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February 7, 2013 Service bulletin

If you encounter a customer complaint concerning white smoke from the exhaust pipe and/or high oil...

Subaru technical service bulletin 02-115-11R for 2011 Subaru Outback, 2010 Subaru Forester and 2011 Subaru Legacy and others.

Bulletin number
02-115-11R
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary
If you encounter a customer complaint concerning white smoke from the exhaust pipe and/or high oil consumption, it may be the result of the #1 and/or #4 intake valve guide insertion hole improperly machined, permitting oil to enter the combustion chamber. To remedy this condition, the cylinder head(s) will need to be replaced. Please read this bulletin in its entirety before proceeding.

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