Canada - Engine - Engine Oil Leak
BulletinTSB2619
Issue Date
December 5, 2008
Title
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Component
Engine Mechanical
Models
'08 LX 570
INTRODUCTION:
Some 2008 model year LX 570 vehicles may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan area. This condition may be caused by a leaking O-ring on the dipstick tube. Use the following repair procedure to address the customer's concern.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Inspect leak location.
2. If the leak is found to be coming from the dipstick tube, remove the engine oil dipstick tube by removing the bolt.
3. Remove the old O-ring from the dipstick tube.
4. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the NEW O-ring.
5. Install the NEW O-ring to the dipstick tube.
6. Install the dipstick tube into the pan with the bolt.
Torque: 10 N-m (102 kgf-cm, 7 ft-lbf)
7. Check and adjust engine oil level as needed.
8. Start the engine and verify the condition is repaired.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.