1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 272
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label the bottom of your spare tire on cover. It's very helpfblif you ever need to order parts. On this labelis: your VIN, ENGINE A MODEL CODE 7 YEAR f ASSEMBLY PLANT the model designation, 0 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 the instrument panel, on of the driver's side.You can see itif you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The also VIN appears on the Vehicle Certification and SerVice Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Be sure that this label is not removed the vehicle. from Engine Identification The 8th characterin your VIN is the engine code. This code willhelp you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts.