Where is the engine number of the Tharu located?
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The engine number is generally found on the outer surface of the engine block, or on the vehicle's nameplate or the nameplate inside the engine compartment. You can also check the engine number on the car purchase invoice; the factory certificate includes the engine number; for commercial vehicles, the operating permit can be used to query the engine number; the vehicle purchase tax payment certificate contains the engine number; the public security authority's registration records have the engine number; the vehicle insurance card lists the engine number. The simplest and most direct method is to check the vehicle registration book or the vehicle's driving license. The engine number is like a person's ID number, representing each vehicle. It stores very important information about the vehicle. The engine model is an identification code assigned by the engine manufacturer in accordance with relevant regulations, industry or company conventions, and the engine's attributes, used to indicate the manufacturer, specifications, performance, characteristics, technology, purpose, and batch of the engine, such as fuel type, number of cylinders, displacement, and static braking power. Engines installed in passenger cars or multi-purpose passenger vehicles are required to display the professional manufacturer's name, model, and production number. It is important to note that the engine number is not the same as the engine model. The engine model refers to the specification and size of the engine within the manufacturer's range, and engine models can be the same. The engine number, however, refers to the production number of the engine, with each engine having a unique number. Composition of the vehicle engine number: Front part: Includes the product series code, generation symbol, and regional or company code, which the manufacturer can choose as needed, subject to approval and filing by the industry standardization unit. Middle part: Consists of symbols for the number of cylinders, cylinder arrangement type, stroke, and cylinder diameter. Rear part: Comprises symbols for structural features and usage characteristics. Tail part: Distinguishing symbol. When differentiation is needed due to improvements or other reasons within the same series, the manufacturer selects an appropriate symbol. The rear and tail parts can be separated by a hyphen.
Speaking of the engine number location on the Tharu, I've got firsthand experience. Last time when helping a friend with vehicle transfer procedures, he was running around anxiously. I directly took him to open the engine hood and carefully searched around the upper part of the engine block. That number is usually engraved on the front plane of the engine, near the starter or alternator, but it might be covered by oil sludge - you'll need to wipe it with a cloth to see clearly. I remember this is generally the pattern for Volkswagen group vehicles. Alternatively, the engine number is also recorded in the vehicle license and registration certificate - you can check those if you really can't find it. I've also encountered some models where it might be located near the timing cover on the right side, though the Tharu isn't that complicated. After locating it, it's best to take a photo for future reference, as you'll need it for annual inspections and insurance purposes.
As someone who frequently deals with cars, I can share some tips for locating the engine number on the Volkswagen Tharu. First, open the engine compartment and securely prop up the hood. Then, stand in front of the vehicle and observe the engine surface from directly above. Typically, there will be a polished flat area on the left or front side of the engine block, engraved with a combination of numbers and letters in relatively small font. If covered with dust or grease, you can wipe it clean with a damp cloth. Remember to avoid direct contact with hot components to prevent burns. Since the Tharu belongs to the Volkswagen Group, its engine number location is similar to models like the Lavida. If you still can't find it, there's backup information on the vehicle identification plate located on the B-pillar of the door – though the font is small, it's clearly visible.
