F150 2.7L Concerns

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Hey guys, I'm new to this forum so I hope in the right place for this.

 

I just bought a 2.7L F150 and I have been hearing issues that I hope someone can confirm. 

First is the oil catch can. Is it really necessary and does it help?

Second is the weep hole in the intercooler.

 

Most of the info i have been seeing is on the 1st gen ecoboost. I just wanted to know if these are still problems on the latest EB.

 

Thanks for any info.

Dave