Can the same steel number be stamped when replacing the engine?
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It is not allowed to stamp the same steel number when replacing the engine. If the engine number is different after a new engine replacement, the vehicle registration must be updated with the new engine number. Engine stamping number: Positions 1-3 (WMI): World Manufacturer Identifier, indicating the manufacturer of the vehicle; Positions 4-8 (VDS): Vehicle Descriptor Section; Position 9: Check digit, used to prevent input errors through a specific algorithm; Position 10: Model year, which is the year designated by the manufacturer for the model, not necessarily the actual production year, but generally the difference does not exceed one year; Position 11: Assembly plant; Positions 12-17: Serial number. Typically, vehicle recalls target a specific range of serial numbers, i.e., a particular batch of vehicles. How to check the car engine model: The simplest method is to look at the vehicle's nameplate, which is usually located inside the door frame of the driver's side door. Additionally, the engine model can be found on documents such as the vehicle registration certificate, owner's manual, factory certificate, and compulsory insurance policy. The difference between the engine model and the engine number is that the engine model refers to the naming of the engine, while the engine number is a unique identifier, with each vehicle having a different one.
