1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 304

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this labelon the spare tire cover. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: 0 yourVIN, the model designation, paintinformation,and a list of all production options and special equipment. SAMPLE4UXTM072675 P 0 0 This is the legalidentifier for your Buick. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, the on driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Be sure that this labelis not removed from the vehicle. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify yourengine, specifications and replacement parts.