# Service bulletin 2038185/1

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: 10170263
- Published by NHTSA: 2020\-01\-17
- Manufacturer's number: 2038185/1
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-12\-01
- NHTSA component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

## NHTSA's summary

New Continental GT V8T and New Continental GTC V8T \- Oil filter by\-pass valve \(SC14/17\) Technical background: This procedure should be conducted during an applicable service interval in which both the engine oil and engine oil filter require replacing. This procedure details the process which must be followed to determine correct fitment/presence of the oil filter pressure relief valve, there are three possible scenarios, as follows: I\) The valve is fitted, and the orientation of the valve is correct II\) The valve is fitted, however the orientation of the valve is incorrect III\) The valve is not fitted Remedy: This campaign must be carried out on all applicable vehicles to ensure all affected VINs have all instructions within this procedure conducted. Customer notification

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10170263-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Engine

## Vehicles listed

- 2013 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT
- 2013 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT CABRIO

## 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\(s\)
- [2028808/10](/bulletins/11035379.md), 2026-07-31, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Service info: Engine oil – Specific oil type and oil consumption reference.
- [2028794/10](/bulletins/11035307.md), 2026-07-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Engine coolant mixture \- Restrictions on use of desalinated water.
- [2047762/5](/bulletins/11033384.md), 2026-06-03, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Continental Series and Flying Spur \- Camshaft Timing Over Advanced \- V8T Customer statement / workshop findings: Check engine warning lamp illuminated on Drivers Instrument Panel. DTC’s stored within the Engine Control Module \(ECM\)
- [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.
- [2028808/9](/bulletins/11025092.md), 2025-11-06, Service bulletin: ENGINE. Service info: Engine oil \- Specific oil type and oil consumption reference. Technical Background: The use of the correct oil for each engine type is critical for its continued performance, reliability and ultimately warranty. The workshop manual should always be the first point of reference, ensuring the correct lubricant is used for each specific model year and engine type Should oil be required the parts catalogue must be referred to ensuring the correct VIN is always used when ordering
- [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\(s\)

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