Engines with Dry Sump Lubrication Systems
Channel: prelearn
Date: 2013-01-22

Dry sump engines remove the oil tank located in the sump at the bottom engine to another location away from the engine.

Advantages:
- Lower engine and thus lower vehicle CG (center of gravity), which  leads to better car handling

- Oil does not get agitated by G-forces or crankshaft

- The oil tank can be located, where it can affect the vehicle's weight distribution in a positive manner

Disadvantages:
- Higher complexity and thus costs
- More components

Details:
http://www.paramix.com/learning/automotives/dry_sump_engine_lubrication_system_explained