Engine Code Definition Breakdown

1995 Mitsubishi Montero LS, Automatic, V4AW3SECTION Engine Code Definition Breakdown
  • 1 - Indicates Nation of Origin.
  • 2 - Indicates Manufacturer.
  • 3 - Indicates Vehicle Type.
  • 4 - Indicates Restraint System (Except Pickup and Montero). On Pickup and Montero, fourth character of VIN indicates GVWR.
  • 5 - Indicates Model.
  • 6 - Indicates Vehicle Series.
  • 7 - Indicates Body Type.
  • 8 - Indicates Engine Type and Make  .
  • 9 - Indicates Check Digit.
  • 10 - Indicates Model Year  .
  • 11 - Indicates Assembly Plant.
  • 12-17 - Indicates Plant Sequential Number.
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