Method of monitoring oil in a vehicle

• Main Authors: SNIDER MATTHEW J, BLOSSFELD DANIEL H
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 09.07.2013
• Subjects: ALARM SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; PHYSICS; SIGNALLING; SIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS

A method of monitoring oil in a vehicle having an internal combustion engine is provided. The method includes measuring a sump temperature of the engine and measuring a power output of the engine. Oil consumption is calculated as a function of the measured sump temperature and the measured power out...