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Engine: Application and ID



Engine Identification





Identification can be made through the use of the broadcast code label (1) on the engine front cover and the use of the partial vehicle identification number (VIN) etched on the oil filter bowl (2).

Identification Tag Information




1 - Barcode
2 - Sequence Number
3 - Day
4 - Month
5 - Year
6 - Engine Assembly Plant
7 - Broadcast Code
8 - Part Designation
9 - Engine Assembly Number
10 - Broadcast Code

The partial VIN identifies the specific vehicle by sequence number.