5 – LUBRICATION SYSTEM
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Piston Engine Fundamentals
TC010-05-01S
Oil Pan
Bolted onto the engine under the crankcase, the oil pan is a holding area
— also called a reservoir or sump — for the engine oil. The oil pan transfers
heat from the oil to the outside air, and it allows dirt picked up in the engine
to settle out at the bottom. Many oil pans include a baffle to prevent oil from
sloshing.
Oil Strainer (Pick-Up)
The oil strainer or pick-up, is located in the bottom of the oil pan, where it is
completely covered by the engine oil. The oil pump draws oil through the
strainer. The oil strainer has a filter screen to keep large pieces of dirt and
debris out of the circulating oil.
Oil Pump
The oil pump provides the “push” that circulates the pressurized oil
throughout the engine.
Oil Filter
The oil filter traps smaller particles of metal, dirt, and debris carried by the oil
so they don’t recirculate through the engine. The filter keeps the oil clean to
reduce engine wear.
Answers to
Review
Exercise 6
1. valve
clearance
or lash
2. hydraulic
lash
adjuster
(HLA)
3. pushrod
4. rocker arm
5. A, C