lubritorium

1. (US, Australia) A facility where vehicles can be oiled.Examples: "1957, United States Congress House Select Committee on Small Business, Distribution Practices in The Petroleum Industry, page 34, Thus, whether stations have or do not have inside lubritoriums, affords a ready means for a gemeral classification of gasoline outlets as to the adequacy of their facilities."; "We estimate the size of the building and platform, not counting the outside, maneuvering and parking areas, in excess of 50,000 square feet, plus, as you have inquired, a “lubritorium” which is postal parlance for a post office garage."; "The Lubritorium was now a basic part of the American gasoline station, with the moneymaking services it generated a welcome boost to sagging fuel sales."AustraliaUS