{"id":89496,"date":"2023-08-16T00:12:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T07:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=89496"},"modified":"2026-04-09T21:29:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T04:29:34","slug":"where-is-the-oil-pump-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-oil-pump-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is the Oil Pump Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column89496_7c3887-5e inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-0ba751  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-df15f0\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading89496_4a1da9-b6\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The oil pump is usually found inside the lower part of the engine, particularly beside or below the crankshaft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pump helps circulate lubricant throughout various components, such as the bearings, camshaft, and pistons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The difficulty of removing an oil pump will vary from one model to another. Some vehicles might require you to remove the timing belt while others won&rsquo;t.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where is the Oil Pump Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A: The oil pump is an integral part of the engine. Generally, the oil pump is inside the lower part of the engine beside or below the crankshaft.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/car-oil-pump-located-inside-the-lower-part-of-engine-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"car oil pump located inside the lower part of engine\" class=\"wp-image-89497\" style=\"width:1024px;height:682px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/car-oil-pump-located-inside-the-lower-part-of-engine-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/car-oil-pump-located-inside-the-lower-part-of-engine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/car-oil-pump-located-inside-the-lower-part-of-engine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/car-oil-pump-located-inside-the-lower-part-of-engine-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/car-oil-pump-located-inside-the-lower-part-of-engine-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/car-oil-pump-located-inside-the-lower-part-of-engine-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/car-oil-pump-located-inside-the-lower-part-of-engine-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/car-oil-pump-located-inside-the-lower-part-of-engine.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Generally, the oil pump is inside the lower part of the engine beside or below the crankshaft.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-pump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"oil pump\">oil pump<\/a> is responsible for circulating oil under pressure to various engine components, such as the bearings, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"camshaft\">camshaft<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/piston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pistons\">pistons<\/a>. Oil circulation is important because it prevents the engine from overheating, ensuring the oil lubricates its parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Access the Oil Pump<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you have to know where the oil pump is on your engine. Then you have to decide whether you have the gumption to replace it, because with very few exceptions, oil pumps are dreadfully difficult to replace. You also need to be sure the oil pump is causing whatever problem you&rsquo;re trying to solve, and this can be tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p2285-code-injector-control-pressure-sensor-circuit-low\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ucdb49470dc631944a898bb9090d7ced5\"><style> .ucdb49470dc631944a898bb9090d7ced5 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ucdb49470dc631944a898bb9090d7ced5:active, .ucdb49470dc631944a898bb9090d7ced5:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ucdb49470dc631944a898bb9090d7ced5 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ucdb49470dc631944a898bb9090d7ced5 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ucdb49470dc631944a898bb9090d7ced5 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ucdb49470dc631944a898bb9090d7ced5:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P2285 Code: Injector Control Pressure Sensor Circuit Low<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some oil pumps are driven by flats on the front of the crankshaft, but you have to remove the timing chain or belt to access these. Other oil pumps are driven by the camshaft using a gear and a shaft, and the oil pan will need to be removed to access the pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gather all the information you can before you even start this job. 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class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n           Removing the oil pan is easier on some vehicles than on others, so factor this in before you start. Toyota 2.2L engines have the oil pump on the timing belt end of the engine, driven by the belt.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0521-code-engine-oil-pressure-sensor-switch-range-performance\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ueded053f10aa1ffa3a4a284d1944f202\"><style> .ueded053f10aa1ffa3a4a284d1944f202 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ueded053f10aa1ffa3a4a284d1944f202:active, .ueded053f10aa1ffa3a4a284d1944f202:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ueded053f10aa1ffa3a4a284d1944f202 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ueded053f10aa1ffa3a4a284d1944f202 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ueded053f10aa1ffa3a4a284d1944f202 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ueded053f10aa1ffa3a4a284d1944f202:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0521 Code: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor\/Switch Range\/Performance<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/repl380301_1\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">Before You Order an Oil Pump, Build the One-Job Order Sheet<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">Build the right oil pump order the first time by matching your cart to the job scope and catching fitment splits early.<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/before-you-order-an-oil-pump-build-the-one-job-order-sheet-quickref\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where is the Oil Pump Typically Located? 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