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System for preventing damage to a vehicle

  • US 8,392,047 B2
  • Filed: 06/04/2007
  • Issued: 03/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/04/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for preventing damage to a vehicle comprising:

  • a first sensor operable to measure a first parameter relating to a transmission component in a vehicle and to generate a first parameter signal indicative of the measured first parameter; and

    a processor in communication with the first sensor and operable to receive the first parameter signal from the first sensor,wherein the processor is further operable to analyze the first parameter signal, andwherein the processor is further operable to initiate a damage prevention process that reduces heat generation in the transmission based on the first parameter, wherein initiating a damage prevention process comprises at least one of;

    shifting a transmission to a direct gear;

    shifting the transmission to a gear that displaces less oil than the gear being used when the first parameter is generated; and

    prohibiting exhaust gas regeneration.

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