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Oil Pumps: The Heart of the Lubrication System

The oil pump is a critical engine component because it provides the oil pressure to lubricate the crankshaft, camshaft, valvetrain and pistons. Oil pump failures may result from a variety of causes. Choosing the right type of oil pump for an engine application is also covered in this article, along with oil pump modifications for increased performance.

Click Here to read the full article on the Engine Builder magazine website.





Related Articles on the Engine Builder magazine website:

Pumped Up for Performance Oiling Systems
Wet Sump versus Dry Sump Oiling Systems

Oil Pump Installation Video:

The following video from Melling Oil Pumps explains how to correctly position and install an oil pump pickup tube and oil pump in an engine. It also tells you the common mistakes you should avoid when installing an oil pump.



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More Videos:

Standard and High Volume Oil Pumps (Melling YouTube video)
Oil Pump Presure Versus Flow (Melling YouTube video)


More Oil Pump Related Articles on AA1Car:

Troubleshooting Low Oil Pressure
Causes of High Oil Consumption
Motor Oil

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