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Mazda Protege: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1990 - 2003)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


All Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

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

Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
1990 - 2003AllTiming BeltNon-Interference

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.

2003 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

2003 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurboTiming BeltNon-Interference60k
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

2002 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

2002 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

2001 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

2001 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

2000 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

2000 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1999 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1999 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1999 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
1.6L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1998 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1998 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1998 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
1.5L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1997 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1997 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1997 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
1.5L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1996 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1996 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1996 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
1.5L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1995 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1995 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1995 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k
1.5L 4 Cyl.Timing BeltNon-Interference60k

1994 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1994 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1994 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. SOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k
1.8L 4 Cyl. DOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k

1993 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1993 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1993 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. SOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k
1.8L 4 Cyl. DOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k

1992 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1992 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1992 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. SOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k
1.8L 4 Cyl. DOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k

1991 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1991 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1991 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. SOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k
1.8L 4 Cyl. DOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k

1990 Mazda Protege - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 1990 Mazda Protege engines have timing belts and are non-interference.

1990 Mazda Protege Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. SOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k
1.8L 4 Cyl. DOHCTiming BeltNon-Interference60k
Mazda Protege Timing Belt Data Brought To You By AutoPadre
Mazda Protege Timing Belt Data Brought To You By AutoPadre

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.