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Mitsubishi Lancer 2008–2011technical service bulletin

Bulletin TSB-16-11-003 · NHTSA communication 10091466 · issued Nov 21, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2008–2011
model years
22
vehicle entries

Official summary

This is a technical service bulletin (tsb) that was sent to dealers. This tsb provides instructions for inspection of oil leakage from the front oil seal on the crankshaft, and if confirmed, to replace the front oil seal. Dealers are to also inspect and clean the rubber of the crankshaft pulley, and replace the crankshaft pulley if rubber is damaged.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.