Engine

Engine ID and VIN Derivative Location (RPO LX5 3.5l V-6)

The eighth character in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the engine. Adhesive-backed labels attached to the engine, laser etching or stampings on the engine block indicate the engine unit number/date code. All engines are stamped with a VIN derivative. For more information on the VIN derivative, refer to VIN Derivative (VIN Derivative).





The primary location of the VIN derivative for the 3.5L Twin Cam V6 LX5 (VIN H) engine is on the right front side of the engine block (1).