Drive Belt: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5, 2003 Mazda Protege, 2002 Mazda Protege5, and 2002 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If the belt is replaced with a new one or the belt has been on a running engine for less than 5 minutes, adjust deflection or tension to NEW specification. If the belt has been on a running engine for more than 5 minutes, adjust deflection or tension to USED specification.