Definition of «crankcase»

A crankcase is a sealed housing that contains the crankshaft and its associated gears in an internal combustion engine. It serves as a protective casing for these components, preventing oil from escaping or contaminants from entering the system. The crankcase also helps to reduce noise levels by absorbing vibrations generated during operation of the engine.

Phrases with «crankcase»

Sentences with «crankcase»

Two petrol engines with Twin Turbo technology and High Precision Injection - the 300 kW / 407 hp V8 in the top - of - the - range BMW 750i and the 240 kW / 326 hp straight - six in the new BMW 740i - as well as a newly developed straight - six diesel with common - rail fuel injection, piezo - injectors and an aluminium crankcase with maximum output of 180 kW / 245 hp in the new BMW 730d are available right from the start upon the introduction of the car. (press.bmwgroup.com)
PCV in this case stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
Other high - tech features include variable camshaft adjustment, four - valve technology with bucket - type tappets, a particularly rigid aluminum crankcase of closed - deck design and the low - friction TWAS coating on the cylinder contact surfaces. (thetorquereport.com)
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