Reprogramming File Availability to Enhance Performance of the CVT Primary Pulley Oil Pressure Circuit – 2010-2012 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NUMBER: 16-93-15 DATE: 01-26-15 APPLICABILITY: 2010-12MY Legacy & Outback Models w/ CVT SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability to Enhance Performance of the CVT Primary Pulley Oil Pressure Circuit     INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces the availability of reprogramming files for optimizing the TCMeBay logic used in the listed CVT-equipped vehicles. This new logic provides enhanced control of the … Read more

Hood Latch and Striker Mounting Bolt Change – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NUMBER: 12-178-15 DATE: 01-30-15   APPLICABILITY: 2010-14MY Legacy and Outback SUBJECT: Hood Latch and Striker Mounting Bolt Change   INTRODUCTION This Service Information bulletin announces a change to the appearance of the hood latch and striker mounting bolts.  The original bolts had a black-colored finish while the new bolts are silver in color. There is … Read more

Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking – 2011-2015 Subaru Forester

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NUMBER: 11-153-15R DATE: 01-22-15 REVISED: 05-27-15 APPLICABILITY: 2011-15MY Forester N/A Models SUBJECT: Reprogramming File Availability for Extended Engine Cranking     INTRODUCTION This bulletin announces availability of reprogramming files to address customer concerns of extended cranking time before the engine starts. PACK FILE APPLICABILITY MODEL YEAR/ MODEL TRANSMISSION PAK FILE NAME NEW ECM PART NUMBER OLD … Read more

New Silicone Gasket Remover Product and Silicone Sealants; Precautions, Reminders – All Subaru

NUMBER: 02-159-15 DATE: 02-04-15 APPLICABILITY: All SubarueBay Models SUBJECT: New Silicone Gasket Remover Product Announcement and Silicone Sealants; Precautions, Reminders     INTRODUCTION This bulletin provides new product information along with some reminders and proper precautions to take when removing and applying silicone-type sealants during engine component repairs and replacements.   PART INFORMATION Always refer to … Read more

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