Engine lubrication system

摘要

A system for lubricating an engine is disclosed. In one example, the system includes an oil purging passage in fluidic communication with an oil gallery within an engine block. The system may provide for reduced engine degradation related to debris that may be found in engine oil.

主权项

1. An engine lubrication system, comprising:
an engine block including an oil gallery passage extending through the engine block and supplying oil to a group of one or more moveable engine components, the oil gallery passage supplied oil from an oil pump, the oil gallery passage in fluidic communication with a drainage passage; and a movable stopper positioned in the drainage passage that selectively bypasses oil from the oil pump to an oil reservoir.