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PowertrainP252F

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Engine oil level too high

22 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module 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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP252FNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
BYDP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
CheryP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP252FMotoroliepeil te hoog BrandPowertrain
GeelyP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
GMP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP252FNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP252FNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP252FEngine oil level sensor - circuit high BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP252FEngine oil level too high BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP252FNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP252FEngine oil level too high BrandPowertrain
SaabP252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P252FEngine Oil Level Too High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP252FEngine oil level too high 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P252F and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP252F00If average value of oil level is above 10 mm, ECM sets DTC BrandPowertrain

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