* Check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN contains information about the engine. You can usually find the VIN on the driver's side dashboard, visible through the windshield. You can then decode the VIN using an online VIN decoder, which will specify the engine type.
* Look at the Engine Bay: The most direct way is to open the hood and look at the engine itself. The 4-cylinder engine is significantly smaller than the 6-cylinder. The 6-cylinder will be more visually complex and larger. You can also often find an engine identification plate on the engine block itself providing the engine code.
* Check Your Documents: Your owner's manual should specify the engine size. Insurance papers or registration documents may also list the engine displacement (e.g., 2.5L for the 4-cylinder, 3.5L for the 6-cylinder).
* Consult the Door Jamb Sticker: The sticker on the driver's side doorjamb often lists key vehicle specifications, which might include the engine size or type.
The 1995 Dodge Intrepid came with either a 2.5L 4-cylinder or a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine. Visually comparing the size of the engine block in the engine bay is the easiest way once you've opened the hood and know what to look for.
