Engine Lada Granta 87 hp 21116: reviews, resource before major overhaul

The Lada Granta 8 valve engine with a volume of 1.6 liters is currently the most popular among buyers of a budget sedan. The design of the motor is well known not only in the official service center, but also in any garage. Therefore, repair and maintenance of this motor does not cause difficulties and is relatively inexpensive. Today we’ll talk about this engine in more detail.

Gasoline power unit Lada Granta VAZ-11186 with a power of 87 hp. with a displacement of 1.6 liters, it replaced the VAZ-11183 injection engine developing 82 horsepower. The new lightweight piston group from Federal Mogul managed to increase the power and efficiency of the power unit. Of course, the engine is not distinguished by enchanting dynamics and low fuel consumption, but its relatively simple design and maintainability allow us to talk about a good option for our harsh operating conditions.

As for the technical part, it is based on a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum head, an aluminum cylinder head cover, and a steel engine sump. The timing drive of the Lada Granta is 8-cl. there is a belt. The eight-valve timing mechanism does not have hydraulic compensators; valve adjustment occurs rarely, but the process is quite painstaking. It is necessary to select “nickels” of different thicknesses and place them between the camshaft cams and the bottoms of the pusher cups. The first time such a procedure is carried out is at the so-called “0” zero maintenance, after 3000 km.

The age-old question : Do the valves on the Grant VAZ-11186 engine bend when the timing belt breaks? The answer is clear: when the valve belt breaks, it bends! The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission; no other options are provided.

Further technical characteristics of the base Lada Granta engine 8 valves 87 hp.

Engine Lada Granta 1.6 (87 hp), fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume – 1597 cm3
• Number of cylinders/valves – 4/8
• Timing drive - belt
• Cylinder diameter – 82 mm
• Piston stroke – 75.6 mm
• Power hp/kW – 87/64 at 5100 rpm
• Torque – 140 Nm at 3800 rpm
• Maximum speed – 167 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred – 12.2 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city – 9.0 liters
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle – 6.6 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 5.8 liters

AI-95 gasoline as fuel .

Dynamics

External view of engine 21116

This is not a racing car, but there is enough power for both city driving and highway driving. If we compare it with the 16-valve engine of the Lada Granta, which is installed on the Luxury versions, then it has more torque at the bottom. This means that you can drive in 5th gear at a speed of 40 km/h.

For example, you are driving at 5 speed, the traffic light in front lights up red. You release the gas pedal and the car brakes with the engine. The light turns green and you can continue driving in 5th gear even if the vehicle speed has dropped to 40 km/h.

I was pleasantly surprised by the elasticity of the motor. Considering that I previously owned a Priora, and it has a 98 hp engine, then the engine is 87 hp. I like grants better.

Pulls like a locomotive!

How much horsepower does the Lada Granta actually have?

Car : Lada Granta. Asks : Racer. Question : How much horsepower does the Lada Granta actually have?

When the Lada Granta began to be produced, the VAZ plant deliberately underestimated the power figures. According to the passport it is one thing, but in reality it is another. For example, instead of 87 horsepower, the engines in Norma develop 94. But someone says 98, and all measurements were carried out on a bench. At the same time, the engine itself is not twisted, the ECU is not changed, and everything works as if it came from the factory. Now, please, announce the entire list for each of the 5 engines. Or is it a secret?

Engine Features

Due to the design of the car's cooling system, the engine does not warm up above 80 degrees. The management of AvtoVAZ does not see anything wrong with this; they have an official information letter on this matter. You can read it in the material: What is the operating temperature of an 8 valve engine.

The engine design is as simple as an axe. There are no hydraulic compensators, no sores were noticed. Mostly problems can arise due to malfunctions in the engine management system.

Video of acceleration to 100 km per hour

I haven’t shot my video yet, it’s winter, so we’ll wait for the weather to warm up. That's when I'll post it on our YouTube channel. In the meantime, here's a video from Grantovodov.

Here's another interesting video. It is interesting because the measurement is made using an application with a navigator , which means that the speedometer readings are more accurate if the navigator is well calibrated. Everyone knows that the higher the speed, the more the car’s speedometer lies.

Technical characteristics of Lada Granta (VAZ 2190)

Technical characteristics of the Lada Granta (VAZ-2190) car. It was created on the Lada Kalina platform and most of the installed components and assemblies are unified with cars of this family. The car began production in December 2011.

The car body is a sedan, all-metal, load-bearing. In the future, it is planned to release a hatchback and a station wagon.

The power unit is located in the front of the car, transversely. The car is equipped with two models of 8-valve engines with a displacement of 1.6 liters. A luxury configuration option with a 16-valve engine of the same volume is possible. In the “norm” configuration, a modernized 8-valve engine with a lightweight connecting rod and piston group was used. By reducing mechanical losses, engine power increased to 87 hp. With. The “standard” version is equipped with an 8-valve engine model 11183. The control system for all engines is with an electric throttle valve and an electronic gas pedal. The engines comply with the EURO IV environmental standard.

The clutch drive is cable driven. The gearbox is mechanical, five-speed, made in one housing with the main gear and differential. Drives - shafts with constant velocity joints transmit torque from the power unit to the front drive wheels. The front suspension is independent, MacPherson type. The rear suspension is on two trailing arms connected by an elastic transverse beam, with coil springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers. The car's working brake system with a dual-circuit diagonal hydraulic drive has a built-in vacuum booster. The front wheel brakes are disc, the rear wheels are drum. The luxury car is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). The cable-operated parking brake acts on the brake pads of the rear wheels.

The steering has a safety steering column with tilt adjustment. The steering mechanism is rack and pinion type with electric power steering.

The information is relevant for Grant models (2190) 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2022 model years.

Dimensions of the car

Noise level

I switched to this car from the Renault Megane 2. My Renault was equipped with a 1.6-liter engine, a power of 113 horses, and the number of valves was 16.

After it, the Granta engine works like a tractor. Regardless of the car's mileage. Even the engine on the carburetor VAZ-21093 seemed quieter to me.

I specifically compared the noise level on a new Grant with a mileage of 5,000 km and on mine with a mileage of 55,000 km. As it warms up, the sound becomes quieter, but most likely you just get used to it.

Read more about warming up the engine in the article: the need for warming up: myth or fact?

But it is also worth considering that there are no hydraulic compensators, so you will have to adjust the valves. By the way, the engine in the luxury version (98 hp) also rumbles.

What cars was it used in?

Created in 2011, the 11186 engine is used as a power drive for several models of the auto manufacturer AvtoVAZ:

• Lada Kalina II – station wagon, sedan;
• Lada Granta (Lux and Norma equipment) – liftback, sedan;
• Lada Priora – sedan, station wagon, hatchback;
• Lada Largus – minivan, station wagon, van;
• Lada Vesta - station wagon;
• Lada XRay is a compact crossover/high hatchback.

Lada XRay

Improved engine characteristics allow it to be used on any front-wheel drive car in the event of a swap rather than engine tuning.

Engine life

Under the hood in the “Norma” configuration

The question that causes the most controversy. Officials talk about a mileage of 150,000 km before major repairs; some have traveled 200 thousand km or more without problems. I have a friend who already had his engine repaired at 40 thousand km because the timing belt broke. Yes, the engine here is “plug-in” - this means that if the timing belt breaks, the pistons meet the valves and you can see the fist of friendship.

Engine resource 87 hp. 21116 according to the passport - 150,000 km!

Studying the forums, based on my own experience, I can say that it all depends on how you will operate the engine. The most banal thing: the quality of the oil (choose correctly) and engine operating modes - this is what the mileage before you need to do major repairs depends on.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of the motor is the fact that the manufacturer has already managed to increase the power to 64.2 kW. In addition, it is possible to boost the motor without loss of service life. That is, the owner will not have to make major repairs more often than scheduled.

The disadvantages of ICE 11186 are:

• “meeting” of the piston with the valve in the event of a break in the timing belt drive;
• periodic valve adjustment;
• non-repairable ignition unit.

Adjustment of valves

The advantages of the engine in comparison with the existing versions of the internal combustion engine of the AvtoVAZ manufacturer at the time of its creation are:

• do-it-yourself overhaul after the piston group has reached the end of its service life at least 3 times using different repair kits;
• increased volumes of combustion chambers;
• built-in piston cooling system;
• the hinged one is secured with brackets and has automatic tensioners;
• modernization of the cylinder head and crankshaft;
• piston and crankshaft relief;
• use of parts from existing engines.

Therefore, during repairs and tuning there are no problems with spare parts and components. Maintenance is cheaper than foreign-made engines.

Reviews from car owners about the 87 hp engine.

Most reviews are positive.

Mostly problems occur due to low-quality fuel and lubricants. The engine may start to stall and run intermittently (floating idle, stalls, loss of power, etc.). In this case, the “Check Engine” malfunction icon (indicator) should light up on the instrument panel.

The engine pulls well at low end; on the highway, even with a full load, there is enough power. This is especially noticeable when compared with a Ford Focus automatic: engine capacity 1.6, power 100 horsepower. Granta drives more fun, Focus “deflates” after 80 km per hour. As for Focus - personal experience, I owned just such a car.

Fuel consumption

Even in a mixed cycle with traffic jams, consumption will not exceed 10 liters per hundred!

Fuel consumption is good. Even in a mixed cycle with traffic jams, consumption will not exceed 10 liters per hundred. My consumption is 8 liters in the city, 6 on the highway. This is on 92 gasoline. I checked from tank to tank, it roughly matches the readings of the on-board computer. On 95 gasoline, which is what AvtoVAZ recommends using, fuel consumption should become even less.

Read more about car consumption in the article: passport and real data on fuel consumption.

If your consumption exceeds the norm, then you need to look for a malfunction. Do not delay troubleshooting, as your engine may be overloaded.

Starting in the cold

In cold weather it starts, even after a long stay. The main thing is a good battery, a working fuel pump and power system.

If your car does not start, then this article will help you.

Malfunctions: causes, elimination

Like all internal combustion engines with mechanical adjustment of valve clearances, the 11186 engine requires periodic adjustment of this characteristic. In addition, during operation, characteristic “diseases” of this particular version of the power drive were identified:

When repairing piston and crankshaft engines, it is recommended to use original components from the AvtoVAZ manufacturer. Because only he uses special technologies for strengthening structural materials. From third-party companies, the metal may be “raw”; the resource of such consumables cannot be analyzed.

The ignition module cannot be repaired