Unique features such as a magnesium
sump ensure the new engine weigh 22 pounds less than the naturally - aspirated 4.0 - liter V8 direct injection gasoline unit it supplants at a claimed 452 pounds.
A modified oil
sump ensures the engine receives proper lubrication even under the most aggressive driving maneuvers.
Not exact matches
That's because the new dry -
sump lubrication helps provide a lower center of gravity, the transaxle layout
ensures a more neutral handling balance, and the staggered - size tires (265 / 35 YR -19 in front, 295 / 30 YR -20 in back) provide an almost insane amount of grip.
The M2 is also built for track - day abuse: There's a suction system in the
sump to make sure the turbo is always supplied, and an internal pump moves oil rearward under heavy braking to
ensure adequate lubrication.
Revisions to the variable valve timing and variable intake system
ensure the dry -
sumped, 6.5 - liter V - 12 is mightier than ever and it now revs to 8,500 rpm.
Given the 45Ëš cant of the cylinder banks and the M5's cornering ability, special attention has been directed to
ensuring natural return of oil to the main
sump.
In line with its high - performance nature, the LT4 in the Z06 benefits from a dry
sump oiling system,
ensuring the correct oil pressure is maintained in strenuous conditions.
Standard in ZR1, Z06 and Grand Sport and included in Stingray with the Z51 Performance Package, Corvette features a dry -
sump oil system, whereby oil is pumped into the engine from a 9.8 - quart capacity tank within the engine bay,
ensuring oil flow to critical areas is not affected by high g - force cornering.
Rotocast A356T6 aluminum cylinder heads that are stronger and handle heat better than conventional heads Lightweight titanium intake valves and machined connecting rods for reduced reciprocating mass High 10.0:1 compression ratio — for a forced - induction engine — enhances performance and efficiency and is enabled by direct injection Forged aluminum pistons with unique, stronger structure to
ensure strength under high cylinder pressures Stainless steel exhaust headers and an aluminum balancer that are lighter than their LT1 counterparts Standard dry -
sump oiling system with larger cooler capacity than Z51; used with dual - pressure - control oil pump.
Dry
sump lubrication
ensures that the hi - tech power unit has a constant supply of oil, even under heavy lateral acceleration.
The technological highlights of the SLS AMG Roadster read like an A-B-C of modern sports car engineering: the combination of an aluminium spaceframe body, an AMG 6.3 - litre V8 front - mid engine with dry
sump lubrication developing a peak output of 571 hp and 650Nm of torque, a seven - speed dual clutch transmission in a transaxle arrangement and sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones is guaranteed to make the hearts of sports car enthusiasts beat faster — while
ensuring outstanding driving dynamics and motoring pleasure.
Oiling system: The LS9 uses a dry -
sump oiling system that is similar in design to the LS7's system, but features a higher - capacity pump to
ensure adequate oil pressure at the higher cornering loads the ZR1 is capable of achieving.
Check the float of your
sump pump to
ensure it's clean and moving freely by slowly pouring water into the
sump tank.
Keep your basement from flooding by
ensuring that you're
sump pump is pumping water out of your house.
Check
sump pump and line to
ensure proper operation, and to ascertain that there are no line obstructions or visible leaks.
Ensure that the
sump pump keeps the water level 8 to 12 inches below the basement floor.