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March 27, 2014 Service bulletin

Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited...

Subaru technical service bulletin 02-144-13R for 2012-2014 Subaru Forester.

Bulletin number
02-144-13R
Component
Engine
Summary
Surface treatment change to oil control piston rings - the change was made as a result of some limited findings of unanticipated wear of these rings.

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