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A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.
Manufacturer wording
Source wording can vary by vehicle and suffix. It is shown as written, not as a universal diagnosis.
P0298-00Engine Oil Temperature Too HighP0298-00Engine Oil Temperature Too High (Sales Code EAB only)P0298Engine Oil Temperature Too High, set in cold ambient temperaturesP0298Engine Oil Temperature Too Low Or HighView all · Manufacturer wording →
Manufacturer communications
17Original wording in English
VOLVO
Reported code forms P0298-00
These repair instructions are intended to address the following fault: P0298-00 (Engine Oil Over Temperature).
VOLVO BUS
Reported code forms P029800
Repair instructions to address fault codes. P029800 Engine Oil Over Temperature
PREVOST
Reported code forms P029800
Repair instructions to address fault codes P029800
JEEP
Reported code forms P0298
Flash: Powertrain Diagnostic And System Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with the latest available software. The customer may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
FORD, LINCOLN
Reported code forms P0298
SOME 2016 EXPLORER, FLEX, MKT, TAURUS, MKS AND TRANSIT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L GTDI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2096, P2097, P2098 AND/OR…
JEEP
Reported code forms P0298
"FLASH: POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC AND SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE LATEST AVAILABLE SOFTWARE. A SMALL NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION…
Check vehicle applicability
83A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysler | 200 | 2011 |
| Chrysler | 300 | 2012 |
| Chrysler | 300 | 2011 |
| Chrysler | TOWN AND COUNTRY | 2011 |
| Dodge | AVENGER | 2011 |
| Dodge | CARAVAN | 2011 |
| Dodge | CHALLENGER | 2012 |
| Dodge | CHALLENGER | 2011 |
| Dodge | CHARGER | 2012 |
| Dodge | CHARGER | 2011 |
| Dodge | GRAND CARAVAN | 2011 |
| Dodge | JOURNEY | 2011 |
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Can I keep driving?
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