By Tom Torbjornsen
Subject: 2009-2011 Acura TSX L4 Engine Warranty Extension
Vehicles affected by this service bulletin:
• 2009 TSX L4
• 2010 TSX L4
• 2011 TSX L4
The problem: On affected vehicles, owners may find that the engine oil is low on the dipstick and the oil level light will illuminate on the dash. This can be due to deposits forming on the oil control rings and causing them to stick in place. If this happens, the engine oil that lubricates the cylinder walls runs through the ring gaps and into the combustion chambers, where it is burned and consumed, thus lowering engine oil levels. Over time, the engine will sustain cylinder wall damage.
Corrective action: On vehicles where excessive engine oil loss is evident, dealers will run an engine oil consumption test to confirm that the condition exists. If confirmed, dealers will replace all of the engine’s pistons and piston rings. If the cylinder walls are found to exhibit deep scratches, dealers will replace the engine block as well.
Warranty info: Repairs will be covered under the provisions of this extended warranty (eight years or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first from the original vehicle in-service date).
What owners should do: Call your local dealer with your vehicle’s Vehicle ID Number (VIN) to determine if your vehicle is involved in this extended warranty. You can also call Acura at 1-800-382-2238. Reference TSB number 13-006.
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Subject: 2012 & 2013 Audi allroad, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 & Q5, Transmission Problems
Vehicles affected by this service bulletin:
• allroad, VIN Range N000001 – N028462
• 2013 A4, VIN Range A000001 – A155856
• 2013 A5: VIN Range 000001 – 037910
• 2013 A5 Cabriolet: VIN Range 000001 – 007044
• 2013 A6 & A7: VIN Range 000001 – 075006
• 2013 A8: VIN Range 000001 – 012006
• 2013 Q5: VIN Range 000001 – 032893
• 2012 A8: VIN Range – All
All equipped with 8-speed OBK transmissions.
The problem: On affected vehicles, customers report that while driving, the transmission up-shifts harshly through 1st and 2nd gear. Customers also noted that the transmission downshifts harshly while braking.
Corrective action: On vehicles where the condition is evident, dealers will update the TCM (Transmission Control Module) software. The new version addresses this condition.
Warranty info: Repairs will be covered under the provisions of the Audi new car warranty (four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first from the original vehicle in-service date).
What owners should do: Call your local dealer with your vehicle’s VIN to determine if your vehicle is involved in this service action. You can also call Audi direct at 1-800-822-2834. Reference TSB Number 371553.
‘Til next time … keep rollin’.
