How much oil to fill in a mechanic's grant box

Changing the oil in the gearbox Lada Granta With cable drive with your own hands

Since 2013, almost all front-wheel drive VAZ cars are equipped with a “cable” gearbox. In Grant sedans, it replaced a less reliable unit designated as “2190”. In addition to the fact that the drive became a cable drive, other changes appeared. The new box is called “VAZ-2181”, and the volume of its crankcase has been reduced from 3.3 to 2.3 liters. Here we discuss how to change the oil in a Lada Granta gearbox with a cable drive.

A rare case: the “2181” gearbox began to howl at 800 km. There is confirmation in the video, and the problem was solved by changing the oil.

Regulations for changing gearbox oil from AvtoVAZ

It is necessary to change the oil in the gearbox-2181 in one case - if the mileage exceeds 200,000 km. In theory, the entire service life of the car is indicated here, and the numbers are taken from the regulations.

It seems like everything is there for adding oil.

The regulations do not yet say how often to check the oil level. Such checks are not necessary, and therefore there is no diagnostic dipstick in the crankcase design. Three details will be important to us:

Drain plug (key “17”);
Filling plug and hole for level control;
Reverse switch.

Be aware that the “Standard” package always includes the “2190” box. The rule is also met for new cars produced after 2013.

What kind of oil was poured into the gearbox from the factory?

From the factory, the oil in the Lada Granta gearbox may be as follows:

TATNEFT TRANSLUX 75W85;
ROSNEFT KINETIC SERVICE 75W85.

Each of the materials is classified as GL-4. Let us remember that we were talking about the “2181” box, the crankcase volume of which is 2.3 liters.

The filling volume can be 2.1 or 2.2 liters.

Main manufacturers and cost of oil filter

Manufacturer	Price, rub.)
Factory articles
LADA 210801012005	from 350
2105-1012005	—/—
2105010120050160	—/—
2105-1012005-01	—/—
21080101200509	—/—
2108-1012-005-07	—/—
Other brands
LYNXauto LC-1030	from 275
CHAMPION COF100030S	—/—
PURFLUX LS285	—/—
BOSCH 0 451 103 274	—/—
FILTRON OP520/1	—/—
MEAT & DORIA 15193/9	—/—
CLEAN FILTERS DO 886	—/—
MANN-FILTER W 914/2 (10)	—/—

Preparing for replacement

First the box needs to be warmed up. Then they place the car on the pit, stop it and try to remove one plug. We are talking about the control plug (key “17”).

View from under the crankcase protection

If nothing happens with the plug, you will have to change the oil without supervision. This is no longer good. Try unscrewing the switch located on the top of the crankcase.

The oil volume in the Lada Granta gearbox is known to everyone - it is 2.3 liters. But it is still better to perform the replacement with control. Filling is done either through the control hole or through the switch hole. Access to the latter is blocked by a filter.

Filter housing operation

First, disconnect the “negative” terminal (key “10”). Then you can use a regular Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the mounting screws.

The first two dismantling steps

The thin clamp that secures the expansion tank hose is also removed (see photo).

Changing the oil in the gearbox of Lada Granta Liftback, Datsun Mi-Do, On-Do (chronicles LADA GRANTA)

The video shows how to change the oil

with your own hands in

cable-driven
gearbox LADA Granta
Liftbek.

Changing the gearbox oil on a Lada Granta

Change of oil

with your own hands.

Disconnect a couple of connectors: the mass air flow sensor and the adsorber valve connector. The first of them is oval (photo below). And the second one is turned off like this: tighten the tongue, remove the terminal block.

Down with all terminal blocks!

The filter housing can be moved to the side in the final step. There is no need to disconnect it from the corrugation.

Rubber fasteners can be defeated this way: the rubber band is held with pliers, and the body is pulled back (to the left, forward). Start with the right front support.

Reconnaissance in force

We are trying to remove the reverse switch. We look for a plastic connector on the crankcase (see photo) and immediately disconnect it.

View of the gearbox housing from under the hood

Using a 22mm round wrench, try to unscrew the switch housing. Cancel the replacement if nothing can be done - neither unscrew the “top” plug, nor remove the switch.

When the switch is returned to its place, the threads are treated with sealant. The tightening torque should be 28-45 Nm.

Oil change

For 2190 gearboxes, the algorithm for changing the oil is quite simple - you need to loosen the drain plug on the transmission housing (you will need a 17 key), unscrew it by hand, placing a container for used oil under the hole in advance. Next, the plug is tightened (if the wrench is a torque wrench, use a force of approximately 32-45 N*m) and three liters of oil are poured through the filler hole (you will need to insert a hose into it). Using the dipstick, the oil level is brought to the optimal level (slightly below the maximum mark on the dipstick).

With boxes 2181 everything is somewhat more complicated. Changing the oil in the Lada Granta gearbox can be done either using the control hole on the crankcase or through the switch hole. In the first case, the procedure is almost identical to that used for 2190 boxes, with the exception of the volume of oil - it will require 2.2 liters. However, if the control plug cannot be unscrewed, refueling will need to be done by unscrewing the reverse switch. Access to it is blocked by the oil filter, the housing of which will need to be moved slightly to the side. To do this, you will need to remove the negative terminal from the filter, the screws securing its housing and two connectors - the mass flow sensor and the adsorber.

The oils used in 2181 and 2190, as a rule, belong to the GL-4 class (you should not use the seemingly higher quality GL-5: it contains various additives that “kill” the box synchronizers, but help preserve the gears) . The main oil markings are 80W85/90, 75W80/85/90. Manufacturers can be different - Lukoil, ROSNEFT, and TNK will do. Which oil viscosity to choose depends on the temperature range in which the car is supposed to be used: for example, from -26 to +35/45 80W85/90 is used, in the range from -40 to +35/45 - 75W85/90.

Detailed algorithm for changing the oil in a CABLE gearbox

The oil from the Lada Granta gearbox is drained through the “bottom” plug. It is unscrewed with a 17 key.

The simplest thing is to drain the oil

You need to unscrew the cap like this: make 1-2 turns with the key, then substitute the container. And then unscrew the plug by hand.

When the liquid flows out, wipe the surface of the crankcase. We tighten the plug back (torque – 29-46 Nm). Getting ready to refuel.

Hose and funnel are ready for use

Let's say refueling goes through the switch hole. Place a hose in the hole and install a funnel. And we begin to fill in new oil.

The oil volume in the Lada Granta gearbox is 2.2 liters (maximum). That's what those who unscrewed the control plug say.

Access to the control plug is blocked by the crankcase protection. If the plug was not unscrewed during preparation, measure exactly 2.2 liters. And if the control is carried out “according to regulations”, let the body be tilted to the right: place a suitable load in the passenger compartment or trunk. Tilt angle – 2-3 degrees (no longer needed).

Which oil is best to fill according to the regulations?

The standard manual does not say what kind of oil to fill in a Granta box with a cable drive. The answer is in the instructions included with other cars also equipped with the “2181” box. Here is the list:

G-BOX EXPERT – 80W85, 75W90
Gazpromneft – 80W90, 80W85
TNK TRANS KP – 80W85
TNK TRANS KP SUPER – 75W90
LUKOIL TM-4 – 75W85, 75W80, 80W85, 75W90, 80W90
ROSNEFT KINETIC (Angarsk) – 80W85
ROSNEFT KINETIC (Novokuibyshevsk) – 80W85 (GL-4), 75W90 (GL-4/GL-5)
TATNEFT TRANSLUX TM-4-12 – 75W85
SHELL: SPIRAX S5 ATE or TRANSAXLE OIL – 75W90 (GL-4/GL-5)

If the quality class is not specified, the material complies with GL-4 standards.

Quality class “GL-5” has its own characteristics. With material of this class, gears are better preserved rather than synchronizers.

We focus on temperature

When choosing oil for the box, use the table:

The viscosity grade is indicated on the right.

Selecting transmission fluid for Grants

Oil quality is one of the important indicators. When purchasing, you should make sure that the supplier is reliable so as not to purchase a fake. Semi-synthetic and synthetic fluids have proven themselves well. The instructions for the car indicate which substances should be used.

Lukoil TM 4;
Novoil Trans KP;
Rosneft Konenik;
Tatneft Translux TM4-12;
Shell.

For the automatic transmission, the factory uses the following brands of transmission substances: Genuine EJ-1 ATF, Nissan ATF Matic-S, semi-synthetics from Lukoil.

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Below are the designations used by AvtoVAZ:

21230-1701326-00 – turnkey plug “17”
21900-3710410-00 – reverse switch
21080-3512115-00 – washer for the switch

By the way, stores define the washer as a pressure regulator plug gasket. It will not be possible to find imported analogues.

A rare case: the “2181” gearbox began to howl at 800 km. There is confirmation in the video, and the problem was solved by changing the oil.

How much to fill

At the end of the article, we will consider one of the most important points - how much oil to fill in the Lada Granta gearbox. As you know, in the case of a manual transmission, the model in question is equipped with two types of gearboxes - with a cable drive and also with a traction drive. In the first case, the box needs 2.3 liters, while the second option consumes 3.1 liters of lubricant.

It should be borne in mind that the specified volume of oil is introduced after the procedure for completely cleaning the manual transmission from old oil, as well as various impurities and sediments. This task can be performed in a garage environment.

Let's briefly consider the procedure:

Old oil is drained
Flushing agent is poured in
The engine turns on and the oil is circulated throughout the transmission. At this stage, you can drive a little to better circulate the oil through the system.
Turn off the engine, drain the used flushing
Filling with new oil
The final stage is to check the liquid level with a dipstick.

Regulations for changing gearbox oil from AvtoVAZ

It seems like everything is there for adding oil.

Drain plug (key “17”);
Filling plug and hole for level control;
Reverse switch.

Be aware that the “Standard” package always includes the “2190” box. The rule is also met for new cars produced after 2013.

What kind of oil was poured into the gearbox from the factory?

From the factory, the oil in the Lada Granta gearbox may be as follows:

TATNEFT TRANSLUX 75W85;
ROSNEFT KINETIC SERVICE 75W85.

Each of the materials is classified as GL-4. Let us remember that we were talking about the “2181” box, the crankcase volume of which is 2.3 liters.

The filling volume can be 2.1 or 2.2 liters.

Change frequency and types of oil used

According to the manufacturer's instructions, transmission oil in old Grants should be changed approximately every 70,000 kilometers, or once every five years (whichever comes first). In the case of gearbox 2181, the oil will have to be changed almost three times less often - once every 200,000 kilometers. Another important aspect regarding gearbox maintenance is checking the oil level and its consistency. For older boxes, a period of 15,000 kilometers between checks is set, and they have a special dipstick for checking the level. Box 2181 does not provide for oil level control, so there is no dipstick in the design.

In addition, in boxes 2181 and 2190 the volume of the transmission oil sump is significantly different - in old boxes it is 3.3 liters, in new ones it is 2.2. Be sure to remember this when changing the oil - an insufficient oil level (as well as an excessive one) will definitely not benefit the gearbox.

As a rule, the factory oil that is poured into Grant boxes is semi-synthetic and belongs to the GL-4 class. Below is information about the types of factory oil being poured (this does not mean that this is what you should fill in - there are better options on the market, but this information may be useful if you decide to add oil rather than make a complete replacement):

— For box 2190: LukOil TM-4 and ROSNEFT KINETIC 80W85 (these brands of oils were used for a short time, for several months from the start of production of the Lada Grant), TATNEFT TRANSLUX markings TM-4-12, 75W85 (used since 2012);

— For box 2181: TATNEFT TRANSLUX and ROSNEFT KINETIC marking 75W85.

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Preparing for replacement

First the box needs to be warmed up. Then they place the car on the pit, stop it and try to remove one plug. We are talking about the control plug (key “17”).

View from under the crankcase protection

If nothing happens with the plug, you will have to change the oil without supervision. This is no longer good. Try unscrewing the switch located on the top of the crankcase.

The oil volume in the Lada Granta gearbox is known to everyone - it is 2.3 liters. But it is still better to perform the replacement with control. Filling is done either through the control hole or through the switch hole. Access to the latter is blocked by a filter.

Filter housing operation

First, disconnect the “negative” terminal (key “10”). Then you can use a regular Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the mounting screws.

The first two dismantling steps

The thin clamp that secures the expansion tank hose is also removed (see photo).

Down with all terminal blocks!

The filter housing can be moved to the side in the final step. There is no need to disconnect it from the corrugation.

Rubber fasteners can be defeated this way: the rubber band is held with pliers, and the body is pulled back (to the left, forward). Start with the right front support.

Reconnaissance in force

We are trying to remove the reverse switch. We look for a plastic connector on the crankcase (see photo) and immediately disconnect it.

View of the gearbox housing from under the hood

Using a 22mm round wrench, try to unscrew the switch housing. Cancel the replacement if nothing can be done - neither unscrew the “top” plug, nor remove the switch.

When the switch is returned to its place, the threads are treated with sealant. The tightening torque should be 28-45 N*m.

Which oil is best to fill according to the regulations?

G-BOX EXPERT – 80W85, 75W90
Gazpromneft – 80W90, 80W85
TNK TRANS KP – 80W85
TNK TRANS KP SUPER – 75W90
LUKOIL TM-4 – 75W85, 75W80, 80W85, 75W90, 80W90
ROSNEFT KINETIC (Angarsk) – 80W85
ROSNEFT KINETIC (Novokuibyshevsk) – 80W85 (GL-4), 75W90 (GL-4/GL-5)
TATNEFT TRANSLUX TM-4-12 – 75W85
SHELL: SPIRAX S5 ATE or TRANSAXLE OIL – 75W90 (GL-4/GL-5)

If the quality class is not specified, the material complies with GL-4 standards.

Quality class “GL-5” has its own characteristics. With material of this class, gears are better preserved rather than synchronizers.

We focus on temperature

When choosing oil for the box, use the table:

Range “-12 – +50 Gr. C" – 85W90
«-26 – +45» – 80W90
«-26 – +35» – 80W85
«-40 – +35» – 75W80 or 75W85
«-40 – +45» – 75W90

The viscosity grade is indicated on the right.

Mistakes made when choosing oils - video tips

Lada Granta is a popular car due to its modern design, technical characteristics and affordable price. As for the Lada Grant's gearbox, the transmission can be either manual or automatic. Although the Lada Granta automatic transmission is in demand, in practice the vast majority of car enthusiasts, for a number of reasons, prefer reliable and proven mechanics.

According to the manufacturer, such a box can officially be considered maintenance-free. This means that according to the regulations, an oil change in the Lada Granta gearbox is not provided. However, in practice, many car owners note that the oil from the factory in the Grant box is not of the best quality, and it also needs to be changed to increase the service life of the unit.

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Semi-synthetic, mineral water or synthetic

Many car owners have their own point of view about which oil is more appropriate for the Lada Granta. Semi-synthetics and mineral options do not quite suit them. Pure synthetics have clear advantages over the alternative.

Synthetic oils have higher temperature stability.
At subzero temperatures they retain better fluidity. Accordingly, in cold weather the engine starts faster.
Synthetics have higher anti-friction properties.
The lubricating properties of such oils are more powerful, due to which the engine life is increased and fuel consumption is reduced.

Oil change on Grant: gearbox

So, although the 2181 gearbox has become more reliable, as in any other unit, it is recommended to change the lubricant periodically. Otherwise, the service life of the gearbox may be significantly reduced, and there may also be problems with the mileage during operation (noise, howling of the gearbox, problems with gear shifting, etc.);

At the same time, the rules for changing the oil in the AvtoVAZ gearbox determine that the oil needs to be changed only if it is necessary to repair the gearbox when disassembling it, and also if the mileage has exceeded 200 thousand km. In other words, the oil is filled for the entire service life of the car.

You should also take into account the operating characteristics of the vehicle, the load on the transmission, the quality of the transmission oil itself, and possible minor leaks through oil seals, gaskets and seals. It is quite obvious that increased attention should be paid to the issue of the condition and level of oil in the gearbox. In simple words, the lubricant needs to be refreshed and changed.

As for the replacement itself, for these purposes you need to unscrew the drain plug, also unscrew the oil level control hole plug, drain the waste and pour fresh oil into the gearbox. Filling can be done through the reverse switch.

Many people are also interested in what kind of oil is poured into the Grant gearbox at the factory. As a rule, at the factory, Tatneft Translux 75W85 or Rosneft Kinetic Service 75W85 is poured into the 2181 Lada Granta box. These are GL-4 class oils. For a complete change, you need to have 2.2 liters of gear oil.

Taking into account the fact that the manual does not indicate what kind of oil to pour into a Granta box with a cable drive, you can select the products indicated above. You should also study the recommendations in the manuals for other models with gearbox 2181, which allows you to expand the list of oils, that is, use analogues.

Tips and tricks

As a rule, in order not to unscrew the switch, many people fill the oil through the control hole. In this case, there is no need to remove the filter, which simplifies the process. However, on the other hand, pouring oil through the control hole is less convenient.

Experts recommend filling transmission oil into the Lada Granta gearbox using a special syringe, which is sold in various auto stores and points of sale of auto products. This approach allows you to get rid of possible oil leaks when a rubber hose and funnel are used.

We also note that before replacing the gearbox lubricant, the gearbox itself must be warmed up. In this case, it is possible to achieve the most complete drainage of waste from the unit.

By the way, you can only use high-quality oil for replacement, which, in terms of tolerances and properties, meets the recommendations of the car manufacturer. Requirements and recommendations are specified separately in the manual. At the same time, you should avoid mixing oils from different manufacturers, as well as products that differ in properties (for example, mixing synthetics and semi-synthetics).

To check the level without unscrewing the control hole plug, you will need to completely drain the oil from the box, and then pour exactly 2.2 liters of fresh transmission fluid into the Lada Granta gearbox.

Even taking into account the fact that the total filling volume is 2.3 liters, you need to remember that the remains of old oil remain on the surfaces of the parts, that is, they cannot be drained. It turns out that if you fill more, an overflow occurs, which is no less harmful for manual transmissions and other types of gearboxes than a decrease in the level of transmission fluid.

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How to change the oil in a Lada Granta box yourself

First of all, before changing, you need to prepare the oil itself, the necessary keys, rags, a container for draining waste, a hose and a funnel, and also place the car on a flat platform with an inspection hole or lift it on a lift.

In some other cases, it may be necessary to replace the washer for the reverse switch with article number 21080-3512115-00. Please note that the washer is often identified in catalogs as the pressure regulator plug gasket. When searching, there are no analogues or substitutes.

Let's move on. Before unscrewing the drain plug, it is advisable to warm up the gearbox. To do this, you should not stand and accelerate in neutral, as some owners do by mistake. The box warms up during operation, that is, under load. To raise the oil temperature in the gearbox, you need to drive the car 5-15 km (depending on the ambient temperature).
After warming up the gearbox, the car needs to be driven into a pit or onto a lift, after which you need to remove the engine protection and unscrew the control plug with the key to “17”. It is highly advisable to remove this plug, as otherwise it will be difficult to control the oil level in the gearbox during replacement.
The next step is to unscrew the switch, which is located on top of the crankcase. To gain access, you need to remove the filter. To do this, remove the negative terminal and unscrew the fastening screws. By the way, the clamp that secures the expansion tank hose will need to be removed.
Then you need to disconnect the mass air flow sensor connector, as well as the canister valve connector. In the second case, you need to tighten the tongue and move the terminal block to the side. When finished, the filter housing can be moved away, but it should not be disconnected from the corrugation.
The rubber fasteners are removed in such a way that the rubber element is held with pliers, while the body is shifted back, to the left, and then you need to move it forward. It is better to start removal from the support on the front left.

After the level has approached the required mark, all plugs, the switch (when removing it) and other connections are tightened with the recommended tightening torques. A filter is also put in place to protect the internal combustion engine. Before installing the filter and protection, it is best to remove oil spills from the gearbox boat and other surfaces with clean rags.