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After 5k miles with the catch can attached, about 2oz (2/3 of the 3oz can). Should I be concerned about the sludge?

I purchased the JLT catch can and plumbed it in per their direction. https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/jlt-oil-separator-3-0-driver-side-2020-2021-ford-explorer-2-3l-ecoboost/

Well, if the stock separators job is to send those vapor's back into the crankcase, it's definitely missing some otherwise the catch can I installed would not be collecting so much. And regarding the CRC intake valve cleaner, is this connected through the vacuum system? If so, what have you...

Hum, thank you for pointing that out. I was mixing up my terms, since it seems an OEM oil separator performs the PCV function and does not catch and contain any oil, whereas the aftermarket oil separator I installed takes it one step further and catches/condenses the mixture. So to answer your...

There is no factory separator on the Explorer, which is unfortunate as you can see. All those 2.3L Ecoboosts sucking oil into the intake and ending up on the valve's! This is installed on the PVC, so "dirty side".

After 800 miles, this is what I found in the catch can!

Noticed today when checking the dipstick (engine was off for about 1 hour but still hot) that the oil level is above the top hole of the stick, meaning it's to high. I didn't notice any air bubbles in the oil though, so I'm hopeful it's not to full. I'll be checking the level again tomorrow...

Just changed the oil and filter today for the first time at 1300 miles (OLM at 90%). Used Supertech Advanced 5w-30 Full Synthetic with a Fram Ultra Synthetic 20k oil filter. Didn't reset the OLM, considering if I should change the oil again at the regular OLM interval, 5k or 7.5k miles? I'll...

I just ordered this catch can in hopes it will help alleviate some of this. https://www.jlttruecoldair.com/jlt-oil-separator-3-0-driver-side-2020-2021-ford-explorer-2-3l-ecoboost/

So this maintenance schedule is an estimate for when you can expect the OLM to indicate an oil change is necessary...and since it's at least factoring in load and idle time according to the notes, it should be fairly accurate. I am currently at 92% with 1059 miles, and I wouldn't say my driving...

This is out of the manual. I think following the severe schedule is probably a good middle ground, and if you're using full synthetic and a good oil filter, probably go for the higher end of that 5k-7.5k interval.

Just purchased new. Manual states 1k mile break in period, but nothing about first recommended oil change. It has right over 1k miles now, and I do about 400 miles a week. Being a GDI turbo engine, what is the best practice for when to perform first oil change on this engine? And I plan on an...