Judging by the official recommendations of the manufacturer, it is necessary to replace the coolant on the Lada Kalina:
- Or after 2 years of operation
- 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:
- Socket wrench or open-end wrench 13
- Head for 13
- Driver or ratchet handle
- crosshead screwdriver
- 17 socket or wrench for unscrewing the ignition module housing
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If the engine is hot, you need to let it cool and then relieve excess pressure in the cooling system by unscrewing the expansion tank cap.
To access the drain holes from below, you must remove the middle mudguard of the engine compartment. How to perform this operation can be found in the article “Changing the oil and oil filter of Lada Kalina”.
We place a wide container with a volume of at least 6 liters under the drain hole made in the lower part of the right radiator tank. To reduce the intensity of liquid drainage at the initial moment, the cap of the expansion tank should be tightly screwed on.
Which antifreeze to choose and what volume is needed
To completely replace the coolant in a 2nd generation Lada Kalina/Kalina car, you need 7.8 liters of antifreeze or antifreeze, depending on what you choose. Felix red antifreeze is poured from the factory.
To completely replace the coolant (coolant), we will need to purchase either one 10 liter canister or two 5 liter canisters.
Choosing antifreeze to replace
If red antifreeze was added from the factory, then we recommend replacing it with red one.
- AGA 003Z (-40*) red 10l price from 1000 rub.
- Professional Premium G-12 red 10 l price from 700 rub.
- SINTEC LUX G-12 red 10l price from 1000 rub.
- FELIX Carbox-40 (10 l) red price from 950 rub.
- NIAGARA G12 (10 l) red price from 800 rub.
- Arctic Circle G12 (10 l) red price from 700 rub.
All of the above manufacturers have proven themselves, so antifreeze from these manufacturers can be used as a replacement.
What is needed for replacement
- Container for draining old antifreeze for 6-8 liters
- 16mm head
- 13mm socket wrench for removing the starter on the 16 valve version of Kalina
It is better to replace it with a cold engine. Before starting the replacement, you should release the pressure in the system by unscrewing the cap of the expansion tank. In order to freely access the drain plug, it is necessary to remove the middle mud flap.
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The connection is sealed with a rubber ring.
To increase the intensity of liquid drainage, unscrew the cap of the expansion tank.
Next, you need to drain the fluid from the cylinder block.
To drain the coolant from the cooling jacket of an 8-valve engine equipped with a traction drive gearbox, place a container under the drain hole located on the front side of the cylinder block below the ignition coil.
Useful expert advice
If the expansion tank cap leaks and does not hold pressure, it should be replaced
- The lid will expand. tank 2108 2108-1311065 Automatic device price from 130 rub.
- The lid will expand. tank 2108 LUZAR LL 0108 price from 100 rub.
- The lid will expand. tank 2108 Chistopol 2108-1311065 price from 70 rub.
After replacing the antifreeze, check all pipes for signs of leakage. If necessary, replace the pipe clamps.
AVTOVAZ recommends replacing the fluid in the cooling system of the Lada Kalina every 75 thousand km of the vehicle or after five years, whichever comes first. Our illustrated step-by-step instructions will help you complete this procedure yourself.
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It is more convenient to replace the coolant when the car is installed on an inspection ditch or overpass.
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On a vehicle with a 16-valve engine equipped with a cable-driven gearbox, access to the drain hole in the cylinder block is prevented by the starter. In addition, the leaking liquid will inevitably get inside the starter.
Therefore, the starter needs to be removed. Disconnect the wire terminal from the negative terminal of the battery. By pressing the latch of the wire block, disconnect the block from the traction relay connector. Remove the protective cap from the nut securing the tip of the wire connected to the positive cable of the battery.
Features of front and rear wheel brakes
The bolts are placed in the passages of the guide blocks, pressed by the guide spring grooves. A piston with a sealing ring of rectangular cross-section is placed inside the cylinder. This ring provides the most rational distance between the disc and the brake pads. This organization of Kalina's braking system contributes to its efficient functioning.
In addition to the head system, the developers equipped the Lada with a mechanical parking brake, which is driven by the brake mechanisms of the rear wheels.
- adjusting rod;
- lever arm;
- two cables;
- equalizer;
- spacer bars;
- pad drive levers.
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We remove the starter.
We unscrew the plug and drain the coolant from the cylinder block.
We tighten the drain plugs of the radiator and cylinder block. The connection between the plug and the cylinder block uses a conical thread that does not require additional sealing. Tighten the drain plug of the cylinder block to a torque of 25–30 Nm. We pour the fluid recommended by the manufacturer into the engine cooling system through the expansion tank until it is full. Let's start the engine. With the engine running, vigorously compress all the hoses of the cooling system several times in turn - this will help the fluid fill the system and displace air from it. As the coolant level in the expansion tank drops, bring it to normal and screw on the tank cap. When the engine warms up, the outlet (lower) radiator hose should be cold for some time, and then quickly heat up, which will indicate the beginning of fluid circulation in a large circle. After waiting for the cooling system fan to turn on, stop the engine. After the engine has cooled, check the coolant level again and, if necessary, replenish the system.
Lada Kalina: instructions for replacing coolant
We change it to a 16-valve modification
As noted, to complete the procedure in full, you will need to dismantle the starter assembly. If this important manipulation is neglected, spilled liquid may penetrate into the starter unit through the open hole, causing its breakdown.
- We turn off the power supply to the LADA Kalina starter by disconnecting the block with cables from the solenoid relay on the unit body.
- On the positive terminal of the unit, remove the protective cap, then use a “13” key to unscrew the fixing nut, remove the terminal with the wire and move it to the side.
- Now you can use the same key to unscrew the 3 bolts that hold the unit to the block. We take out the starter.
- Next we move on to unscrewing the plug and dumping the refrigerant into the container.
- Having completed this stage of the process, screw the plug into its original place. The torque should not exceed 30 Nm.
- Using the previously indicated method, we drain the liquid from the radiator assembly.
After installing the plugs, we proceed to filling the system with the indicated liquid. We perform this action through the neck of the expansion tank. After this, we install the starter, start the power plant and, by pressing on the pipes, help the fluid begin circulating in the circuit faster. At the same time, we check the level using the marks on the tank. It should be located between the “Min” and “Max” marks. The antifreeze replacement has been successfully completed.
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Note!
At engine operating temperature, the fluid heats up to 100 degrees - you can get burned. Sometimes you urgently need to cool the liquid - unscrew the cap of the expansion tank. Act carefully and smoothly, and completely remove the lid only if the hissing sound disappears, otherwise the air inside the tank will knock out the lid and the liquid will flow out in a column - everything around will get dirty, and you can get burned. It is best to work with a cold engine.
Remember! The liquid is highly toxic, pour it into a tightly closed container and throw it away not in a bucket, but in a landfill!
Merging
Drive the car into the inspection hole and ensure that it stands level. If this is not possible, park the car so that the front is higher than the rear.
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Having happily arrived for spring re-shoes and seeing the condition of the summer Bridgestone Alenza 001, which were purchased in the first year of owning a Jeep, I realized that it was time to update the summer shoes for my WK2.
It's amazing how time has flown by. The tires served faithfully for three summers - their total mileage was about 70 thousand km.
Having googled the cost of new tires of the same kind that were installed, I realized that I needed to look for a cheaper option - Alenza 001 now costs from 21 thousand per cylinder. This is what they look like:
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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.
- The pipe is cracking; in this case, you need to check the clamps and tighten them tighter.
- Mechanical damage in the radiator, the situation can be corrected by welding or gluing the necessary parts.
- The pump has broken down, or rather the pump has worn out; in this situation the pump will have to be replaced.
- 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.
- 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.
