P25AE

Piston Cooling Oil Pressure Too Low

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Check engine light comes on
Reduced engine power
Engine overheating
Engine knocking or noise
Increased oil consumption

Causes

Low engine oil level
Oil pump malfunction
Clogged oil channels
Using the wrong oil
Oil pressure sensor malfunction

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 oil pressure sensor and its circuit
Clean oil passages if necessary

Related codes

P0520 P0521 P0522