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Engine Serial Number and Specifications






Engine Serial Number and Specifications

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 the cylinder block/upper oil pan.






The engine code is also stamped on the right side of the cylinder head and the cylinder block.

A label with the "engine code" and "serial number" is also affixed to the toothed belt guard.

The first three digits describe the mechanical structure of the engine and are still stamped on the engine as before. The fourth position describes the engine output and torque. It depends on the Engine Control Module (ECM). Four digit engine codes are found on the type plate and vehicle data label. It can also be read via the ECM.


Engine Data






1 SULEV - Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicles

2 Also 91 RON, however, with decreased performance

3 If the voltage supply of the Engine Control Module (ECM) drops below 12 volts, the idle speed is raised in stages up to 780 RPM. The idle speed is not adjustable.