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Lubrication system in [[four-stroke]] [[engines]] in which the oil is carried in a separate container. Oil drains into the sump and is pumped into the separate container, keeping the sump "dry." | Lubrication system in [[four-stroke]] [[engines]] in which the oil is carried in a separate container. Oil drains into the sump and is pumped into the separate container, keeping the sump "dry." | ||
One benefit of this type of oil storage is it prevents frothing caused by the [[crankshaft]], on the other hand it can make adjusting oil levels much more difficult. | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||