{"id":70766,"date":"2022-08-09T23:36:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T06:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=70766"},"modified":"2024-05-21T15:33:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T22:33:03","slug":"p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/","title":{"rendered":"P0198 Code: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_b3aced-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b3aced-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b3aced-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_b3aced-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b3aced-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b3aced-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b3aced-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b3aced-ed{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b3aced-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_b3aced-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_b3aced-ed qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-7482a5  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-f2624e\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_afa3d0-12, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_afa3d0-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_afa3d0-12\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_afa3d0-12 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_afa3d0-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_afa3d0-12\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_afa3d0-12 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_afa3d0-12[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_afa3d0-12\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_afa3d0-12 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_afa3d0-12\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0198 indicates &ldquo;Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High.&rdquo;<\/li><li>The power control module (PCM) sets code P0198 when the voltage signal sent by the oil temperature sensor is too high.<\/li><li>The common issues setting this code could be a bad oil temperature sensor, faulty PCM, and sensor wiring issues.<\/li><li>The P0198 code will trigger an illuminated check engine light.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The engine oil temperature sensor keeps track of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-the-normal-temperature-of-engine-oil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"temperature of the engine oil\">temperature of the engine oil<\/a> at any given moment. It warns the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/engine-control-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine control module\">engine control module<\/a> (ECM) or powertrain control module (PCM) if the lubricant is getting dangerously hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PCM will log a P0198 code if it spots the wrong signal from the engine oil temperature sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P0198 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Diagnostic Trouble Code\">Diagnostic Trouble Code<\/a> (DTC) P0198 indicates &ldquo;Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a reference voltage provided by the PCM or ECM, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-temperature-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"oil temperature sensor\">oil temperature sensor<\/a> changes its internal resistance to reflect the temperature of the engine lubricant. When the engine lubricant gets hotter, the device&rsquo;s resistance goes down. Conversely, as the oil cools down, the sensor&rsquo;s resistance goes up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PCM compares the readings provided by the oil temperature sensor with those coming from other sensors. If the voltage signal sent by the sensor is too high, the computer will set the engine code P0198.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> The definition of code P0198 can differ according to the vehicle manufacturer. Check the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Different-Engine-Oil-Temperature-Sensor-Designs-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"Different Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Designs\" class=\"wp-image-70774\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Different-Engine-Oil-Temperature-Sensor-Designs-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Different-Engine-Oil-Temperature-Sensor-Designs-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Different-Engine-Oil-Temperature-Sensor-Designs-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Different-Engine-Oil-Temperature-Sensor-Designs-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Different-Engine-Oil-Temperature-Sensor-Designs-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Different-Engine-Oil-Temperature-Sensor-Designs-150x103.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The engine oil temperature sensor keeps track of the temperature of the engine oil at any given moment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Causes of the P0198 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bad oil temperature sensor<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-pcm-meaning-symptoms-of-failure-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Faulty PCM\">Faulty PCM<\/a><\/li><li>Problem with the oil temperature sensor&rsquo;s wiring<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P0198 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Check engine light switched on\">Check engine light switched on<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This engine code is considered moderate to severe. It&rsquo;s recommended to track down the cause and fix the problem as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P0198 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The P0198 code is an engine code and a generic powertrain code. It applies to a variety of OBD-II-compliant vehicles equipped with an engine oil temperature sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re not confident about conducting diagnostic tests on your vehicle, it&rsquo;s a good idea to bring it to a professional mechanic. Otherwise, you can proceed with diagnosing the issue yourself. Here are some videos to give you an idea of what the diagnostic process might involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Oil Temperature Sensor P0196 \/ P0197 \/ P0198 | How to Test and Replace\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BT8TB1Uvd8M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2015 Dodge Journey P0198 Engine Oil Temperature Circuit High\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wILV_1WJ82E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix the P0198 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&rsquo;s the engine oil temperature sensor, its wiring, or even the PCM, you will need to remove the faulty part and install a suitable replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempting to fix a P0198 code can become a frustrating task if you don&rsquo;t have the right tools and know-how to test the oil temperature sensor. In most cases, it&rsquo;s best to leave the job to professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For DIYers with advanced technical knowledge and hands-on experience who prefer to diagnose and replace their vehicle&rsquo;s oil temperature sensor on their own, it will be helpful to rely on the appropriate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-you-should-always-consult-a-repair-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"repair manual or refer to an online repair database\">repair manual or refer to an online repair database<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get a New Engine Oil Temperature Sensor to Clear Code P0198<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is a faulty engine oil temperature sensor the issue that triggered the code? If so, don&rsquo;t put off replacing it. Driving while this sensor is malfunctioning won&rsquo;t do. Knowing your vehicle&rsquo;s condition will be like a guessing game, having no clue whether it&rsquo;ll seize up or keep going. The best solution is to simply order a top-notch oil sensor replacement, which you can do right here at <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your repairs quick and easy when you shop from us. Enter your ride&rsquo;s details into our website&rsquo;s vehicle selector, and we&rsquo;ll show you direct-fit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-temperature-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"engine oil temperature sensors\">engine oil temperature sensors<\/a> for your ride. For a more personalized shopping experience, use the search filters to find a sensor that matches your preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at CarParts.com, we never compromise on quality. Sourced by a team of industry professionals, our engine oil temperature sensors passed strict quality checks, guaranteeing maximum durability and dependability. Order now, and we&rsquo;ll deliver the part you need straight to your doorstep in as fast as two business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can&rsquo;t shop online? We&rsquo;ve got you covered. Call us using our toll-free hotline anytime, and our team of customer service representatives will be ready to take your order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t let the issues caused by this trouble code make driving your ride a hassle. Check out our products today!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The engine oil temperature sensor keeps track of the temperature of the engine oil at any given moment. It warns&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":70775,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1314],"tags":[3495],"ppma_author":[2607,2855],"class_list":{"0":"post-70766","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-obd-ii-trouble-codes","8":"tag-oil-temperature-sensor","9":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>P0198 Code: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did your OBD code scanner register a P0198 code? Learn what it means, its usual causes and symptoms, as well as how best to fix it. Read on.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"P0198 Code: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Did your OBD code scanner register a P0198 code? Learn what it means, its usual causes and symptoms, as well as how best to fix it. Read on.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-08-10T06:36:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-05-21T22:33:03+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. Guided by CarParts.com&#039;s thorough editorial process, our team strives to produce guides and resources DIYers and casual car owners can trust.\",\"knowsAbout\":\"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews\",\"publishingPrinciples\":\"\\\/blog\\\/our-team\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/thecpteam\\\/\",\"sameAs\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/carpartscom, https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/CarPartscom, https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@CarPartscomOfficial\\\/, https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/carpartscom\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"William Guzenski\",\"jobTitle\":\"ASE Master Automobile Technician\",\"description\":\"William \u201cBill\u201d Guzenski has produced hundreds of how-to videos for the automotive community. He\u2019s an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician, and is affiliated with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). He loves attending race events and car shows throughout the country, as well as traveling in his 40-foot motorhome, exploring abandoned mines and ghost towns.\",\"knowsAbout\":\"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews\",\"publishingPrinciples\":\"\\\/blog\\\/our-team\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/williamguzenski\\\/\",\"sameAs\":\"\"}],\"headline\":\"P0198 Code: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-08-10T06:36:22+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-05-21T22:33:03+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":794,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"oil-temperature-sensor\"],\"articleSection\":[\"OBD-II Trouble Codes\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/\",\"name\":\"P0198 Code: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High - In The Garage with CarParts.com\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-08-10T06:36:22+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-05-21T22:33:03+00:00\",\"description\":\"Did your OBD code scanner register a P0198 code? Learn what it means, its usual causes and symptoms, as well as how best to fix it. Read on.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg\",\"width\":1500,\"height\":1000,\"caption\":\"car engine oil temperature sensors\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/cp-itg-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/cp-itg-logo.png\",\"width\":2048,\"height\":398,\"caption\":\"CarParts.com\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@CarPartscomOfficial\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"P0198 Code: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High - In The Garage with CarParts.com","description":"Did your OBD code scanner register a P0198 code? Learn what it means, its usual causes and symptoms, as well as how best to fix it. Read on.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"P0198 Code: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High - In The Garage with CarParts.com","og_description":"Did your OBD code scanner register a P0198 code? Learn what it means, its usual causes and symptoms, as well as how best to fix it. Read on.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/","og_site_name":"In The Garage with CarParts.com","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom","article_published_time":"2022-08-10T06:36:22+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-05-21T22:33:03+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1500,"height":1000,"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@carpartscom","twitter_site":"@carpartscom","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/"},"author":[{"@type":"Person","$id":"4","name":"CarParts.com Research Team","jobTitle":"Expert Automotive Writer","description":"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. Guided by CarParts.com&#039;s thorough editorial process, our team strives to produce guides and resources DIYers and casual car owners can trust.","knowsAbout":"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews","publishingPrinciples":"\/blog\/our-team\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/thecpteam\/","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom, https:\/\/twitter.com\/CarPartscom, https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CarPartscomOfficial\/, https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carpartscom\/"},{"@type":"Person","$id":"4","name":"William Guzenski","jobTitle":"ASE Master Automobile Technician","description":"William \u201cBill\u201d Guzenski has produced hundreds of how-to videos for the automotive community. He\u2019s an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician, and is affiliated with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). He loves attending race events and car shows throughout the country, as well as traveling in his 40-foot motorhome, exploring abandoned mines and ghost towns.","knowsAbout":"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews","publishingPrinciples":"\/blog\/our-team\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/williamguzenski\/","sameAs":""}],"headline":"P0198 Code: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High","datePublished":"2022-08-10T06:36:22+00:00","dateModified":"2024-05-21T22:33:03+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/"},"wordCount":794,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg","keywords":["oil-temperature-sensor"],"articleSection":["OBD-II Trouble Codes"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/","name":"P0198 Code: Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Circuit High - In The Garage with CarParts.com","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg","datePublished":"2022-08-10T06:36:22+00:00","dateModified":"2024-05-21T22:33:03+00:00","description":"Did your OBD code scanner register a P0198 code? Learn what it means, its usual causes and symptoms, as well as how best to fix it. Read on.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg","width":1500,"height":1000,"caption":"car engine oil temperature sensors"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/","name":"In The Garage with CarParts.com","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"CarParts.com","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cp-itg-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cp-itg-logo.png","width":2048,"height":398,"caption":"CarParts.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/x.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CarPartscomOfficial\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/car-engine-oil-temperature-sensors.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"","author_link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0198-code-engine-oil-temperature-sensor-circuit-high\/"},"authors":[{"term_id":2607,"user_id":1651,"is_guest":0,"slug":"thecpteam","display_name":"CarParts.com Research Team","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thecpteam.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thecpteam.jpg"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""},{"term_id":2855,"user_id":1645,"is_guest":0,"slug":"williamguzenski","display_name":"William Guzenski, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/william-bill-guzenski-carparts-ase-certified-technician.png","url2x":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/william-bill-guzenski-carparts-ase-certified-technician.png"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70766"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70766\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70775"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70766"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=70766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}