Engine Identification
NOTE:
For engine repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION
article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
The engine can be identified by the 6th character in the VIN on all models. Turbo models are identified by the 7th character (5) of the VIN. The VIN is stamped on a metal plate located on top of the instrument panel near the lower left corner of the windshield.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES
| Application | VIN Code | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-Cylinder (2WD) | 2 | |||
| 1.8L 4-Cylinder | ||||
| 2WD | 4 | |||
| 4WD Non-Turbo | 5 | |||
| 1.8L Turbo 4-Cylinder (4WD Turbo) | (1) 5 | |||
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