oil pan
Engine lubricant basin
An oil pan is the reservoir at the bottom of an internal combustion engine that holds lubricating oil.
The oil collects there when the engine is off and circulates through the engine during operation.
Mechanics drain the oil pan during routine oil changes: The drain plug on the oil pan was stripped.
Drain pit below grade
- drain plugRemovable basin stopper
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- crankcaseEngine's lower enclosure
- skid plateUndercarriage protective panel
dipstick · bolts · flange · undercarriage · engine block · chassis · seal · capacity
Channel for wastewater
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- leakEscape through a breach
- torqueRotational force measurement
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
mechanic · repair · service · installation · removal · inspection · stripped threads · reseal
Fluid's flow resistance
Narrow break or attempt
- punctureHole from penetration
- dentShallow surface depression
- rustIron oxide coating
- corrosionChemical wearing away
road debris · pothole · impact · skid plate · curb · scrape · replacement · dry rot
Alloy shaped by mold
- alloyMetallic combination
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- rust-resistantImmune to oxidation
- reinforcedMade more resistant
finned · baffled · lightweight · heat dissipation · pressed · fabricated
sump
Drain pit below grade
- drain plugRemovable basin stopper
- gasketMechanical leak preventer
- crankcaseEngine's lower enclosure
skid plate · dipstick · bolts · flange · undercarriage · engine block · chassis · seal · capacity · reservoir
drain
Channel for wastewater
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- leakEscape through a breach
- torqueRotational force measurement
wrench · mechanic · repair · service · installation · removal · inspection · stripped threads · reseal · cross-threading
viscosity
Fluid's flow resistance
crack
Narrow break or attempt
corrosion · road debris · pothole · impact · skid plate · curb · scrape · replacement · dry rot · fatigue
cast aluminum
Alloy shaped by mold
- alloyMetallic combination
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- rust-resistantImmune to oxidation
reinforced · finned · baffled · lightweight · heat dissipation · pressed · fabricated
- auto partsengine, brakes, tires, wheels, steering wheel
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- car repairbrake job, tune-up, spark plugs, brake pads, tire rotation
- car suppliesgasoline, car wax, gas, diesel, car wash soap
- classic car partscarburetor, distributor, spark plug, spark plugs, radiator
- Engine Bayengine, engine block, radiator, alternator, air filter
oil panoil pump
Pressurizes engine lubricant
oil filter · oil cooler · oil cap · dipstick
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