Patent ID: 7036464
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: B60R,F01M,F16N

Abstract:
1. A method for lubricating at least two units of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine, each unit comprising one or more assemblies, the method comprising: successively conveying lubricant through the at least two units including a first unit, in that fresh lubricant is fed to the first unit from a container, at least some of the lubricant, used for lubricating at least one assembly of the first unit, is removed from an oil trough of the first unit and is fed to a consecutive unit which is respectively arranged afterwards in the series, wherein the consecutive comprises at least one assembly being lubricated by the lubricant being conveyed by a previous unit; and feeding the lubricant which is removed from the oil trough of a last unit to the internal combustion engine for combustion or feeding or spraying the lubricant into the exhaust section of the engine for combustion of the lubricant, wherein the first unit to which the lubricant is fed comprises one or more assemblies selected from the group consisting of hydraulics, transmission, and wet brakes.