What Are the Symptoms of a Clogged Oil Pan Screen?
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Oil pan screen clogging symptoms include a noticeable decrease in engine power, which may lead to engine shutdown. The oil pan is the lower half of the crankcase, also known as the lower crankcase. Its function is to seal the crankcase as the outer shell of the oil reservoir, preventing impurities from entering, and to collect and store the lubricating oil flowing back from the friction surfaces of the diesel engine, dissipating some heat and preventing lubricating oil oxidation. The oil pan is mostly made of stamped thin steel plates, equipped with internal oil stabilizing baffles to avoid violent splashing caused by engine jolts, facilitating the sedimentation of lubricating oil impurities. A dipstick is installed on the side to check the oil level, and additionally, an oil drain plug is located at the lowest point of the oil pan bottom.