What Does the Car Engine Model Number Represent?

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LeMiles
07/30/25 12:55am
Engine model number is an identification code assigned by engine manufacturers to a batch of identical products in accordance with relevant regulations, corporate or industry practices, and engine attributes. Below is an introduction to engine model numbers and methods for locating them: Introduction to engine model numbers: Engine model numbers are designated by manufacturers based on relevant regulations or industry conventions to indicate key information about the engine. This includes the manufacturer's details, specifications, performance characteristics, features, manufacturing processes, intended use, and production batch. Engines installed in passenger cars or multi-purpose passenger vehicles are required to display the professional manufacturer's name, model number, and production serial number as per regulations. Methods for locating engine numbers: Engine numbers can be found on the vehicle's registration certificate, vehicle license, purchase invoice, manufacturer's certificate of conformity, operation permit for commercial vehicles, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, public security authority registration records, vehicle insurance card, and physically on the engine (typically on the engine nameplate).
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