Do Mazda6 have timing chains?
Timing belt or chain: Bot the 2.5L and 2.5T Skyactiv gasoline engines have a timing chain that doesn’t need regular replacement. There is no timing belt.
What kind of timing belt does a Mazda 6 have?
Here is a list of timing belts and timing chains for a Mazda 6. Reference the model year with the corresponding engine to see if your car has a belt or a chain.
When did Mazda make the move to timing chains?
Mazda made the move to timing chains in the mid-2000s, and since we won’t get into the nuts and bolts of chain replacement, you would be better served referring to your service information. I’m always saying to check your service info before you dig into an unfamiliar job. It is never more important than it is in this case.
Is it worth it to replace timing chain?
If the chain broke the actual damage might be minimal. Depends on how expensive a new chain is, but it could be worth it to just replace the chain, re-align and see how the engine runs. Doing an (2nd hand) engine replacement will still be available as a last resort. (For a 155.000 km engine a rebuild just isn’t worth it.)
Do you need to change the chain on a Mazda 6?
If it is a chain, it shouldn’t need to be changed at all. Unless it is faulty. Mazda 6 runs a chain. Always has. No maintenance is required. kingpinrules writes…
Do you need a timing belt on a Mazda 6?
Mazda 6 runs a chain. Always has. No maintenance is required. timing belt –>. Ummmm, no. All of the Mazda6 petrol engines run timing chains. That timing belt checkpoint is most likely relating to the MZR-CD diesel. No, the MZR diesel runs a chain.
Mazda made the move to timing chains in the mid-2000s, and since we won’t get into the nuts and bolts of chain replacement, you would be better served referring to your service information. I’m always saying to check your service info before you dig into an unfamiliar job. It is never more important than it is in this case.
When do I need to change the timing chain?
The timing chain normally needs to be replaced between 40,000 and 100,000 miles unless there is a problem. Issues with the chain are pretty common in high mileage vehicles, so if you are driving an older vehicle, or one with a lot of miles, it is best to be on the lookout for symptoms of the timing chain going bad or failing.
If it is a chain, it shouldn’t need to be changed at all. Unless it is faulty. Mazda 6 runs a chain. Always has. No maintenance is required. kingpinrules writes…