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Mazda CX-3 2012–2021technical service bulletin

Bulletin SA-071-20 · NHTSA communication 10182123 · issued Oct 28, 2020

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine and Engine Cooling
component
2012–2021
model years
47
vehicle entries

Official summary

Currently, the instructions on MGSS recommend the use of Loctite 962T or equivalent when installing a SKYACTIV cylinder head, but it is no longer available. The following 3 adhesives are alternatives available as an equivalent to Loctite 962T: Loctite 272, Loctite 518 Threebond TB-1386H

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.