System and method for reducing engine oil dilution

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9470173
APP PUB NO 20150369157A1
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14308051

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Methods and systems are provided for modeling an oil dilution qualitative indicator based on an integrated difference between a commanded air-to-fuel ratio and an engine air-to-fuel ratio as determined via an oxygen sensor, cumulative cold engine temperature operating duration, and fuel injection characteristics (timing, duration, number of injections) allowing fuel injection timing modifications that minimize oil dilution when the oil dilution qualitative indicator is greater than a threshold level.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCONE AMERICAN ROAD FL4 DEARBORN MI 48126

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Fried, Marcus William Farmington Hills, US 9 83
Lehmen, Allen Howell, US 16 103
Penkevich, Steven Paul New Hudson, US 5 40
Yamada, Shuya Shark Novi, US 42 351

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