Catch Can Install | Mercedes E Class M272 Engine

This video was performed on a 2011 Mercedes w212 E300 with a M272 Engine.

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[nv]

Any video without stupid background muzak is just fine by me.
Nicely done.

[kdao]

Great video, best so far on Catch can install on this engine. I will go mine like yours. The catch can, you can insert inside a coarse steel wool to catch any dirt. Makes a good filter. Thanks for the excellent video step by step and straight fwd tutorial. Always love your video production. Bright lights and no music. easy peasy....

[juaniglesiasgarcia]

Great video. The leaks on the oil cooler in this motor, the M272, is a common issue. It would be great if you make a video about the change of the gasket or a solution for this. Thanks!

[abejacobs]

Recently I’ve had the problem with oil suction into the intake and would also rather think about something you’ve done. Everything was much easier: I changed 2 intake gaskets before the throttle body and since then everything works fine. Old gaskets let some air in and changed the proper vacuum in the motor ventilation. Now there is no oil consumption anymore

[trunghieuoto]

Hi, thank you for your video, the m272 still has 1 more PVC valve, can the oil separator be installed like that?

[cglim]

Please give me a link to where to buy the parts again. Catch Can, E Class M272 Engine

[Moneygrip]

how often are you draining the catch can?

[walidmorsi]

Never thought of this solution before. I thought I was the only one replacing the manifold only to have it throw a code again 1 year later 🥲 I did have the separator leaking on one side so I fixed it. However you are right, I still see oil stains on the throttle side so this might actually be a great solution before replacing the manifold again.
I think you did OE separator to catch can to manifold. Is this better than other configuration or is it just random? Also did you notice any performance issues ?

[Zohan-xvmz]

The can also comes option with a breathing filter. Is there any benefit or cons from having the filter?

[Dynasty-sy]

Great video I just installed mine as well on the m273 and its been a few months and there is nothing in the catch can is this normal? I was nervous there may be an obstruction? Would I get a check engine light if there was an obstruction in the catch can or any of the hoses? Also does it matter which side you use for in or out? Mine was not labeled but I think the side with the filter is my inlet.

[bes]

Hey cool video!
One question because i don't know.
Why should you install an oil catch can?

[wotti]

So what pipe goes where ? With the oil in and oil out ?

[mohamedalaqil]

I think this is wrong way to install it here because this oil separator cover let air goes inside the engine so you have to install it on the oil separator ( front left head engine ) that the PCV valve and separate oil, if this locked the cover in the rear of the engine become make the air goes out to the elbow so the engine oil become burned.

[krzysztoftkacz]

But, this is High Velocity vent. Better idea is connect this can into the Low velocity vent. On the right head.

[angturil]

I don't recommend this assembly at all on a v6 and even less on a V8. Or use high quality gear with proper diameter hoses, not a budget oil catch can found on amazon around 25$ !! You're going from an id19 to an id10 diameter, which logically should worsen the PCV by a factor of almost 2 by increasing overpressure! And you're doing that on the high velocity vent!! Beware rpm's!!!
Don't tamper with your vehicles with $20 fittings, do your maintenance properly.
On a M272/273, you want to replace the 2 high and low velocity oil separators (drip pan for left side) every 50k miles or so, as well as the centrifuge on the left-hand side, to avoid any problems (mind the left hand thread). That's about a 100$ bill at most and a very easy DIY job.
This kind of DIY is harmful! Especially as these engines use sequential rather than direct injection, yet another reason not to worry about clogged valves. As for maintaining the manifold, maintain your oil separators regularly and you'll never have to worry!
The cost of replacing the intake manifold is lower than the possible damage caused by overpressure on the lower engine anyway
Worth asking ken from mercedessource and check what would he think about such low budget addition on those engines ;)