02-140-13

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SERVICE INFORMATION
APPLICABILITY:	2011MY and Later, All Models with
FA or FB Engines
SUBJECT:
NUMBER: 02-140-13
DATE: 04/25/13
Oil Filler Cap Gasket Coming Unseated
INTRODUCTION
This Bulletin provides a procedure for reinstallation of the oil filler cap sealing ring in the event it
comes unseated upon oil filler cap removal.
Oil Filler Cap
Push the sealing
gasket into the cap’s
receiving groove until
it is fully seated.
Square Edge UP
Sealing Gasket
Cross-Sectional View of the Oil Filler Cap
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION
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When removing the oil filler cap, if the sealing gasket has come loose, inspect it and the receiving
groove (see photo below, left) for any dirt or debris. If any is found, remove the sealing gasket
completely and clean it along with the receiving groove in the filler cap thoroughly.
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Reinstall the sealing gasket into the oil filler cap receiving groove until fully seated with the
squared edge up as shown in the photo below, right.
Receiving groove
CAUTION: VEHICLE SERVICING PERFORMED BY UNTRAINED PERSONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THOSE PERSONS OR TO OTHERS.
Subaru Service Bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians ONLY. They
are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
to provide information that could assist in the proper servicing of the vehicle. Properly
trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how
to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
Bulletin Number: 02-140-13; Date: 04/25/13
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Please recycle or dispose of automotive
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