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August 24, 2016 Service bulletin

Engine Oil Viscosity Upgrade And Flash Enhancements

Jeep technical service bulletin 18-087-16 REV. A for 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2016 Ram 1500.

Bulletin number
18-087-16 REV. A
Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Summary
Engine Oil Viscosity Upgrade And Flash Enhancements This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Transmission Control Module (TCM). It also involves changing the engine oil with new 5W40 engine oil and applying a sticker to the engine oil filler cap. An addendum card will need to be added in the owner's manual. The following powertrain system improvements/enhancements are included in this software release: · Fan calibration. · Transmission calibration. · Revised oil change algorithm.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 282 complaints in the transmission category.

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