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HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERN CORRECTIVE SERVICE PROCEDURE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-1989 SKYHAWK WITH 2.0L ENGINE (VIN CODE 1)

Some owners of 1987-1989 Skyhawk models with 2.0L engines have commented on less-than-acceptable engine oil consumption. Many oil consumption concerns have been traced to irregularities in the positive crankcase ventilation system (P.C.V.).

Possible high oil consumption contributors include:

1. Missing "O" rings 2. Cut, misinstalled "O" rings. 3. Incorrect P.C.V. valve

Refer to the attached illustration for the correct service part numbers. When installing a P.C.V. valve, lightly oil the "O" rings. Seat the P.C.V. valve into the cover by hand. Inspect to see that the bottom "O" ring is not showing; then install the retainer cap.

Some after-market P.C.V. valves are available that will fit into the valve rocker covers but will allow too much airflow and cause high oil consumption. If a P.C.V. valve replacement is required, always use Part Number 25097214, which is identified "AC Spark Plug, CV-900C".

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: J6000 Labor Time : .2 Hours


Object Number: 75509  Size: FS

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