At what mileage should the serpentine belt be changed in a 2006 mazda 3

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im trying to replace the drive belt on a 2010 kia forte ex 2.0l and was wondering if someone could get me a diagram of the belt routing as well ... Squeal in serpentine belt area even after replacing ...
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2006 Mazda 3 has a timing Chain not a belt.
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/displayPage.action?pageParameter=contactVehicleMZ3

Depending on vehicle mileage, you are likely ready for a tuneup that would include new

1. Spark plugs
2. Spark plug wires
3. ignition cap/rotor, if used
4. new serpentine belt(s)
5. Fuel system cleaner such as Chevron Techron or Regane
6. New timing chain/belt if mileage warrants--check owner's manual

Barring serious mechanical issues, the above items should eliminate the idling problem OR make it much easier for a shop to trace the real problem using a OBDII Scan Tool.

Not so much a mileage thing. It is wear and stretch that you need to observe. If belt has cracks, chunks missing or your tensioner is at the max position change it! Why take any chances? If it breaks, you will be S.O.L. and stranded

Remove the belt and make sure all of the accesories spin freely. All should spin freely except the crank shaft which is the lowest pully. If they all spin freely then I would say it is most likely the tensioner itself and they should be replaced on high mileage vehicles anyway.

On almost all serpentine belt systems there is a tensioner pulley that most usually has a 3/8 drive square hole to use a ratchet or breaker bar. Insert, pull and belt comes off..

just push down on the top pulley (the smaller one) as for getting the new belt back on make sure your belt came with the "tool-kit" which helps you get it back on...


ILL NEVER BUY A MAZDA AGAIN!!! man what a problem getting PARTS!

Have you checked Autozones website? Thats where I usually go to get all the details and diagrams I need