P1521
Incorrect Engine Oil Type
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–89 (est.)
Symptoms
- Check Engine light comes on
- Reduced engine power
- Increased engine noise
- Increased oil consumption
- Unstable operation at idle
Causes
- Using oil with the wrong viscosity
- Using oil that does not meet manufacturer specifications
- Low quality motor oil
- Overheating of oil with loss of properties
- Error when changing oil
How to Fix
- Check the type of oil used according to the owner's manual
- Change oil and oil filter to proper specifications
- Reset the error using an OBD-II scanner
- Check the condition of the engine for possible damage