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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 17, 2010
Applicants:
Daniel H. Blossfeld, Novi, MI (US);
Matthew J. Snider, Howell, MI (US);
Inventors:
Daniel H. Blossfeld, Novi, MI (US);
Matthew J. Snider, Howell, MI (US);
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G08B 17/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
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 output. Remaining oil life is calculated as a function of the calculated consumption. The method may include alerting a receiver of the calculated remaining oil life.