2013 ford f150 ecoboost turbo leaking oil passenger side

Q: What does a oil separator do on a 3.5 EcoBoost?

An oil separator helps by filtering the oil (catching it”) out of the air before it is routed back to the intake system.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to install and worth it! *UPDATED*! Less than 500 miles!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019

*Update* 12/4/19*My truck has been on heavy use this past few days due to our Yukon XL being parked from a broken water pump and with just less than 500 miles since installing the filter it has already capture quite the amount of oil!!! Posted some pics! Wow really really glad i bought this filter!Like many others, after watching the many videos about this JLT oil separator for the F-150 series and seeing how awesome it works and helps protect our engines and reading all the reviews i decided to get one for myself. The filter arrived 2 days earlier and installing it was a breeze, less than 15 mins since all the videos teach you and you already know what to do. Everything snapped in place perfectly. All that’s left to do is drive around and check every now and then what the filter has captured and preventing from going back into the engine. Nice little upgrade if you ask me, might decide to do the driver side too for full protection even thou everyone says the passenger side is where all the mess happens.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2022

It’s simple to install and maintain. I’ve had it on for almost 15000 miles so far. I empty the can at oil changes and after hard trips pulling trailers. (It’s not full every time) I primarily got this because of the poorly designed first gen ecoboost. This helps keep oils from building up on the valves and intake system.

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022

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I've had mine for well over a year empty it monthly on my 2016 ford F150 2.7 ecoboost and let me tell you what this 3oz container fills up monthly and I have barely put a little over 14k miles on my truck in 2 years bought it used at 51k and it's now at 63k I have a lead foot but who doesn't in these trucks they are fun to drive super easy install and you won't be disappointed no more smoke out the exaust at a warm startup keeps the engine way more clean all this would be pumped right back into your engine spend the money install it and check it every week to see how much gunk YOUR truck makes shouldbe able to figure it out after about a month of checking it weekly cheers everyone

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2022

Great product, quick shipping, Thanks

Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2022

Love this product, already doing its job after 1 week and was easy to install

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022

Just installed it today, will update in about a month

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022

Do it. I wish I did this years ago—can’t believe how much oil comes out after only a few thousand miles.

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022

I don't normally write reviews. That being said, if you have a 3.5 ecoboost engine, and you're on the fence about this product... buy it now. Fairly easy install, had to tap a hole into the battery box for the mount (not really a big deal). The engine cover was a bit tight to get on after the separator was installed (again, not a big deal). I took a 500 mile trip the day after install, and decided to check and see if anything was collected. I was floored at the amount of gunk that was collected in such a short trip. I probably dumped 1.5 ounces out of the catch can. Can't believe that amount was being put back into the engine, especially after only 500 miles. Wish I found out about this product earlier. A++ for quality and performance!

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2022

I was very excited to get this catch can for my truck.
First off, it showed up a day late, then when I opened the box, I saw it already fully-assembled in the box, which wouldn't have been a big deal if the contents in the bag hadn't be coated in dirt and oil. I could tell that catch can had been in another vehicle for some time. It was very dirty.
I assume somebody bought one and returned their old one or something. But this was very disappointing!

****UPDATE****
Got a replacement one. This one was actually brand new this time. Took me 10 minutes to install and it seems to be working fine so far. As many ecoboost owners know there is a shuttering problem with the first generation ecoboosts. I had drilled the weep hole, as many have suggested that, but it didn't really seem to fix it, but after installing the catch can, the shuddering problem has all but disappeared! I'm interested to see how much oil it has in it when I get home.

After two trips to work and back, (roughly 50miles) you can see how much oil this thing caught! So glad that crap didn’t get sucked into my intake!

4.0 out of 5 stars UPDATE - Sent me a USED one???
By Bronson F. on February 12, 2022

After two trips to work and back, (roughly 50miles) you can see how much oil this thing caught! So glad that crap didn’t get sucked into my intake!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Install!

Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2021

Arrived on time and as described. I installed in on my 2012 F-150 3.5L Ecoboost and it was pretty simple as the quick connects fit perfectly. These catch-can solutions can be a bit pricey, but this one does seem to be working. I check it approx every 5,000 km and am amazed at the amount of oil and sludge that is captured.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product - update

Reviewed in Canada on April 22, 2020

Seems to be well made with clear instructions for install. It took about 15 minutes to install and looks professional. The canister seems to be weeping a little oil over time. I'll keep my eye on it and update after having it installed for longer. Would purchase again.

After a year everything is working great. No leaks. Very happy with build quality.

5.0 out of 5 stars Money well spent

Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2021

Took 15 minutes to install. Plug and play as advertised. This thing really works! The container collects at least 1 ounce of slop every 1000km of Hwy driving. Glad it isn’t being dumped back into my motor

5.0 out of 5 stars It Works

Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2021

Installed it on a 2014 Escape haven't driven anywhere yet but have one on my F150 Ecoboost and it captures the oil that would normally go into engine. Good Product.

4.0 out of 5 stars Must Have For your Engine

Reviewed in Canada on October 20, 2020

A Must Have for the Ford Ecoboost and 5.0L Engines. Helps to Monitor and Capture Oil Consumption or PCV Oil Being Re Circulated back into the Intake Manifold which Cokes the Valves and Coats Everything With Oil.
Aids with Preventative Maintenance, Prolongs Engine Life.