An engine oil pan, also known as an oil sump, is a metal container that sits at the bottom of an engine block, underneath the crankshaft, and holds the engine oil. The oil pan is responsible for ...

I once had an oil pan with an “Exxon Valdez” sticker. Partly a joke, it reminded me to be careful when changing motor oil. Put the pan in the wrong place, drop the oil filter, or get distracted, and ...

If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s going on in my oil pan,” someone has finally given you an answer. That someone is none other than the ridiculous and hilarious Garage 54 YouTube channel. While this ...

Ever find yourself sitting at a red light when you feel a minor dip in RPM or a suspected misfire, and you think: “This is it. I am ready for my engine to explode.” The many stages of grief pass ...

I'm not sure if you're talking about the dipstick (oil level indicator in GM parlance), the tube it slips into, or both. These parts aren't sold through generic auto parts stores. Although General ...

The pressurized wetsump oiling system on most production vehicles will look like this. Oil is stored in the oil pan and sucked into the oil pump (which is also located in the oil pan) to be pumped ...