Glossary / Engine

dry sump

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A dry sump is a way to keep the engine's oil in a separate tank instead of just in the bottom of the engine. This helps the engine get the oil it needs, especially during fast driving or turns, which keeps it running smoothly.

Technical Definition

A dry sump is an oil lubrication system that stores oil in a separate tank rather than in the engine's oil pan. This design allows for better oil circulation and reduces the risk of oil starvation during high-performance driving.

Hear It Discussed

"...That's your that's your um dry sump. Your dry sump is right there. And then you got your engine front..."
Jay Leno's Porsche-Killing Mustang Spike's Car Radio 20:30

"I think it's a dry sump. It takes a while to get the oil fully warmed up and until it's really soaked with heat it is very vibrating and buzzy."
Driving a Special Lotus at Willow; EPA changes; New Watch; &A The Smoking Tire 30:22

"Other than if it were a dry sump you explained to me how turning off and restarting engines Is not an enormously horrible thing"
Are EVs the Biggest Scam in Automotive? Magnus Walker Selling Porsches + The Smartest Way to Sell Your Car Full Throttle Talk 20:18