Mazda CX-5 Timing Overview (All Model Years)
All Mazda CX-5s have a timing chain and interference engine.
Model | Years | Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference |
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Mazda CX-5 | 2013 - 2020 | all | timing chain | interference |
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2020 Mazda CX-5
All 2020 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
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2.5L 4 Cyl. 187 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 227 hp Turbo (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.2L 4 Cyl. 168 hp Turbo Diesel (SkyActiv-D SH-VPTS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2019 Mazda CX-5
All 2019 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 187 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 227 hp Turbo (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.2L 4 Cyl. 168 hp Turbo Diesel (SkyActiv-D SH-VPTS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2018 Mazda CX-5
All 2018 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 187 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2017 Mazda CX-5
All 2017 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L 4 Cyl. 187 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2016 Mazda CX-5
All 2016 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 155 hp (SkyActiv-G PE-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 184 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2015 Mazda CX-5
All 2015 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 155 hp (SkyActiv-G PE-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 184 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2014 Mazda CX-5
All 2014 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 155 hp (SkyActiv-G PE-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. 184 hp (SkyActiv-G PY-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2013 Mazda CX-5
All 2013 Mazda CX-5 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
Engine Type (Engine Code) | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (Miles) |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. 155 hp (SkyActiv-G PE-VPS) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |