Warm Engine Tapping or Sewing Machine type Sound from Left Cylinder Head – 2012-2013 Subaru

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NUMBER: 02-146-13R DATE: 10/07/13 REVISED: 02/05/15 APPLICABILITY: 2012-13MY Impreza 2.0L 2013MY XV Crosstrek SUBJECT: Revised Valve Train Parts to Reduce a Warm Engine Tapping or Sewing Machine type Sound from the Left Cylinder Head   INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces the availability of revised valve train components developed to reduce a tapping sound which may be heard coming … Read more

CVT Fluid Level Adjustment Procedure – 2014 Subaru Forester

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REPAIR PROCEDURE DATE: 03/05/13 APPLICABILITY: 2014 Forester, 2.5 NA CVT Models ONLY SUBJECT: CVT Fluid Level Adjustment Procedure     IMPORTANT:  The following CVT fluid level adjustment procedure MUST be performed as soon as possible after receipt of the subject vehicle(s) by your dealership. Once the adjustment procedure has been completed, we request your Warranty … Read more

Excess Amount of Fluid in CVT Transmission – 2014 Subaru Forester

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NHTSA PNS0A868V9245 This announcement relates to specific 2014 Forester 2.5 Non‐Turbo CVT models which have been identified as having an excess amount of fluid in the CVT transmission.  Although we have limited this situation, some of the affected vehicles will make it to the allocated dealer with the fluid level overfilled. If an affected vehicle is … Read more

“New” Subaru High Torque CVT Fluid (SOA748V0200) – 2014 Subaru Forester

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“New” SubarueBay High Torque CVT Fluid (SOA748V0200)     NHTSA SOA748V0200 The new 2014 Turbo Forester is equipped with a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).  This new CVT utilizes a new transmission fluid, SubarueBay High Torque CVT Fluid and is orange in color.  The CVT fluid currently being used in the nonturbo vehicles (C-30 CVT Fluid … Read more

Oil Seepage Diagnosis and Repair Procedures – 2012-2021 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10238465 Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-131-12R Summary The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan.   NUMBER: 02-131-12R DATE: 07/18/12 REVISED: 06/29/23 APPLICABILITY: 2012-21MY Forester 2012-21MY … Read more