Glossary / General

sump

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The sump is a part of the engine or transmission where oil gathers. It helps keep everything running smoothly by making sure the moving parts are well-lubricated.

Technical Definition

The sump is the lowest part of the engine or transmission where oil collects. It plays a crucial role in lubrication, ensuring that moving parts are properly lubricated to prevent wear and overheating.

Hear It Discussed

"they went down a road in a 575, and in Wales, and within a minute, it nearly tore its sump off. And I gouged all the underside of the front of the car down"
What would you bring to The Great British Jaguar Day? | The Car Podcast #87 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 05:51

"...I hit a rock and put a hole through the sump."
The Bugatti Veyron is back, Toyota GR GT & will hydrogen happen? | Episode 37 The evo podcast 08:01

"the other way to go is through the bottom of the motor, and you're going through the sump, and you check the cylinder from the bottom"
Your Porsche Is Dying In The Garage (And You're Helping It) Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast 24:51