98 Nissan Altima 2.4 gxe is it an interferrance engine?
The 1998 Nissan Altima 2.4 GXE is an interference engine. This means that if the timing belt breaks, the pistons will come into contact with the valves, causing damage to both the pistons and the valves. It is therefore important to replace the timing belt at the recommended intervals to avoid this damage.