## How to Find What Size Engine Your Car Is
Check the Owner’s Manual
The owner’s manual is the most reliable source of information about your car, including the engine size. Look for a section on specifications or technical details, and you should find the engine size listed in liters or cubic centimeters (cc).
Look Under the Hood
In some cars, the engine size may be stamped on a metal plate or sticker located on the engine block. Open the hood and look for a plate or sticker with a series of numbers and letters. The engine size will typically be listed as a three- or four-digit number, followed by the letter “L” (for liters) or “cc” (for cubic centimeters).
Decode the VIN Number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code that identifies your car. The VIN can be found on the driver’s side door jamb, on the dashboard, or on the registration card. The tenth character of the VIN indicates the engine size. Refer to the following table to decode the engine size:
| Character | Engine Size |
|—|—|
| A | 1.0-1.4 liters |
| B | 1.5-1.9 liters |
| C | 2.0-2.4 liters |
| D | 2.5-2.9 liters |
| E | 3.0-3.4 liters |
| F | 3.5-3.9 liters |
| G | 4.0-4.4 liters |
| H | 4.5-4.9 liters |
| J | 5.0-5.4 liters |
| K | 5.5-5.9 liters |
| L | 6.0-6.4 liters |
| M | 6.5-6.9 liters |
| N | 7.0-7.4 liters |
| P | 7.5-7.9 liters |
| R | 8.0-8.4 liters |
| S | 8.5-8.9 liters |
| T | 9.0-9.4 liters |
| U | 9.5-9.9 liters |
| V | 10.0-10.4 liters |
| W | 10.5-10.9 liters |
| X | 11.0-11.4 liters |
| Y | 11.5-11.9 liters |
| Z | 12.0 or more liters |
Use an Online Lookup Tool
There are several online lookup tools that can help you find the engine size of your car. Simply enter your VIN or make, model, and year, and the tool will provide you with the engine size information. Some popular online lookup tools include:
* [VehicleHistory.com](https://www.vehiclehistory.com/vin-decoder)
* [MyCarFax.com](https://www.mycarfax.com/vin-decoder/)
* [AutoCheck.com](https://www.autocheck.com/vin-check)
Contact the Manufacturer
If you are unable to find the engine size using the methods above, you can contact the manufacturer of your car. The manufacturer will be able to provide you with the engine size information based on your VIN.
