The problem of finding out the engine number arises before motorists in several cases: a car is purchased abroad, an automobile inspector requires to find the number on the engine in order to verify it with the documents, when checking the car for cleanliness upon purchase.
The engine number is indicated in the documents, so you need to know where and how to look for it on the engine itself.
Necessary
- A car with an engine,
- car documents,
- cleaners,
- torch
Instructions
Step 1
The first and easiest way to find out the engine number of your car is to look in the documents. It must be indicated in the vehicle registration certificate. If there is no vehicle registration certificate, refer to the vehicle's passport. In the PTS, the engine number must also be indicated.
Step 2
If the engine number is not in the registration certificate or in the vehicle's passport, you need to look for the plate with the number on the engine itself by opening the hood of your car. The plate is usually located under the oil level dipstick.
This plaque is often hidden by a thick layer of dirt. Clean it off, or ask a trained person to do it. Traffic police departments usually have a lot of such specialists. They are ready to provide their services for a fairly tolerable amount (100 - 200 rubles).
Step 3
If the plate was not in its usual place, you need to find the manual that came with the car. If you took a used car without instructions, then the necessary documents will not be difficult to find on the Internet. There it will definitely be written where to find the plate with the coveted engine number of the car.
