Mazda CX-3 Timing Belt Or Chain? (2016 - 2021)

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All Mazda CX-3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Mazda CX-3.

Mazda CX-3 Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2016 to 2021alltiming chaininterference
Mazda CX 3
Mazda CX 3

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

Mazda CX-3 Belt Or Chain: Jump To Model Year

2021 Mazda CX-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Mazda CX-3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2021 Mazda CX-3 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.timing chaininterferencelifetime
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2020 Mazda CX-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Mazda CX-3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2020 Mazda CX-3 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.timing chaininterferencelifetime

2019 Mazda CX-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Mazda CX-3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2019 Mazda CX-3 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.timing chaininterferencelifetime

2018 Mazda CX-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Mazda CX-3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2018 Mazda CX-3 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.timing chaininterferencelifetime
2017 Mazda CX 3
2017 Mazda CX 3

2017 Mazda CX-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Mazda CX-3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2017 Mazda CX-3 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.timing chaininterferencelifetime

Side-By-Side Comparisons

Mazda CX-3 Belt Or Chain By Year

2016 Mazda CX 3 Skyactive G
2016 Mazda CX 3 Skyactive G

2016 Mazda CX-3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Mazda CX-3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2016 Mazda CX-3 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl.timing chaininterferencelifetime

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