Info - Automatic Transmission Shift, Engine Driveability Concerns or Service Engine Soon (SES) Light On as a Result of the Use of an Excessively/Over-Oiled Aftermarket, Reusable Air Filter
| Subject: | Automatic Transmission Shift, Engine Driveability Concerns or Service Engine Soon (SES) Light On as a Result of the Use of an Excessively/Over-Oiled Aftermarket, Reusable Air Filter |
| Models: | 2007 and Prior GM Cars and Light Duty Trucks |
| 2007 and Prior Saturn Models |
| 2003-2007 HUMMER H2 |
| 2006-2007 HUMMER H3 |
| 2005-2007 Saab 9-7X |
This bulletin is being revised to add models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-07-30-013A (Section 07 -- Transmission/Transaxle).
DO THIS | DON'T DO THIS |
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First, Inspect the vehicle for a reusable aftermarket excessively/over- oiled air filter | DO NOT repair MAF sensors under warranty if concerns result from the use of an excessively/over-oiled aftermarket, reusable air filter. |
The use of an excessively/over-oiled aftermarket, reusable air filter may result in:
| • | Service Engine Soon (SES) light on |
| • | Transmission shift concerns, slipping and damaged clutch(es) or band(s) |
| • | Engine driveability concerns, poor acceleration from a stop, limited engine RPM range |
The oil that is used on these air filter elements may be transferred onto the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor causing contamination of the sensor. As a result, the Grams per Second (GPS) signal from the MAF may be low and any or all of the concerns listed above may occur.
When servicing a vehicle with any of these concerns, be sure to check for the presence of an aftermarket reusable, excessively/over- oiled air filter. The MAF, GPS reading should be compared to a like vehicle with an OEM air box and filter under the same driving conditions to verify the concern.
The use of an aftermarket reusable air filter DOES NOT void the vehicle's warranty.
If an aftermarket reusable air filter is used, technicians should inspect the MAF sensor element and the air induction hose for contamination of oil prior to making warranty repairs.
Transmission or engine driveability concerns (related to the MAF sensor being contaminated with oil) that are the result of the use of an aftermarket reusable, excessively/over-oiled air filter are not considered to be warrantable repair items.
