

Here are some things to know about finding and reading Honda small engine VIN numbers:

A Honda engine's VIN number is stamped somewhere on the engine. Unlike their model numbers, Honda engine VIN numbers can be just a bit harder to find and read. Using both the engine's model and VIN numbers when finding parts for your engine guarantees a match. Honda VIN numbers add an extra level of accuracy to engine parts matching. Having the engine's model number is the first step towards an accurate Honda small engine parts match. So, the Honda GC190 engine is part of the Honda GC engine series, and "190" is the engine model number in that series. Letters at the beginning of Honda model numbers indicate the " series" to which that engine model belongs. Honda small engine model numbers always start with one or more letters. So, "GC190" is the model number for this Karcher pressure washer's Honda engine.


Honda small engine model numbers are (almost always) very clearly displayed on the front of the engine. Honda Small Engine Model Numbers The model number is the easy one to find. Engine model and VIN numbers must be found on the engine. The tool model number will only lead to parts for the Karcher pressure washer, not the engine that powers it. For example, using the tool model number of our example pressure washer to search for its engine parts will not be successful. When Honda engine owners need parts for their small engine, it is very important that the use the engine's model and VIN numbers to match engine parts, not the tool's identifying numbers. The majority of Honda engines in service power the tools and machines of other manufacturers. This pressure washer is a good example of a Honda small engine in use with another company's tool. We'll use the Karcher pressure washer pictured below as an example of how to find a Honda engine's model and VIN numbers. The engine's model number must be matched, andĢ. Two numbers must be found on the engine to ensure an accurate Honda small engine parts match:ġ. We explain what Honda small engine owners need to know to ensure an accurate engine parts matches every time. When the time comes to replace a Honda engine's filters, spark plug, or any other part, making a correct engine number match is the key to accurate parts replacement. In addition to all the machines that they power, there are also just a lot of Honda small engines in service, period. Honda small engines power thousands of individual machine models in dozens of tool and equipment types.
