Measuring and testing – Vehicle chassis – Steering
Patent
1996-11-18
1998-05-12
Dombroske, George M.
Measuring and testing
Vehicle chassis
Steering
731181, 340438, 340439, 36443103, 364550, B60Q 100, G01M 1500, G01D 2100
Patent
active
057508879
ABSTRACT:
A method for determining a remaining life of engine oil in an engine is provided. The method includes the steps of measuring a plurality of engine parameters, determining an estimate of the characteristics of the engine oil as a function of the engine parameters, and trending the estimate and responsively determining the remaining life of the engine oil.
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Caterpillar Inc.
Dombroske George M.
Masterson David M.
Yee James R.
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