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December 20, 2012 Service bulletin

Volkswagen: possible oil leak from oil filter housing

Volkswagen technical service bulletin 171206 for 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Passat and 2012-2013 Volkswagen Beetle and others.

Bulletin number
171206
Component
Engine
Summary
Volkswagen: possible oil leak from oil filter housing. Manufacturing debris found in the oil filter housing may prevent a proper seal with the filter flange, resulting in an oil leak. Js

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