Is the engine a non-interference?

2000 MAZDA MPV
174,000 MILES • 2.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMES JONES6
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Does the vehicle listed above use a non or interference engine? I need to do the chain and need to know which one I have in my car. This site suggests 24 valve is non.
Nov 22, 2022 at 12:41 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not sure what you are telling me. It is a non-interference engine. You indicated you were told it was a non and then said the site was wrong because it is a non-interference engine. Please explain.

Thanks,

Joe
Nov 22, 2022 at 1:08 PM
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JAMES JONES6
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I'm asking because mine may have jumped. It's hard to start so I'm leaving it alone to repair it. But I don't know if it's a non-interference engine version. It's a 24 valve v6. I went to AutoZone, and they got it as a v6 24valve. I'm not sure if it's okay to repair. I don't want to waste any money on it if i can't make it right.
Nov 23, 2022 at 4:26 AM (Merged)
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This car has a timing chain, so it is an interference engine.
Nov 23, 2022 at 4:26 AM (Merged)
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