Timely replacement of transmission fluid in a car's gearbox will extend the life of your vehicle, improve performance and avoid a number of serious problems that can lead to serious damage or complete failure of the unit.
Over time, the oil in the box loses its original chemical and physical properties. Liquid used for a long time is not able to adequately cool the gears that heat up during friction, which leads to their rapid wear. In addition, driving the Kalina becomes less comfortable.
In this article we will tell you how to change the oil in a Kalina gearbox, how much fluid to fill, how to check the level, and also give useful tips and instructions.
When to change the gearbox oil for Lada Kalina
The documentation from the factory does not contain clear regulations for updating or completely replacing the transmission fluid. In this regard, many car owners believe that the volume filled at the factory will be enough to last the entire time the car is used. The result of this attitude is a quick visit to the service station for major repairs.
Experts disagree on how often the oil should be changed in the Lada Kalina gearbox, no matter the 2nd cable model or the old model. Some give as guidelines a mileage of 70-75 thousand km or 5 years of operation, others insist that the fluid will be enough for 120-150 thousand km.
Of course, the distance your car has traveled and how long ago it was purchased are not all the parameters that should be taken into account. If you are forced to often stand in traffic jams or drive at low speeds, the transmission fluid may become unusable even after a mileage of 40-50 thousand km.
Carry out diagnostics immediately if you begin to notice deviations in the operation of the gearbox (noise, hard shifting).
The engine air filter should not interfere
The air filter box in Granta and Kalina-2 cars is secured with three rubber stops. It will not be difficult to dismantle them, but first you will need to disconnect all the connectors attached to the box from the outside. You will also need to remove the adsorber valve. And only then, without fear of damaging anything, the plastic box is taken to the side.
The cylinder to which the corrugation is attached is the mass air flow sensor module. This module has one connector. Disconnect it, and it is better to leave the clamp holding the corrugation in its original form.
The result of all the work done looks like this:
The filter box is simply folded back
Changing the oil in the gearbox of Lada Kalina 2nd generation: level measurement
There are two ways to measure how much transmission fluid is in the gearbox of your Lada Kalina:
- Using a dipstick.
- By completely draining.
Regardless of how exactly you are going to measure the oil level, the car engine must first be warmed up. At an air temperature of 20°C, you will have to drive for 10 minutes for the transmission fluid to warm up to 50-80°C.
The procedure for measuring the oil level with a dipstick:
- Move out the air filter.
- Find the dipstick (it's located to the left of the motor), pull it out and wipe it thoroughly.
- Place the dipstick in place, wait a few seconds and remove it.
- Determine the volume of oil in the Kalina gearbox using the oil trail.
The probe has two notches: “min” and “max”. If the level is below the minimum mark, you should change the oil in the Kalina box, both 8 and 16 valve. If the indicator approaches “min”, adding at least 200 grams will be necessary.
To measure the liquid level by completely draining it, you will need an inspection hole, as well as a funnel and an empty 4-liter container.
After installing the vehicle over a hole or overpass, perform the following operations:
- Remove the air filter.
- Unscrew the lower engine protective cover.
- Open the drain cap and drain the oil (this process may take 30-40 minutes).
Upon completion of the draining procedure, evaluate the volume of oil in the Kalina box and its quality. The oil should be transparent and free of sediment and metallic inclusions. If the amount of fluid and its condition are normal, pour the oil back in.
Dark color and the presence of chips means that the gearbox requires flushing with special flushing oil. After this is completed, pour in new transmission fluid.
Why does a car need oil and additives?
Motor oil keeps your engine healthy
Every driver knows that motor oil is simply necessary for a Lada Kalina car. But why exactly is it needed? Thanks to its stabilizing, solubilizing and washing properties, the lubricant ensures the process of cleaning the engine from all kinds of contaminants, which significantly increases the service life of the engine.
The oil guarantees normal pumpability when a cold start is necessary, and also makes the engine more durable under all kinds of loads and extreme operating conditions. A positive property of the lubricant is its viscous structure and ability to remain effective at almost any temperature.
Oils for Kalina improve performance in the crankcase and cylinder-piston areas. Thanks to its high thermal-oxidative and thermal stability, motor oil allows the power unit to operate without failure in conditions of not only extreme cold, but also the same heat. The lubricant neutralizes the corrosion process, protects the engine from the harmful effects of oxygen and water and therefore makes its operation more reliable.
Today there are several types of motor oils. In order for them to be effective and cope with the work tasks assigned to them, functional additives are added to lubricants of any category. This is a mixture of various compounds on which the quality of motor oil depends.
Additives also come in several types.
- Detergents. Their task is to systematically clean the engine during its operation. The higher the proportion of these substances, the less sediment remains in the used oil and the less harmful deposits of all kinds are formed in engine parts.
- Antioxidant. They prevent the aging of the power unit, making it more durable and hardy. Prevents oxidation of the lubricant, which often leads to serious engine problems.
- Dispersing. The effect of these additives is quite broad; they significantly increase the service life of the engine.
- Anti-friction. These are special modifiers that reduce friction, which is one of the main reasons for the rapid wear of engine parts.
- Anti-corrosion. Eliminates the possibility of rust harmful to the engine.
- Anti-foam.
- Thickening. Due to the viscosity of the composition, these modifiers allow the engine to work equally well both in merciless heat and in Siberian cold conditions. The more thickening substances the oil contains, the easier the cold start is and the more reliable the engine operates under intense loads.
How and where to store transmission fluid
Before use, make sure that the oil has not yet expired. To do this, refer to the label on the container. To keep your gearbox fluid in optimal condition, you will need to follow these instructions:
- Close the cap of the bottle or canister tightly. The product must be stored in airtight packaging.
- Do not leave containers in the sun or direct light. A suitable place for storage would be a cellar, attic, garage, etc.
- Check the expiration date.
- Do not store lubricant containers in a room with temperatures above 24 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the chemical elements of the oil may change and harm the box.
- Do not allow excess moisture to get inside the liquid container.
What oil is better to fill in the Lada Kalina box?
AvtoVAZ equips vehicles with different gearboxes. The first generation Kalina is available with a manual transmission 1118 or 1119, the second generation - with a manual transmission 2180 or 2181. In addition, some Kalina 2 models have an automatic transmission; as a rule, manufacturers use automatic transmissions manufactured by Nissan.
How much oil to pour into the Kalina gearbox? The boxes differ in volume: the smallest will be in the manual transmission 2181 - 2.2 liters; the largest - up to 3.5 in manual transmissions 1118 and 1119.
At the factory, gearboxes of all types are filled with the same fluid: TNK TRANS KP mineral oil, produced by the Ryazan Oil Refinery. At the same time, the manufacturer does not insist on using this brand exclusively.
The most important factor is that the liquid performs the required functions:
- protection of surfaces exposed to friction from wear and wedge;
- reduction of shock load;
- reduction of energy losses due to friction;
- reduction of hum and vibration of gears.
To ensure the correct functioning of the Lada Kalina gearbox, the lubricating fluid must have the following parameters:
- anti-corrosion and anti-wear properties;
- increased oxidation stability;
- excellent viscosity-temperature criteria;
- compatibility with rubber gearbox parts;
- low foaming;
- stability of the chemical composition.
An indicator of the quality of the product will be its compliance with API standards (it must have a class of GL-4 or GL-4/5), as well as the viscosity standard SAE J 306. The latter regulates the optimal option for various temperature conditions.
Which oil is best for the Kalina gearbox? The Lada owner must independently choose a lubricant in accordance with the climatic characteristics of his region:
- SAE 75W-80 and 75W-85 (from -40°C to +35°C).
- SAE 75W-90 (-40°C to +45°C).
- SAE 80W-85 (-26°C to +35°C).
- SAE 80W-90 (-26°C to +45°C).
- SAE 85W-90 (from -12°C to +45°C and above).
Useful tips
The first and most important recommendation is not to use mineral compounds when operating the car in low temperatures. This type of oil tends to thicken, as a result of which the gearbox gears do not receive proper lubrication and lock up. This is due to the fact that the viscosity of the frozen composition does not allow them to work correctly. It is advisable to use such a liquid only in areas with a constantly warm climate.
Periodically check the oil level in the box. It won't take too much time, but at the same time you will be sure that one of the most important components of your vehicle is working correctly. If you notice that the lubricant is leaving or leaking, immediately contact the service for diagnostics.
There are a large number of gearbox fluids on the market that meet the listed requirements. When choosing a specific oil, the owner of a Kalina car will be faced with the question: is the use of an expensive imported product justified or for a domestic vehicle the best option would be a cheaper Russian-made fluid.
Methods that are not recommended
Liquid can be poured into the crankcase of box 2181 through a separate hole, which is closed by the reverse switch. The part in question will be clearly visible if you open the hood and remove the filter box:
Dismantling this part is not easy. First, disconnect the connector, and to loosen the fastening, you will need a special socket wrench with a high head. The key size is 22mm hex.
You can gain access to the internal volume of the gearbox in another way, which is not discussed here. Together with engines 21126 and 21127, a speed sensor is used, mounted on the top of the box casing. It will be easy to dismantle this unit, but after reinstallation the tightness is broken.
The oil level in the gearbox is controlled as follows: the standard filler plug must be unscrewed, and as soon as the liquid begins to leak out onto the casing, topping up is stopped. It is advisable that the car be installed on a level surface. And it’s even better if the body is tilted to the right - excess transmission fluid has never hurt anyone.
Lada Kalina Gearbox oil change
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It is better to change the oil immediately after a trip, while it is hot, so the oil combines faster and more fully with suspended wear particles.
The temperature of the heated oil reaches 90 °C, be careful.
1. We prepare the car for work
2. Place a container under the drain hole of the crankcase.
3. 17 spanner, unscrew the drain plug.
4. Drain the oil.
5. After waiting for the oil to completely drain from the box, screw the plug to the area.
If the oil drained from the box is dark in color and iron particles are noticeable, the box should be washed. For this purpose, pour 1-1.5 liters of special flushing oil into the crankcase. With one of the drive wheels hanging, start the engine and engage first gear. After 5-7 minutes, turn off the engine, drain the flushing oil and fill in clean transmission oil.
How to check the oil level in a grant gearbox.
6. We take out the oil level indicator.
7. We wipe the pointer, removing oil from it.
8. We thread the lower end of the hose into the hole of the oil level indicator.
9. Insert a funnel into the upper end of the hose.
10. Through a funnel, pour 3.1 liters of gear oil into the gearbox.
We control the oil level in the box using the indicator.
11. At the end of the work, use a rag to remove oil leaks and install the oil level indicator at its intended location.
The design of the cooling system on the VAZ-2114
Coolant temperature sensor location
Before proceeding directly to the replacement process, it is necessary to understand the design of the cooling system and the location of the sensor in the main power unit:
Everything here is trivial
1 – element in the form of a plug for the expansion tank; 2 – expansion tank; 3 – hose for draining liquid from the pipe; 4 – hose passing between the radiator and the expansion tank; 5 – hose leading from the radiator; 6 – tank to the left of the radiator; 7 – aluminum tube; 8 – plug systems; 9 – tank to the right of the radiator; 10 – drain plug; 11 – middle of the radiator; 12 – casing for electric fan; 13 – plastic wings of the electric fan; 14 – electric motor; 15 – toothed pump pulley; 16 – pump impeller; 17 – camshaft drive belt; 18 – engine block; 19 – pump pipe; 20 – radiator hose with supply function; 21 – heater radiator hose with drain function; 22 – hose supplying coolant to the throttle pipe; 23 – exhaust pipe; 24 – hose for refilling; 25 – heater radiator hose with supply function; 26 – thermostat; 27 – coolant temperature sensor; 28 – coolant level indicator sensor.
The process of replacing the sensor (DTOZH)
Therefore, as practice shows, motorists carry out the operation with their own hands. So, let's look at the sequence of actions aimed at replacing the coolant sensor:
We dismantle the battery terminal
Unscrew and remove the air filter. This is necessary in order to ensure maximum access to the sensor.
In order to get to the sensor you need to remove the air filter
Disconnect the wires that power the element.
Disconnect the sensor power supply connector
Coolant temperature sensor with removed chip
Using a 19mm wrench, unscrew the sensor.
- Assembly proceeds in reverse order.
Product selection
The choice of product should be approached carefully, since its quality will directly depend on its service life, as well as engine operating modes. So, let's consider all the options for purchasing a coolant temperature sensor for the VAZ-2114.
Original
Original view of the coolant sensor produced by AvtoVAZ
2101-3808600 is the original catalog number of the part that is installed on almost all cars of the Lada family. This product is produced at the AvtoVAZ plant. The cost is 300 rubles. Installed in a standard mounting location and does not require modifications.
