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How do Jeep motors get oil at steep angles?

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I guess it’s not an issue but I’ve been wondering if Jeep motors ever get starved for oil on those super steep trails , say while winching or even without. Is the oil pan and pickup designed in a special way, can any car do this?
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I can't speak for Jeep, but my GT3's crankcase has baffles that control the oil slosh under cornering G-forces. Perhaps Jeep has the same? It's not like it's a costly feature to incorporate into the design - especially given intended use.
 
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So I thought about that but wondered if baffles would be enough. I get it for G forces on a racetrack Some of the angles I seenin pics of Jeeps are insane.
 

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I can't speak for Jeep, but my GT3's crankcase has baffles that control the oil slosh under cornering G-forces. Perhaps Jeep has the same? It's not like it's a costly feature to incorporate into the design - especially given intended use.
That‘s G-force, not an occasional tilt. My boxster has the same design.
 

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IF it’s even a problem then there might be a secondary pickup and maybe some kind of check valve; but I’m not sure it’s even a problem.
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