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April 23, 2013 Service bulletin

Engine and engine cooling

Chevrolet technical service bulletin PIP5025F for 2010-2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 2010-2011 GMC Terrain and 2011 Buick Regal and others.

Bulletin number
PIP5025F
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have excessive oil consumption and/or that they have to add oil between oil changes. Technician should reprogram the Engine Control Module with the latest TIS2web calibrations to adjust the engine oil life monitor to a maximum of 7,500 miles. Technician should also inspect for any obvious oil leaks that may explain the oil consumption complaint, and repair as necessary.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,232 complaints in the engine category.

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