Oil Leak Identification (TS 07 07018)

Publication date: 2008-07-01
Reference number: TS 07 07018

OIL LEAK IDENTIFICATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 07 07018, Date of Issue: July 01, 2008

SUZUKI:	ALL
SECTION:	General Information

CONDITION

Signs of oil leakage from any component which contains oil.

CAUSE

It is possible for some oil and /or assembly lube to pass through the seal and leave residue around and below the seal. THIS IS NORMAL AND IS NOT CONSIDERED A LEAK!

CORRECTION

This residue does not indicate that a seal or gasket requires replacement!

An oil leak will leave oil on the ground. If oil residue is found around any weep hole, seal or mating surface, do not replace the seal, gasket, or re-seal, this is not considered a leak. (See below)

If the oil residue is found and oil is visibly leaking from the weep hole, seal or mating surface enough to drip on to the ground, replace the seal, gasket, or sealant by following the service manual procedure.

Fig 1: View Of Non-Leak Surface

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Fig 2: Identifying Leak

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