Rating of the best LADA (VAZ) car services 2021-2022 in Moscow

LADA Vesta began production at the AvtoVAZ plant in November 2015. Equipped with motors: 11189, 21129 and HR16DE-H4M. The latter is an imported engine produced by the Renault-Nissan alliance. The most common engine size 1.6 l. 21129 - this is the well-known VAZ engine 21127 with some modernization. It is this that is taken as the basis for this routine maintenance.

The frequency of replacement of Lada Vesta consumables is 15,000 km . In severe operating conditions, it is useful to reduce the interval to 10,000 km and even more - to 7,500. There will definitely be no harm from this, except for your wallet.

First of all, reducing the replacement interval concerns the oil and oil filter. The air and cabin filters should be checked and at least blown out, and if they are heavily soiled, they must be replaced.

Severe operating conditions include:

• driving in a large city with frequent trips over short distances;
• long-term movement at low speed;
• moving through dusty areas;
• transporting a trailer or driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

Below we will describe a map of the routine maintenance of the Lada Vesta, as well as the catalog numbers of the necessary consumables and their average prices (indicated for Moscow and the region) that will be needed for work. The maintenance diagram looks like this:

Refueling volumes

As mentioned above, three different engines were installed on the Lada Vesta - 11189, 21129 and HR16DE-H4M. It was also equipped with different gearboxes - 2180, 2182 and JHQ. Based on this, some Vesta filling containers have different volumes, while others are the same for everyone.

The following table will help you figure out how much of a particular technical fluid needs to be filled:

Nominal filling volumes of Lada Vesta
Capacities	Volumes (l.)
Engine lubrication system (including oil filter): 11189/21129 (stamped oil sump) 11189/21129 (cast oil sump) HR16DE-H4M	3,2 (2,9) 4,4 (4,1) 4
Cooling and heating system* : 11189/21129 HR16DE-H4M	5,95 7,0
Gearbox : Gearbox 2180/2182 JHQ	2,25 3,34
Hydraulic clutch and brake system	0,559
Hydraulic brake system (for cars with AMT)	0,517
Washer reservoir	4,7
Expansion tank (for cars with 21129	5.75 (max) 5.35 (min)
Air conditioning system (freon R134 “A”)	0,475 (± 20)

*A mixture of coolants of different brands should not be allowed.

In the same repair and maintenance manual for Lada West there are also the following volumes of coolant for the engine cooling system:

• for 11189/21129 with pre-heater - 9.3 l., without heating - 8.7 l.;
• for HR16DE-H4M with pre-heater – 7.6 l., without heating – 7.0 l.

First maintenance

Routine maintenance after a mileage of 15,000 thousand kilometers includes the following testing and repairs at the service center:

• changing the cabin filter;
• adjusting valves for an 8-valve engine and testing the tension belt;
• inspection of the cooler tank and cooling system;
• coolant level measurements. If necessary, add 200 or 300 ml;
• measuring the lubricant level in the gearbox;
• removing smudges and replacing oil seals and other rubber parts as a solution to the cause of smudges;
• suspension and steering;
• checking the electrolyte level in the battery;
• measurements of gaps in the steering rack;
• repair of rack play;
• checking the operation of the air conditioner.

The first three items from the list are mandatory when undergoing the first maintenance. The rest are carried out at the request of the car owner.

List of works during maintenance 1 (15,000 km or 1 year)

1. Changing the engine oil. The oil filling volume in an engine equipped with a manual transmission is 4.4 liters, and in an engine with an AMT it is supposed to be filled in 3.2 liters. It is recommended to use ROSNEFT Maximum 5W-40 motor oil, catalog number 4 l. canisters - 4291, and price - 630 rubles .
   There is a more expensive option - MOBIL 3000 5W40 engine oil, which has a catalog number - 150013 (4 liter canister), but the price is already 2026 rubles.
2. Replacing the oil filter. The catalog number is 21050101200500, and the price is approximately 258 rubles .

Checks during maintenance 1 and all subsequent ones:

• crankcase ventilation system;
• hoses and connections of the cooling system;
• coolant;
• exhaust system;
• fuel lines and connections;
• covers for joints of different angular velocities;
• checking the technical condition of front suspension parts;
• checking the technical condition of rear suspension parts;
• tightening the threaded connections securing the chassis to the body;
• condition of tires and air pressure in them;
• wheel alignment angles;
• steering gear;
• checking the free play (play) of the steering wheel;
• hydraulic brake pipelines and their connections;
• pads, discs and drums of wheel brake mechanisms;
• vacuum booster;
• parking brake;
• brake fluid;
• checking the drive belt;
• checking the timing belt;
• accumulator battery;
• spark plug;
• headlight adjustment;
• locks, hinges, hood latch, lubrication of body fittings;
• cleaning drainage holes;

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List of works during maintenance 2 (30,000 km or 2 years)

1. Repeat the first maintenance - changing the oil and oil filter.
2. Replacing the air filter. Article - 165460509R, price - 778 rubles .
3. Replacing the cabin filter. Article - 272773016R price - 590 rubles .
4. Replacing spark plugs. Need 4 pieces, price per set. — 300 rubles , article — DR15YC-1.

Pricing of routine maintenance work

Zero maintenance will cost the car owner 1,600 rubles for an 8-valve Lada Granta engine. For the first service, the car owner will pay 6,000 rubles, excluding the amount for replaced spare parts. The second will cost about 7,200 rubles.

The cost of servicing the third and fourth maintenance at the service center starts from 7 thousand four hundred rubles. This amount does not include the purchase of spare parts. Experienced mechanics advise using the services of service centers after the car has driven the above kilometers. This will help save the car owner time and money.

The exact price for checking and repairing the car will be obtained from the mechanics after the work has been carried out on the Lada Granta. Experienced car owners say that, unlike other cars, repairing and checking the Lada Granta is many times cheaper.

List of works for maintenance 5 (75,000 km or 5 years)

1. Repeat maintenance 1 - replace the engine oil and oil filter.
2. Oil change in manual transmission and AMT. For both gearboxes, it is recommended to fill in transmission oil ROSNEFT KINETIC GL - 4/5 75W90, catalog number - 88888K75900100, price per liter canister - 833 rubles . The filling volumes are as follows:

• Manual transmission - 3.1 liters;
• AMT - 2.25 liters.

Zero maintenance

TO 0 involves adjusting the valves of the eight-valve Lada engine. If the car owner has a 16-valve engine, then experienced mechanics say that zero maintenance may not be required. Since the sixteen-valve engine has hydraulic adjusters, which independently, without the car owner, regulate the valve clearances.

According to regulations, the oil in the Lada Granta engine is changed only after a mileage of 15,000 kilometers. However, if the car is used in unfavorable conditions, it is recommended to replace the lubricant every 8,000 kilometers. At the same time, the filter device is also changed.

This is necessary because in micro-rings (especially in oil scraper rings) on micro-pistons, the holes made by the manufacturer for oil drainage quickly become clogged. As a result, the power unit begins to consume grease very heavily. Probably every car owner who has owned a Lada Granta has encountered this problem.

In the first thousand kilometers driven, the cylinder head cover gasket is changed. Together with it, two new rubber bushings are installed.

Attention! Experienced mechanics advise performing zero maintenance only after 3 thousand kilometers. But it is recommended to carry out the first maintenance after a year of inactivity in the garage.

List of works for maintenance 6 (90,000 km or 6 years)

1. Repeat all the procedures prescribed by TO 1, TO 2 and TO 3 - change the engine oil and oil, air and cabin filters, as well as spark plugs and brake fluid.
2. Replacing the alternator belt for cars without air conditioning . Article 8450006327, price - 1100 rubles .
3. Replacing the accessory drive belt for vehicles with climate control system . Article number 8450006328, belt price - 1400 rubles . If the belt tensioner roller (automatic) is worn out, then we change it too: article number - 8660001575, price - 3984 rubles .
4. Replacing the coolant. The manufacturer recommends using Antifreeze Sintec LUX G12 red-orange, article number 614500, and the price is for 5 liters. canister - 715 rubles .

Sixth and seventh maintenance

When the car has driven 100 thousand kilometers or more, the automatic transmission and engine are removed and major work is carried out. This is a mandatory condition if the car owner wants to keep his car fit for use for 10 years or more.

Replace the air conditioning receiver. Lubricate locks, door hinges, trunk and other opening and closing parts of the car. Conduct a full inspection of the vehicle. All routine maintenance work of the first, second, third is repeated.

Replacements according to service life

Replacing the timing belt for engines 11189/21129, according to the regulations, is carried out when the mileage reaches 180 thousand km. But it may be necessary a little earlier, because the condition of the belt is checked at every maintenance.

For the 11189 engine, the cost of a timing kit with catalog number 21116100604086 is 3,479 rubles . For the 21129 engine, the cost of the belt is 3,450 rubles (article number 8201069699), and the tensioner pulley with article number 8200908180 will cost 6151 rubles .

Replacing the timing chain of the HR16DE-H4M engine is not regulated - it is designed for its entire service life. But still, practice shows that in the region of 250 thousand km. may need replacement.

The fuel filter on Vesta is designed for its entire service life. It is changed only if the fuel pump breaks down, which has a service life of 180,000 km.

Advantages of choosing maintenance from professionals

There are several important advantages of this solution, among which it is worth highlighting the following:

• the cost of VAZ (LADA) maintenance will be relatively low, because this is possible by a large number of customers and a reasonable pricing policy;
• availability of modern and high-quality equipment, with the help of which vehicle diagnostics and maintenance are performed;
• high speed of performing all necessary operations, thanks to which it is possible to obtain a high-quality result without the need to remain without your vehicle for a long time, which is very important for lovers of comfort and for those for whom a car is considered part of the business;
• there is an opportunity to get a more advantageous offer with constant cooperation;
• Our specialists are qualified and have enough experience to solve the most complex tasks that the customer sets for them.

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↑ transcript of the news

Maintenance and repair of the Lada Vesta is necessary to maintain the operational characteristics of the car in working condition in order to avoid emergency situations.

Attention! Maintenance involves carrying out routine (mandatory) and diagnostic (control and testing) work with the replacement of spare parts and consumables that comply with the regulations.

The warranty period for Lada Vesta is 6 years or 100,000 km (either age or mileage). During this period, the machine will go through a full cycle of warranty service, during which defects caused by the manufacturer will be eliminated. In addition, any detected faults caused by the operation of the vehicle will be repaired.

The overhaul period is 1 year or mileage 15,000 km. For this period, a service book is issued, where notes are made about identified defects, breakdowns, and failures.

Starting from 105,000 km or Vesta’s age of 7 years, maintenance repeats the entire previous cycle at the expense of the car owner.

What is “zero” maintenance

“Zero” maintenance is more correctly called intermediate. This procedure is optional and consists of checking the power plant systems for compliance with technical requirements. It is carried out on a new car after a mileage of 1.5 thousand to 5 thousand km. The inspection is carried out at an authorized service center if the car is under warranty. Some dealers provide intermediate maintenance free of charge. In all other cases, the cost of such maintenance is 4-5 thousand rubles.

“Zero” maintenance is not mandatory, so refusal by the car owner does not void the warranty. All work is related exclusively to the engine: checking the oil level and the condition of the oil filter.

If the driver decides to carry out the procedure himself, this cannot be the reason for denial of warranty service. In addition to the engine, other components and systems can be checked visually and at the owner’s request for faults.

Why undergo zero maintenance?

If the cost of maintenance is not a problem for the motorist, then this procedure should not be avoided - this way the car will last longer. On a new car, during the first 5-10 thousand kilometers, engine parts wear out more due to lapping. A large number of small metal particles accumulate in the oil filter. These shavings do not have a positive effect, so you need to get rid of them as soon as possible. A mileage of 5 thousand km is optimal for all engine parts to get used to it.

During “zero” maintenance, wheel alignment can be checked. The correct angle will determine the uniformity of tire wear and controllability. If there was a defect in the production of the car, it will be detected at the initial stage. Otherwise, it can lead to major problems and malfunctions, many of which are not included in the warranty list.

Checking the levels of all fluids will help you quickly identify possible leakage defects, such as torn gaskets. Diagnostics of the operation of the ECU and all sensors allows you to verify the proper functioning of all systems. Not every car enthusiast can carry out intermediate maintenance on their own. If you don’t go to a car service center, you can change the oil and oil filter - this is a must.

Do-it-yourself “zero” maintenance

The procedure is necessary for normal engine operation in the future, but not everyone wants to pay for it. Therefore, attempts are being made to carry out diagnostic measures on their own. It is not recommended to do this in a garage, as this risks voiding the warranty. At a specialized service station there are not only auto mechanics, but also highly specialized specialists who are able to recognize specific faults.

You can check the oil level yourself, but when replacing the lubricant and filter, you should take into account the possible risks. A filter of the wrong model or improper installation will cause malfunctions. Interference with the engine operating systems may be noticed, and this will lead to a violation of the warranty agreement.

When and where to take the first one on Lada Vesta

According to AvtoVAZ regulations on the Lada Vesta, TO1 must be performed at 15,000 kilometers traveled, or after a year if this distance has not been covered. However, almost all experts recommend undergoing maintenance at 2000 - 5000 km. If you don't do this, dealers may void your warranty. The fact is that new parts are worn in.

This leads to increased formation of small metal residues. It is precisely the first kilometers of mileage that are accompanied by this phenomenon, and the shavings walking inside the internal combustion engine and gearbox elements act as an abrasive. This can lead to a quick repair of the spare part. In addition to oil contamination, at such intermediate maintenance.

Service (or maintenance 0) reveals manufacturing defects and, in general, evaluates how the car is running in. Some dealers offer this procedure for free. The cost of work will be from 3 to 5 thousand rubles, depending on the region and service center. But you must remember - if you perform manipulations on the car not from the officials, you risk losing the warranty. Intermediate maintenance is not mandatory; it is not included in the maintenance regulations for the Lada Vesta.

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↑ what problems are identified most often on the Lada West

The detected defects largely depend on the mileage of the car.

At 3000 km it could be:

• scratches on the windshield and side windows;
• peeling paint on the front and rear bumpers;
• erasing the paint on the steering wheel cover;
• failure of discs when driving on uneven roads;
• creaking hinges of door locks;
• dirt in the engine compartment in the lock area due to lack of seal.

At 15,000 km, problems are most often found in the chassis, cooling, heating, corrosion and scratches. Regarding the ball joints, this is play in the lower pairs. The rear stabilizer struts make a knocking sound, and the rubber bushings make a squeaking sound. The cooling system pipes fail. The heated windshield does not function. Corrosion on the side mirrors, on the resonator housing. The multimedia system does not work properly.

Damage to glass. The cause of scratches is hard wipers and excessive compaction of the side windows, which become abrasive when contaminated with sand.

At 20,000 km, the door limit switches may fail. The rubber bands holding the muffler sag and break.

After a run of 30,000 km, errors appear in the operation of the gearbox, both automatic and manual transmission. Problems with ball joints that did not occur previously may appear now. The creaking of plastic can be heard in the cabin. When the heater fan operates at high speeds, the steering wheel begins to vibrate. The trim on the rear doors is starting to come off.

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The listed shortcomings are not serious defects. They can be easily removed by the car owner himself or at a car service for little money. AvtoVAZ monitors and eliminates typical defects by changing suppliers or technology.