Where to Find the Engine Number on a Santana?
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The engine number on a Santana can be found in two locations: 1. On the plastic cover of the engine timing guard; 2. Above the interface between the engine and the transmission. Taking the 2021 Santana as an example, it is a compact car with the following dimensions: length 4475mm, width 1706mm, height 1469mm, and a wheelbase of 2603mm. The 2021 Santana features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a compound torsion beam rear suspension. It is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine that delivers a maximum horsepower of 112PS, a maximum power of 82kW, and a maximum torque of 145Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Last time I helped a friend locate the Santana engine number, it was quite a hassle. On classic models, it's usually on the left rear side of the engine near the firewall—you'll need to lean over the front end with a flashlight to carefully inspect the metal block, as those raised digits and letters are easily obscured by oil sludge. For newer Santana models with the EA211 engine, the number is hidden beneath the intake manifold, requiring removal of the plastic cover to reveal the stamped code. A word of caution: never spray carburetor cleaner aggressively—I've seen cases where the numbers got corroded and blurred, leading to rejection by the DMV. If you can't find it, check the lower left corner of the windshield on the dashboard; the VIN sticker there often includes the engine number as a backup reference.
