Vehicle Identification Number Code
Engine can be identified by the eighth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is located on a plate attached to top left corner of instrument panel and visible through windshield.
VIN ENGINE CODES
| Application | Code | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L (98") 2-Bbl. | C | ||
| 1.6L (98") 2-Bbl. | 4 | ||
| 1.8L (112") MPFI Turbo | J | ||
| 1.8L (112") TBI | O | ||
| 2.0L (122") TBI | P | ||
| 2.5L (151") TBI | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | |||
| Calais, Grand Am, Somerset & Skylark | U | ||
| Celebrity, Century, Ciera, Fiero & 6000 | R | ||
| Rear Wheel Drive | 2 | ||