Mazda 6 — TIMING CHAIN OR BELT?

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The Mazda 6 or Mazda Atenza is a passenger car (D-segment in Europe) manufactured by the Japanese marque Mazda. It was created in 2002 as a replacement for the Mazda Capella or Mazda 626. Within its segment, this model was a success, as it sold much more easily than its predecessors. Part of this is due to its design philosophy, very carefully thought throughout its generations. This makes the Mazda 6 a recognizable car and that is easily differentiated from its competitors.

There have been 3 generations of this vehicle. During the first generation of the Mazda 6 or Mazda6, the Mazda G Platform continued to be used, inheriting the base of the 626. For the second generation, a modified version that Ford used in its CD3 Platform was chosen.

From the third generation, Mazda will be the one to fully develop its new platform, called Mazda GJ Platform, which integrates all SkyActiv technologies developed by the Japanese brand. Historically, the Mazda 6 has been sold in Liftback, Sedan and Estate/Family body styles. Performance versions of the Mazda 6 called Mazdaspeed6 or Mazda6 MPS have also been sold.

Among the competitors of the Mazda6 we find vehicles such as the Toyota Camry, Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat, Opel Insignia or Peugeot 508.

Mazda 6

Mazda 6. Timing Belt or Timing Chain?

Down below you will see a list with all Mazda 6 models that have been produced. They are classified by model identifier, year and type of bodywork. Above each list, we show you a series of pictures so that you can have a visual reference for each model. In some cases, both the original and its updated design are displayed to help you identify them with ease.

In this guide you will find all Mazda 6 models.

■ Timing Belt / Cam Belt (Correa / Faja de Distribución)
■ Timing Chain (Cadena de Distribución / Cadena de Tiempo)
■ Gear Driven (Distribución por Engranajes)
■ 100% Electric, No Timing (Sin Distribución)
■ Unknown / Not Updated (Información desconocida)

If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt. The rest of the vehicles marked in grey have a timing belt/cam belt.

Mazda 6 I – First Generation (GG1) (2002)

Liftback (GG)

Diesel Engines

  • RF5C 2.0 DI 136 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • RF7J 2.0 DI 143 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • RF5C 2.0 DI 121 CV (2002 – 2007)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • L813 1.8 120 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • LF18 2.0 141 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • LFF7 2.0 147 CV (2005 – 2007)
  • L3X 2.3 162 CV (2003 – 2006)
  • L3C1 2.3 166 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • L5-VE 2.5 170 CV (2007 – 2008)
  • AJ 3.0 220 CV (2004 – 2008)

Sedan / Saloon (GG)

Diesel Engines

  • RF5C 2.0 DI 136 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • RF7J 2.0 DI 143 CV (2005 – 2007)
  • RF5C 2.0 DI 121 CV (2002 – 2007)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • L813 1.8 120 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • LF18 2.0 141 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • LFF7 2.0 147 CV (2005 – 2007)
  • L3X 2.3 162 CV (2003 – 2005)
  • L3C1 2.3 163 CV (2005 – 2007)
  • L3C1 2.3 166 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • 2.3 AWD 273 CV (2006 – 2007)
  • L3KG 2.3 MPS Turbo 260 CV (2005 – 2007)
  • 3.0 220 CV (2003 – 2005)

Station Wagon / Estate Car / Family Car (GY)

Diesel Engines

  • RF5C 2.0 DI 136 CV (2002 – 2005)
  • RF7J 2.0 DI 143 CV (2005 – 2007)
  • RF5C 2.0 DI 121 CV (2002 – 2007)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • L813 1.8 120 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • LF18 2.0 141 CV
  • LFF7 2.0 147 CV (2005 – 2007)
  • L3C1 2.3 166 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • L3C1 2.3 AWD 162 CV (2002 – 2007)
  • 3.0 215 CV (2006 – 2007)

Mazda 6 II – Second Generation (GH1, GH2) (2007)

Liftback

Diesel Engines

  • RF7J 2.0 MZR-CD 140 CV (2007 – 2009)
  • R2BF 2.2 D 129 CV (2010 – 2012)
  • R2AA 2.2 MZR-CD 163 CV (2009 – 2012)
  • R2AA 2.2 MZR-CD 180 CV (2010 – 2012)
  • R2AA 2.2 MZR-CD 185 CV (2009 – 2012)
  • R2BF 2.2 MZR-CD 125 CV (2009 – 2012)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • L813 1.8 MZR 120 CV (2007 – 2013)
  • LF17 2.0 MZR 147 CV (2007 – 2013)
  • LFDE 2.0 MZR 155 CV (2010 – 2012)
  • L5-VE 2.5 MZR 170 CV (2007 – 2013)

Sedan / Saloon

Diesel Engines

  • RF7J 2.0 MZR-CD 140 CV (2007 – 2010)
  • R2AA 2.2 D 180 CV (2010 – 2013)
  • R2BF 2.2 D 129 CV (2010 – 2012)
  • R2AA 2.2 MZR-CD 163 CV (2009 – 2012)
  • R2AA 2.2 MZR-CD 185 CV (2009 – 2012)
  • R2BF 2.2 MZR-CD 125 CV (2009 – 2012)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • L813 1.8 MZR 120 CV (2007 – 2013)
  • LF-VD 2.0 152 CV (2010 – 2012)
  • LF4K 2.0 MZR 147 CV (2007 – 2012)
  • LFDE 2.0 MZR 155 CV (2010 – 2012)
  • L5-VE 2.5 MZR 170 CV (2007 – 2013)

Station Wagon / Estate Car / Family Car

Diesel Engines

  • RF7J 2.0 MZR-CD 140 CV (2007 – 2010)
  • R2BF 2.2 D 129 CV (2010 – 2013)
  • R2AA 2.2 MZR-CD 163 CV (2008 – 2013)
  • R2AA 2.2 MZR-CD 180 CV (2010 – 2013)
  • R2AA 2.2 MZR-CD 185 CV (2008 – 2011)
  • R2BF 2.2 MZR-CD 125 CV (2009 – 2010)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • L813 1.8 MZR 120 CV (2008 – 2013)
  • LF-VD 2.0 (GHEFW) 152 CV (2012 – 2013)
  • LF17 2.0 MZR 147 CV (2007 – 2013)
  • LFDE 2.0 MZR 155 CV (2010 – 2013)
  • L5-VE 2.5 MZR 170 CV (2008 – 2013)
  • L5-VE 2.5 Sportbreak 166 CV (2012 – 2013)

Mazda 6 III – Third Generation (GJ1, GL) (2012)

Sedan / Saloon

Diesel Engines

  • SHY4 2.2 D 150 CV (2013)
  • SH-VPTR 2.2 D 175 CV (2014)
  • SHY1 2.2 D 175 CV (2012)
  • SHY8 2.2 D 184 CV (2018)
  • SHY8 2.2 D 190 CV (2018)
  • SH-VPTR 2.2 D 190 CV (2018)
  • SH-VPTR 2.2 D 4WD 175 CV (2014)
  • SH-VPTR 2.2 D AWD 190 CV (2018)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • PEY7 2.0 146 CV (2013)
  • PEY7 2.0 150 CV (2012)
  • PEY7 2.0 154 CV (2018)
  • PE-VPR 2.0 155 CV (2014)
  • PEY7 2.0 155 CV (2012)
  • PEY7 2.0 165 CV (2012)
  • PYZC 2.5 190 CV (2018)
  • PY-ZA 2.5 192 CV (2013)
  • PYZC 2.5 194 CV (2018)
  • PYZ4 2.5 231 CV (2018)

Station Wagon / Estate Car / Family Car

Diesel Engines

  • SHY4 2.2 D 150 CV (2012)
  • SH-VPTR 2.2 D 175 CV (2014)
  • SHY4 2.2 D 175 CV (2012)
  • SHY8 2.2 D 184 CV (2018)
  • SHY8 2.2 D 190 CV (2018)
  • SH-VPTR 2.2 D 190 CV (2018)
  • SH-VPTR 2.2 D 4WD 175 CV (2014)
  • SHY4 2.2 D AWD 150 CV (2015)
  • SHY4 2.2 D AWD 175 CV (2015)
  • SHY8 2.2 D AWD 184 CV (2018)
  • SH-VPTR 2.2 D AWD 190 CV (2018)

Petrol / Gasoline Engines

  • PEY7 2.0 146 CV (2013)
  • PE-VPR 2.0 155 CV (2014)
  • PEY7 2.0 155 CV (2012)
  • PEY7 2.0 165 CV (2013)
  • PYY1 2.5 188 CV (2012)
  • PYZC 2.5 190 CV (2018)
  • PY-ZA 2.5 192 CV (2012)
  • PYZC 2.5 194 CV (2018)
  • PYZ4 2.5 Turbo 231 CV (2018)

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