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how do i know what kia engine i have
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You can find out what engine you have for your Kia vehicle by following these steps:
1. **Car Manual**: The quickest and easiest way is to look in your car's manual, which should have all the specifications about the car, including the engine.
2. **Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)**: If you don’t have the manual, find the VIN which is typically located on the driver’s side where the dashboard meets the windscreen. VIN is unique to each car, which also includes the information about engine type. You can then insert VIN into online VIN decoders to find out engine information.
3. **Engine Bay**: There should be a sticker on the engine or around the engine bay - usually on the underside of the hood, or near the front (radiator support). The sticker will have information about the engine.
4. **Vehicle Registration Document**: You could also look at your car’s registration document, which should list the engine type or series.
5. **Dealership or Manufacturer**: Contact your local Kia dealership or call Kia's customer service number with your VIN. They should be able to tell you everything about your specific car, including the engine model.
6. **Online car-spec databases**: There are online databases which list car specifications, such as Edmunds or Kelley Blue Book, where you can find information by picking your car model and year.
Remember, safety first: if you are checking the engine bay, ensure the vehicle is turned off, the keys are out of the ignition, and the car is in parking mode (P).
1. **Car Manual**: The quickest and easiest way is to look in your car's manual, which should have all the specifications about the car, including the engine.
2. **Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)**: If you don’t have the manual, find the VIN which is typically located on the driver’s side where the dashboard meets the windscreen. VIN is unique to each car, which also includes the information about engine type. You can then insert VIN into online VIN decoders to find out engine information.
3. **Engine Bay**: There should be a sticker on the engine or around the engine bay - usually on the underside of the hood, or near the front (radiator support). The sticker will have information about the engine.
4. **Vehicle Registration Document**: You could also look at your car’s registration document, which should list the engine type or series.
5. **Dealership or Manufacturer**: Contact your local Kia dealership or call Kia's customer service number with your VIN. They should be able to tell you everything about your specific car, including the engine model.
6. **Online car-spec databases**: There are online databases which list car specifications, such as Edmunds or Kelley Blue Book, where you can find information by picking your car model and year.
Remember, safety first: if you are checking the engine bay, ensure the vehicle is turned off, the keys are out of the ignition, and the car is in parking mode (P).
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