Engine Recommended Interval

1.5L (32)

1.6L SOHC 60,000 Mi.

1.6L DOHC (32)

1.8L 4-Cyl 60,000 Mi.

1.8L DOHC 4 Cyl.
(32)
(Except 2001-02 Miata)

1.8L DOHC 4 Cyl.
60,000 Mi.
(2001-02 Miata)

1.8L V6 60,000 Mi.

2.0L SOHC Gasoline 60,000 Mi.

2.0L* DOHC
(32)
(626, MX-6, MP3 & Protege)

2.0L DOHC (Tribute) 90,000 Mi.

2.0L* Diesel (1)

2.2L* 60,000 Mi.

2.3L 4 Cyl. (B2300) Inspect 60,000 Mi.
Replace 120,000 Mi.

2.3L V6 (1995-2000) (32)

2.3L V6 (2001-02) 60,000 Mi.

2.5L 4 Cyl. (B2500) Inspect 120,000
Replace as Necessary

2.5L V6 (32)

3.0L* SOHC (32)(62)

3.0L* DOHC 60,000 Mi.

* - Interference engine.

(1) - Manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

(32) - On 1996 & prior models, replace every 60,000 miles. On 1997-98 CA & MA vehicles, belt inspection at 60,000 miles, then again at 90,000 miles, is recommended but not required, but it should be replaced at 105,000 miles. On all other 1997-98 models, replace every 60,000 miles. On 1999 & later CA, CT, DE, DC, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT & VA vehicles belt inspection at 60,000 miles, then again at 90,000 miles, is recommended but not required, but it should be replaced at 105,000 miles. On all other 1999 & later models replace every 60,000 miles.

(62) - On 1989-98 MPV 3.0L models, at 60,000 miles inspect the tensioner pulley & replace as necessary. A worn inner bushing may allow the pulley to slant resulting in a torn or jumped timing belt.

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