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Where to find what type of engine I have?

Tiny
CYNTHIA BURNS
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  • 2004 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 122,550 MILES
I need to know what type of cylinder heads I have. When I buy parts for my car, I am asked what type cylinder head I have. It's either DOHC or OHV. Also, it specifies either VIN: S or VIN: 2.
Monday, September 5th, 2022 AT 1:24 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There are actually three different engines for this vehicle. It could have an S, U, or a 2.

To determine what engine you have, count 8 digits from the left to right of the VIN. That will give you the engine code.

If you look at the pic below, it identifies each code and the engine it indicates.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,

Joe

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Monday, September 5th, 2022 AT 9:22 PM

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