Mazda Tribute: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2001 - 2011)

The 3.0L Mazda Tribute engines from 2001 to 2011 have a timing chain and are interference.

The 2.5L Mazda Tribute engines from 2009 to 2011 have a timing chain and are interference.

The 2.3L Mazda Tribute engines from 2005 to 2008 have a timing chain and are interference.

The 2.0L Mazda Tribute engines from 2001 to 2004 have a timing belt and are non-interference.

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

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

2011 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.5L and 3.0L 2011 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.5L and 3.0L 2010 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.5L and 3.0L 2009 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.3L and 3.0L 2008 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2007 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.3L and 3.0L 2007 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2006 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.3L and 3.0L 2006 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2005 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.3L and 3.0L 2005 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2004 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L 2004 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 2.0L has a timing belt and non-interference engine.

2003 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L 2003 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 2.0L has a timing belt and non-interference engine.

2002 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L 2002 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 2.0L has a timing belt and non-interference engine.

2001 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L 2001 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference while the 2.0L has a timing belt and non-interference engine.

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.