Patents Assigned to DimlerChrysler Corporation
  • Patent number: 6000367
    Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the combustion parameters of an internal combustion engine without a PCV solenoid during a boil-off condition. The methodology records the temperature of the engine when the vehicle is turned off. When the vehicle is restarted, the methodology determines the amount the engine has cooled since it was shut down. Based on the difference in engine temperature and the current engine temperature, the methodology determines the amount of boil-off corruption remaining. The methodology then determines a new boil-off corruption fuel multiplier based on the amount of boil-off corruption remaining. The new boil-off corruption fuel multiplier is used to modify fuel control until the boil-off condition ceases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: DimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Shean P. Huff, Zhong Li