Burger Motorsports Oil Catch Can- the good and the bad... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-11-2012, 04:49 PM

Good news is the OCC seems to be earning its keep! Not sure what the yellow slurry is, but it smells noxious, and a little like oil. This is after 4 months of use.

Slops · 11-11-2012, 08:08 PM

I had an occ on my previous car and it contained some yellowish mix in there, it was said to be condensation/water/coolant mixing with the oil... Mine was never THAT yellow though.

CombatNinja · 11-11-2012, 08:21 PM

I don't think the N55s have all that much of an oil blow-by issue. I've seen catch cans after 6 months and there is mostly yellowish coolant/oil/water mix. Very little oil compared to N54s.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-11-2012, 09:00 PM

Which leads me to my next question- anyone in the tri-state area familiar with putting these things on AND taking them off?
If so p.m. me please.
CN you have a very good point.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-11-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

I don't think the N55s have all that much of an oil blow-by issue. I've seen catch cans after 6 months and there is mostly yellowish coolant/oil/water mix. Very little oil compared to N54s.

Makes one wonder how much of that stuff is actually getting into the IC and engine parts regardless... It's pressing unnecessarily against my headlight harness too. I don't know...I might just take it off if I can find somebody to do it for me.

CombatNinja · 11-12-2012, 07:26 AM

I think BMS has fitting instructions on their website so uninstall should be the reverse I suppose.

If I had an N54 I would absolutely get one of these. On N55 it seems a waste.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-12-2012, 07:30 AM

Ahh good idea. Judging from the OCC contents I am thinking so too. Thanks brotha.

CombatNinja · 11-12-2012, 08:12 AM

This also helps solve the mystery of why these engines consume coolant. Now I know why I have to top off every six months.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-12-2012, 12:39 PM

Yeah not sure there was any oil at all. I am tempted to even take this mixture to the dealer to see if they can figure it out.

CombatNinja · 11-12-2012, 09:05 PM

My guess is coolant mixed with trace amounts of oil.

E90Company · 11-12-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

This also helps solve the mystery of why these engines consume coolant. Now I know why I have to top off every six months.

Off topic from the N55 but do you know if the N54 has the same coolant issue? My coolant slowly drops over time as well.

CombatNinja · 11-12-2012, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Company

Off topic from the N55 but do you know if the N54 has the same coolant issue? My coolant slowly drops over time as well.

As far as I know, every e90 has a minor coolant consumption issue.

E90Company · 11-12-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

As far as I know, every e90 has a minor coolant consumption issue.

Thank you.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-13-2012, 05:36 AM

Curious if anyone else has had the opportunity to empty their OCC for N55, and can share their results.

Sean@Alpine · 11-13-2012, 08:25 PM

Yes a OCC is a must on N54 cars.

N55 cars will benefit from them as well, but not as much as N54s.

They're a very cost effective mod that is worth the money.

e90328i · 11-13-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

As far as I know, every e90 has a minor coolant consumption issue.

my 07 with 69k miles has never gone through coolant. ever. seeing coolant like that in occ is kinda scary. something is wrong imo

CombatNinja · 11-13-2012, 08:55 PM

I've owned four different e90s and each and every one has had a very minor coolant consumption issue. I'm talking like a quart of distilled water every 6 months to top it off. You are not realizing how small that catch can is or how little is actually in it in Dark Night's photo. Consumption at that rate is no cause for concern at all.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CombatNinja

I've owned four different e90s and each and every one has had a very minor coolant consumption issue. I'm talking like a quart of distilled water every 6 months to top it off. You are not realizing how small that catch can is or how little is actually in it in Dark Night's photo. Consumption at that rate is no cause for concern at all.

Yea, CN is right. It was like a half inch deep, and the OCC is only about 3-4 inches in diameter.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 12:03 PM

As per Terry: "Normal mix of condensation water, unburnt fuel, and oil."

Might I add, Terry's customer service is PARAMOUNT.

CHECKERED · 11-15-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

As per Terry: "Normal mix of condensation water, unburnt fuel, and oil."

Might I add, Terry's customer service is PARAMOUNT.

I’m curious to see if it’s flammable...can you light it on fire (in a safe manner obviously)

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

As per Terry: "Normal mix of condensation water, unburnt fuel, and oil."

Might I add, Terry's customer service is PARAMOUNT.

Im curious to see if its flammable...can you light it on fire (in a safe manner obviously)

I'd have to dig it out of my recycling bin (if I can find it) but sure, ill give it a shot.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-15-2012, 02:33 PM

The gasket around the top of the oil catch can got a little goofy but apparently it's not that important according to Terry.
It's not really hurting anything so I'm thinking I'll just leave it around for another six months- see what it catches.

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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,539 iTrader: (17)	Burger Motorsports Oil Catch Can- the good and the bad... Good news is the OCC seems to be earning its keep! Not sure what the yellow slurry is, but it smells noxious, and a little like oil. This is after 4 months of use. Attached Images Last edited by Dark_Knight_335; 11-22-2012 at 12:02 PM.
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11-11-2012, 09:00 PM	#4
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,539 iTrader: (17)	Which leads me to my next question- anyone in the tri-state area familiar with putting these things on AND taking them off? If so p.m. me please. CN you have a very good point. __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

11-12-2012, 07:30 AM	#7
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,539 iTrader: (17)	Ahh good idea. Judging from the OCC contents I am thinking so too. Thanks brotha. __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

11-12-2012, 12:39 PM	#9
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,539 iTrader: (17)	Yeah not sure there was any oil at all. I am tempted to even take this mixture to the dealer to see if they can figure it out. __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

11-13-2012, 05:36 AM	#14
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,539 iTrader: (17)	Curious if anyone else has had the opportunity to empty their OCC for N55, and can share their results. __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

11-11-2012, 08:08 PM	#2
Slops Major General Drives: 2011 E90 335i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 5,349 iTrader: (1)	I had an occ on my previous car and it contained some yellowish mix in there, it was said to be condensation/water/coolant mixing with the oil... Mine was never THAT yellow though.

11-11-2012, 08:21 PM	#3
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,030 iTrader: (0)	I don't think the N55s have all that much of an oil blow-by issue. I've seen catch cans after 6 months and there is mostly yellowish coolant/oil/water mix. Very little oil compared to N54s.

11-12-2012, 07:26 AM	#6
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,030 iTrader: (0)	I think BMS has fitting instructions on their website so uninstall should be the reverse I suppose. If I had an N54 I would absolutely get one of these. On N55 it seems a waste.

11-12-2012, 08:12 AM	#8
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,030 iTrader: (0)	This also helps solve the mystery of why these engines consume coolant. Now I know why I have to top off every six months.

11-12-2012, 09:05 PM	#10
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,030 iTrader: (0)	My guess is coolant mixed with trace amounts of oil.

11-13-2012, 08:25 PM	#15
Sean@Alpine BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 11 iTrader: (22)	Yes a OCC is a must on N54 cars. N55 cars will benefit from them as well, but not as much as N54s. They're a very cost effective mod that is worth the money.

11-13-2012, 08:55 PM	#17
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,030 iTrader: (0)	I've owned four different e90s and each and every one has had a very minor coolant consumption issue. I'm talking like a quart of distilled water every 6 months to top it off. You are not realizing how small that catch can is or how little is actually in it in Dark Night's photo. Consumption at that rate is no cause for concern at all.

11-15-2012, 12:03 PM	#19
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,539 iTrader: (17)	As per Terry: "Normal mix of condensation water, unburnt fuel, and oil." Might I add, Terry's customer service is PARAMOUNT.

11-15-2012, 02:33 PM	#22
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ Posts: 5,539 iTrader: (17)	The gasket around the top of the oil catch can got a little goofy but apparently it's not that important according to Terry. It's not really hurting anything so I'm thinking I'll just leave it around for another six months- see what it catches. __________________ Assorted E9x bushings, 200$ local pickup or 225$ shipped! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2#post13995632

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