PowertrainP0524
SeriousSeverity: Serious - have it checked soon
Engine Oil Pressure Too Low
Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
The engine computer has determined that engine oil pressure is too low, which means the engine is not being lubricated properly.
2Common causes
- Low engine oil level or an oil leak
- Wrong oil viscosity or a blocked oil filter
- Failing oil pump
- Faulty oil pressure sensor or switch
- Worn engine bearings or an internal oil leak
3Can I drive?
Stop the engine as soon as it is safe and do not drive the car. Low oil pressure can destroy the engine within minutes. Check the oil level once stopped; if it is correct, have the car towed to a workshop.
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 40
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0524 | Engine Oil Press. Sensor/Switch Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0524 | Engine oil pressure low Brand | Powertrain |
| Chrysler | P0524 | After the procedure has been performed, it immediately deletes the DTC P0521 and Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0524 | Motoroliedruk te laag Brand | Powertrain |
| Fiat | P0524 | Note: This procedure clears the DTCs P0521 and (engine oil viscosity) immediately after the procedure has been performed Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0524 | Engine oil pressure too low Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0524 | Oil pressure switch too low Brand | Powertrain |
| Nissan | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0524 | Oil pressure switch too low Brand | Powertrain |
| Renault | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low SAE | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0524 | Engine Oil Pressure Low Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0524 | Keeps applying pressure to the brake switch Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0524 | SAE: Engine Oil Pressure Too Low Brand | Powertrain |
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.
5Extended variant codes 4
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0524 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P052400 | The oil pressure is too low. Brand | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P052400 | Pressure difference is higher than specification, ECM sets DTC Brand | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P052400 | No description available | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P052497 | The oil pressure is too low. The system function is restricted. Brand | Powertrain |
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