Self-replacement of the air filter Lada Granta FL

The main purpose of an oil purification filter is to remove foreign particles and impurities from engine oil. Oil filters can vary in mounting, size, and opening pressure of the bypass valve.

The Lada Granta is equipped with a VAZ engine from the modern 8 and 16 valve range. That is why the recommendations for installing an oil filter for the Lada Granta will be the same as, for example, for the Niva, Kalina or Priora.

It is recommended that the oil filter be replaced along with engine lubricant, as indicated in the regulations. This should be done every ten to fifteen thousand kilometers. The service life of the MF is reduced if you frequently use the vehicle and have an aggressive driving style: any increased loads will negatively affect the performance characteristics of the filter.

What filters can be installed?

Before installing a new filter element on the Lada Granta, you need to figure out which consumable material is best to choose. The purpose of the oil filter is to clean the engine oil from wear particles formed during the operation of rubbing parts, as well as from unburnt solid fuel particles.

In most cases, the oil filter assembly is a metal cup in which a filter element folded like an accordion and two safety valves are installed: anti-drainage and bypass.

Oil filter element design

The most popular manufacturers of filter materials that can be installed on the Lada Granta are the following brands: Renault, Mann, Knecht, Union, etc. One of the best filters can rightfully be considered the original Renault filter 7700274177 and its analogues.

True, there is a possibility of purchasing a fake, so it is better to buy in specialized stores and require certificates for the products. Imported consumables are expensive, so you can use domestic filters made for VAZ cars.

Original Renault filter

Fuel pump mesh

The mesh is a coarse fuel filter and serves to protect the fuel pump from large particles of debris entering the fuel pump, which can damage it.

The mesh is located in the fuel pump glass and to replace it you need to dismantle it.

Replacing the Granta fuel pump mesh

Relieve the fuel pressure from the fuel line. We dismantle the gas pump glass and take out the pump itself, replacing the mesh in it and assembling the structure in the reverse order.

Removal and replacement instructions

The oil filter is changed according to the regulations along with replacing the engine lubricant. Lada Granta manufacturers recommend changing lubricants after 10-15 thousand kilometers. The period between replacements is affected by the operating conditions of the machine. If the car experiences increased loads, the service life should be halved.

Tools

To carry out the procedure for removing and replacing consumable filter elements on the Lada Granta, you will need the following materials and tools:

• set of wrenches;
• new oil filter;
• fresh motor oil;
• puller for unscrewing the filter;
• container for draining waste;
• clean rags;
• funnel.

To make work easier, the machine should be driven onto an overpass, inspection hole, or raised using a lift. You can use an empty oil canister or water bottle as a container.

Stages

The oil and oil filter must be changed on a warm Lada Granta after the trip. You should wait about 15 minutes for all the liquid to drain into the crankcase. After this, you can begin a phased replacement.

1. First you need to open the hood and unscrew the cap from the oil filler hole so that the lubricant is better than the glass.
2. Next, you should move under the car to drain the waste. To do this, you need to unscrew the drain plug.

   
   Using a wrench, unscrew the drain plug

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Be careful not to get burned by the hot liquid that drains.

• You need to place a prepared drain container under the engine.
• While the waste is draining, you can replace the filter element. Using a puller, you need to unscrew the oil filter.

  
  Unscrew the old consumable using a puller

If you don't have a special key, you can try to unscrew it by hand. If that doesn’t work, you can use improvised means: a chain, a belt, a flat-head screwdriver, piercing the body with it and using it as a lever.

• The place where the filter was located must be wiped with a clean rag so that contaminants do not get into the new lubricant.
• Next, you need to take a new filter consumable and fill it halfway with fresh oil.

  
  Lubricate the rubber seal with oil

• The oil filter should be tightened by hand without force until the rubber band touches the cylinder block. Then the housing is rotated another ¾ turn.
• By tightening the plug on the drain neck, you can fill in new lubricant.
• After filling in the required amount of lubricant, you need to tighten the oil filler cap and start the engine for a few minutes.

During the operation of the Lada Granta car, it is necessary to constantly monitor the quality of the lubricating fluid and change it along with the oil filter on time.

Let's warm up the engine!

1. Armed with a key, unscrew the drain plug on the engine sump (but not completely).
2. We place a suitable container under the hole and now remove the plug completely. We unscrew the filler plug, which is located on the valve cover. Drain the oil, waiting until it completely flows out spontaneously (after the drops have disappeared).
3. Screw the plug on the pallet.
4. Unscrew the old filter. If he’s “stuck”, then we use proven methods:

• with a screwdriver (we pierce the body and rotate it like a lever);
• a piece of sandpaper appropriate for the size of the filter housing;
• special puller (purchased), etc.

1. Clean the seat for the filter on the mating surface of the motor with a rag.
2. We fill the new filter with oil to impregnate the internal element (manipulation prevents short-term oil starvation of the system during startup);
3. We wind up a new “consumable”.
4. Make sure that the drain plug is tight (don’t forget about the new sealing washer - install it to replace the old one).
5. Fill in new lubricant in the required volume (do not exceed the level - there is a risk of damage to the seals);
6. We screw the plug on the filler neck, start the Lada Granta engine and observe.

The monitoring process is necessary for the following purposes:

• make sure there are no oil leaks through the new filter (if there is one, “press” the element by tightening it);
• make sure that the filter is suitable and the LADA Granta lubrication system is functioning normally (this is indicated by the lamp on the dashboard going out after 4-5 seconds).

Which filter is better, the car owner ultimately decides for himself. Installing a high-quality filter element (of course, and using conditioned oil) on the Lada Granta version 8 or 16 valve will ensure long-term operation of the engine without unpleasant malfunctions. Carrying out the replacement task yourself is not at all difficult. If the owner is faced with this procedure for the first time, it is better to go to a workshop, where you can see with your own eyes all the subtleties and sequence of actions.

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Video “Replacing the oil filter”

This video talks about replacing the oil filter on VAZ cars, including the Lada Granta.

Characteristics in the rating

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of oil in the functioning system of an internal combustion engine - it is a material intended for cooling and lubricating the rubbing surfaces of parts. During the operation of a vehicle, wear products enter it in the form of small solid inclusions, which have an abrasive effect on the lubricated surfaces. The gradual accumulation of foreign elements can lead to rapid engine failure, the replacement of which (regardless of the car brand) will cost a tidy sum.

Special oil filters, manufactured by world-famous suppliers of auto parts, are designed to get rid of the negative impact of wear products and extend the life of one oil fill. The action of the filters is based on the retention of solid inclusions of a certain fraction on thick perforated filter paper, which freely allows oil to pass under the pressure of the oil pump. In this case, the degree of filtration and the speed of the process completely depend on the type of element. Having carefully analyzed the products presented on the market of auto parts and components, we have selected for you the ten best manufacturers of oil filters at the moment. The final selection of applicants was made taking into account the following criteria:

1. reviews from car enthusiasts, experts and professionals about their experience using the product line;
2. opinions of authoritative publications, results of official tests;
3. popularity of the manufacturing company in the domestic market;
4. compliance of the quality and operational potential of products with nominal cost.

How to choose the right filter element for Granta?

Which filter is better is difficult to figure out the first time. During the tedious process of choosing a given “consumable”, you should pay attention to its features, the main ones of which are its geometric parameters. A large army of owners are puzzled by the estimated resource of the element indicated in the article - the oil filter. Regardless of the quality aspects of this product, it should be replaced at least after 5-7 thousand km of travel. In the opposite situation, it will become impossible to “vouch” for the safety and durability of the internal components of the motor.

To avoid mistakes with selection and subsequent replacement, you should carefully prepare. It is not recommended to forget about the “golden” rule: the lower the quality of the oil used, the sooner the oil filter will lose its condition. In view of the above, you should resort to purchasing and filling only high-quality oils from global manufacturing brands applicable to Lada Granta engines.

2 BIG Filter

One of the leading domestic manufacturers of filter elements, developing low-cost products for the domestic and foreign markets. Supplies oil filters to VAG enterprises located in Russia (for example, in the city of Kaluga).

The company's product range includes more than a hundred types of oil filters, which undergo strict testing at every stage of development. Great attention is paid to the tightness of the valves, which allow oil to leak away during engine downtime. Judging by the reviews, most users prefer to install them right away, as a replacement for standard filters that have exhausted their service life. The company does not rest on its laurels and is constantly expanding its product range.

• they develop filters for both domestic cars (VAZ) and foreign cars;
• good quality filter elements;
• characteristic marking of the company’s filters (green housing).

All oil filters for passenger cars are divided into three types: full-flow, partial-flow and combined. What are their main advantages and what are the main disadvantages – we will find out from the comparison table.

Filter type

pros

Minuses

Full thread

+ Filtration of the entire volume of oil pumped by the oil pump

+ High speed of oil purification

+ Instant opening of the bypass valve when the resource is exhausted

+ Elimination of engine overheating by stable oil saturation

– Small working resource (gets clogged up very quickly)

– Provides screening of particles of the largest fraction (80-100 microns)

Partial flow

+ Finer filtration due to the selection of fine particles (up to 15 microns)

+ The moment the resource is exhausted instantly affects the operation of the engine

+ Separated oil circulation circuits prevent

– Cost is higher than full flow filters

– The filtration process is slow

Combined

+ Includes both types of filters (full and partial flow)

+ Effectively copes with pressure in turbocharged and forced engines (designed mainly for diesel engines)

+ Filters out particles as small as 40 microns

Top 4. MAHLE OC 384

Rating (2021): 4.62

29 reviews from resources taken into account: Reviewer

• Characteristics

  Price: 347 rub.

• Country: Germany
• Volume: 0.00043 m³
• Weight: 370 g

Lada Granta owners often choose the MAHLE OC 384 model when changing the oil filter, due to the excellent reputation of the brand. Users note the strength of the case and the high quality of rubber seals. Even after prolonged use they retain their original elasticity. The tightness and filtering capabilities of the model also fully satisfy the owners of the 16-valve Granta. Sometimes there are reviews about the discrepancy between the country of manufacture - instead of Austria, the box may contain a product from Indonesia. Asian filters are slightly inferior in build quality and filtration area.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Efficient internal design
• High quality seals

• The quality of the product from different factories varies

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1 BelMag

A domestic manufacturer of auto parts from Magnitogorsk, which suspended its activities due to a budget deficit. The production line was launched in 1996 – at that time the part was needed exclusively by the Russian auto industry. With the gradual attenuation of the market, the company's products turned out to be unclaimed, which led to a corresponding curtailment of all capacities.

The arrival of the Renault-Nissan concern on the market marked a new stage in the history of the company. The gradual increase in production capacity has led to a good jump in the overall quality of all auto parts. In particular, the production of inexpensive oil filters for VAZ cars (from 2106 to Prior, Grant and Kalin), Renault and Nissan brands has been established.

• wide range of products for various car brands;
• acceptable quality, noted by professionals;
• low cost;
• widespread in the Russian market.

The principle of rating construction

When choosing the best oil filter, you can only talk about a specific car. Our test object was one of the best-selling cars in Russia - Kia Rio 3 with a 1.6 liter engine. As a “reference point” we took the standard Kia oil filter number 26300-35503 , which is also used on many other Korean cars. Its mounting dimensions are almost standard by modern standards: thread M20x1.5, body diameter - 78 mm (outer diameter of the sealing ring - 63 mm). Having selected the most popular oil filters from well-known brands, we divided them into two categories - undoubtedly recommended or optimal for replacement if there are no other options for purchase.

Unfortunately, only imported parts will take part in the test: although a number of Russian companies produce analogues (for example, Nevsky Filter), they are not widespread, and it is hardly worth recommending a product that is difficult to buy.

The Mahle brand offers a huge selection of components for engines, from cylinder-piston units to consumables for maintenance. Mahle is one of the main suppliers of automotive production, and in this case there is no point in repeating the high quality of products once again.

The oil filter we are considering rightfully takes first place in the ranking of the best: a high-quality, thick-walled housing not only withstands pressure in the oil system during a cold start without deformation, but also unscrews conveniently: when using disc pullers, the edges on thin-walled filters often roll off, and you have to use “ the old-fashioned method with chain pullers and other, even less convenient methods. The bypass valve is calibrated for a pressure difference of 1 bar - with synthetic oil of the recommended viscosity for the Kia Rio, it will be securely closed, protecting the engine from the penetration of unclean oil. Fans of cheap semi-synthetic oils should be careful in winter - trying to drive with a cold engine will not be the best choice.

• Prevalence.
• Exact fit of the seat to the car.
• High quality workmanship.

• Not detected.

The second indisputably recommended oil filter also has German roots, although the production of Bosch products has long been distributed throughout the world - for example, our “experimental” one comes from South Africa. In terms of area, it can be considered the leader in the test: a solid cartridge made of evenly laid corrugated paper occupies almost the entire 80 mm body. This did not affect the performance of the bypass valve - it is recessed inside the filter element, has a decent area and opens exactly at 1 bar of pressure difference.

The only thing I can find fault with is the anti-drainage valve - it works noticeably hard, although the manufacturer indicates an opening pressure of 0.12 bar, but it still has more resistance than Mahle. For a healthy engine this will not be a problem, but since the softer valve on the Mahle also effectively prevents the outflow of oil from the filter, this coarsening will still not benefit the overall rating score. The oil filter for the Kia Rio, manufactured by Bosch, takes a solid second place in the Price Expert's list of recommendations.

• High quality filtration, long resource.
• Exact compliance with the manufacturer's requirements.

• Less balanced design than Mahle.

The MANN company is no less well-known supplier of consumables for automobile plant conveyors than Mahle. However, in our case, they failed to surpass their colleagues: this oil filter has a smaller height and, accordingly, filter element area than the Mahle OC205, therefore, it will be the best choice only for relatively little worn engines, into which synthetic oil with low and stable viscosity. In this case, faster clogging during the run between oil changes will not play a significant role, but the reduced height will make installation easier in a tight engine compartment.