100k mile maintenance, replace tensioner or tensioner pulley?

[kw_da]

Hi,

Coming up on my 100k maintenance (2006 Mazda5). Besides the usual oil & fluids, sparks, etc., I'm going to also replace the belts. Is it recommended to replace the tensioner at this time, or tensioner pulley? The tensioner is ~$70-$80, the pulley ~$15.

How about power steering fluid?

thanks for any insights

 

[Vasy]

Hi,

Coming up on my 100k maintenance (2006 Mazda5). Besides the usual oil & fluids, sparks, etc., I'm going to also replace the belts. Is it recommended to replace the tensioner at this time, or tensioner pulley? The tensioner is ~$70-$80, the pulley ~$15.

How about power steering fluid?

thanks for any insights

How about power steering fluid should be replaced every 2-3 years.
tensioner is the one, not just the pulley.

 

[Robotazky]

The tensioner has an arrow that lines up between two markers. If it's on or outside the markers while running, replace. If not, leave it alone.

If the power steering fluid isn't red, flush it.

 

[Secondtyme]

Never knew that ^^ Thats good info to have right there, especially given I'm approaching 200K.

 

[kw_da]

thanks for all the replies, while we're on the subject, what are people using for antifreeze? It appears that the Prestone long-life is the cheapest. Anyone have long term experience with this? I've seen that Peak Global is also good and the expensive OEM.

 

[ricksmz5]

I use the Zerex AVF (Asian vehicle formula)...think it's around $15 a gallon. It is pre-diluted.