sump
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- noun
- /sʌmp/
- Specialized
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cárter
- So now we have to put the oil sump plug back in and we need to fill her up with oil.
- sump pump
- oil sump
- dry sump
Examples
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OK, so we're now looking underneath the car and the sump plug that we need to undo is this one, this one here.
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This was an easy problem to fix, and I even had oil to refill the sump.
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- And the engine... maybe we can change it from dry sump to wet sump.
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In a service station on the M5 motorway, on returning to my car from the restroom, I found that the oil sump plug had come loose on my car and oil had spilled over the parking lot.
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An available dry-sump oiling system promotes exceptional lubrication system performance during aggressive driving maneuvers and high cornering loads.
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The mechanic checked the sump to ensure there was enough oil for the engine to function properly.
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After draining the old oil, he inspected the sump for any debris or leaks.
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It's important to clean the sump regularly to prevent contaminants from damaging the engine.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sump comes from an old idea of a low 'pit' or 'pool' where liquid gathers, so picture the bottom of an engine as the place where oil sits. That's why an engine sump is the oil reservoir at the lowest point, where oil collects before it is pumped around.