The oil pump is driven by the distributor shaft, so it's turning whenever the engine is turning.
The oil thins when hot and the oil pump is driven off the engine so, the lower the engine rpm's, the slower the pump turns.
The oil pump on the 1980 Suzuki DS80 is driven by a gear mechanism that is connected to the engine's crankshaft. As the engine runs, the rotation of the crankshaft drives the oil pump, which in turn supplies two-stroke oil to the engine for lubrication. This system ensures that the engine receives a continuous supply of oil, enhancing performance and longevity.
If you are asking about an automobile engine, in most cases the oil pump is driven by timing belt, so it operates whenver the engine is running.
On a 2005 Chevy Aveo, the oil pump is located inside the engine's oil pan, which is situated at the bottom of the engine. To access the oil pump, you typically need to remove the oil pan, as it is mounted directly to the engine block. The oil pump itself is driven by the crankshaft, which is also housed within the engine.
The oil pump is located in the oil pan towards the rear of the engine. It bolts to the block directly under the distributor and is driven by the distributor which is driven by the cam.
On a 1990 Chevy Lumina, the oil pump is located inside the engine's oil pan, which is at the bottom of the engine. To access the oil pump, you'll typically need to remove the oil pan and the pickup tube. The oil pump is driven by the crankshaft and is responsible for circulating oil throughout the engine to ensure proper lubrication.
The oil pump is always turning like a mechanical fuel pump & has no cycle like the engine itself. It is driven by the distributor.
The oil pump is located inside the oil pan, underneath the engine. The pump is driven by a gear unit that spins with the camshaft (located higher up in the engine). As the camshaft spins, it has a gear that interacts with the gear unit for the pump which spins a shaft down to the pump to pump oil. Taking off the oil pan will expose the oil pump.
Probably not for long. If the engine is deprived of oil, it will seize up and stop running. What kind of car is it and how do you know it has a weak oil pump?
The oil pump is driven by the distributor drive gear on a V8.The oil pump is driven by the distributor drive gear on a V8.
remove the sump the oil pump is at the lower end of the engine. chain driven and should thke around 4 hrs