- You can find the VIN on the driver's side door jamb or on the dashboard behind the steering wheel.
- It is a 17-character code that contains information about the vehicle, including the engine type.
- If the last digit of the VIN is a "0", that means your vehicle has its original engine.
2. Check the engine block
- The engine block is the main part of the engine and it is usually located at the front of the vehicle.
- Look for a stamping on the side of the engine block that says "MADE IN USA" or "MADE IN (country of origin)".
- If the stamping is not there, or it says something else, then it is likely that the original engine has been replaced.
3. Check the valve covers
- The valve covers are located on the top of the engine.
- Look for a stamping on the valve covers that says "MADE IN USA" or "MADE IN (country of origin)".
- If the stamping is not there, or it says something else, then it is likely that the original valve covers have been replaced, which could indicate that the original engine has also been replaced.
4. Check the oil pan
- The oil pan is located at the bottom of the engine.
- Look for a stamping on the oil pan that says "MADE IN USA" or "MADE IN (country of origin)".
- If the stamping is not there, or it says something else, then it is likely that the original oil pan has been replaced, which could indicate that the original engine has also been replaced.
5. Check the owner's manual
- The owner's manual for your vehicle will usually have information about the engine type.
- Compare the engine type listed in the owner's manual to the engine type that is currently in your vehicle.
- If they do not match, it is likely that the engine has been replaced.
