crankcase

• Carter ou boîtier qui renferme le vilebrequin dans un moteur à combustion interne ou un mécanisme analogue.

A noun referring to the housing or enclosure that contains the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine or similar machinery.

1. Engine component housingC1formaltechnical

   The housing that encloses the crankshaft and connecting rods in an internal combustion engine, typically containing lubricating oil.

   Carter moteur

   • The mechanic drained the oil from the crankcase before removing the engine.
   • A crack in the crankcase can cause serious oil leaks.
   • Modern engines have a sealed crankcase to reduce emissions.