Fig. 1.5. Identification plate: 1 - car assembly company; 2 - license permit number; 3 - vehicle identification number; 4 - permissible gross vehicle weight; 5 - permissible total mass of the road train; 6 - permissible load on the front axle of the car; 7 - permissible load on the rear axle of the car; 8 - sign of certification conformity.
NOTE: This identification number, when registering a car in the traffic police, is entered in the column «VIN code».
In addition, the identification number assigned by the car assembly plant is duplicated by branding on the inside of the right side member of the engine compartment.
The vehicle identification number assigned by the car kit manufacturer is shown in the lower left part of the windshield.
NOTE: This identification number, when registering a car in the traffic police, is entered in the column «body number» and subsequently used when ordering spare parts.
In addition to the above, on the left mudguard of the engine compartment, a plate is attached with detachable rivets, on which the data on the place and date of manufacture of the body, its serial number are applied.
Designation (model and main characteristics) engine is embossed on the lug of the cylinder block next to the oil filter.
NOTE: Chevrolet Aveo engines are not stamped by the manufacturer with their serial number.
Explanation of the engine designation, for example, A16 XER:
- A - exhaust toxicity standard (A - compliance with Euro-5 requirements);
- 16 - engine displacement (16 - 1.6 l, 18 - 1.8 l, etc.);
- X - compression ratio (L - 8.5-9.0; N - 9.0-9.5; S - 9.5-10.0; X - 10.0-11.5; Y - more than 11.5);
- E - type of fuel used (E - gasoline, D - diesel fuel);
- R - modification features (R / H - high boost, L - low boost, P - Twinport system, T - turbo).