Does the 2007 Mazda 3 1.6 petrol use a timing chain or cam belt?

Does a 1.6 petrol 2007 Mazda 3 have a timing chain or cam belt?

Asked on 28 June 2022 by Tony

Answered by Dan Powell
This engine uses a timing chain.
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