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August 20, 2026 Service bulletin

This service bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the...

Subaru technical service bulletin 02-196-26R for 2020-2026 Subaru Outback, 2020-2025 Subaru Legacy and 2019-2026 Subaru Ascent and others.

Bulletin number
02-196-26R
Component
Engine
Summary
This service bulletin outlines the diagnostic and repair procedure for white smoke emitted from the exhaust after startup. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 254 complaints in the engine category.

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