Breather tube
05-02-2006, 09:33 AM
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Breather tube
My dealer keeps telling me that it is normal for it to leave one drip when the truck is turned off.Does any one else's do this.My truck is a 05 2500 6 speed.It has done this since day 1
05-02-2006, 09:53 AM
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the breather tube will drip a little... it isn't a 100% efficent system of removing oil vapours from the crankcase.. not all the oil condenses and keeps in the engine. some will come out the vent tube..
05-02-2006, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackSheep5
anyone ever put a oil catch can on a third gen?
05-03-2006, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Hounddog
They ALL do it.Have since 1989.They used a catch can for a while but it usually turned into a nasty mess.Look at as your truck is ozzing Cummins power. 
05-03-2006, 07:54 AM
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Or marking his territory!! Ha HA! The boss is about ready to kick him out of the garage like she did the dog that wouldnt stop marking his territory.
Yep, just like a Harley.
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05-03-2006, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackSheep5
anyone ever put a oil catch can on a third gen?
05-03-2006, 04:57 PM
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what if you got some thing like this
Stef's Over flow Tank
im thinking about doing the bottle thing for a few weeks just to see how much comes out and then i might get this catch can.
Stef's Over flow Tank
im thinking about doing the bottle thing for a few weeks just to see how much comes out and then i might get this catch can.
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