oil pan
noun
: the lower section of the crankcase used as a lubricating-oil reservoir on an internal combustion engine
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The undercarriage has beefy protection from ground contact thanks to steel-armored plates protecting the fuel tank, transmission, and oil pan.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 23 Apr. 2025
Step 3: Place Oil Pan: Place a sheet of cardboard on the ground, then position the oil pan in the center of the cardboard.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
The oil pan will catch most of the oil, while the cardboard soaks up any oil spills that may occur.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Before getting started, gather the tools and materials necessary for the job including a new oil pan, a sealable container, and new oil to refill the mower.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 23 Apr. 2025
Step 3: Place Oil Pan: Place a sheet of cardboard on the ground, then position the oil pan in the center of the cardboard.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
The oil pan will catch most of the oil, while the cardboard soaks up any oil spills that may occur.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
Before getting started, gather the tools and materials necessary for the job including a new oil pan, a sealable container, and new oil to refill the mower.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for oil pan
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“Oil pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20pan. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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