How much antifreeze is in a VAZ 2109 and how to drain/replace antifreeze

Changing the coolant is an important aspect of car operation. But there are brands of cars whose cooling system is a problem area and requires constant repair or revision. This is especially true for domestic passenger cars of the ninth model “Lada”. When faced with such a problem, you need to not only know how to properly drain or fill the coolant, but also how much antifreeze is in the VAZ 2109.

What to choose?

Today, when replacing coolant on domestically produced cars, people most often talk about antifreeze. But in addition to antifreeze, antifreeze is actively used for more modern cars.

For the VAZ 2109 cooling system, it is quite possible to use antifreeze rather than antifreeze.

Coolant type

Peculiarities

• All cooling fluids are antifreeze, and antifreeze is a type of it, developed back in Soviet times as an alternative to foreign antifreeze;
• Antifreeze is simply the name of a type of antifreeze, more adapted to the characteristics of car operation in the conditions of our country (then the USSR);
• The price is more affordable when compared with other coolants;
• More widely used among domestic car owners

• There are a huge number of types of antifreeze in the world;
• The difference between them lies in the base, color, composition and other parameters;
• Antifreezes use special additives in their composition that ensure efficient operation of the cooling system and extend the service life of the coolant itself;
• Antifreeze is more expensive, which is the most common reason for choosing antifreeze

Variety of assortment
Taking into account the characteristics of each of the presented types of coolant, certain conclusions can be drawn:

1. If we take into account the quality characteristics, antifreeze is significantly superior to antifreeze.
2. Antifreeze is more practical, given its adaptability to our cars. Its composition is developed with an eye to the local climate, car quality and road conditions.
3. You can ask for antifreeze from any oncoming driver passing by if your VAZ 2109 breaks down.
4. The characteristics of antifreeze are quite sufficient to ensure the normal functionality of the CO.

Practice shows that it makes no sense to overpay for antifreeze to fill the cooling system of a VAZ 2109.

Device

Malfunctions in the system

In a domestic car VAZ-2109, you can independently identify problems in the cooling system.

For example, system overheating occurs if:

• lack of coolant - check, add if necessary;
• the pump belt is torn or worn - replace it;
• the radiator is clogged with dirt - flush or replace;
• The fan may be broken.

There are also a number of other malfunctions:

1. Coolant leak. Hoses may be damaged or parts may crack. If fluid is lost, the system is overfilled.
2. Corrosion can occur if the water is contaminated or the antifreeze solution is not formulated correctly.
3. Air locks (warm up the engine properly, then let the car sit, remove the hose and start the engine again - this will help expel the air).

Replacement

The procedure for replacing antifreeze can be divided into four main stages:

• Draining the old coolant;
• Flushing the system;
• Filling with new antifreeze;
• Checking the functionality of the system.

Now we will go through each stage separately.

Expansion tank

Draining old coolant

1. To work you will need a pit or overpass. In garage conditions this is not a problem.
2. The procedure should only be started with a cold engine. Do not add new coolant if you just turned off the engine a couple of minutes ago. Otherwise, there is a risk of cracks in the cylinder block.
3. Remove the negative terminal from the battery.
4. Place a prepared container with a volume of about 10 liters under the car.
5. Remove the cap from the CO expansion tank.
6. Using a socket or a 13mm wrench, unscrew the drain plug from the cylinder block.
7. Hold the plug so that the coolant pressure does not blow it away. There is no point in losing such an element.
8. When all the liquid has come out, screw the lid on.
9. Drain the coolant now from the radiator by unscrewing the plastic plug. The liquid will flow into the prepared container.
10. Screw the drain cap on by hand. No tool required here.

Drain procedure

Flushing

If you find traces of contamination in the drained antifreeze, the liquid has acquired a rusty tint, it is better to rinse the system thoroughly. If you ignore this recommendation, the new antifreeze will not last long, so you will soon have to change it again.

• For washing, use special compounds or ordinary water. It is better to use distilled water, but if you really want to save money, take tap water;
• Pour CO flushing liquid into the system through the neck of the expansion tank;
• Start the engine, raise the speed a little and let the engine run for about 10 minutes;
• Turn off the engine and repeat the draining procedure according to the instructions that you read above. Only now the system will not contain antifreeze, but a flushing composition;
• Repeat flushing as necessary until the water coming out of the drain holes is clear.

Flushing the system
Flushing is just a recommendation, not a mandatory procedure. But those who regularly flush the system claim that it works more reliably and longer this way. So decide for yourself what to do.

Fill

To fill in new antifreeze, you don’t have to do anything complicated. You just need a special watering can. Many containers in which antifreeze is sold are not particularly convenient for pouring directly from them. Use a funnel to avoid spilling coolant.

It is extremely important to know exactly how much antifreeze is in the cooling system. The coolant for the VAZ 2109 requires 7.8 liters. Therefore, antifreeze should be purchased in 8-liter containers.

1. Take a watering can and insert it into the neck of the expansion tank. This way you won’t spill precious grams of antifreeze.
2. Check that all drain plugs are securely tightened. Otherwise, the coolant will simply spill out onto the floor and you will have to buy new coolant.
3. Start gradually pouring in new antifreeze.
4. Stop periodically for 1-2 minutes so that the liquid has time to distribute throughout the system.
5. After filling the system, add coolant to the middle of the expansion tank level.
6. Next, the most important thing is to get rid of the air that has entered the cooling system.
7. Air accumulates in the upper pipe. To remove it, you just need to squeeze the upper pipe several times. Squeeze until you feel liquid appear inside.
8. Bleed the cooling system. To do this, use a screwdriver or a size 8 wrench to unscrew the clamp that holds the return hose to the CO expansion tank (return).
9. Now close the fitting with your finger, onto which the return line is put, so that air cannot escape from there.
10. Next you need to blow into the expansion tank. Just imagine that you are trying to inflate the tank like a balloon.
11. This will create pressure and coolant will begin to flow from the expansion tank into the CO, and excess air will escape through the return.
12. As soon as antifreeze begins to flow out of the return line, the procedure can be stopped.
13. Replace the return line and tighten the clamp.
14. Reconnect the negative terminal of the battery, close the cap of the expansion tank and check the quality of the work done.

Refueling procedure

After installing all the removed parts in place, you can begin the procedure for filling the cooling system. To properly fill antifreeze into a VAZ 2109, you will need almost 8 liters of liquid . First of all, old antifreeze is poured in. In this case, it is better to use gauze again. If the quality of the drained antifreeze does not inspire confidence, it is better to completely replace it with a new one.

Refueling occurs through the opening of the expansion tank, but all the liquid will not fit at once; you will have to warm up the engine so that it swallows the already filled volume and makes room for the remainder. It is important to remember that refueling is done to the minimum mark, because antifreeze expands when heated and can break through the pipes, tank or lid.

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Replacing coolant in the engine cooling system of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars

It would seem that a simple procedure for replacing the coolant (coolant) in the cooling system of a carburetor or injection engine of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars and their modifications has some features without knowledge of which, as a result, you can get a number of problems (for example, constant overheating of the engine and knocking out the cover expansion tank).
Therefore, we will analyze the replacement procedure taking them into account.

Necessary tools, accessories and spare parts

— Socket wrench or socket “13”

— A canister or two coolants (antifreeze, antifreeze) – 8 liters

Details about choosing antifreeze or antifreeze: “Choosing coolant for the engine cooling system of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars.”

— Wide container for collecting old coolant (basin) with a capacity of at least 8 liters

— Funnel for filling liquid

— Phillips screwdriver for removing the pipe clamp

Preparatory work

— We install the car on a pit or overpass

— Remove the engine crankcase protection

— Remove the mudguards of the engine compartment

— We place a container under the engine to collect old coolant

— Let the engine cool down

The procedure for replacing the coolant in the engine cooling system of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars

Draining old coolant

— Drain the coolant from the radiator

To do this, unscrew the radiator drain plug by hand. Drain the liquid.

— Drain the coolant from the engine cylinder block

Unscrew the drain plug on the cylinder block. We use a key or head at “13”. Drain the liquid.

— Remove any remaining old coolant from the system

Unscrew and remove the plug from the expansion tank

After which a little more old fluid will flow out of the radiator and cylinder block drain holes.

We squeeze the radiator pipes with our hands to expel the last remaining liquid.

— We screw back the drain plugs of the radiator and block

Adding new coolant

— Remove the supply pipe from the carburetor heating unit or throttle assembly of an injection engine

— Fill in new coolant

Insert a funnel into the hole in the expansion tank and pour liquid through it. There is no need to add all the liquid at once. Fill in a couple of liters and squeeze the cooling system hoses. A couple more liters, then squeeze again. In this way, air is removed from the system. Air will also escape through the removed carburetor heater hose or throttle body. When liquid appears from it, put the hose back and tighten it with a clamp.

Stop adding fluid when the level in the expansion tank reaches between the MIN and MAX marks. This is the norm.

— Start the engine and wait until the pump circulates the coolant through the system

When the level in the expansion tank decreases, add fluid and bring it to normal.

— Reinstall the expansion tank cap

You can first rinse it under running water and blow it with compressed air.

— Warm up the engine to operating temperature

At the same time, we check how much the level in the expansion tank rises (no more than to the MAX mark), check that there are no leaks from under the hoses, and that the thermostat opens on time. After this, we can assume that the work of replacing the coolant in the engine cooling system of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars is completed.

Notes and additions

— After draining the liquid from the cooling system, there will still be about a liter left in it. This must be taken into account when calculating the amount of new fluid poured into the system.

— In the engine cooling system of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars, the coolant is replaced once every 75,000 km or once every five years.

— The exact volume of liquid in the system is 7.8 liters.

— The work of replacing the coolant in the engine cooling system of VAZ 2113, 2114, 2115 cars is similar to that described in the article for VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099.

More articles on the engine cooling system of VAZ 2108, 2109, 21099 cars

— Is it possible to mix antifreeze of different brands and colors?

Comparative car repair test

— Replacement of coolant in the cooling system of VAZ 2105, 2107 cars

Level control and required volume

Before changing the working fluid, the car owner should know what the volume of the Nine’s cooling system is and how much refrigerant it will contain in order to buy the required amount of fluid to complete the task. When changing, the plastic reservoir under the hood will hold about 8.7 liters of antifreeze. If the working substance is not completely drained from the system, then approximately 7-7.5 liters will be poured into it. As for the level control, it is carried out according to the expansion tank marks in the engine compartment. Please note that when the car engine is warm, the fluid volume may be higher. Therefore, before checking, the engine must be turned off and allowed to cool.

Serber24 user Sani4 in his video clearly demonstrated the procedure for changing antifreeze in a VAZ 2109 car.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=tl-mlYESTfE

For what reasons is coolant consumed?

There are several reasons why the volume of refrigerant will decrease in the refrigeration system:

1. Low negative temperatures. In severe frost, the liquid decreases in volume. This reason cannot be called a leak, but car owners in winter often confuse this problem with a fluid leak. During the cold season, experts recommend adding refrigerant to the system.
2. Formation of cracks and damage in the expansion tank or on its cover. As practice shows, if the defect on the container is insignificant, it will not be easy to detect it visually. The crack may resemble a scratch. Detailed diagnostics will be required. To identify the location of the leak, you will have to use a special dye that is added to the liquid.
3. Lack of tightness in the connections of the lines or damage to the pipes. This problem can be clearly identified. In places of malfunctions, wet traces of refrigerant are visible. If the defect is minor, then it will also not be possible to detect it through visual diagnostics. You will have to add dye to the refrigerant.
4. Damage to thermostat or gasket. If there are defects in the device seal, liquid will leak out, and over time its amount in the cooling system will decrease.
5. Damage to the radiator device of the heating system. During operation, the radiator wears out. If it has already reached the end of its service life, refrigerant may leak through cracks formed on it or through the hose connected to it. Adding liquid is not practical; the cooling radiator must be replaced.
6. Presence of defects on the cylinder head gasket. If there is damage, a leak will form. As a result, the antifreeze will begin to mix with the engine oil, which will enter the coolant. Repairing the problem involves replacing the cylinder head gasket.

Topping up

The coolant addition procedure is performed with the engine cold. In order to add antifreeze, you need to open the hood of the car and unscrew the cap of the expansion tank. The required amount of liquid is added to the reservoir, after which the lid is screwed on.

If it is not known what fluid was used previously, it is better to change it. Because mixing different types of refrigerants will cause the substance to lose its properties.

WHEN IS IT NECESSARY TO REPLACE ANTISELF?

1. This issue should not be overlooked in any case. Because if the antifreeze is unsuitable, the engine will not cool properly.
2. If the engine does not cool to the required degree, then there may be problems with the cooling system (partial failure) and spare parts will have to be replaced.
3. In the worst case, the engine may boil - this does not bode well for you and your car.
4. Thus, the engine must be well cooled, especially in winter. In winter, problems most often arise with the cooling system.
5. In view of this fact, it is better to prepare in advance. That is, in the fall it is necessary to change the antifreeze.
6. It is advisable to change antifreeze every autumn closer to winter. You should also replace parts of your car's engine cooling system that are damaged or close to failure.

Note! It is especially recommended to change antifreeze every year on older cars, since there is a greater likelihood of rust contaminating the radiator and other parts of the cooling system.

• Also, if rusty antifreeze is detected in the car’s cooling system, it is extremely necessary to flush the system. This will be mentioned below.

WHAT TO CHOOSE?

Many car owners often wonder about the choice of coolant - antifreeze or antifreeze: which is better? Let's try to figure out what's what without going into deep truths.

1. In fact, all coolants are and are called antifreeze. And antifreeze is no exception to the rule.
2. In fact, antifreeze is just the name of one of the types of antifreeze developed in our area, for our area and for our cars.
3. In terms of its performance and characteristics, antifreeze is in many ways inferior to other antifreezes.
4. The price of antifreeze is much lower than other coolants.
5. Antifreeze is more common among domestically produced cars.

1. There are very, very many antifreezes in the world. They differ in composition, base, color, and so on.
2. Various antifreezes include various special additives that help better maintain the car's cooling system and at the same time increase the service life of the antifreeze itself.
3. The cost of antifreeze is higher than antifreeze, and it is quite widespread.

Summarize. Antifreeze or other antifreeze?

1. Antifreeze is undoubtedly better in quality.
2. BUT antifreeze is much more practical for several reasons.
3. Antifreeze was SPECIALLY designed for our climate and our cars.
4. Antifreeze is available in almost every domestic car that passes you.
5. And this can sometimes save (in case of a breakdown on the road).
6. There is enough antifreeze for the car to function normally and the cooling system to work as expected.

It is more practical and cheaper (which is very important) to use antifreeze.

WE CHANGE THE ANTIFICE OURSELVES

How to replace antifreeze on a VAZ 2109 yourself? The answer to this question is discussed below and until the end of the article. Be careful.

Important! Before replacing antifreeze, make sure that all parts of your car's cooling system are in working order and do not require repair. If this is not the case, then you should first repair the damaged parts or replace them, and then (or simultaneously) change the coolant.

Tools and accessories

What will be needed to ensure that the replacement of antifreeze on a VAZ 2109 occurs without wasting extra time and effort?

Prepare the following in advance:

1. Antifreeze or antifreeze - 8 liters
2. Container for drainage (to fit under the car)
3. 13mm socket, extension and ratchet
4. Or a 13mm wrench (open-end or socket)
5. Key for 8
6. Key for 10
7. Screwdriver
8. Watering can

Have you prepared? You can start working.

Draining antifreeze

Now we begin to drain the antifreeze. Remember, car repairs are best done in an inspection pit or overpass.

It’s still good on a lift, but this phenomenon is rarely seen in a garage:

Advice! Do not forget - you should replace the antifreeze on a cold engine. Under no circumstances should you fill in cold new antifreeze if you have just driven the car into the garage and it has not yet cooled down sufficiently. This threatens a crack in the cylinder block.

1. So, our VAZ 2109 is in the pit and ready to drain the antifreeze.
2. Before you start draining it, take a 10mm key and be sure to unscrew the negative terminal of the battery so that when you drain the antifreeze, a short circuit does not occur, and you don’t have to repair it later with an electrician.
3. Place a previously prepared antifreeze container under the car, which should be about 10 liters in volume.
4. Remove the cap on the expansion tank of the cooling system.
5. Take a 13mm socket with the rest of the accessories or a 13mm wrench and unscrew the drain plug from the cylinder block.

Attention! Hold the plug so that the pressure of the coolant does not blow it away and you do not lose it.

1. After all the antifreeze has drained from there, you can screw the plug back on.
2. Next, you need to drain the antifreeze from the radiator of the cooling system.
3. To do this, unscrew the plastic plug, and the liquid also flows into the antifreeze container located under the car.
4. Screw the plug back - it can be screwed in and out simply with your own hands (no tools required).

The first stage of replacing the antifreeze in the VAZ 2109 has been completed - we have drained the antifreeze. Go ahead!

Flushing the cooling system

Washing is done in some cases. One of them is rusty drained antifreeze. This means that the system is contaminated, and clean new antifreeze will not remain so for long - it will quickly become unusable.

1. Flushing is done using two means: a special flush for the cooling system or ordinary water (preferably distilled, but, in extreme cases, regular running water can also be used).
2. The flushing fluid is poured into the cooling system through the neck of the vehicle's cooling system expansion tank.
3. Then the engine starts and the car runs at low speeds for ten minutes.
4. Next, you should turn off the engine and repeat the process of draining the coolant, which has already been described above.
5. The system flushing procedure is repeated until the drained water is more or less clear in color or according to the instructions for special flushing of the cooling system.

How to get there?

There are two ways to get to the radiator. First

(it can be called classic) is carried out strictly in accordance with the manual for the operation, maintenance and repair of VAZ 2109 vehicles and involves draining the coolant from the engine cooling system and removing the instrument panel.
The second one
belongs to the category of “folk” and does not require such complex manipulations. In this article, consider both methods, but you will decide for yourself which one to use.

The classic method of replacing a VAZ 2109 heater radiator

After this, the old radiator of the VAZ 2109 stove is directly replaced with a new one and all elements are installed in the reverse order. This is exactly how replacements should be made in auto repair shops and service centers. For those who decide to do this work on their own, it is necessary to take into account that the entire process will take from 4 to 6 hours.

"Folk" way

Folk craftsmen - brave and desperate craftsmen - offer a less labor-intensive method. Its essence is that the stove is replaced without draining the coolant and dismantling the dashboard.

In this case, in your VAZ 2109, replacing the heater radiator will be carried out according to the following scheme

:

1. Close the heater tap.
2. Remove the right front seat (for ease of work).
3. Unscrew the two screws securing the panel on the right side, one screw that is located in the glove compartment, and, pulling the panel towards you, place a wooden block. Now you can get to the heater radiator from below on the passenger seat side./li>
4. Place rags on the floor of the cabin and prepare containers to collect coolant that spills from the heater radiator and pipes.
5. Loosen the screws on the pipe clamps and carefully remove them one by one from the radiator, placing a container into which 200 - 300 g will drain. coolant.
6. After unscrewing the three bolts securing the radiator to the heater, pull it down to the right.
7. Install the new radiator in reverse order.

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What fluid is best to pour into a car's cooling system?

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Air lock and methods of dealing with it

Now we’ve figured out how much antifreeze to pour into the VAZ 2110, now it’s worth talking about the air in the cooling system. It can only get there when new liquid is poured, and here you do not need to pour the entire canister at once, gradually at certain intervals.

Where to press to remove the traffic jam

How much to pour into the VAZ 2110, it was said 7.8 liters . There are situations when air does not leave the system, so you should put the car on a hill and unscrew the tank cap a little, then start the car and warm it up. After wearing gloves, since the system has heated up, you need to press slightly on the pipes to release all the air. And after that, you can add antifreeze again, to a certain level.

examination

Checking for OJ replacement is easy, but the importance of this procedure should not be underestimated.

• Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes at medium speed;
• When the new antifreeze is heated by the return flow, the coolant will flow into the expansion tank;
• If the liquid spills out, you did everything right;
• Check the operation of the thermostat, temperature sensors, cooling fan;
• When the engine temperature rises, the thermostat opens when it is in good working order. Feel the bottom of the thermostat. If it's warm, everything works great;
• Wait until the fan turns on automatically, cool the system, and turn it off. Again, this behavior indicates the sensor and fan are working.

As you can see, it is not at all difficult to change the antifreeze (or antifreeze) on a VAZ 2109 yourself. Therefore, there is no need to pay someone to do a job that takes literally an hour of your time and does not require complex dismantling procedures.