Engine: Application and ID

Engine Number

Engine number ("engine code" and "serial number") is located next to vibration damper - arrow - on cylinder block.






The engine number consists of up to nine characters (alphanumeric). The first part (maximal 3 characters) makes up the "engine code", and the second part (6 characters), the "serial number". If more than 999,999 engines with the same engine code are produced, the first of the six characters is replaced with a letter.

In addition, a sticker with "engine code" and "serial number" is affixed to camshaft gear cover.

Vehicles with Four-Digit Engine Codes

Four-digit engine codes beginning with "C" are used. The first three digits describe the mechanical structure of the engine and are still stamped on the engine, as before. The fourth digit describes the engine output and torque and depends on the engine control module. The four-digit engine code is on the type label, the vehicle data sticker and the engine control module.

• Vehicles for some countries do not have a type label. Vehicle data sticker and type label locations.