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Acura TSX 2011–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin B12-042 · NHTSA communication 10108422 · issued May 10, 2017

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2011–2013
model years
3
vehicle entries

Official summary

"service bulletin - the oil consumption is more than the client expects; the engine oil level is low on the dipstick sooner than expected based on overall vehicle usage, condition, and maintenance history. In some cases, the oil warning light may come on."

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.