Manufacturer Specs:
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Baomain Model AF2000-02
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Max. Rated flow: 750 L/min
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Max Pressure:1.0Mpa (approx 145 PSI),
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Port size: PT 1/4
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Filtration: 40um
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Size:10.5 x 4 x 4cm / 4.1” x 1.6” x 1.6” (L*W*H), Weight:176g
What I like about this
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Only $13 and includes mounting hardware and different size fittings
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Compact, great for a tight space
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Inlets and outlet are mounted opposing ends (you can run it in-line)
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Clear reservoir catch can, you can see the oil accumulation
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Sufficient for my style of driving – daily driving, non turbo
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Simple design
What I don’t like about this
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Have to check it more often than some of the other style catch cans with larger reservoirs
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Installed in tight space, it could be subject to heat
Installation
It works
More info on the PCV system
As your engine runs, the pistons rapidly move up and down within their cylinders. Despite the tight tolerances, a small amount of combustion gases, fuel vapors, and oil mist inevitably slips past the piston rings and into the crankcase. This phenomenon is known as “blow-by”. Without a way to manage this blow-by, pressure would quickly build up in the crankcase, leading to several problems. Excess pressure can force oil past seals and gaskets, causing leaks. It can also interfere with the smooth operation of moving parts and even contaminate the engine oil, accelerating wear and tear.This is where the crankcase breather hose comes in. In your 2006 Scion tC, this hose is part of the Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system. Its primary job is to vent these harmful blow-by gases out of the crankcase and back into the engine’s intake manifold.
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Oil Leaks: As mentioned, pressure buildup from a blocked hose can force oil out of seals.
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Rough Idling or Stalling: Improper crankcase ventilation can throw off the engine’s air-fuel mixture.
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Increased Oil Consumption: Blow-by gases that aren’t properly vented can carry more oil mist out of the engine.
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Check Engine Light: In severe cases, a malfunctioning PCV system can trigger your check engine light.
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Sludgy Oil: Unvented contaminants will break down your engine oil faster.
