin...ch-can-part-3/

That install pretty much looks stock. Like the piece was meant to be there from the start. Granted, I think our engine bay is a tighter working space, and it might be harder to fit, but I'm sure there must be a stock-like solution.

I'm going to continue to do some research, maybe ask around at the service center.
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      02-26-2018, 03:24 PM   #11
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f87chas OP, Have you drained the oil catch can after use? And if so, after how many miles have you drained and how much came out? If BMW really did solve the blowby issue, that means there shouldn't be much coming out of the catch can?

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That's not TOO bad compared to others i've seen. How much liquid/gunk is that in measurement? I've seen a cup of oil/gunk/liquid after 3k miles and i know this was around 1.5k miles.
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That sludge is common to those of us driving in cold weather climates. The sludge is the result of water condensation and oil vapor from cold/hot engine running and cold and humid air initially trapped in the motor on a cold start and running. It poses little risk to motors as it collects on surfaces, especially under oil caps and such.
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That's not TOO bad compared to others i've seen. How much liquid/gunk is that in measurement? I've seen a cup of oil/gunk/liquid after 3k miles and i know this was around 1.5k miles.
It was about 1-1.5 dl.
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That sludge is common to those of us driving in cold weather climates. The sludge is the result of water condensation and oil vapor from cold/hot engine running and cold and humid air initially trapped in the motor on a cold start and running. It poses little risk to motors as it collects on surfaces, especially under oil caps and such.
Yeah, i guess the same but still better not to fry it on the intake valves.
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      02-27-2018, 07:36 PM   #16
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Hmm I thought this wasn't an issue with modern cyclone valves.
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Bms Did Not Believe

If I am correct the N55 Platform in the M235i & M2 variant -- Burger Motorsports did not believe that the motor needed a Catch Can.

However the B58 engine -- they are making an OCC for this little maintenance nightmare.
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I had a BMS catch can on my N54 and it really was necessary.

Regardless - I plan on cleaning blasting my intakes around 75k as routine maintenance.
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Low NOACK oil and long hard drives help eliminate the gunk build-up on the intakes.

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OK, BMW had developed in the N55 the capability to deal with the various issues relating to blow by. To say they solved the problem would be a little over stating the facts. BMW's efforts to provide the N55 the ability to resolve the blow-by issue noteworthy, but it is not full proof, especially under boost from what I read from my reading forums and research. So I am looking to purchase a catch can for my new f87 M2 N55. On sites for both ECS and Turner they offer two alternatives. One is an: ECS-tuning-baffled-oil-catch-can-8oz and the other is a TURNER-baffled-oil-catch-can-kit-standard-flow-6oz. Does anyone: own, know about either, be able to provide the advantages/disadvantages of one or both, or be able to provide any pertinent information or insight that would help me decide which of these (or any other make/model) that might the best alternative for my M2?
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This may be a thread revival but relevant. How much has the OCC accumulated now that you've used it about a year? I imagine more than the smudge of sludge that you reported at 2500k.

What intervals do you empty it and about how many ml of volume?
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This may be a thread revival but relevant. How much has the OCC accumulated now that you've used it about a year? I imagine more than the smudge of sludge that you reported at 2500k.

What intervals do you empty it and about how many ml of volume?
Also interested to know if there are any updates
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I installed the BMS OCC on my M2
Which bolt did you use to mount the OCC? For the life of me, I can't seem able to find a suitable spot :
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      08-24-2019, 05:52 PM   #22
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Hi all,
just to revive this thread. Is the M2 N55 engine required (or can benefit from) having a the Oil Catch Can (OCC)? If so, which company makes the best one that can easily take down & clear? Thanks!
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