oil pan
noun
: the lower section of the crankcase used as a lubricating-oil reservoir on an internal combustion engine
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Two days later, Edna’s oil pan cover came loose on I-85 southbound during my early morning drive to work.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
The oil pan will catch most of the oil, while the cardboard soaks up any oil spills that may occur.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
To drain the oil, set an oil pan next to the mower to collect the drippings.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Even so, the skid plates on the oil pan, trans, and fuel tank are standard and welcome.
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New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2025
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
28 June 2026
The oil pan will catch most of the oil, while the cardboard soaks up any oil spills that may occur.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
To drain the oil, set an oil pan next to the mower to collect the drippings.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Even so, the skid plates on the oil pan, trans, and fuel tank are standard and welcome.
—
New Atlas,
12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oil pan
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“Oil pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oil%20pan. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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