Mazda CX-7: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2007 - 2012)

All Mazda CX-7s have a timing chain and interference engine.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Mazda CX-7.

Mazda CX-7 Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2007 - 2012	2.3L, 2.5L	Timing Chain	Interference

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

2012 Mazda CX-7 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Mazda CX-7 have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Mazda CX-7 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3 L Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Mazda CX-7 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Mazda CX-7 have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Mazda CX-7 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3 L Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Mazda CX-7 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Mazda CX-7 have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Mazda CX-7 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5 L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.3 L Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Mazda CX-7 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Mazda CX-7 have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Mazda CX-7 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.3 L Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Mazda CX-7 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Mazda CX-7 have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Mazda CX-7 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.3 L Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Mazda CX-7 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Mazda CX-7 have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Mazda CX-7 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.3 L Turbo	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

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.