Rod Schneider
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I just did my 30,000 mile oil change (2016 EcoBoost). Ever since I bought the car new, I've heard that I "need" a catch can to prevent intake valve deposits. I almost bought one when I first got the car, but decided to perform an experiment to see what would happen if I left the crank case vent system totally stock. So, every 10,000 miles, I pull the intake manifold (really easy to do) and take a look at the intake valves to see if crud is building up on them. Today was my third time taking a look. There are some minimal deposits on the back side of the valves. Compared to how they looked 10,000 miles ago, they have changed very little. At this rate, I should be somewhere north of 100,000 miles before it becomes an issue. I'll keep taking a look every 10,000 miles to see. The engine is totally stock, except for a Roush cold air intake (I know, not really needed.....). I'm using Mobil 1 full synthetic 5W30. It gets changed every 5,000 miles. I don't beat on the car every time I take it out, but I do "enjoy" the car on a regular basis. I'm burning 93 octane gas from the local QuickTrip station, and have been using that from the time I bought the car. It mostly sees driving on country roads with a good 20 mile interstate run a couple of times a week. I don't baby it, but I don't abuse it.......
Just my observations--your mileage may vary.........
Just my observations--your mileage may vary.........
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