Is this normal?

Rabidsquirrel22 · 10-28-2017, 11:52 PM

So I installed a catch can on my SS this summer. I just emptied it for the first time and the color of the liquid was a light brown, like coffee with cream. I had a catch can on my 5th gen v6 and the stuff it caught was always black or close to it.

Here's a pic of some of what was in there. Is this normal for the LT1 or is something wrong here?

KirkH · 10-28-2017, 11:57 PM

Normal. Emulsion of oil & water.

Soleil · 10-29-2017, 04:08 AM

But for me is too much water in it. Are you driven short distance predominantly? Either the engine don’t get hot enough or ...... have a look into your coolant if you find oil you may have a serious problem. Do you loose water? Make a Co2 test.

Rabidsquirrel22 · 10-29-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Soleil

But for me is too much water in it. Are you driven short distance predominantly? Either the engine don’t get hot enough or ...... have a look into your coolant if you find oil you may have a serious problem. Do you loose water? Make a Co2 test.

Yeah the car is usually driven shorter distances around the city. I'll take a look at the coolant. Thank you!

Zodiac · 10-29-2017, 11:39 AM

Looks normal to me seeing as you are in Michigan. I've only seen that in cold temps.

63falcondude · 10-29-2017, 12:23 PM

When I had my SS, the stuff in the catch can was thin and dark brown/black in warmer temps and thick and light brown in colder temps.

I actually had to scoop it out with a paper towel in winter months compared to summer months where I could pour it out.

LuvMI · 10-29-2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zodiac

Looks normal to me seeing as you are in Michigan. I've only seen that in cold temps.

I ever move back to Royal Oak I'll keep that in mind.

Zodiac · 10-29-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMI

I ever move back to Royal Oak I'll keep that in mind.

You'll be surprised this pops up every winter on many threads. I'll admit it freaked me out the first time I saw it on my G8 in NY.

Soleil · 10-29-2017, 01:27 PM

Obviously it is a condensation issue and short distance.

Rabidsquirrel22 · 10-29-2017, 07:11 PM

Thanks for the input everyone! It really has been cold here, so I'm glad its just that.

10-28-2017, 11:52 PM	#1
Rabidsquirrel22 Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 104	Is this normal? So I installed a catch can on my SS this summer. I just emptied it for the first time and the color of the liquid was a light brown, like coffee with cream. I had a catch can on my 5th gen v6 and the stuff it caught was always black or close to it. Here's a pic of some of what was in there. Is this normal for the LT1 or is something wrong here? Attached Images

10-28-2017, 11:57 PM	#2
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Normal. Emulsion of oil & water. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

10-29-2017, 04:08 AM	#3
Soleil Drives: Camaro 50th anniversary edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	But for me is too much water in it. Are you driven short distance predominantly? Either the engine don’t get hot enough or ...... have a look into your coolant if you find oil you may have a serious problem. Do you loose water? Make a Co2 test. __________________ Soleil _____________________________________________ A car is fast enough, if you fear to unlock it in the morning." (Walter Roehrl)

10-29-2017, 12:23 PM	#6
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	When I had my SS, the stuff in the catch can was thin and dark brown/black in warmer temps and thick and light brown in colder temps. I actually had to scoop it out with a paper towel in winter months compared to summer months where I could pour it out. __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

10-29-2017, 01:27 PM	#9
Soleil Drives: Camaro 50th anniversary edition Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 2,203 View My Garage	Obviously it is a condensation issue and short distance. __________________ Soleil _____________________________________________ A car is fast enough, if you fear to unlock it in the morning." (Walter Roehrl)

10-29-2017, 11:39 AM	#5
Zodiac Sarcasm Personified Drives: 2017 Charger R/T Scat Pack Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NC Posts: 459	Looks normal to me seeing as you are in Michigan. I've only seen that in cold temps.

10-29-2017, 07:11 PM	#10
Rabidsquirrel22 Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 104	Thanks for the input everyone! It really has been cold here, so I'm glad its just that.

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