Where is the engine number of the Changan Honor minivan located?

[LeilaniMarie]

The engine number of the Changan Honor minivan is located on the engine block. After turning the left front wheel outward to its maximum angle, you can reach into the wheel gap and feel the engine number by hand. The arrangement and content of the engine number vary by manufacturer, but generally include the engine model, production date, and a randomly assigned serial number given when the engine comes off the production line. The body dimensions of the Changan Honor minivan are 4360mm in length, 1685mm in width, and 1850mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2750mm, minimum ground clearance of 170mm, maximum horsepower of 106ps, maximum torque of 135nm, and maximum power of 78kw.

[BrantleyLee]

The engine number really requires getting down to find it. I remember clearly for my 2016 OuNuo model: after opening the hood and squatting down, there's a raised steel stamp on the metal surface near the firewall on the left side of the engine. Wipe off the grease with a towel, and you can clearly see the alphanumeric combination with the naked eye. If you can't find it, there's also a silver nameplate under the front passenger seat, which prints the same engine number as the steel stamp. Last time during the annual inspection, I took photos of both spots, and the DMV accepted them. Remember to bring a strong flashlight—the engine compartment of a van is too dark. If you really can't find it, the engine number is also printed on the inner page of the vehicle license. The easiest way is to just check the documents directly.

[SanOscar]

Just helped a buddy do a rubbing of the VIN last week on this car. For the older Euroa models, the engine number is located beneath the intake manifold—you gotta reach in to feel it. The newer versions moved the location to the right side of the engine block, near the alternator. Squatting down and looking up from the front right wheel well makes it more visible. Recommend doing this when the engine's cold to avoid burning your hands on the exhaust pipe. Besides under the front passenger seat, some models also have the metal plate attached to the B-pillar of the left front door. Don't stress if you can't find it—last time it took me twenty minutes to get the rubbing, mainly because I had to remove the clutter tray in the engine bay first.

[PeytonAnn]

Five years of repair experience tells you: Open the engine hood and look at the lower right corner. There is a group of raised letters on the black cylinder block near the transmission. For newer models, it might be on the top of the engine, blocked by wiring harnesses that need to be moved aside. Using a magnetic phone mount stuck to the hood with the phone's flash on for video recording is particularly effective. Besides under the seat, the VIN plate might also be located on the inside of the hood or the lower left corner of the front windshield. It's recommended to take three sets of photos for backup: a close-up of the stamped numbers with reflection, a full vehicle environment photo, and the page of the vehicle registration certificate.

[BraxtonRose]

Just helped my mom with the annual inspection of this car. For ladies looking for the engine number, remember three tips: First, check the aluminum plate under the front passenger seat—it's the easiest method. Second, directly photocopy the second page of the vehicle registration certificate. Lastly, if you must photograph the stamped number, use your phone to take a video between the engine and the battery, then screenshot it—much less hassle. On our 2018 model, it's located behind the generator, with characters engraved on the silver cylinder block. Don’t forget to bring wet wipes to clean your hands, as minivan engine compartments tend to get greasy and dusty.

[McTessa]

Pro tip from an experienced driver: Shine a flashlight on the black housing on the right side of the engine to locate an area with embossed patterns resembling ID card textures. The location varies by Eurostar model year - my 2014 model requires removing the air filter box for clear visibility, while the 2019 version is directly exposed next to the ignition coils. Bring a lipstick-style correction pen, apply it to the stamped numbers then wipe off - the white residue in the grooves makes the characters stand out. Keep a clipboard handy to press tracing paper against the stamp and rub with the side of a pencil lead, which yields better recognition rates than phone photos. For VIN plates located at the bottom left of the windshield, remember to roll down the window when photographing.