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Timing Chain Replacement Interval 2.3L ?

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Old Feb 1, 2024 | 12:53 PM
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Default Timing Chain Replacement Interval 2.3L ?

2006 Mazda 5 : 2.3L motor with about 170k miles on odometer and wondering if a timing chain replacement should be done.
Finding contrasting information regarding if it should be changed or not.
No mention I can find in the user guide.
I have no current problems or audible rattles, timing issues, etc.

Found this video stating that the hydraulic tensioners fail along with a stretched chain causing chain slap against the valve cover.

 

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Old Feb 2, 2024 | 04:54 AM
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Unless its noisy or stretched ( dtc), there is no reason to replace it.
 
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