Front Chain Cover Oil Leaks (SUSTIPS 1212-01)

WARNING: This page is about the Outback Base, Automatic CVT Trans, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2012-12-01
Reference number: SUSTIPS 1212-01

FRONT CHAIN COVER OIL LEAKS

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Reference Number(s): SUSTIPS 1212-01, Date of Issue: December 01, 2012

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All Models

When sealing a front timing chain cover to repair an engine oil leak, it is not necessary to replace the oil filter to perform the repair.

We have noticed an increase of claims charging out oil filters when resealing front chain covers.