摘要 |
<p>System 100 monitors the water level in a fuel filter 110 for a vehicle engine 200. Filter 110 comprises a water collection portion 128. Portion 128 includes a sensor 126 in a cup 130 for determining said water level. The system further comprises a control means 160 and a GPS system 170. When the water level exceeds a pre-determined level, the control means generates a warning comprising the location of the system. A memory may store the warnings as fault codes, and may provide a diagnostic function. A warning may be displayed to a vehicle user. The system may comprise a fuel volume sensor 152, and may store the location of a filling station upon filling of the fuel tank 150. The system may display to the user an indication of a volume of water within the fuel acquired. The filter may purge water automatically.</p> |