Engine Code Definition Breakdown

1993 Mercedes Benz 400ESECTION Engine Code Definition Breakdown
  • 1 - Indicates Model Year.
  • 2, 3 - Indicates Manufacturer.
  • 4, 5  - Indicates Displacement.
  • 6 - Indicates Vehicle Class: "V" denotes Gas; "D" denotes Diesel.
  • 7 - Indicates Type Of Fuel System: "5" denotes electronic injection; "6" denotes mechanical injection; "9" denotes mechanical injection with turbocharger.
  • 8 - Indicates Type of Catalyst: "F" denotes 3-way catalyst (Lambda); "J" denotes none (diesel).
  • - For Manufacturer's Use; "A" denotes all 50 states. "F" denotes federal.
  • 10 - For Manufacturer's Use.
  • 11 - Indicates Check Digit.
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