P0298 – Engine Oil Over Temperature Condition

P0298 Possible Symptoms

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

P0298 Possible Causes

Low or dirty motor oil condition,Faulty Oil Pressure Switch,Faulty Engine Oil Temperature (EOT) sensor,Engine overheating condition,Very high engine RPM for an extended period of time

P0298 Description

Indicates the Engine Oil Temperature Protection (EOT) strategy in the Engine Control Module (ECM) has been activated. This temporarily prohibits high engine speed operation by disabling injectors, reducing the risk of engine damage from high engine oil temperature.