What is engine family test group?
All vehicles sold in the United States have a unique drive-train identifier called the “Test Group” or “Engine Family” Number. This number allows owners, parts suppliers, and service providers to determine specifications and installed emissions control equipment of motor vehicles.
What is on a VECI label?
The vehicle’s emissions certification can be found on the vehicle emission control information (VECI) label located in the vehicle’s engine compartment. The VECI label includes emissions certification, engine family or test group, engine displacement, OBD, model year, fuel type, and catalyst information.
What kind of engine does a Peterbilt truck have?
The ISL9 features common technology with the Heavy-Duty ISX15 and ISX12 for exceptional performance. Common components include the XPI fuel system, a high-capacity Electronic Control Module (ECM) and the patented Cummins VGT™ Turbocharger from Cummins Turbo Technologies.
What does the family name on an engine mean?
The engine family name is an identifier assigned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to every engine verified to Tier 1 emission standards or higher. Engine standards were implemented in the mid-1990s. Engines without a standard are considered Tier 0 engines, and will not have an engine family name.
When did EPA start using engine family names?
The engine family name is an identifier assigned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to every engine verified to Tier 1 emission standards or higher. Engine standards were implemented in the mid-1990s.
What kind of engine does American power group use?
EPA Approved Engine Family Conversion List As of January 5, 2017 Engine Make Engine Model Engine Model Year Engine Family Number EPA Approval Type CARB Certified Cummins N14 1992 NCE0855FZG0 OUL Cummins C8.3 1993 PCE0505FAAX OUL Cummins C8.3 1993 PCE0505FAB0 OUL Cummins L10 1993 PCE0611FZAX OUL Cummins L10 1993 PCE0611FZB0 OUL