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.
Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2001 to 2011 | 3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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2009 to 2011 | 2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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2005 to 2008 | 2.3L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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2001 to 2004 | 2.0L | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
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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.
2011 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.5L and 3.0L 2011 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2011 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2010 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.5L and 3.0L 2010 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2010 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2009 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.5L and 3.0L 2009 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2009 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2008 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.3L and 3.0L 2008 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2008 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2007 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.3L and 3.0L 2007 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2007 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2006 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.3L and 3.0L 2006 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2006 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 Mazda Tribute - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2.3L and 3.0L 2005 Mazda Tribute engines have a timing chain and are interference.
2005 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
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.
2004 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
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.
2003 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
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.
2002 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
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.
2001 Mazda Tribute Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L V6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 90k |
Mazda Tribute
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.
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