P0298

Engine Oil Over Temperature

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Reduced engine power
Engine overheating
Check Engine light comes on
Increased engine noise

Causes

Low engine oil level
Contaminated or old oil
Oil pump malfunction
Problems with the engine cooling system
Clogged oil cooler

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the engine oil
Change oil and oil filter if necessary
Check the operation of the oil pump
Diagnose the engine cooling system
Clean or replace oil cooler

Related codes

P0128 P0217 P0522