Engine Identification Number

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Identification Number

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1. Engine fuel
1. G : Gasoline
2. Engine range
1. 4 : 4 cycle 4 cylinder
2. 6 : 4 cycle 6 cylinder
3 - 4. Engine development order and capacity
1. KE : Theta-II engine, 2359 cc
2. EA : Mu engine, 2656 cc
5. Production year
1. 9 : 2009, A : 2010, B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013...
6. Engine production sequence number
1. 000001 ~ 999999