Patent ID: 7522980
Filing Date: 2009-04-21
Classification: G07C

Abstract:
1. A method for operating a telematics unit within a mobile vehicle, the method comprising: monitoring the mobile vehicle for vehicle system maintenance information; determining an oil-life value based on the vehicle system maintenance information; determining whether the oil-life value exceeds at least one oil-life threshold level; sending information associated with the vehicle system maintenance information to a call center via a wireless carrier system; generating a service reminder, at the call center, based on the received information, that a vehicle service is recommended, if the oil-life value exceeds the at least one oil-life threshold level; and generating a service reminder, at the call center, based on the received information, that a vehicle service is not recommended, if the oil-life value does not exceed the at least one oil-life threshold level and the mobile vehicle has attained a given mileage.