There is an older thread where an oil catch can was mounted in an earlier hybrid. IIRC it was a different engine with PCV on front or passenger side of engine. The can was mounted on firewall.
My 2.0L engine has the PCV hose on rear or transmission/driver side of engine. The hybrid is pretty congested on both sides/front of engine so IMO the firewall is the best place for the catch can on a hybrid. I can easily access the catch can dipstick or remove the base to drain it. I fabricated a bracket for the catch can and mounted it using an existing stud on firewall. The firewall studs have plastic covers on them that are easily removed.
I purchased the ADD W1 V3 catch can from K5 Optima Store. I chose the Gunmetal color for the decorative ring; other colors are available. The can is high quality. Nice machining, fit and anodized finish. It passed a vacuum test, no leaks.
The kit is supplied with short lengths of hose so they are not long enough for a firewall install. I learned 5/8" PCV hose is scarce at parts stores, so get it in hand before attempting a firewall install. I used ~ 3 feet of 5/8" PCV hose and 2.5 feet of 3/8" PCV hose.
For a clean install, I used Gates shrink clamps on the catch can 3/8" and 5/8" fittings. No worries, connections are secure with the shrink clamps. Points off though, I did not have 5/8" Tech Flex like I used on the 3/8" hose.
I removed the foam cover from the short OEM PCV hose and installed it on the new 5/8" intake hose at the intake side. There is a metal pipe and plastic air filter tube to route around so it offers chafe protection.
My 2.0L engine has the PCV hose on rear or transmission/driver side of engine. The hybrid is pretty congested on both sides/front of engine so IMO the firewall is the best place for the catch can on a hybrid. I can easily access the catch can dipstick or remove the base to drain it. I fabricated a bracket for the catch can and mounted it using an existing stud on firewall. The firewall studs have plastic covers on them that are easily removed.
I purchased the ADD W1 V3 catch can from K5 Optima Store. I chose the Gunmetal color for the decorative ring; other colors are available. The can is high quality. Nice machining, fit and anodized finish. It passed a vacuum test, no leaks.
The kit is supplied with short lengths of hose so they are not long enough for a firewall install. I learned 5/8" PCV hose is scarce at parts stores, so get it in hand before attempting a firewall install. I used ~ 3 feet of 5/8" PCV hose and 2.5 feet of 3/8" PCV hose.
For a clean install, I used Gates shrink clamps on the catch can 3/8" and 5/8" fittings. No worries, connections are secure with the shrink clamps. Points off though, I did not have 5/8" Tech Flex like I used on the 3/8" hose.
I removed the foam cover from the short OEM PCV hose and installed it on the new 5/8" intake hose at the intake side. There is a metal pipe and plastic air filter tube to route around so it offers chafe protection.