How to Decode Your Engine's Serial Number
by Herman Cruz
If you are looking to repair your vehicle's engine or simply want to find information and details about it, you can use the engine's serial number to find the necessary information. The serial number displayed on your engine helps shops discover the parts needed to perform repairs on your vehicle. To decode and find information about your engine on your own, you can use the Internet and accomplish this swiftly.
Step 1
Find your vehicle's engine serial number. Depending on your vehicle's make, the serial number for your engine will be displayed on the left, right, back or front region of your engine block.
Step 2
Go to the Texoma T's website (see Resources). This website runs a free query on your engine's serial number. Click on the link that says "By Serial Number."
Step 3
Type the engine serial number in the text field next to "Enter a Serial Number and Press Enter."
Step 4
Click the "Run Query" tab to decode the serial number.
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Things You'll Need
- VIN number
Writer Bio
Based in Orange County, Calif., Herman Cruz has been writing since 2007. His articles have been published in various content platforms and he also has written for Internet entrepreneurs who need assistance with writing sales letters and articles for their businesses. Cruz is pursuing his Bachelor of Arts in integrated composition, improvisation and technology at the University of California in Irvine.
