To determine your engine's year, you can typically find a specific code stamped on the engine block itself.
Locating Your Engine's Year Code
The most straightforward method involves checking the engine block for a unique identification number.
- Location: Look for numbers on the passenger side front of your engine block. These numbers are usually found on a square pad located on the deck surface.
- Identify the Code: On this pad, specifically search for the number sequence that ends with PO4. This particular code holds the key to determining your engine's manufacturing year.
Interpreting the Code
The first digit of the PO4 number directly corresponds to the last digit of the year your engine was manufactured.
Here are some examples to help you interpret the code:
- If the code displayed is 9PO4, your engine was manufactured in 2009.
- If you find 6PO4, this indicates your engine is from the year 2006.
By following this method, you can quickly identify the model year of your engine based on the leading digit of the PO4 code.
