2.0 liter
No , according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) the 2.0 liter four cylinder engine in a 2000 Mercury Mystique is NOT AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE
The exact cost to fix an engine cylinder misfire on a 2000 Mercury Mystique will depend on the exact type of engine it has, but can cost around $1,000.
Basically, a 1.6 Liter 4 cylinder engine.
There are 11 steps on how to change a radiator in a 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 liter engine. Some of the step-by-step instructions are to first squeeze the hoses to check for deterioration, if the hoses are swollen replace them, and then replace the hose clamps.
The 2.2 liter four cylinder engine in a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier has a timing CHAIN
Your 2000 Nissan Maxima has a 3.0 liter V6 engine , so it has ( 6 ) engine cylinders It sounds like there is a problem with the # 5 engine cylinder , perhaps an engine cylinder misfire ?
No it isn't ( according to Gates - they manufacture timing belts etc. )
In a 2000 Ford Ranger : ( the 2.5 liter four cylinder engine , which was the only four cylinder engine offered from the factory for a 2000 Ford Ranger , not like the 2001 model when they started with the 2.3 liter DOHC later that model year )
The 1.6 liter 4 cylinder , has a timing belt , and IS an interference engine The 2.0 liter 4 cylinder , has a timing chain , and I don't know if it is or isn't an interference engine
According to the 2000 Mercury Mystique scheduled maintenance guide : ( Inspect at 120,000 miles for the 2.0 liter four cylinder engine ) The Gates website shows inspect at 120,000 miles , replace as needed
If your check engine light is flashing that means an engine cylinder (s) misfire has been detected what is a engine cylinder misfire and how much bdoes it cost to fix it
The average fuel mileage for the 2000 Honda 3 liter 6 cylinder in 20 city 28 highway