Where is the engine number stamped on the Hyundai Santa Fe?
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The engine number of the Santa Fe is located on the engine block, near the connection with the transmission and close to the lower part of the radiator. It is generally a combination of 7 to 8 digits and letters. In addition to the above method, the engine number can also be checked through the following 4 ways: The vehicle's driving license contains the engine number, usually located on the second last line; The motor vehicle registration certificate will indicate the engine number; The car purchase invoice will indicate the engine number; The vehicle purchase tax payment certificate will indicate the engine number. It should be noted that the engine number is not the same as the engine model. The engine model refers to the specifications and size of the engine within the manufacturer, and engine models can be the same. The engine number refers to the production number of the engine, and each engine can only use one engine number, with each engine's number being unique.
I remember when I bought my Hyundai Santa Fe, it also took me some time to locate the engine number stamp. Eventually, I found it on the front area of the engine block near the fan. After opening the hood, I saw a series of numbers engraved on the metal surface. The engine was still hot at the time, so I wore gloves and wiped off the dust with a cloth to see clearly. A reminder to everyone: it's safer to wait a few minutes after parking to let the engine cool down before checking. This location is quite similar across many Hyundai models, so it becomes much easier once you're familiar with it. For vehicle registration, I took a photo to keep a record for future reference. In short, checking the user manual before proceeding is always more reliable.
