How can I verify if my Dodge engine is 12v vs. 24v?

Question

I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie 5.9L C VIN. How can I verify if I have a 12 valve or 24 valve engine? I need to order some parts and want to verify I'm purchasing the right thing.

Answer 1

If the 8th digit in VIN is "C", you have a 5.9L I6 Turbo Diesel 24-valve High Output engine.

Answer 2

Take the Vin # to the Parts store. A good Parts Store can look up the specs on the car from the vin #

Answer 3

well aside the vin number showing exactly what engine you have, there is a stamp on the heads. if that's grungy or groung away, pull a valve cover and count them

Answer 4

theres 2 valves for each cylinder so it would be a 6 cylinder if i thad 6 valves which would be a inline 6

if its in the shape of a v its probabaly a v8 or v12 oh and a 5.9l is a v8 so 16 valves

Answer 5

Read your owner's manual or look up the VIN number on the internet. It's the number on top of the driver's side dash under the lower edge of the windshield.



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Answer 6

If it is the Cummins 5.9 its a 24 valve

Answer 7

read the battery decal.