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Old 01-03-2010, 12:11 AM   #14 (permalink)
Rainh2o
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Racers also use deep sumps because when they corner or take off fast the oil will shift or flow back or to the side, and if you have low oil in your pan, or a shallow pan, your oil pump will go dry for a few secs, which is not good. If oyu have lots of step hills or sharp corners, like in some parts of Arkansas, you will want it full to the max for this purpose.
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