Vinny@JLT

Great information Jim! Thank you for your efforts and what you do for the community here.

Not a 2.7EB motor but a Ford Ecoboost motor at that, just recently did a separator setup for this 2015 Fusion 2.0 EB(direct injected), 40k miles. To get to the PCV valve you have to remove the intake manifold, which allowed us to inspect the intake valves... Think a catch can is worth it here? The can's may not stop this completely from happening, but it'll slow the process down.

No problem guys, keep us posted on the results!

Hello Everyone, I wanted to jump in here to see if we could help clarify a few questions. While this Edge application is new to us, the 2.7EB engine isn't. Our truck kits that include fitment for the 2.7 F150 are by far our most popular kit. You can find many reviews on these on some of the larger websites that sell them (Americantrucks, Summit, CJ pony parts etc). Our can's are a single chamber (use a two stage filter). They are simplistic, easy to install, easy to service and affordable. Why not do a clean side setup? In our testing initially on the 15+ 2.7 and 3.5 trucks, we did install a setup on the clean side. Both trucks after 1k miles had cans that were still completely bone dry. Is that a be-all-end-all that no oil can make it through the clean side? No, but in comparison to the PCV side it's not even in the same ballpark. Other issues for the 2015+ trucks is they have a crankcase pressure sensor in this line, changing the volume of air in this line (such as adding a catch can) can put this sensor out of range and cause a Check engine light. With that said, I've seen trucks some of the 11-14 3.5 EB Trucks put oil into the clean side. In most of those scenarios the trucks were work horses for them...These people towed heavy loads where the truck was in boost for long periods of time. Clean side vs dirty side(PCV) The PCV side connects from the PCV valve on the rear valve cover to the intake manifold. Thus there is a vacuum source drawing on the crankcase any time you are running the vehicle, idle, cruise etc. The PCV valve will close anytime you are above atmospheric pressure (think entering boost). In which the crankcase evacuation will be handled by the front side valve cover to the turbo inlet pipe. Now for any contaminates to make it to the engine through the clean side they have to first make it through. The turbo Hot side Charge pipes Intercooler Cold side Charge pipes. What's the route for the PCV "Dirty" side? The PCV hose. The RX can's and some of the other can's on the market are VERY nice. I highly recommend purchasing an oil separator (catch can) for your Edge. No matter the brand, it's a wise decision for extended engine performance and longevity. In my opinion and our testing no single can is going to stop it ALL while maintaining the vacuum source for crankcase evacuation however you can slow down the build up significantly by adding one.