Can frame damage to a vehicle cause engine damage?Can frame damage to a vehicle cause engine damage?
There are two parts to the answer. The things that cause frame damage often also cause damage to the engine, suspension and driveline. For instance, running into another vehicle can easily break mounts off the engine, smash air flow meters and sensors. Running into a ditch can smash an oil pan and break an oil pump. Driving a vehicle with frame damage can also cause damage. The engine is generally mounted to the frame (unibody.) With the mounting out of alignment, far more stress is placed on motor mount, drive axles, transmissions, fuel lines, etc. Damage to these components and more are fairly common on frame/unibody damaged vehicles. The same is true of many other components. For instance, I have seen many radiators and air conditioner condensers with holes caused by rubbing on misaligned body panels.
