Yes , it has a timing belt and it is not an interference engine
Your 1998 Mazda 3.1 liter engine does not have timing marks on the crankshaft. The timing marks are on the engine flywheel.
The 2.4 litre four cylinder engine in a 1998 Chevrolet Malibu has a timing CHAIN
yes
I have 182 k on my 1996 4-cylinder Mazda 626
It has a timing belt.
SAE 10w30 any major brand.
belt
The 1.8 litre four cylinder engine in a 1998 Toyota Corolla has a timing CHAIN
The 1998 Nissan Frontier 4 cylinder 2.4 engine has a timing chain as well as a tensioner assembly that over time will wear and need replacement!
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etc. ) the 2.7 liter four cylinder engine in a 1998 Toyota 4 Runner has a timing CHAIN
On a 1998 Plymouth Breeze : Both the 2.0 and the 2.4 liter four cylinder engines have a timing BELT
timing CHAIN on the 2.7 liter 4 cylinder engine