Is the 1.6 accent engine in a 2008 Hyundai an interferance engine?
The 2008 Hyundai Accent with the 1.6L engine is an interference engine. This means that if the timing belt breaks, the pistons can crash into the valves, causing severe engine damage.
To avoid this damage, it is important to have the timing belt replaced according to the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. The timing belt for the 2008 Hyundai Accent 1.6L engine should be replaced every 60,000 miles or 5 years.