1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 297

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 0 Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label inside the glove box door. It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: your VIN, I11111111 1 111111 1 1 1 111 11 111111111IIIIIIIIIIII 1111 SAMPLE4UXTM072675 ENGlNE-6 CODE MODEL YEAR I f the model designation, 0 ASSEMBLY PLANT 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 the front 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 characterin your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 6-51