1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 330

Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) I -1 - Engine Identification The 8thcharacter in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. IIIIIIIII IIII 11l1111111111I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I 11111.11 11 . 1 . 111 111111 II.111111.. 1111111.111.111..1111II- 11111111 1111 lllmmmmnmmnllllll11lll111 I 0 I SAMPLE4UXVM072675 ENGINEA997 CODE PLANT MODEL YEAR 7 ASSEMBLY - Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the sparetire cover. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On thislabel is: your VIN, the model designation, paint information and 0 This is the legal identifier for your Buick. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver's side. You can see it you look through the if windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. 6-66