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January 25, 2019 Service bulletin

This Service Information bulletin announces a change to the required thread sealer used when installing...

Subaru technical service bulletin 11-189-19 for 2017-2018 Subaru Impreza and 2017-2018 Subaru Crosstrek.

Bulletin number
11-189-19
Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
Summary
This Service Information bulletin announces a change to the required thread sealer used when installing the PCV valve into the engine block. The previously used material may solidify and cause damage to the engine block threads during PCV valve removal.

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