Engine block serial number

2018 DODGE CARAVAN
17,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2018GRANDCARAVAN
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In what places can I find the engine serial number?
What does decoded number mean?
Oct 3, 2018 at 12:26 AM
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It is usually stamped on the front of the block where the cylinder heads are bolted on. What problem are you having? Not sure what you mean by decoded number?
Oct 4, 2018 at 4:47 AM
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2018GRANDCARAVAN
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Front of block on a Pentastar V6 ?
Need to determine date of manufacture.
Oct 4, 2018 at 7:13 AM
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I called the dealer they said is was on left side of engine down by the starter on a stamp or there is a barcode and a number under the code which will be on the valve cover which will be the serial number.
Oct 6, 2018 at 4:36 AM
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2018GRANDCARAVAN
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What does each letter or number mean?
Oct 7, 2018 at 4:00 AM
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You would need to call the dealer for that.
Oct 8, 2018 at 2:46 AM
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2018GRANDCARAVAN
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Thank you.
Oct 8, 2018 at 3:25 AM
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Oct 9, 2018 at 5:10 AM
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