What is tapping an oil pan?
A tap is a tool used to create female threads in a punched hole. Tapping a pan means to punch a small hole in the side of the oil pan above the oil line in a specific predetermined location. Then use a tap to create threads to secure the hose barb fitting. The oil drain line is then attached to the fitting. Tapping vs. Self-Contained The average engine contains 4-6 quarts of oil. This large quantity of oil is constantly filtered and cleaned before it makes its next pass through the engine and charger. An oil fed supercharger uses this oil to lubricate and cool the engine and the supercharger. Naturally, a larger quantity of oil is better suited to lubricate the charger and help dissipate heat. The average self-contained supercharger only uses 4-6 ounces of non-filtered oil and must rely on only that amount to lubricate and cool the charger. A small quantity of oil is more prone to breaking down (no longer acting as a lubricant). The reason any supercharger needs oil is because aside fr
