This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil...
Subaru technical service bulletin 02-172-18R for 2003-2012 Subaru Outback, 2003-2013 Subaru Forester and 2003-2012 Subaru Legacy and others.
- Bulletin number
- 02-172-18R
- Component
- Engine
- Summary
- This bulletin provides details regarding a new oil filler tube o-ring developed to address engine oil seepage concerns. This seepage may accumulate along the bottom sealing surface of the rocker cover. The new o-ring utilizes material which has an increased resistance to engine heat.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1,064 complaints in the engine category.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Outback 2003-2012 20052006200720082009201020112012
- Subaru Forester 2003-2013 20062007200820092010201120122013
- Subaru Legacy 2003-2012 20052006200720082009201020112012
- Subaru Impreza 2002-2011 20042005200620072008200920102011
- Subaru WRX 2002-2006, 2008-2014 20062008200920102011201220132014
- Subaru WRX STI 2004-2005, 2008-2017 20102011201220132014201520162017
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