lubrication system

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lubrication
noun[U]
uk
/ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌluː.brəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
use of a substance such as oil to make a machine or device operate more easily, or to prevent something sticking ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/
us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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A pedal-operated centrallubricationsystemallowing oil to be applied to moving parts of the suspension from a central reservoir was fitted.
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After designing the 14/20, he started the design of advanced high-power engines, combining overhead valves with a pressurised oillubricationsystem.
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Instead, the car body received several reinforcement supports and the novel, but ultimately troublesome centrallubricationsystemwas removed.
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While smaller particles are readily transported by thelubricationsystem, larger carbon particles may abrade components with close tolerances.
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The most significant differences include greater horsepower, greater speed, longer range, increased ice-breaking capability, hulllubricationsystem, greater degree of automation, and better habitability.
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The engine also utilizes a dry-sumplubricationsystemto lower the center of gravity of the car.
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Some wind turbine manufacturers now use self lubricating gliding elements instead of a centrallubricationsystem.
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The engine uses a dry sump oillubricationsystem.
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Thelubricationsystemis a total loss type, meaning that the oil is expelled from the exhaust after circulating through the engine.
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This model lacks an automaticlubricationsystemthus two-stroke oil must be pre-mixed with petrol.
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The developed engine features a dry sumplubricationsystemallowing the engine to be positioned low in the chassis, for an optimised centre of gravity.
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However, designers had to balance the cheapness of war-surplus engines against their poor fuel efficiency and the operating expense of their total-losslubricationsystem.
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Large two-stroke engines, including diesels, normally use a sumplubricationsystemsimilar to four-stroke engines.
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The dry sumplubricationsystemwas also modified.
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Dual pumps within the sump provided a novel internallubricationsystem.
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All listed engines operate on the four-stroke cycle, and unless stated otherwise, use a wet sumplubricationsystem, and are water-cooled.
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Thelubricationsystemis self-contained, the oil tank being integral with the air intake casing.
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A centralisedlubricationsystemwas fitted allowing oil to be provided to moving suspension parts through a maze of pipework.
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The oil and water pumps are located at the rear of the engine and thelubricationsystemuses a dry sump.
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The engine also sports a pressurizedlubricationsystemcontrolled thermostatically.
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