Q: is my engine a free flow intermediate engine
If my timing belt breaks will it mess up my valves and ruin the motor
My car has 80000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Your engine is an interference motor that may bend the valves if your timing belt breaks. If you are having a problematic belt, a technician from YourMechanic can come to your car’s location to replace your timing belt.
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