It uses multiple pumps and a secondary oil reservoir.
The dry-sump lubrication system on a Porsche 993 has a capacity of approx. 10.5 quarts.
Harley-Davidson engines typically use a dry sump lubrication system. This means that oil is stored in a separate tank and pumped to the engine, then returned to the tank for storage.
One advantage of a dry sump is that the stored oil is contained into a separate tank. Another advantage is that there is an increase engine reliability. The third advantage of a dry sump is that the excess air is removed from the crankcase leaving the oil pan dry. The fourth advantage is the horsepower has also increased because there is less viscous drag.
If a person is looking to buy a dry sump, there are many online options. eBay has parts for a dry sump on their site as does the official Dry Sump website.
A dry sump is not submerged under water as a wet sump is. a dry sump uses a resivoir to hold the oil much like the brake fluid. a wet sump has the oil sump bolted to the bottom of the engine block :D
some use a dry sump oiling system. This system requires the oil be pumped from a tank.
space, cost, practicality
gravity feed lubrication is when the lubricant is pumped to the top of the object needing lubrication, and falls on top of the object, covering it and lubricating it. An example would be a wet sump car engine.
Mist lubrication system is that, in which the lubrication of a bearing is done by the oil in the form of oil mist.
Using a battery-powered sump pump backup system during power outages provides continuous protection against flooding in your basement. This system ensures that the sump pump can still operate even when the main power is out, preventing water damage and maintaining a dry basement.
Mist lubrication system is that, in which the lubrication of a bearing is done by the oil in the form of oil mist.
Depending on whether or not it has a dry sump system on it makes a difference. Now on a C5 Z06 it will take 6 qts and with a dry sump I believe it will take an additional 2-3 qts. Check out Smokinvette.com and get the full details!