How to Identify China 6 Emission Standard?
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China 6 emission standard is denoted by the symbol Ⅵ. There are two methods to identify it: 1. Check the vehicle conformity certificate: The vehicle conformity certificate can only be viewed after taking delivery of the car. 2. Check environmental protection information: (1) First, locate the vehicle nameplate near the B-pillar on the co-driver's side, which records basic vehicle information. Note down two important pieces of information from the nameplate: the complete vehicle model number and the engine model number. Then search online by opening the 'Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Information Disclosure Website' and input the engine model number to search, finding the corresponding complete vehicle model number. (2) Once the model numbers match, you can view detailed information, where the emission standard will be indicated in the information column.
When I first bought my car, I specifically researched this matter. Identifying China VI emission standards is actually quite simple. The most straightforward method is to check the vehicle nameplate and the environmental compliance certificate—the nameplate is usually located below the B-pillar on the passenger side, where the emission standard section will clearly state 'China VI.' The environmental compliance certificate is in the glove box, and you can scan the QR code with your phone to view the certification details. Additionally, the yellow environmental label on the windshield of a new car will also display the 'VI' marking. Some models even have a small label near the exhaust pipe indicating the standard. If you're still unsure, call the manufacturer's customer service and provide the VIN for verification—the 7th character of the 17-digit VIN represents the emission level, and models starting with 'M' are mostly China VI. As a side note, China VI is further divided into Phase a and Phase b, and vehicles produced after 2023 are generally China VI b.
