Mazda 6 Timing Chain Replacement Parts
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Choosing the right used Mazda 6 timing chain
Used timing chains vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Does the Mazda 6 have a timing chain or a timing belt?
It depends on the engine. The 2.5-litre petrol engine fitted to the Mazda 6 uses a timing chain, while the diesel engines (2.0 and 2.2 SKYACTIV-D) use a timing belt rather than a chain. If you are unsure which engine you have, check your V5C or run a VIN check to confirm the engine code before ordering.
Will a timing chain from a 2014 Mazda 6 fit a 2018 Mazda 6?
Both years fall within the third-generation Mazda 6 (GJ, 2013 onwards), and if both cars carry the same 2.5-litre petrol engine code the chain is likely to be compatible. However, there were running production changes across this generation, so confirm the exact engine code with the breaker against your registration before buying. Never assume fitment purely on year alone.
Does engine code matter more than year when buying a used Mazda 6 timing chain?
Yes — the engine code is the single most useful piece of information you can supply to a breaker. Two Mazda 6s from the same year can have different engines, and the timing chain follows the engine, not the badge or the model year. You can find the engine code on your V5C logbook or via a VIN check, and quoting it will save time and reduce the risk of getting the wrong part.
Will a timing chain from a Mazda 6 Sport fit one from an SE or SE-L?
Trim level — whether SE, SE-L, Sport, or Sport Nav — makes no difference whatsoever to the timing chain, because it is an internal engine component and the trims all shared the same engine options. What matters is that both vehicles have the same engine code. Confirm this with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Does a Mazda 6 timing chain from the second generation (GH, 2007–2012) interchange with a third-generation (GJ, 2013 onwards) one?
The second-generation GH and third-generation GJ Mazda 6 are distinct platforms with different engines, so a timing chain from a GH-generation car is very unlikely to fit a GJ-generation car even if the fuel type looks the same on paper. Always supply the engine code to the breaker for both vehicles when asking about cross-generation fitment, as this is the only reliable way to check compatibility. Do not assume parts cross this boundary without the breaker confirming it against your registration.
I have a Mazda 6 diesel — do I need a timing chain?
No — the diesel variants of the Mazda 6, including the 2.0 and 2.2 SKYACTIV-D engines, use a timing belt rather than a timing chain. If you are looking for the drive component that keeps your camshaft in time with the crankshaft on a diesel Mazda 6, you need to search for a timing belt kit instead. Double-check your engine code on the V5C to confirm which engine you have before ordering any parts.