No , it is not an interference engine
No , the 1.8 liter 4 cylinder in a 1999 Mazda Protege is not an interference engine
Both the 1.6 Liter and the 2.0 Liter have a timing belt that must be replaced every 105,000 miles. The 1.6 L is not an interference engine but the 2.0 L is an interference engine.
Yes, the 2003 Mazda Protege with a 2.0-liter engine is classified as an interference engine. This means that if the timing belt were to fail, the pistons could collide with the valves, potentially causing significant engine damage. Regular maintenance, including timely timing belt replacement, is crucial to prevent such issues.
The Kia 1.8 liter engine is a Mazda engine used in the Protege' from the mid-90s. That and the 2.0 liter engine used in 1994-2002 Sportages were used from Mazda and if the timing belt breaks, it will NOT damage the valves, thus a non-interference engine.
Yes it is an interference engine
the engine can be either a: 1.6 liter 4 cylinder or 1.8 liter 4 cylinder
Every 90,000 miles per Mazda
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.044
The 1998 Mazda Protege 1 typically comes with a 1.5-liter engine option, which is a 16-valve engine. However, it may also be equipped with a 1.8-liter engine in certain trims or markets. To confirm the specific engine type, you can check the vehicle's specifications or the engine code.
Yes, the 1994 Mazda Protegé with the 1.8-liter engine is classified as an interference engine. This means that if the timing belt fails, it can lead to the pistons colliding with the valves, potentially causing significant engine damage. Regular maintenance, including timely replacement of the timing belt, is crucial to prevent such issues.
The recommended spark plug gap is .044"