As is the case with a car engine, the oil in the Lada Granta automatic transmission needs to be regularly checked, updated and completely replaced if necessary. To avoid having to perform expensive transmission repairs, motorists need to know how to check, what to look for, and how to change the oil in an automatic transmission themselves.
What kind of oil is in Lada Granta automatic
Changing the oil in an automatic transmission on a Grant
The requirements for the quality, composition and quantity of lubricant are very high. Oil life is highly dependent on operating conditions and can vary from 30,000 miles (50 thousand km) to 120,000 miles (200 thousand km).
If there is an increased load on the transmission (driving on bad roads, a fully loaded car, constant driving with a roof rack), it is necessary to regularly check the oil in the Granta automatic transmission to see if it needs partial or complete replacement. Information about what kind of oil can be filled into the Lada Granta automatic transmission is provided by the manufacturer.
Original oils
The manufacturer of the Jatco JF414E gearbox, Jatco, recommends using only Nissan ATF Matic-S 999MP-MTS00P transmission fluid of its own production for operation in the unit. It's quite expensive.
Lubricant analogues
There are alternative options for transmission fluids that are similar in parameters to those recommended by the developer. Therefore, changing the oil in an automatic transmission on a Grant can be done using an analogue that corresponds to the Matic-S classification, such as, for example, the following oils:
- Castrol Full Synthetic ATF;
- Castrol Transmax™ DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid;
- Valvoline MaxLife Multivehicle Synthetic ATF.
Oil in automatic transmission Lada Granta
All of them, including Nissan ATF Matic-S 999MP-MTS00P, are the same substance for working in automatic transmissions, but under different brands.
Design features of the Jatco automatic transmission
Lada Granta cars are equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission Jatco JF414E (AY-K3). The characteristics of the new car are as close as possible to international standards. The Lada Granta gearbox is equipped with a reliable hydraulic unit.
The technical capabilities and operational properties of this automatic transmission are excellent for modern domestically produced cars. The gearbox is protected from overheating; reliable protection is triggered when it reaches +114°C. Sensor readings below this parameter are considered normal for further movement. The Grant gearbox is controlled using an electronic control unit (ECU).
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Advantages and disadvantages
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- Wide temperature range
- Smooth gear shifting
- Freezes in extreme cold
Where did this opinion come from?
According to legend, when a future driver is just studying at a driving school, he learns this “life hack” for manual transmission and arguments in its favor from instructors of varying degrees of advancedness.
The trick is that if you depress the pedal before starting the engine, you will avoid a jerk and a possible impact with the car in front, and also make it easier to start the power unit by removing the load from the gearbox. The first argument applies mainly to situations where a novice driver is trying to get out of a tight parking lot and starts the car in gear. But many readers remember their training in a driving school, how the instructor “trained” them to always check neutral before turning on the ignition and explained why they actually squeeze the clutch before starting the engine.
Useful tips from experienced car owners
When cleaning and wiping internal parts, it is best to use lint-free fabrics and materials. This is especially true for the dipstick, the inner surface of the pan, and oil filter elements. Unnoticeable tiny fluff can subsequently accumulate in the throttle openings of the solenoid valves and cause malfunctions in the electronic control system of the automatic transmission.
The oil filter cover of the Jatco JF 414E automatic transmission is fixed with bolts of different lengths. When unscrewing them, it is recommended to mark the location of each fastener with a felt-tip pen or marker so that there is no confusion during subsequent installation of the unit.
Consequences of overflow
This phenomenon can have a very negative impact on the gearbox. When oil is in excess, it tends to foam. This condition leads to a loss of lubricating properties, since air begins to “lubricate” the part instead of oil. The result is failure of the automatic transmission, since the parts begin to burn without receiving adequate lubrication. In addition, foaming causes transmission fluid to leak through the breather.
You can check the condition of the box by carefully inspecting the oil fluid. If the automatic transmission is not damaged and operates normally, the lubricant is red in color, the liquid does not contain any dark-colored foreign particles, such as solid particles. If the ATF is dark in color and smells burnt, the automatic transmission is destroyed. The solid particles that can be seen on the dipstick are the result of the destruction of the clutches and brake band.
Preparing to replace the lubricant
Open the hood and disconnect the battery. After this, remove the filter housing. To do this, disconnect the mass air flow sensor connector and the canister valve connector. The power cable tie will also need to be disconnected from the case.
Disconnect the filter from the corrugation. First loosen the clamp and then remove the corrugation. After this, remove the filter housing from the supports. It is better to start with a support, which is located near the center. Disconnect the supply pipe from the housing and remove the box. Before starting the engine, it will need to be mounted.
After this, you can begin to change the lubricant.
Types of gearboxes on Vesta
The flagship car of the Russian automobile industry is equipped with two types of mechanical transmissions of domestic production and one French. Initially, the car was equipped with a VAZ-21080 power transmission, but it did not meet Vesta standards, and they began installing a 5-speed manual transmission from Renault on the car. The Priorovskaya, however, was modified by increasing the gear ratios and replacing the main pair. As a result, the Vesta engine and the drive wheels are connected by the following types of transmission.
AMT (automated manual transmission)
Such a box is also called a robot: not everyone considers it automatic. Indeed, turning on/off the clutch and up/down gears occurs independently, using electronics: the sensors are connected to the on-board computer. But structurally the device is almost no different from “mechanics”.
A five-speed robot based on a 2180 manual transmission, can be used in automatic and manual mode. Cheap design, low fuel and oil consumption, protection against incorrect gear engagement, low noise level - for this, VAZ’s development was recognized as successful.
The transmission is equipped with the Lada Vesta in sedan and cross bodies, combined with the following engines:
- VAZ 21129 volume 1.6 liters 106 l. With.;
- 1.6-liter HR16DE-H4M, developing 114 hp. With.;
- VAZ 21179 with a displacement of 1.8 liters and 122 horsepower.
The Russian AMT is supposed to be installed on Renault with the H4M engine.
Manual transmission
Manual gearbox 21807 is a silent, proprietary development of AvtoVAZ. The cable-driven transmission uses lubricant sparingly, switches gears smoothly, and is easy to diagnose and maintain. But there is no convenience like a CVT: drivers without the habit get more tired. A manual transmission is installed on Lada Vesta 2022, 2022, 2022 model years.
Renault JH3 510
The Russian auto industry has been using this box since 2001. VAZ-21129 106 hp engines are equipped with this two-shaft design for five forward and one reverse gears. With. volume 1.6 liters. The approximate resource of the box is 300-350 thousand km.
Oil for manual transmission "Vesta"
The soft and predictable variable Japanese AT Jatco module and the 6-speed automatic transmission do not apply to manual transmissions.
Sequence of oil change steps
Changing the oil in the Lada Granta automatic transmission on a regular basis will help extend the life of the automatic transmission.
In addition, the condition of the drained oil in the Lada Granta automatic transmission will signal the presence of some problems, the accounting of which may require additional inspection or repair of the corresponding components.
Indicative signs of problems are shown in the table:
| Color of drained fluid | Possible problem |
| Dark or black, with a burning smell | Wear of friction elements |
| Milky pink | Penetration of water from outside through the filling tube or breather |
| Sticky, light to dark brown in color | Oxidation - overfilling or underfilling of liquid. Overheat. |
Changing the oil in the Lada Granta automatic transmission involves removing the oil pan and the oil filter cover, followed by replacing it or thoroughly washing it.
To change the oil in the automatic transmission of a 16-valve Lada Granta, you will need the following tools and consumables:
- keys (heads) at “10”, “19” and an L-shaped hexagon at “5”;
- hose with funnel;
- lint-free rags, hard brush;
- container for draining used oil;
- inspection hole, overpass or lift;
- anti-recoil shoes.
Changing the oil in the automatic transmission of a 16 valve Lada Granta
To drain the oil, the following preparatory procedures must be carried out:
- Start the engine and let the gearbox warm up until the fluid reaches operating temperature (HOT mark on the dipstick at a temperature of 50 °C to 80 °C).
- Turn off the engine.
- Remove the air filter (not completely, just to make room for access to the dipstick for checking the fluid level in the automatic transmission).
The last step is to move under the car and remove the engine crankcase protection for easy access to the box pan.
Draining waste fluid
To drain the transmission fluid, do the following:
- Using a key set to “19”, unscrew the plug on the transmission pan.
- Carefully pour the used oil into the prepared container (please note that this is only a part that should be taken into account when calculating the amount of fresh transmission fluid to be subsequently poured).
- Place the long end of the L-shaped hexagon at “5” into the hole from the unscrewed plug and, aligning it with the socket of the overflow tube, carefully unscrew it and rinse it.
- After waiting for the oil to stop leaking from the drain hole, proceed to remove the pan, which is secured to the box with 16 identical bolts through a gasket, which is recommended to be replaced during reassembly.
- Using a “10” head, unscrew 16 identical mounting bolts of the pan (it is better to unscrew the bolts around the perimeter first, and the corner bolts last, to avoid a sudden release of the hot oil contained in it due to sagging of the pan).
- Having removed the pan, proceed to unscrew the 12 bolts of the oil filter cover (the bolts are of different lengths, so it is important to mark their location around the perimeter so as not to damage the mechanics during reassembly). It should be borne in mind that there is also a certain amount of transmission fluid in the filter cover, which must be taken into account when calculating the required volume.
The removed pan and cover are thoroughly cleaned, and the filter is replaced.
Washing the tray and removing chips
At the bottom of the pan there are 2 magnets that hold metal particles that enter the transmission fluid as a result of running-in and partial wear of the friction elements of the mechanism.
"Lada Granta": changing the oil in the automatic transmission
They need to be completely cleaned in the same way as the pan itself, using suitable rags and gasoline.
Replacing the automatic transmission filter
In Lada Granta cars, changing the oil in the automatic transmission is accompanied by installing a new filter. Sometimes you can leave the old one by rinsing the mesh well in gasoline and removing the metal filings. This will ensure correct operation of the oil pump.
Adding fresh oil
Having installed the parts removed and cleaned of old oil and metal filings in the reverse order (observing the correspondence of the bolts and their seats in the filter cover), they begin to fill fresh transmission fluid through the oil receiver, which also serves as a tunnel for the dipstick, in a volume equal to that drained.
Very important : the amount of liquid poured must exactly match the drained volume. The automatic transmission manufacturer warns against exceeding its level.
After filling, start the engine and check all connections for leaks from under the crankcase cover fastenings. With the engine idling, holding down the brake pedal, move through all positions of the driving mode selection lever. And finally, having stopped in position “P”, they begin to check the fluid level with the power unit idling:
