Engine Identification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Lexus RX 300 and 2001 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For repair procedures not covered in this article, see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

NOTE: When servicing engine, references to right and left refer to engine sides as viewed from rear of engine (drive plate end).

Engine serial number is stamped on rear of cylinder block. See Fig 1.

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODE

Engine	Code
3.0L V6	1MZ-FE

Fig 1: Locating Engine Serial Number