Will hitting the oil pan damage the engine?
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Hitting the oil pan can damage the engine. Here is relevant information about the oil pan: 1. Hazards: A cracked oil pan will cause engine oil leakage. Once the owner notices this situation, they should immediately turn off the engine, call for assistance, and wait for a tow truck on-site. 2. Function: The oil pan serves to seal the crankcase as an oil reservoir shell, preventing impurities from entering. It also collects and stores the lubricating oil flowing back from the friction surfaces of the diesel engine, dissipates some heat, and prevents oxidation of the lubricating oil. 3. Composition: The oil pan is mostly made of stamped thin steel plates, equipped with internal oil baffles to prevent oil splashing caused by engine jolts, which helps in the sedimentation of lubricating oil impurities. The side is fitted with an oil dipstick to check the oil level.