Gates K060514 Serpentine Belt

Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt for Mazda 3

The Gates K060514 serpentine belt is a precision-fit Micro-V belt built for OE-style sizing, construction, and material match. It is made for import and domestic vehicles that need consistent accessory drive performance, including Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport applications.

Gates Premium OE Micro-V Belt line focuses on direct-fit replacement belts that follow original equipment dimensions and rib design. For drivers searching for a Mazda 3 serpentine belt or a Mazda 3 Sport accessory drive belt, this part number offers the OE Performance level expected from the Gates K060514.

Key Features

• Part number: K060514
• Premium OE Micro-V Belt from Gates
• 6-rib automotive V-ribbed belt design
• EPDM belt material for durability in accessory drive service
• Polyester cord construction
• OE Performance comparison rating
• Effective length: 1306 mm / 51.41 in
• Outside circumference: 1321 mm / 52 in
• Top width: 20 mm / .807 in

Detailed Description

The Gates K060514 is a serpentine belt engineered to match OE size, construction, and materials for reliable accessory drive operation. Its 6-rib profile and EPDM construction support consistent belt tracking and fitment in applications that call for a K-section Micro-V belt. This belt is listed for 2004-2011 Mazda 3, 2009-2011 Mazda 3 Sport, 2012-2013 Mazda 3 without SKYACTIV, and 2012-2013 Mazda 3 Sport without SKYACTIV.

This part cross-references Bando 6PK1305 and Continental 4060514 for the same application. If you are replacing a worn Mazda 3 serpentine belt or sourcing a direct-fit Mazda 3 Sport accessory drive belt, K060514 is built to align with the original belt specification.

What It Helps Address

• Squealing or chirping from a worn accessory drive belt
• Cracking, glazing, or rib wear on the existing serpentine belt
• Loss of proper belt tension or tracking
• Accessory drive issues caused by incorrect belt length or rib count
• Routine maintenance replacement on Mazda 3 and Mazda 3 Sport models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the belt routing and confirm the vehicle’s engine configuration before installation. Compare the old belt’s length, rib count, and profile to the Gates K060514 to ensure the correct match for your Mazda 3 or Mazda 3 Sport application. Inspect pulleys, tensioner operation, and accessory drive components for wear before fitting the new belt.

Quality Assurance

Gates builds its Premium OE Micro-V Belt line to follow original equipment dimensions and materials, with an OE Performance rating for replacement use. The K060514 is a precision-fit serpentine belt intended for dependable accessory drive service in the listed Mazda applications.