a couple of months ago, i just bot a 94 mustang gt conv. ( low 40 k miles) with vortech supercharger, had the car checked by a couple of mechanics including the shop that installed the supercharger and and the car checked out in good condition. However, i've been noticing "a little oil drip" under the engine sometimes daily, sometimes none for a couple of days and then again a little oil drip after a few days...should i be alarmed or is this normal because of the supercharger(since the car is running under extreme high pressure)? I understand that i need to monitor very carefully my oil levels and use "only synthetic oil" if i'm due for an oil change.

i would appreciate any past experiences or any insights on this . thanks!

firefighter in chicago

 

i would check were the oil pan was tapped for the oil return line for the supercharger.

 

Also check just behind the oil pan, between the pan and the transmission, often a 5.0 will weep oil in this area. A mechanic a talked to once says this is common with 5.0 engines. If it is not a lot of oil, usually cleaning off the excess with each oil change helps keep the floor clean. Check oil level to insure the level is not going down. If a lot of oil is in this area, may be a rear main bearing leak.

 

Make sure the pcv system is working correctly!