Reducing weight under the hood is a key factor in fuel economy. Dana’s advanced thermoplastic oil pan module integrates multiple parts into a single component, offering considerable reductions in weight and cost compared to a traditional stamped pan with related oil-handling components such as the pick-up tube, baffle, and gasket.
- Oil pan
- Oil windage tray
- Rubber gasket
- Oil pick-up tube
- Oil drain plug
- Weight savings
- Component reduction
- Simplified assembly Improved noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
- Recyclable thermoplastic material
- Lower service cost
- Increased sump capacity