interference engine
In an interference engine, if the timing belt breaks, pistons can hit valves and damage the engine. Non‑interference engines are safer in this regard.
An interference engine is one where the pistons and valves occupy the same space at different times; a broken timing belt can cause piston‑valve collision and severe engine damage.
Hear It Discussed
"and that's an interference. I was going to ask interference. I bent the valve"
One Make, One Decade with Maurice Merrick of Horsepower Heritage Bring a Trailer Podcast
"that if you turned the wheel full lock you would the cam belt would snap and your interference engine would explode so basically if you had the temerity to attempt to exit your parking"
Great cars undone by one fatal flaw #319 The Intercooler
"...issue with a lot of whatever car, right? Like for example, a car with an interference engine is going to require time and belt change."
Radwood Recap - What To Look Out For When Buying & Selling A Car Sight Unseen Analog and Grit Podcast
Cars Known For This
Episodes Mentioning "interference engine"
Great cars undone by one fatal flaw #319
The Intercooler
Changing and Filling Fluids, Oil Change Frequency, Airflow Issues
WCCO's Car Care
Preventative Maintenance That Actually Saves Money (Not Dealer Checklist Fluff)
Car Connection Workshop
Episode #212 - Only Car Folks Would Know
Another Pointless Automotive Podcast
2012 Subaru Forester Timing Belt
Pawlik Automotive Podcast
Episode #211 -Sedan Supremacy
Another Pointless Automotive Podcast
How to make Any Vehicle Last 300K, 400K, 600K Miles ( It's All Maintenance )
Car Connection Workshop
The Big 3 Winter Checks: Battery, Exhaust, & timing belts-Do NOT Skip These!
Car Connection Workshop
Radwood Recap - What To Look Out For When Buying & Selling A Car Sight Unseen
Analog and Grit Podcast
One Make, One Decade with Maurice Merrick of Horsepower Heritage
Bring a Trailer Podcast
Help Improve This Entry
Spot an error or have a better explanation? Let us know.