Vin ID versus actual engine

Asked by James Oct 04, 2020 at 02:31 PM about the 1998 Mercury Sable LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My vin shows an S intead of a U  for the
engine type and the car was bought new by
the previous owner (It's a one owner car) .
My question is how is it possible for the
engine to be a 24 valve Duratec Twin DOHC
when the vin says it's a OHV engine ?

3 Answers

James answered 3 years ago

This vehicle is equipped with electronic engine control system. Engine idle,speed idle mixture and ignition timing are not adjustable. See Power train Control/Emissions Diagnosis Manual for additional information . Use SAE5W30 for gas engines . This vehicle conforms to US EPA regulations applicable to 1998 model year new motor vehicles . Evaporative family WFMXEO115BAE Certified using subsection 86.130-96 procedures .

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