Most cars and trucks of the same year and model were built with more than one engine. The engine code tells you exactly which one yours has — and it's printed right in your VIN.
Step 1: Find your VIN
- Look through the windshield at the lower driver-side corner of the dashboard.
- Check the sticker on the driver door jamb.
- Copy it from your registration or insurance card.
A VIN is always 17 characters and never contains the letters I, O or Q.
Step 2: Read the 8th character
For most vehicles sold in the U.S. (Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia and more), the 8th character is the engine code. Two trucks with the same year and model but different 8th characters usually need different engines.
Some makes use a different position — Toyota and Lexus often use the 5th character, and some imports use the 4th through 6th. When in doubt, send us the full VIN and we'll read it for you.
Step 3: Match it to the listing
Every Tagore Fusion listing shows its VIN engine code and digit when we know it — for example "VIN F (8th digit)". If your VIN has the same character in that position, you're looking at the right unit. Use the "Does this fit my vehicle?" check on any product page to compare automatically.
What about transmissions?
Transmission fitment depends on the engine, the drivetrain (2WD, 4WD, AWD) and sometimes the trim. That's why we ask for your VIN even for transmissions — it tells us the engine and drivetrain in one go.