Meaning | mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings. |
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Synonyms | force-feed lubricating system, force feed, pressure-feed lubricating system, pressure feed |
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Part of | internal-combustion engine, ICE | A heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace |
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Parts | oil filter | A filter that removes impurities from the oil used to lubricate an internal-combustion engine |
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oil pump | A pump that keeps a supply of oil on moving parts |
Broader | mechanical system | A system of elements that interact on mechanical principles |
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