1996 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 275

Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover. It's very helpful if youever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, 0 0 i C SAMPLE4UXTM072675 a the model designation, paint information, and a list of all production options and special equipment. This is the legal identifier for your Oldsmobile. It appears on a plate in thefront corner of the instrument panel, on the 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 label is not removed from the vehicle. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts.