2014-2019 Kia Soul | Oil Catch Can Install

[@festerjunior1680]

What a great video. I’m not sure what a catch can does but I’m sure it’s a good thing. I just changed all the spark plugs the pcv valve and sprayed a can of CRC GDI intake valve cleaner which absolutely worked miracles that cleaner is seriously great stuff my car is running like it’s brand new. Those rip off dealerships should include the cleaner intake spray in scheduled maintenance they don’t even ever mention it’s obvious they don’t want out cars to last. God bless KZbin is saving me so much money and I don’t need to deal with people like mechanics who I have ever trusted my entire life. KZbin was a game changer

[@jamesbarros950]

Thank you so much for this detailed, easy to follow walkthough. I've got a 2016 with horrible consumption, and I'm hoping this will help. I'm also getting the intakes cleaned, and hope to get more life from this cute little car.

[@Hank039]

You're welcome. I hope the install goes smoothly for you, and that you'll catch all that gunk!

[@stacyk712]

Thanks for making this! I just bought a 2018 Soul 2 months ago, and am wanting to install a can. This will make it so much easier for me having seen it done first! BTW, I found you in the Kia Soul forum, I'm a lurker lol

[@Hank039]

You're welcome, Stacy. I hope the content in the video makes your install process easier. IMO, it's a worthwhile investment for these engines...and it didn't cost too much money or time ($30 and maybe 45 mins to an hour).

[@stacyk712]

@@Hank039 Wanted to say thank you again and give an update. I (finally) installed mine yesterday. I did it exactly as you did yours. I saw the comment in your thread on the forum from the other guy who ran the outlet hose under the hood latch. I mock ran than scenario, and to me the bend was way too tight. I had a hard time getting the stock hose off, even the flathead screwdriver wasn't breaking that seal! Slow and steady wins the race. I just turned 18k after the install, so I'm going to check the contents in a week and see what's up. I drive like you, and 20 mile rt for work every day, and if you found that much after 130 miles! Yikes! Some prevention is better than nothing! Thank you again for that video, I had is practically memorized before I did mine!

[@Hank039]

@@stacyk712 Glad to hear you got your OCC installed. I just emptied mine again after maybe about 2-3 weeks of not checking it. It was about the same amount., so I think I'll go maybe a month next time to see. I go about 4-5K miles (almost 6 months) in between oil change intervals and I'm wondering if the OCC will hold that much fluid if I only emptied it during oil changes - I would think so, but we'll see. Sorry you ran into trouble with the stock hoses. Hearing that slim jim crack of the stock hoses breaking free is such a great sound if I ever did hear one! I'm still very happy with the setup because it looks pretty stock with all of the black hoses and OCC. I was really looking hard for black worm clamps but they're pretty pricey. It takes a little getting used to loosening the OCC and then re-threading it properly to tighten it due to the position of it, but I get better and faster at it each time.

[@stacyk712]

@@Hank039 I drive easily 100 miles a week, so after this first week, I'll probably not check it constantly. I couldn't find a screw (M-6 1.00x16mm) like the one you used, so mine has a flatter head on it (Phillips). The brace still swivels, even though the screw is tight. Does your's move? Should I put a washer under it? I had to jimmy the hoses with the flat head until I got them to slide down a bit, then I was able to wiggle them off. No biggie, but when you are excited to install a mod, I don't wanna wait!! I don't have an Advance Auto near me, AutoZone apparently discriminates against women, I received no help there, so I got the hoses at O'Reillys, along with the clamps. They didn't have 5/32 hose, they had 7/32, so it was VERY tight and took me what felt like forever to get that on the intake. Just an FYI, if anyone asks you on the board. I should probably join, but, lurking works too.

[@Hank039]

@@stacyk712 My bracket moves a little bit but it takes some force. I use some blue loctite with the screw so that could be helping. Nothing wrong with lurking. Sorry you went through some challenges in getting your OCC set up. Hopefully it'll work well for ya!

[@charleslambertjr3842]

Thanks for taking the time to make your videos ..:-)

[@Hank039]

You're welcome, Charles. Hope you found it helpful and that you were successful if you decided to install a OCC.

[@markmills344]

You did a great job with this video!

[@charleslambertjr3842]

Thank you so much, for making this video, I have a 2016, that seems to be running fine, no nasty stuff under the oil cap when I check it, but I wanna do this as that it protection, I’ve heard these engines have a reputation for oil sludge, and I want to totally avoid that anyway possible, I’m even using synthetic oil, not sure if that’s gonna help or not,and your video is a huge help, how often do you check your Can? and how much nasty stuff have you been finding on yours? Thanks again

[@Hank039]

Hi Charles - I'm glad you stumbled across the video and hope it helps if/when you install an OCC. I drive on avg of 6-7k miles a year so I've been emptying it every time I change my oil...which is roughly twice a year. When I do check it, it's been about 1/4 full. Not much, but it smells basically like gas. I will say though that since this video, I have changed my OCC setup to a different model that has a built-in dipstick, and I changed the location in the engine bay. There wasn't anything wrong with the Mishimoto knock-off that I used in this video, but I just wanted a little more convenience of having a dipstick and it got in the way of the remote starter latch that I installed. If you would like more info about the new OCC I installed, you can check out the post I made on the Kia Soul forums at www.kiasoulforums.com/threads/oil-catch-can-2014-kia-soul-w-2-0l-engine.115620/page-3#post-1313589

[@russellfrayre5848]

Thanks again. Great video and advice. Went like clockwork.

[@davidbloomberg1169]

Just changed my oil a few days ago after about 4000 miles since install my catch can....poured out about 2 tablespoons of oily liquid.....

[@Hank039]

That's great, David. How'd the install go for you?

[@davidbloomberg1169]

I used a 3/8" to 1/2" barbed brass adapter to get my can's 3/8" line into the Soul's 1/2" PCV port....

[@troylee3179]

Thanks for being very precise in describing how you installed it. How much gunk are you finding in the can.

[@Hank039]

Thank you. In 2 months time, maybe 1/10 of a small mason jar. I have pics but I don't believe there is a way to share on KZbin..

[@Kntryhart]

I have a catch can similar to your installation on my 2016 2.0L Kia Soul. There is a second hose that I am interested in installing a second catch can in. The hose connects the rear of the valve cover to the air inlet hose near the throttle body. I removed the inlet hose from the throttle body and found a lot of "brown goo" inside. I could see that the liquid was coming from that hose. The hose goes around the back of the injection pump then between the engine and the battery to the air inlet hose. Any thoughts / suggestions? I was unable to locate the OEM part number for that hose. I'd like to have a spare before I cut the one that is on the engine. Thanks.

[@Hank039]

I have read about some other Soul owners running a dual can setup but it's beyond my knowledge...sorry!

[@guerrerogamer7124]

Just one question, could you tell me which is the outlet and is the hose inlet the bottom or top one? I wouldn't want to connect wrong.

[@Hank039]

The outlet hose is the one closer to the front of the car.

[@zion168]

What's the reason to use fuel line instead of pcv hose?

[@Hank039]

That's what they had in-stock at my local Autozone.

[@iflarnted]

I don't think this would work as intended in minus 40 degree weather up in Canada.

[@andrewjetmitchell7203]

I just installed a catch can on my 2017 Kia Soul.. Followed your video thanks for the help. But but I realized one of the hoses goes from the is from the valve cover to the air cleaner intake side which is still going to get the throttle body dirty do we need a second catch can for that?

[@Hank039]

I'm not 100% sure. I didn't see the need to run a 2nd can. The setup I have seems to be sufficient.

[@markmills344]

5/32" Allen wrench is the same as 4mm in metric.

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

Silly question. The hose that comes off the PCV does that go into to the inlet port of the catch can? Thanks.

[@Hank039]

Yes. @4:40 in the video; I say outlet, but corrected myself via red text :)

[@jamesbarlowjr.3762]

@@Hank039 Ok Sorry maybe I didn’t hear or see that. Thanks

[@benrandomly2016]

Were you having excessive oil consumption issues? My wife's 2015 Soul 2.0L is using 2 quarts every 500 miles. Dealer can't find anything wrong with the car and no leaks to be found. They did a compression test and everything came up in spec. The car has 130,000 gently used miles on it. I can tell the PCV valve has never been changed. I know that may be it. Another post I read on the forum said the back of the intake valves could be coked up with burnt oil sludge causing the issue?

[@Hank039]

I was not having oil consumption issues at the time of install. Almost two years later and still OK so far. I will say though that I'm only at 31K miles for a 2014 so I won't be surprised if it does have the issue in the coming year(s). I just changes my PCV at 30K as preventative maintenance. They're cheap ($7-$12) and only takes about 5 minutes to change.

[@benrandomly2016]

@@Hank039 Thanks.

[@offom]

Hey Sir, on my car, Kia Ceed 2014 1.6 CRDI, PCV out is at the rear of the crankcase and it is looking back, connecting with a short line as yours. Driverside is almost full, passengerside is somewhat a bit more free but I found no possible spot. I am thinking about mounting an oil catch can on the frontside as yours but lines will be very long, may be around 1 meter, is that an issue? Do you think if radiator-back blows hot air onto it? Would that cause a problem? Thank you very much

[@Hank039]

Hi @offom. I never researched if longer length hoses would have negative impact on the function of an OCC. Mine are probably between 1.5'-2.' trimmed (not sure exactly) and they still work fine...and I've seen longer setups...although not too much longer. As far as the location of the 1.6L radiator in regards to the radiator beam mounting location, I don't envision it being an issue, but I can't be 100% certain with the 1.6L. I check my OCC regularly and the can itself, and its components still seem to be new looking after year. Hope that helps and all the best with your install if you choose to go forward with the install :)

[@offom]

@@Hank039 Thank you very much for the reply. I am definitely looking forward to it. Other thought I have is to do EGR/Intake/Carbon cleaning couple of times to improve the condition of the flow prior to installing OCC. What are your thoughts on this? As I understood, OCC slows down the gunk build up but does not solve it if there is already a blockage. Also, ProVent products seem to collect much more oil compared to the rest but they also introduce pressure into the Crankcase, how much of a problem is that as a subject?

[@Hank039]

@@offom I personally didn't clean anything prior to installing my OCC. Doesn't seem like it would be a bad idea though. I do not have any input on ProVent either. I was just going for something cheap that did the trick :)

[@offom]

@@Hank039 Cheers! Have a nice life :)

[@russellfrayre5848]

Can you share the brand and model of the can you used? Thanks!

[@Hank039]

All of the items used are listed in the description. Here's the link to the catch can on Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H8BSTHB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@nycalien]

I'm having a really hard time finding a location for my 2019 Tucson. There is a big metal lip where the radiator is. Still couldn't find a good spot for it.

[@Hank039]

Sorry...I'm not familiar with the Tucson's engine bay. Do you have the turbo or non-turbo? Is using self-tapping screws an option?

[@nycalien]

@@Hank039 No turbo. It has a big lip that is towards the engine that is horizontal to the ground. Very hard to put anything.

[@Hank039]

@@nycalien you can try a different catch can that comes with different mounting bracket, and place it by on the passenger side of the engine bay by the coolant overflow tank.

[@nycalien]

@@Hank039 That's the exact spot what I have in mind.

[@slimsammyone]

Do you know whether the process is similar for the 1.6L?

[@Hank039]

I do not...sorry. But there are videos for other Kias equipped with the 1.6L. Here's one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5PQc3yqh79mpc0

[@slimsammyone]

@@Hank039 thanks!

[@RM-ub1xd]

Would this void any warranty on a newly financed vehicle?

[@Hank039]

This question comes up frequently regarding OCCs. As you know, dealerships can vary in that some are more sticklers and some are lax about aftermarket mods. Basically it boils down to can the dealership prove that the OCC is what caused whatever issue you're bringing your vehicle in for. Some owners choose to take the OCC off prior to bringing it in to their dealer. So all that to say, YMMV.

[@adamkitchen7677]

Why did you use two different size hose?

[@Hank039]

IIRC (sorry it's been almost two years since I shot the video and did the install), the OEM hose that I removed that goes from the PCV to the intake manifold has different size openings. So I opted to get two diff sizes to accommodate that.

[@BIQ1981]

Do you know if the hose sizes are the same for a 2019 Kia Soul 1.6L turbo?

[@Hank039]

I do not...sorry. But if I had to guess, I would say yes.

[@BIQ1981]

@@Hank039 There are 2 and 3 ports available for sale. Do you know what the third port used for?

[@Hank039]

@@BIQ1981 IIRC, the extra port is an additional inlet which can be from the engine vent port (if applicable). I would Google 3-port CC diagrams though.

[@Rocket..Dr..]

Question what kind of catch can did you get

[@Hank039]

I started with this OCC (the one in the video): a.co/d/5AIHrnv And then I swapped to this one: a.co/d/8S9ObQu Because I wanted a dipstick to check the fluid level. It took a little more work to mount it (near the passenger side strut tower).

[@Rocket..Dr..]

@HK and does it work good. Cuz I just got a kia soul non turbo and I just found out about this problem. So I want to do the same to prevent any issues

[@Hank039]

Yup. It works really well. I empty the OCC during every oil change (6 months/3-4k miles). There's not much in it with the amount of driving I do...maybe 1/8-1/4 full.

[@Rocket..Dr..]

This works amazing. The only problem there was one garage that wouldn't pass inspection because they said it's a performance mod.. kinda ridiculous. But other garage said they was full of crap. But anyways I noticed my gas mileage is better too

[@bableroybrown1]

What does Oil Catch can do ?

[@Hank039]

It reduces the amount of oil vapors re-circulated into the intake of the engine, which the GDI engines are known to do.

[@miyazato747]

Why install a oil catch on a non GDI Engine?

[@Hank039]

My Soul has the 2.0 liter Nu GDI engine.