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Timing Chain

SuperGrover · 2011-06-21 10:19:23

I have a new (used) car. It's a Mazda and apparently has a timing chain as opposed to a belt. 60K kms on the clock. Does a chain have to be changed in the same interval as a belt would - 80K kms, for example?

21-06-2011 10:19am

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SuperGrover

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I have a new (used) car. It's a Mazda and apparently has a timing chain as opposed to a belt. 60K kms on the clock.

Does a chain have to be changed in the same interval as a belt would - 80K kms, for example?

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#2 21-06-2011 10:30am

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What model of Mazda is it?

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#3 21-06-2011 10:38am

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Mazda 5 2007

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#4 21-06-2011 11:20am

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SuperGrover wrote: »

Does a chain have to be changed in the same interval as a belt would - 80K kms, for example?

Short answer - no.
Is it making any noise? Sometime the tensioners needs adjusting.

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#5 21-06-2011 11:30am

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I changed the chain on my old 325tds at 195,000 miles and it was still in pretty good nick.

So no is your answer.

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#6 21-06-2011 11:36am

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A timing chain will outlive the engine without any difficulty provided that servicing is carried out at the recommended intervals.

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#7 21-06-2011 12:07pm

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Excellent. Thanks. No current issues with the chain. I had the car inspected thoroughly and it's getting a service today.

Now I know. Cheers.

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