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Engine Identification Buick LeSabre VII

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Note. For repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

Engine can be identified by eighth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which is stamped on a metal pad, located near lower left corner of windshield. See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES table. An "S" in tenth character of VIN indicates 1995 model year.

Engine can also be identified by a 3-character engine code (RPO code). See ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES table. This code may be stamped on engine. (Scheme 1)

EngineCode
3.8L SFI
8th Character Of Dash VINL
Engine Code (RPO Code)L27

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES

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