# Service bulletin 2036869/1

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10170260
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-07\-28
- Manufacturer's number: 2036869/1
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-12\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

Continental GT \- Continental Flying Spur \- Replacement engine identification \(SC14/19\) Technical background: The engine fitted to this vehicle is a service replacement engine, in order to allow the engine to be identified as a service replacement engine for future parts and workshop manual information the instructions within this procedure must be followed. The service replacement engine is based on a 2012 model year W12 engine. Remedy: This campaign must be carried out on all applicable vehicles within the specific VIN range to ensure all affected vehicles are checked and repaired as detailed within the onward instructions.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10170260-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2004 to 2006 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
- 2005 to 2006 BENTLEY FLYING SPUR

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [2051187/13](/bulletins/11035901.md), 2026-08-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Poor Engine Running Complaints \(Misfires\) Petrol Engines Only. Customer statement / workshop findings: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit\(s\)
- [2028794/10](/bulletins/11035307.md), 2026-07-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture \- Restrictions on use of desalinated water.
- [2064337/4](/bulletins/11025153.md), 2025-11-07, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. Usage of E10 fuel. Condition In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI.
- [2051187/12](/bulletins/11025088.md), 2025-11-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Poor Engine Running Complaints \(Misfires\) Petrol Engines Only. Condition: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit\(s\)
- [2028794/9](/bulletins/11025077.md), 2025-11-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture \- Restrictions on use of desalinated water. Technical Background: An important factor of influencing the cooling system efficiency is the water used in the mixture Due to the different ingredients and characteristics existing in each country or even region, Bentley has decided to define the quality of water for cooling systems
- [2075786/2](/bulletins/11024627.md), 2025-10-30, Service bulletin: ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY; SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS. Airbag, fire, accident \(safety\-related enquiry \- reporting forms\). There is a reporting obligation in the following cases: • Airbag/belt released/not released • General accident • Fire and scorching damage for all Bentley Vehicle models \- every model year.
- [2051187/11](/bulletins/11018109.md), 2025-05-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Poor Engine Running Complaints \(Misfires\) Petrol Engines Only. Condition: • Poor engine running • Reduced power • Engine warning lamp illuminated • Symptom related DTC’s evident within the applicable engine control unit\(s\)
- [2064337/3](/bulletins/11016367.md), 2025-04-02, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; ENGINE. Usage of E10 fuel. Condition: In the event a customer asks if E10 fuel can be used, the operative must refer to the Technical background section of this TPI Technical Background: Details on the introduction of E10 fuel which contains 10% ethanol and its usage on Bentley products • All vehicles produced post 1990 Model year can be run using E10 fuel However • All vehicles produced before 1990 Model year MUST NOT use E10 fuel
- [2028794/8](/bulletins/11015981.md), 2025-03-27, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture \- Restrictions on use of desalinated water. Technical Background: An important factor of influencing the cooling system efficiency is the water used in the mixture Due to the different ingredients and characteristics existing in each country or even region, Bentley has decided to define the quality of water for cooling systems Demineralised water according to standard VDE 0510 meets all requirements and can be purchased worldwide Therefore undiluted coolant should be mixed in the correct ratio using demineralised water as detailed in Elsa Pro coolant specification, this will detail the ratio and type of coolant to use The use of desalinated water in the engine cooling system is specifically prohibited
- [2028794.7](/bulletins/10245096.md), 2023-11-08, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Coolant Mixture \- Restrictions on use of desalinated water Customer Statement: \-Engine coolant requires topping up or replacing

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