Timing belt change on 2008 Mazda3?

Hi,

I live in Norvay and I'm going to buy a 2008 Mazda3 diesel model and I wonder if this car has a timing chain or belt and what are the intervals for this. Is it different in Nordic countries or the same worldwide?

Jan Olsen (FOLDFJORDEN)

Jun 2018 Filed under: servicing

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Expert answer

Hi Jan,

The 1.6-litre diesel Mazda3 of that age has a timing belt. It must be changed every 240,000 kilometres or every 10 years, whichever comes first.

The 2.0-litre diesel engine also has a timing belt, which must be changed every 120,000 kilometres regardless of time.

Those intervals are the same for all markets and conditions.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
@Shane_O_D