How coolant is poured into a viburnum at the factory. Design of the viburnum engine cooling system

AvtoVAZ recommends replacing the coolant on injection engines after a mileage of 75 thousand km. However, there are a number of reasons to change antifreeze earlier. The fact is that coolant of different compositions and different manufacturers has different service life. When worn out, the coolant can lose some of its properties and cause damage to both the elements of the cooling system and the entire engine as a whole.

In this case, we see clear signs of antifreeze oiling

The first signs of antifreeze wear are:

Old and new antifreeze. Fluid of this color must be replaced immediately

What antifreeze and how much is better to pour into Kalina 8 and 16 cl

If such symptoms occur, replacing antifreeze on Kalina should be done as quickly as possible, and sometimes with flushing of the cooling system. When to change the fluid depends on its quality and composition. We know that modern ethylene glycol-based antifreezes are G11

work without loss of properties for up
to two years maximum
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Hybrid and more modern fluids of classes G12, G13, G12+ need to be changed after 4-5 years
of use, if everything is normal with the cooling system.
It is generally better not to fill in counterfeit liquids and all kinds of antifreeze, since they do more harm than good. Factory recommendation on the expansion tank.
The manufacturer probably won’t give any bad advice. Felix Carbox 40 coolant from the factory.

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It has a bright red color, but you need to remember that, contrary to the firm belief that the color of antifreeze indicates its quality or composition, in reality this is not the case. Initially, all antifreezes are colorless, regardless of composition. The color of antifreeze can be any at the discretion of the manufacturer, and the choice should be guided not by color, but by temperature characteristics and factory recommendations. Recommended by VAZ FELIX

How to drain antifreeze on Lada Kalina 8 and 16 valves

The procedure for replacing coolant on Kalina is not much different from similar procedures on other VAZ injection models, since the engine used is actually the same. The only difference in the process of draining the fluid is that in engines with an 8-valve head and a rocker-type gearbox shift mechanism drive system, you do not need to remove the starter to drain the antifreeze from the cylinder block.

In engines with a twin-shaft head with 16 valves and a cable-driven gearbox, installation of a starter is necessary, since it will not be easy to get to the drain plug. In addition, there is a danger of antifreeze getting on the starter winding, which can lead to a short circuit in the windings.

In order to drain antifreeze from the radiator and cylinder block, you need to have access to the car from below, although it is also possible to drain without an overpass or inspection hole, but not so convenient. We carry out the work on a cooled engine and with the expansion tank cap open. First you need to remove the engine protection, for this you will need a 8-inch head. The engine protection mounting diagram is shown in the photo.

How to remove engine protection on Kalina Now we dismantle the protection

After dismantling the mud protection, you can begin to drain the old antifreeze. To do this we do this:

1. We prepare a suitable container for used antifreeze with a capacity of 8-10 liters and lower it under the car. Carefully unscrew the plastic plug with the sealing ring on the lower can of the radiator on the right side as the car moves.
2. Drain the fluid from the cylinder block, being careful.
   

   Please note that the ignition module is located directly next to the drain plug. It is highly undesirable for antifreeze to get on it, as this will lead to failure of the device.

3. Using a socket wrench or a 13mm socket, unscrew the cone plug in the cylinder block and carefully drain the liquid.
4. For engines with a 16-valve cylinder head and a cable-driven gearbox, remove the starter. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery, disconnect the terminal block of the starter solenoid relay and unscrew the nut securing the positive terminal of the starter.
5. Using a 13mm wrench, unscrew the three starter mounting bolts.
6. Remove the starter from the engine.
7. Using a 13 key, unscrew the plug and completely drain the antifreeze from the cylinder block.

How to fill antifreeze on Kalina correctly

After draining the fluid, screw both plugs into place, install the starter (for a 16-valve engine) and fill in new fluid. We start the engine and immediately monitor the temperature of the lower radiator pipe. It must be warmed up. We intensively squeeze all the hoses of the cooling system while the engine is warming up.

Antifreeze or coolant is designed to cool all engine elements as a whole, namely the cylinder block, crankshaft and camshafts and, of course, other elements that belong to the cooling system. However, over time, antifreeze becomes unusable, gradually losing its properties, which can lead to its complete failure.

In the video, replacing antifreeze with flushing the cooling system on a Lada Kalina:

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Hello everyone! I was in an accident and the CO was injured. Naturally, the radiator needs to be replaced, along with the antifreeze. I decided to change the radiator at a familiar service center; after all, finding one is not so difficult, but the cooler is a bit of a mess. I want to fill the original, but I can’t find any information about what kind of antifreeze is poured into it. I drive a 2016 Kalina

Why does it have to be native? there are plenty of others. I chose Felix

Hello everyone! I was in an accident and the CO was injured. Naturally, the radiator needs to be replaced, along with the antifreeze. I decided to change the radiator at a familiar service center; after all, finding one is not so difficult, but the cooler is a bit of a mess. I want to fill the original, but I can’t find any information about what kind of antifreeze is poured into it. I drive a 2016 Kalina

Don't break your head, just buy antifreeze of the same color that was filled in earlier

Apparently, you are not aware that antifreezes can have the same color and completely different composition. There are also reverse cases, when the same antifreeze is sold under different colors. In general, remember! You can’t choose antifreeze by color! Color is nothing more than a dye and it does not have the slightest effect on the properties of antifreeze Always! Absolutely always choose antifreeze approved by the car manufacturer. The approval is a guarantee that the antifreeze is fully compatible with your engine. In general, it’s strange that you didn’t find information about the original antifreeze for your viburnum, because a lot is known about the fact that coolstream nrc is poured into viburnums. You understand that the plant won’t fix it, because the car is under warranty and it’s not eager to fix your car. And in general, coolstream is poured into most car factories in the Russian Federation. And from my own experience I can say that in 4 years he has never let me down.

By the way, yes, apparently some kind of incorrect query was entered. Now I tried it on Google and it immediately showed that the factory was pouring coolstream. Actually, I’ll fill it in) Thanks for the advice!

Isn't there a special drain bolt to drain the coolant from the block? I have it under the ignition module (8 cells). The cooler I bought was complete bullshit. My brother also got excited, bought a cheap one, after 2 weeks the RB turned brown - I had to wash it and buy normal antifreeze

There is a plug on the block, there have been no problems with it, so I’m keeping quiet about it. The rinse is used to remove scale and contains a weak acid, which is quite sufficient for my purpose.

I remember changing the antifreeze on my previous car... I filled it up and forgot about it. After 3 weeks the radiator leaked, I thought it was due to age. I made an appointment at the service station a couple of days in advance. During these couple of days the pump leaked and the thermostat died. When I went to the service center, the technicians drained the liquid and went nuts. It was slightly thick, brownish-orange in color. While the craftsmen were making the car, this liquid in the aluminum basin reacted) Little by little bubbles began to appear. In general, everything was thoroughly washed, new glands were installed, Felix Carbox was added and everything was fine. A couple of years have passed, the flight is normal.

Replacing antifreeze on Lada Kalina

This is what a used one looks like. Antifreeze, very tired

The entire cooling system of the Lada Kalina engine contains 7.6-7.8 liters of antifreeze, and according to official instructions it should be changed every 60,000 kilometers or five years of operation, whichever comes first.

Possible option for replacing standard antifreeze

Lada Kalina cars are filled with Felix Carbox 40 antifreeze, red, from the factory. Therefore, it is up to you to decide what kind of antifreeze to fill in during a complete replacement, the main thing is that your desires coincide with the temperature range in which the car is operated.

Tool for the job

In order to carry out all the work, we will need the following:

• New antifreeze (coolant) in the amount of 8 liters.
• Crosshead screwdriver.
• The key is "13".
• Socket head for “13” and “17” with ratchet.
• Container for draining waste liquid.
• Rags.

Step-by-step process for draining antifreeze

Before you begin work on replacing the fluid, you must place the car on a flat surface or on a slight slope, provided that the front part is higher than the rear. Also take into account the fact that the machine’s engine must be cold to prevent the possibility of getting burned during operation, so it is best to carry out such work in the morning, after the machine has cooled down overnight.

The process of filling new antifreeze

When all the plugs are tightened, you can begin the operation of filling in new coolant.

1. First of all, loosen the clamp and take out the throttle hose. This is necessary so that during replacement, excess air escapes through this hose.
2. Next, fill in antifreeze until it flows out of the disconnected hose, or until the liquid level remains unchanged in the expansion tank.

All motor oils recommended for use

Engine oil is usually replaced along with a paper filter. This consumes 2900 ml of fluid (for versions with automatic transmission – 4100 ml). The intervals between replacements are indicated in the service book. Recommended materials for use:

To narrow the range of choices, be guided by the climatic conditions in which the car will be used. It is recommended to determine the viscosity class based on air temperature:

It is recommended to change the oil at a service station (service station). , however, the owner himself can add liquid to the tank.

Adding oil to the expansion tank

The oil level is controlled as follows: when the engine is turned off, unscrew the diagnostic dipstick located near the cylinder head cover between the third and second cylinders. A secondary check is carried out no earlier than after 3–5 minutes. after topping up.

Remember that motor oils of different brands cannot be mixed. The same applies to materials made on different bases (synthetic/semi-synthetic). Be careful when choosing.

The factory usually fills it with semi-synthetic material with a viscosity of 5W30 produced by Rosneft OJSC. Check the information by opening the service book.

Final works

• The last step in replacing antifreeze on a Lada Kalina will be to replace the ignition module, connect wires to it, and check all plugs and connections for leaks.
• Next, start the engine and check the result of the work. To do this, you need to wait until the engine warms up and the Carlson starts working. Then we check the operation of the heater to ensure that hot air is blowing into the cabin; if it blows warm air, this means that an air lock has formed in the system.
• It is also necessary to take into account the fact that when the engine cools down, it is necessary to recheck the coolant level and, if necessary, add it.

VAZ cars: repair, maintenance, tuning

The coolant in the cooling system of Lada Kalina with 8 and 16 valve engines must be drained before it reaches the wear limit. Replacing antifreeze (Antifreeze) on Kalina is carried out during seasonal vehicle maintenance work, but can be carried out not only after a certain mileage, but also when signs of fluid wear appear. How to replace antifreeze on a Lada Kalina, when to change the fluid and which one is best to fill, we will figure it out together.

conclusions

As you can see for yourself, there is nothing difficult about changing antifreeze yourself; even the driver who is far from car repair can perform such work.

Coolant must be poured into the Lada Kalina car in order for it to perform several of its functions, such as maintaining the temperature (temperature sensor), cooling the engine, and it must also eliminate the unpleasant odor that enters the cabin from the street. For all these “moments” to work 100%, Kalina antifreeze must be replaced on time.

Several additional functions that coolant performs:

1. Maintains normal temperature (temperature sensor) during engine operation.
2. Maintains low temperature (temperature sensor) in PC operation. Using hydraulic fluid, which must be poured into the automatic transmission.
3. The interior is heated in winter. Due to the fact that antifreeze passes through the heater, it provides warmth in the car. The liquid heated by the motor is inflated by a fan. And thus, the interior warms up in winter.
4. Eliminates unpleasant odor in the driver's cabin (passenger compartment).

Adding liquid to the tank
So if you smell any of these signs, even a fleeting, incomprehensible odor, then you need to think about it and replace the liquid substance. Also, Lada Kalina cars should be replaced every two years or every 45,000 km, see whichever comes first. Because over time, the quality deteriorates and the element may succumb to corrosion.

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How to change coolant

Before changing the coolant, you need to figure out where the procedure is located, how many liters need to be filled, where the indicator should be located and how to determine the level. You need to find the expansion tank. It is located in the engine compartment, on the mudguard on the left, in the area of ​​the bracket and is held on by clamps.

Then purchase 10 liters of antifreeze or antifreeze. Which is better, judge for yourself. Antifreeze is slightly inferior in functionality to antifreeze; moreover, antifreeze is mostly sold ready-made, which makes it much easier to use. Choose only high-quality and reliable products. Before the replacement begins, you should pay attention to the smell, the temperature sensor and the fluid level. All this indicates an immediate “replacement” procedure.

How to check the level:

• unfasten the rubber belt;
• unscrew the cap on the tank and measure the level;

The normal level should fluctuate somewhere around 3-4 mm above, if this is not the case, then you should replace the coolant on Kalina.

Why does it flow

If the level of the recently filled substance began to decrease sharply, then this action may be the consequence of some breakdowns. Now we will look at them.

1. The pipe is cracking; in this case, you need to check the clamps and tighten them tighter.
2. Mechanical damage in the radiator, the situation can be corrected by welding or gluing the necessary parts.
3. The pump has broken down, or rather the pump has worn out; in this situation the pump will have to be replaced.
4. The most difficult failure to fix is ​​when the element leaks from under the head. With this breakdown, you will most likely have to contact a service center, where they will disassemble the engine and repair the head.
5. The leak occurs directly into the interior of the car, try to look under the carpet on the driver or passenger side, if it is wet or damp, it means that the element is leaking here.

Video “Replacing the cooler on a VAZ 2110”

This video shows how to drain coolant from a radiator.

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1. Or after 2 years of operation
2. Or after 60,000 km (whichever comes first)

The mileage of my Kalina has not yet approached the recommended one, but in terms of time, it was necessary to carry out this procedure last year. I delayed this a little, but I think it’s okay, since the antifreeze in the expansion tank is pure red - a little darker than new.

Below is a list of necessary items that will be needed to perform this type of maintenance:

1. Socket wrench or open-end wrench 13
2. Head for 13
3. Driver or ratchet handle
4. crosshead screwdriver
5. 17 socket or wrench for unscrewing the ignition module housing

Which antifreeze to choose for VAZ (Lada) Kalina?

Last month, PartReview users preferred SINTEC. 18% of positive votes belong to this manufacturer.

Total antifreeze took second place – 12%.

FELIX closes the top three with 6% of the votes.

In the general rating of antifreeze, which takes into account the opinions of owners of different brands and models of cars, these brands occupy the following positions:

1. SINTEC received 6th place, PR score – 88. Data from 143 reviews and 447 votes are taken into account.
2. Total took 15th place, with a PR score of 75. Based on 143 reviews and 48 votes.
3. FELIX is ranked 16th and has a PR score of 70. Data from 148 reviews and 457 votes are taken into account.

Draining coolant from the Lada Kalina system

Before you begin this procedure, you must place the machine on a flat surface, or on a slight slope, provided that the front is slightly higher than the rear. It is also worth keeping in mind that the engine must be cold, otherwise you may get burned during draining.

First of all, we unscrew the bolts securing the ignition module (using the example of engine 21114), since the drain plug is located under it and during draining, antifreeze can get on the coil, which can lead to its failure. There are three of them in total, one is located on the right side, closer to the gearbox, unscrewing it is not very convenient, I had to use a ratchet wrench:

The second one is in the center:

And the last one is at the very bottom on the left side, that bolt can be slightly loosened, you don’t need to unscrew it completely:

Now we carefully lift the module together with the body through the left side and you can put it in such a way that it does not get in the way:

Now you can unscrew the drain plug on the Kalina engine block, after first replacing the container. I did this: I cut off the neck of the one and a half bottle and placed the bottle under the hole:

Of course, such a small container will not be enough, but after filling, I plugged the hole with my finger and inserted a new bottle:

After all the antifreeze or antifreeze has drained from the engine, unscrew the cap in the radiator, which is located in the lower right corner in the direction of travel of the car. First we substitute the container with old antifreeze:

After all the antifreeze or antifreeze has been drained from the Kalina cooling system, we wipe off all traces of coolant on the engine and crankcase protection and screw all the plugs into place.

Features of pouring coolant

Then you need to unscrew the bolt of the clamp on the hose that fits the throttle assembly and remove it:

This is necessary so that during replacement, air leaves the system through this hose. And now you can pour coolant through the opening of the expansion tank in a thin stream until antifreeze flows from the disconnected hose.

I want to say that in my case I didn’t get this, although after lowering the hose down a little, the liquid still began to flow slowly. Now we connect the hose back to the throttle assembly and add antifreeze to the tank almost to the maximum mark (MAX) - to the mark on the expander.

We screw the tank cap back into place and start the engine, of course, having previously installed the ignition module housing back and connected the wires to it.

We wait until the engine warms up until the fan operates and check whether the interior heater is working properly. It is important that hot air blows from the stove, and not barely warm, as sometimes happens when an air lock forms. If there is such a problem, you need to get rid of the air lock. How to do this, I would like to ask those owners who had a similar problem to write below in the comments. Since I have not had such experience, but only know about it from hearsay from other owners.

One more thing, after the engine has cooled down, check the level in the expansion tank, and if necessary, top up to the MAX mark.

And I forgot to write, I chose the same antifreeze that would have been poured into my Kalina from the factory - Felix Carbox 40 red. What to fill is your choice, even antifreeze, the main thing is that the coolant poured corresponds to your temperature range in which the car is operated.

Changing the cooling water on Kalina

Welcome!

Coolant - thanks to it, the cooling system cools the entire car engine, and specifically this includes the crankshaft itself, as well as the camshaft, cylinder block and other parts that specifically relate to the cooling system of the car engine, but over time the liquid itself is poured into the system becomes unusable and thus loses its characteristics, and there are many parameters in it, in other words, the characteristics actually include all the additives that mix with each other and the coolant comes out, these additives have their own expiration date after which they begin to act very poorly and therefore the car begins to overheat much more often, and due to severe overheating, as you already understand, the engine can become unusable in a very short time.

Note!

In order to change the fluid in the system, you will need to stock up on: A repair kit, in which you will have spanners, hex keys, as well as wrenches and screwdrivers, in addition to this, we recommend that you take with you a clean rag, which You will quickly clean up traces of spilled water on yourself and on the car engine!

Summary:

When should you change the coolant?

Someone says that it is necessary to change strictly according to the regulations, someone says that it can be changed later, who should we believe? In fact, some people change the liquid immediately after filling it, have you ever figured out what this is connected with? In the near future, as before, a lot of fakes are being made for auto parts, and the liquid that cools the engine of a car also applies here, so when choosing new water, be as careful as possible and do not go to the store as if you were going there for bread. (If you want to find out how you can recognize whether a liquid is fake or not, then read the article written just for this reason, and it is called: “Detailed information about Antifreeze and Antifreeze”)

Well, we figured out about buying water, but the timing of its replacement is still not known to you (since we haven’t announced them yet), so if you follow the factory’s recommendation, the fluid must be changed every 75 thousand km or after 3 years from the moment the water was poured, but this is the last time, if possible, we advise you to change the fluid a little more often (we’ll talk about this a little later), and if you don’t change the fluid to a new one on time, then the car will be damaged When the engine heats up, the additives will no longer have any effect, and thanks to additives alone, the cooling system is protected from premature corrosion and other unfavorable things.

Note!

So, when it is necessary to change the fluid, you wonder, well, firstly, it is recommended to change it either according to the factory’s advice, or according to how the fluid looks, in other words, first you will need to unscrew the cap on the expansion tank (the tank is indicated by an arrow), when the cap is gone look into the tank and if the liquid in the tank changes its color to another (rust color, or red-brown color), then this means that it has become unusable and needs to be replaced, in addition if an oil film has formed on the surface of the water, then the liquid needs replacing too!

Possible malfunctions of the ODS, diagnostics

Almost always, a breakdown of the cooling function of a car is caused by an antifreeze leak. You should inspect the car under the hood for possible leaks. The cause of the leak may be:

• or a leaky clamp;
• or a radiator failure.

Then in the first case the element is replaced; this is not difficult and does not take long. As for the radiator, it is better to have it repaired. There are also no particular difficulties here: often you just need to solder the holes.

The reasons for overheating of this car can also be:

• thermostat. Its suitability is checked using both pipes: the temperature of the latter should not be sharply different (this is determined on a warm engine). Otherwise, the thermostat is faulty and antifreeze circulates in a small circle;
• clogging of radiator honeycombs. You can solve the problem by cleaning the outside of this element. Often this is not always easy to do, but there are no other methods other than manually cleaning the honeycombs;
• Fan malfunction. When the heating level of the coolant increases, this part should begin to operate. If this does not happen, check the relay, wiring or t° sensor;
• air in the coolant system. Lada Kalina is not insured, among other things, against the so-called air lock inside the system. In general, previous types of breakdowns are eliminated quite quickly and almost everything is clear with them. In the latter case, it is necessary to understand in more detail. The question - how to remove air from the Kalina cooling system - is really very important for the optimal functioning of the totality of the elements of this car.

Airlock

If the cooling system becomes airy, you need to do the following: with the expansion tank cap open, start the power unit, squeezing the gas pedal from time to time, warm it up until the t° sensor “reaches” the red scale. After “starting” the ventilation device, “add up the gas” a little more and then you can turn off the ignition.

If the cooling system is still leaking air and the above measures have not led to anything, you should act more radically. What needs to be done to remove air from the cooling system?

First, remove the power motor screen (dismantling is done in an upward direction).

Loosen the clamp with a screwdriver and remove one of the tubes from the heating fitting of the throttle assembly.

Unscrew the cap of the expansion tank. Cover the neck of the opened container with a clean piece of cloth. Now blow into the tank: coolant should flow from the tube that was removed. If you fail to break through the above container, close the lid and place the tube in its place.

Next, warm up the engine again and turn off the ignition. Then the tube must be removed again, without removing the lid from the tank, and wait until the antifreeze flows.

Since this liquid is very poisonous and dangerous for people, drain the coolant with extreme caution. Remember about safety: get rubber gloves

Monitor the temperature of the tubes. Keep in mind that you only need to drain the coolant when the engine has cooled down.

Now the tube is put on the fitting, the clamps are tightened. At this stage, the problem of how to remove air from the cooling system of the car has been successfully solved. As you can see, it is possible to eliminate faults in the ODS without the participation of professionals.

SOD Lada Kalina in a certain sense requires improvement.

At the moment, there are the following methods to improve it:

• rework. The car is equipped with a new thermostat. Thus, the temperature of the antifreeze will become stable, and the activity of the interior heating elements will return to normal;
• to minimize coolant malfunction, the machine is equipped with a coolant filter;
• an additional pump in the above-mentioned power unit system. This will force the antifreeze to circulate through the appropriate channels faster, which will definitely reduce engine overheating. And a plus - in cold weather you will not freeze in the car.

How to replace coolant on a VAZ 1117-VAZ 1119?

Note!

It is necessary to replace the fluid itself only when the engine is cool, since it is very hot when the engine warms up, for example, at the operating temperature of the engine, the fluid heats up to about 100 degrees and if it gets on the skin, it can simply cause burns, so be careful and not count Moreover, if you suddenly want the liquid to cool faster by unscrewing the cap on the expansion tank (Some people do this), then when you twist the cap, do it very carefully and smoothly, and you can completely remove the cap only if the hissing sound disappears because If you suddenly start unscrewing the cap, the air inside the tank will knock out the cap and the liquid itself in a column outward, then your whole car will become dirty and you will burn yourself!

In addition, the liquid is very toxic, so it must be drained into a container that can be closed and thrown away, after which this container should not be placed in a bucket, but only in a landfill!

Draining:

1) At the very beginning of the operation, drive the car into the inspection hole and make sure that it stands level, or if you do not have this ability, then place the car so that the front part is higher than the rear.

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Note!

When the car is installed, slow it down with everything you can, in other words, with the handbrake, set it to speed and if it stands at an angle, we recommend throwing more stones under the rear wheels, and after the car is stopped, remove the mudguard and crankcase protection from it if you have it! (For information on how to remove the mudguard, read the article: “Replacing the engine mudguard”, and remove the crankcase protection yourself because we see no point in writing instructions on its removal, since it is not installed from the factory and is installed by people who, in our opinion, will be able to remove it, as they installed it)