oil pan

noun

1. the bottom part of the crankcase of an internal-combustion engine in which the oil used to lubricate the engine accumulates.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oil pan¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The engine is listed on the Ford Performance parts website for $8,150.00, which includes Intake and throttle body, exhaust manifolds, oil pan/cooler, ignition coils and wires, flex plate, a shipping and storage cradle and lift brackets.

From Fox News

Drain the pasta, then put in the garlic oil pan on a medium heat, add the sardines, spring onions, parsley, chives, chopped lemon and lemon juice, and toss to combine.

From The Guardian

But we do like to check in on how things are progressing, which means occasionally pulling the dipstick on the oil pan.

From Fox News

It also takes 11 quarts of oil with an oil pan that can keep the engine lubricated during extreme cornering moves on the track.

From Seattle Times

They were outside cellphone coverage their vehicle struck a rock and punctured their oil pan on a different road.

From Washington Times