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What is the difference between the 1.8 L (L) and the 1.8 L (8) motors? The manual shows two different oil fluid levels for these two types.

Quote, originally posted by dbuzzelli »What is the difference between the 1.8 L (L) and the 1.8 L (8) motors? The manual shows two different oil fluid levels for these two types.L is the high output 2ZZ GT engine.

thanks,darren

The *8 is the base engine .The L is the GT. Look at the 8th character in the VIN. It is the engine code. 8= base engine .

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish »8 is the high output 2ZZ GT engine.Quote, originally posted by chrisp »The *8 is the base engine .The L is the GT. Look at the 8th character in the VIN. It is the engine code. 8= base engine . Uh-oh, we better get this straight quick! Anyone for sure on this?

I am sure about this. The VIN # says it all. Look at the 8th character. If it an" 8" its base engine . If its an "L" its the GT. Look on page 5-89 and 5-97 of your manual.

Quote, originally posted by chrisp »I am sure about this. The VIN # says it all. Look at the 8th character. If it an" 8" its base engine . If its an "L" its the GT. Look on page 5-89 and 5-97 of your manual.true datin the 2005 manual it is on page 5-95:Quote »Engine IdentificationThe 8th character in your VIN is the engine code.This code will help you identify your engine,specifications and replacement parts.Here is a pic of another page from the 2005 manual Engine code 8 is the one used in the AWD, it is the base 1ZZ engine. L is the 2ZZ GT engine

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I stand corrected!