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When to change my Mazda3's belt?
Hi, I have a 2011 mazda 3 1.6 diesel. 179000k on the clock. When should the timing belt be replaced. Thanks.
Our answer:
Hi Gearoid,
The recommended interval for that engine is 200,000km or 10 years - whichever comes first.
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