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PowertrainP0298

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine Oil Over Temperature

25 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to engine oil pressure or oil level. Low oil pressure can destroy the engine within minutes.

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the powertrain range that covers fuel and air metering, over-temperature, overspeed and transmission over-temperature conditions.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

Stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive until it has been checked. Low oil pressure or a low oil level can destroy the engine within minutes.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0298Lambda/O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 3). Mixture Too Lean. (Low Signal.) --> Mixture Too Rich. (High Signal.) BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
BMWP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
BYDP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
CheryP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0298Oil wear counter failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0298Motorolaj-tĂșlmelegedĂ©s BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
GMP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
HondaP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature SAEPowertrain
SaabP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
TataP0298Engine Oil Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0298Oil wear counter failure BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0298SAE: Engine Oil Overtemperature BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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