Where is the manufacturing date of a car engine located?

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KeeganLee
07/30/25 8:21am
Here are the methods to check the manufacturing date of an engine: 1. Check the nameplate in the engine compartment: There is usually an aluminum nameplate inside the engine compartment, which indicates the car's serial number, engine displacement, model, brand, and importantly, the specific manufacturing date. 2. Look for the small nameplate around the door seam: There is a small nameplate around the driver's or passenger's door seam, which clearly states the car's brand, model, manufacturing date, etc. 3. Check the VIN under the windshield: Every car has a VIN under the front windshield, and the 10th digit of the VIN represents the manufacturing date of the car. Each vehicle has a unique VIN.
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