In vehicles, the sump (often called the oil pan) is the reservoir at the bottom of the engine where motor oil pools.
: The two primary designs are submersible (motor sits underwater) and pedestal (motor sits above the waterline). In vehicles, the sump (often called the oil
A is a low point or pit designed to collect liquids, such as water or oil, so they can be managed or removed. While most commonly associated with basement flood prevention, sumps are also vital components in automotive engineering and aquarium filtration. 1. Residential Sump Pumps such as water or oil