MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: RedRobin on December 06, 2010, 12:03:44 pm
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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:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMods%2FCatchTank%2F10ozMax.jpg&hash=8435a548bec2765fecb3924c67e42acffa52ae57)
So I duly emptied the tank - Easy, even for me. Total measured 10 fl.oz / 0.6 pint of gunky fluid:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMods%2FCatchTank%2F10oz_Dec2010.jpg&hash=58c7777d0848eeb275fec72b94da9eb86a0e42e3)
^ 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.
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Don't forget to check up on your engine oil level ;-)
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A Warm Welcome to the forum, calculon :drinking:
Good advice.
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Thanks!
I'll post something in the "new members" subforum soon!
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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?
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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.