Engine: Application and ID

Engine Number

The engine code - arrow A - and engine number - arrow B - ("serial number") are located on the rear side of the engine, above the partition of cylinder block/upper oil pan.






The engine number consists of up to nine characters (alphanumeric). The first part (maximum of 3 letters) represents the "engine code", the second (six digit) is 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 engine number" is applied on the cylinder head cover.

The engine code letters are also located on the vehicle data label. The data label is located in the customer service plan as well as on the vehicle in the spare tire wheel well or on the luggage compartment floor.

Vehicles with Four Digit Engine Codes

Four digit engine codes 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 (ECM). The four digit engine code is on the type label, the vehicle data label and the ECM.

• Vehicles for some countries do not have a type label.