Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Identify Which Engine Your Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro Has

Model: Vauxhall Vivaro MK 2 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Checks and maintenance

See other generations:
Video tutorial

If you need to buy a second-hand Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and want to be sure of which engine it has, you can easily find out from the chassis number. You don't need to look for the legal chassis number; the one on the driver's side windscreen or on the driver's door frame will suffice.

The chassis number consists of 17 digits. The engine type is identified by the 7th character, which in this case is "H". Now take the owner's manual, where all engine types identified by the 7th letter of the chassis are listed.

From here, you can confidently identify which type of engine your Vivaro has.


Updated on 10 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

Where to Find the Fuse Box on an Opel Vivaro B
Where to Find the Fuse Box on an Opel Vivaro B
Vauxhall Vivaro (2014-2019 / MK 2) If you experience issues with one or more electrical components in your Opel Vivaro B, you can target the respective fuses. In this guide, you will l…
How to locate the fuses in an Opel Vivaro?
How to locate the fuses in an Opel Vivaro?
Vauxhall Vivaro (2014-2019 / MK 2) To locate the fuses in an Opel Vivaro, you need to check two main boxes. The first is located in the cabin, on the left side of the dashboard, behind…
Where to Find the Fuses of the Opel Vivaro
Where to Find the Fuses of the Opel Vivaro
Vauxhall Vivaro (2014-2019 / MK 2) The fuse box of the Opel Vivaro is located in the cabin on the left side of the dashboard, behind a small cover. To remove the cover, pull the top pa…

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Vivaro 2014-2019 - Where is the inertia switch of the Opel Vivaro 2.5 cdtt? Read answer

How to Replace the Glow Plugs in the Fiat Ducato 2.3 Multijet?

Glow plugs, as the name suggests, raise the temperature of the engine in diesel vehicles to allow for easier starting. The manufacturer, in this case, Fiat for the Ducato 2.3 Multijet, specifies how often they should be replaced, and a warning light will illuminate when it's time. This work is carried out under the bonnet. First, remove the upper engine cover, then lift the coil and, using a socket wrench of the appropriate size, unscrew the glow plug to remove it from the base, followed by installing the new one.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos