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Internal combustion engine comprising an integrated oil dipstick guiding element

  • US 8,439,008 B2
  • Filed: 06/09/2006
  • Issued: 05/14/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/22/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle with a crankcase that is configured to contain lubricating oil, comprising:

  • a cylinder block arranged on the crankcase;

    a plurality of cylinder bores within the cylinder block;

    a cylinder head closing the plurality of cylinder bores;

    cylinder head covers configured to cover a valve mechanism mounted on the cylinder head;

    cast channels that extend through the cylinder head cover, cylinder head, and the cylinder block, wherein an upper outlet of said cast channel is provided in one of the cylinder head covers for inserting and removing a dipstick.

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