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# Info - Avoiding Oil Baffle Damage During Oil Fill Process, May Cause Engine Noise or MIL/DTC P0016

Subject: | Avoiding Oil Baffle Damage During Oil Fill Process, May Cause Engine Noise or MIL/DTC P0016

Models: | 1993-2002 Geo/Chevrolet Prizm

| 2003-2006 Pontiac Vibe

This bulletin is being update to include additional searchable words on the subject line for SI. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-06-01-020A (Section 06 -- Engine).

Notice : Ensure that the oil baffle is not damaged during the oil fill process. If it does become damaged, repair it immediately. A deformed oil baffle may cause engine noise or internal damage to the cam reluctor and illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Check Engine Light, setting a DTC P0016 (Crankshaft Position (CKP) -- Camshaft Position (CMP) Correlation).

In order to prevent unnecessary complications during the oil fill process, no undue load should be placed on the oil baffle (2) attached to the inside of the valve cover (3). This baffle is designed to deflect oil and should not be used to support the weight of heavy oil fill devices (1). These devices can place stress on the baffle and bend or break it during the oil fill process.

#### Example of Bent Oil Baffle (View from Underneath Valve Cover)

(1) | Bent Oil Baffle