When buying a domestic car, it is worth checking the engine number with the one indicated in the documents for this vehicle. It may also be needed when registering or deregistering with the state traffic police. How to find the engine number in a VAZ car?
It is necessary
Your car's manual, a magnifier, a mirror on a stick, a flashlight
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, it is worth saying a few words about the fact that when buying a car, you should always pay attention to the fact that the numbers in the documents for the car coincide with the numbers on the body and the power unit. This will reduce the risk of buying a stolen vehicle. You also need to pay attention to the integrity of the identification numbers. There should be no traces of mechanical stress on them. There are several places in the car where you can find the body and engine identification numbers.
Step 2
Open the hood of the car and place it on the stop. Above the left cup, you will see an iron plate that is attached to the body of the car. All information about your car is written on it. With its help, you can find out the numbers of the body and power unit of your car, the manufacturer, the date of manufacture of this car. Pay attention to the integrity of this plate. It is usually made from a thin sheet of aluminum. The rivets with which it is attached to the body must be the same size and even. The plate itself must be perfectly smooth, without traces of mechanical stress. Otherwise, there is a possibility that the license plates of this car were interrupted. If the plate is painted over or covered with a layer of rust, then take acetone and clean it with it.
Step 3
The vehicle identification number must be stamped on the mudguard of the right front fender. However, it may not be there if the mudguards have been changed or removed altogether. Also, the mudguards can be so deformed that the number will be impossible to read. On the floor of the luggage compartment, you can find an embossed duplicate vehicle identification number. Directly the number of the power unit is stamped on the cylinder head. It is usually located above the oil filter. The exact location of the powertrain number can be found in the owner's manual for that vehicle. To see the number, you need to use a flashlight and a mirror, which is worn on a stick. Pay attention to the number. All numbers and letters must be the same size. The edges should be perfectly flat. The depth should also be the same. If the number is painted over or corroded, then it is necessary to clean this place to metal.
