Engine Identification

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Engine Identification
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Fig 1: View Of Engine Identification Tag
GM853344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
1 Engine ID Location
2 Engine ID Location
3 The first digit identifies the engine build location - All first digits will be a V, this engine is only being built at Flint Engine South
4 The second digit identifies the build year
5 The third and fourth digits identify the build month
6 The fifth and sixth digits identify the build date
7 The seventh through tenth digits identify the engine build sequence
RENDER: 1.0x

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