Attention All CatchTank Users!....

[RedRobin]

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Be aware that in cold weather the fluid level in a catch tank system increases dramatically it seems.

I checked my fluid levels as my car has been in her batcave for a week and noticed my Forge CatchTank was up to max level:



So I duly emptied the tank - Easy, even for me. Total measured 10 fl.oz / 0.6 pint of gunky fluid:



^ I best warn my daughter it's not a gravy mix or special coffee. Though the aroma will put anyone off!

In the cold weather, although my batcave garage didn't drop below 2C, the amount of gunk suddenly increased.

[calculon]

Don't forget to check up on your engine oil level ;-)

[RedRobin]

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A Warm Welcome to the forum, calculon 

Good advice.

[calculon]

Thanks!

I'll post something in the "new members" subforum soon!

[bacillus]

Catch can collection does increase during the winter months especially if you are not doing frequent long journeys.
How much milage had you covered since you last emptied the can?

[RedRobin]

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I'd done just over 3,000 miles since last emptying it. But previously it had only collected about 2 fl.oz in approx 1,000 miles which was mostly longer journeys in warmer weather. I'm now going to keep a more accurate record of my mileages between emptying.