Inventors:
John D. Engfehr - Wyandotte MI
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60Q 100
US Classification:
3404574, 731173, 340438, 3404503, 701 30
Abstract:
A method and system is provided for evaluating the chemical deterioration of automotive engine oil over time. A change in oil quantity is detected and measured by an oil quantity sensor. Based on the change in quantity of oil, the level of chemical deterioration of the oil is inferred.