These specifications are
given
here for
information only. Before
using
them,
see
the
cautions and other instructions
throughout this manual. For further
information,
see
the
service
manual
covering the .
chassis
or body part in
question. Your
Oldsmobile dealer may also
tie
able
to
help.
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBERS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
(VIN)-
This
is
the legal identification
of
the vehicle.
It
appears on a plate which
is
attached to the left top
of
the instrument
panel.
It
can be easily seen through the
windshield from outside the car. The
VIN
also
appears on the Vehicle Certificates of
Title and Registration.
BODY
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER-The
body style number, body serial number,
trim number and paint code are shown
on
a plate affixed
to
the right
side
of the cowl
and can be seen when the hood is raised.
1978
CUTLASS
ENGINE
CODE
IDENTIFICATION
VJ.N.
ENGINE DESCRIPTION Manufactured
Engine Carburetor
in GM
Plant Operated
.
Codlt
Displacement
Type Barrels (No.)
by
A
231
C.I.D.
V·6
2
Buick
Motor
Division
F
260
C.I.D.
V.s
2
Oldsmobile Division
Chevrolet Motor Division
U
305
C.lD.
V.s
2
or
General Motors of
Canada
H 305 C.I.D.
V.s
4 Chevrolet
Motor
Division
Chevrolet Motor Division
L.
350 C.I.D.
V.s
4
or
General Motors
of
Canada
78
VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER-
The 231
V -6 engine unit number
is
located
on the front
of
the engine block and on the
front
of
the left
valve
cover. The 260
V-8
engine number
is
on the oil fill tube. The
305
or 350 V
-8
engine number
.is
on the
right front face
of
the engine block.
Your 1978
GM
engine may be identified
from the Vehicle Identification Nwnber.
The fifth character of the
VIN
is
the
Engine
Code. Certain information
in
this
manual may make reference to this code.
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