Engine Code Definition Breakdown

1 - Indicates Model Year.
2, 3 - Indicates Manufacturer.
4, 5 - Indicates Displacement.
6 - Indicates Vehicle Class: "V" denotes Gas; "D" denotes Diesel.
7 - Indicates Type of Fuel System: "6" denotes injection; "9" denotes injection w/ turbocharger.
8 - Indicates Type of Catalyst: "F" denotes 3-way catalyst (Lambda); "J" denotes non (diesel).
9 - For Manufacturer's Use: "A" denotes all 50 states; "F" denotes federal.
10 - For Manufacturer's Use.
11 - Indicates Check Digit.