Engine Identification

Engine number is stamped on a machined surface at rear side of engine block (in front of starter motor) on all Civic models. First 5 characters of number identify engine type. The sixth character identifies model year (1 for 1987). The seventh character identifies emission group:

• 0 for Calif., 2 for Federal (Japanese Built), 5 for Federal (Ohio Built, Man. Trans.), 7 for Federal (Ohio Built, Auto Trans), and 9 for Federal High Altitude.