When to change the oil in a Kalina automatic transmission 2. Changing the oil in the box in a Kalina: step-by-step instructions, device and recommendations. Do-it-yourself gearbox oil change: required skills and equipment

Complete automatic transmission oil change on Lada Granta

It is possible to completely change the oil in the automatic transmission of Lada Granta. Plug 2 is screwed into the crankcase from below (key “19”). Underneath it there is tube 3, which is unscrewed with a “6” hexagon.

Two plugs at one point

The algorithm will be simple:

Of course, the car itself is placed on an overpass (pit).

• An automatic transmission is more sensitive to dust than any manual transmission. This must be remembered even when changing the oil in the automatic transmission of Lada Grants. All funnels and tubes must be perfectly clean.
• There is no need to increase the temperature of the box too much. The optimum is 45 degrees, but in general, if we are talking about an “automatic”, you can replace it with a “cold” one. But for greater efficiency, the box is “heated”, and then the “new” oil must also be heated.
• When measuring the volume of liquid being drained, take into account the temperature - heated liquid expands.

Material selection

Let us remind you that a partial replacement requires up to three liters of oil, but in general the crankcase holds 5.1 liters. The “old” material is mixed with the “new”, and there are only two options to choose from:

• Nissan ATF Matic-S;
• Genuine EJ-1 ATF.

Jatco itself uses the second option.

Standard Packaging Nissan Transmission Fluid

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In the Nissan catalog you can find the following designations:

• 31390
  – automatic transmission pan (metal black);
• Z1394
  – external pan plug;
• Z1394 C
  – pallet plug washer (must be changed!);
• 31329 N
  – pan tube;
• 31390A
  – fastening screw;
• 31390 J
  – washer for screw;
• 31397
  – gasket on the pallet.

Add “3MX0A” to each number and you will find what you need.

Partial replacement

Everything discussed below can be done at your own peril and risk. If there is an overflow or rubbish gets into the box, you only have yourself to blame. In total, we will replace 2-3 liters of fluid (the total volume is 5.1 liters):

1. We take out the automatic transmission dipstick;
2. We assemble a structure from tubes d=8 mm. We insert one free tube into the filling hole (see photo);

   Oil pumping system

3. Gradually pump out the old liquid, pouring it into plastic bottles;
4. The volume of pumped out liquid must be measured with high accuracy;
5. Take a clean tube and funnel. We are refueling.

   Fill with fresh transmission fluid

Don't forget to return the dipstick to its rightful place. Reassemble the remaining components.

After all the steps, the old oil in the automatic transmission will be mixed with the new one. But this process will end after 100-200 km. The “partial replacement” is then repeated, and a total of 3-4 liters of “old” material will be replaced.

Lada Granta automatic transmission: changing the oil in an automatic transmission

Let's start with the fact that the automatic transmission on the Grant conventionally belongs to the category of so-called “maintenance-free” gearboxes. In other words, as the manufacturer himself claims, the oil in the automatic transmission of the Lada Granta is filled for the entire service life of the car. It turns out that you only need to change the oil in the Lada Granta automatic transmission if the gearbox is being repaired. Otherwise, there is no need to change the oil during operation.

It should also be added that transmission fluid, although slower than motor oils, still inevitably loses its beneficial properties. Taking into account the fact that the Grant has a “classic” hydromechanical automatic transmission, the ATF oil in such a box gets very hot in the torque converter when transmitting torque.

You can also note temperature changes, wear products of the box itself, contaminating the liquid, etc. It turns out that if the owner is interested in increasing the service life of the machine, the oil in the automatic transmission of Grants and any other car needs to be changed.

How to change the oil in an automatic transmission Lada Granta

First of all, you should select the appropriate automatic transmission oil for replacement. The Lada Granta automatic transmission can be filled with either original oil (recommended by the manufacturer) or suitable analogues.

So, to replace you will need:

• Transmission oil in Granta automatic transmission;
• Container for draining waste;
• Hose and funnel;
• Clean rags;
• Keys: 19 and hexagon 5;

Next you will need to perform the following work and operations:

• First, the automatic transmission needs to be warmed up by driving the car for about 10-15 km. Then the car needs to be lifted on a lift, driven into a pit or onto an overpass.
• If the car has additional engine protection, this protection will need to be removed. Next, you need to warm up the internal combustion engine again to operating temperatures (turn on the cooling system fan 1-2 times).
• After the internal combustion engine, you can turn off the engine and let the units cool a little. After cooling has occurred, we go down under the car. The automatic transmission housing has a drain plug and a filler plug.
• Taking the key number 19, unscrew the drain plug. Next, use a 5 key to unscrew the overflow plug, after which the waste is drained into a container placed in advance.
• After the used oil stops flowing, the areas around the plugs and the plugs themselves should be carefully wiped with a clean rag to remove dirt.
• Both unscrewed plugs (drain and overflow) must be tightened with the recommended force (indicated in the manual). Now, to gain access, you will need to remove the air filter housing. This will allow you to get to the automatic transmission oil dipstick.
• The specified dipstick must be removed, after which a hose with a funnel is inserted into the neck.

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As you can see, the procedure described above is not complicated. However, you need to understand that this is only a partial replacement, which does not allow you to immediately update the entire liquid. For this reason, it is recommended to carry out partial oil changes in automatic transmissions quite often (every 20 thousand km).

Another possible method of updating is in three stages, when the partial replacement procedure is performed after 2-3 thousand km. after each stage. This method allows you to “refresh” the oil as much as possible with your own hands without seriously disassembling the box.

For this reason, as part of the replacement, before checking, it is necessary to at least warm up the engine until the cooling system fan turns on. The car also needs to be placed on a level surface. Then, with the engine running, the automatic transmission selector should be moved from position P to position D, R, N, etc. In each position the box should work for 10-15 seconds.

After the driver has “walked” through all the positions, the power unit must be turned off, the air filter housing must be moved aside, after which the automatic transmission dipstick must be removed. In this case, you first need to wipe the oil dipstick with a clean rag and insert it back until it stops for 2-3 seconds. Then the dipstick is removed again and the oil level is then assessed using the dipstick.

Normally, the oil level should be between o and “max”. It is not allowed to either reduce or exceed the level above or below the specified marks

Please note that overfilling the automatic transmission with oil can lead to negative consequences in the same way as underfilling

Lada Granta, oil change in automatic transmission.

How to change the lubricant in a manual transmission with your own hands?

You can change the oil in a manual transmission with a cable yourself.

How often does it change?

The service life of lubricating fluid in mechanical units is also 5 years or 75 thousand kilometers. If the car has passed this interval, the oil must be changed.

What oil is better to use?

The manufacturer recommends pouring exclusively Lukoil TM-4 oil. This lubricant passed all studies and tests in AvtoVAZ laboratories and was recognized by the manufacturer. Lukoil TM-4 lubricants with various types of viscosity are supplied to the market. Depending on the region in which the machine will be used, the consumer is given a choice of liquids of the standard 75W-80, 75W-85, 75W-90, 80W-85 or 80W-90.

Checking the oil level and required amount

On older mechanical transmissions with a cable drive, the oil meter is located in the same place, in the engine compartment under the plastic housing of the air purifier. If the gearbox is equipped with a dipstick, then you can check the level of the substance in the unit in the same way as on an automatic transmission. But if your car is equipped with transmission number 2181, then such gearboxes are not equipped with meters. To check the fluid volume, you will have to unscrew the control screw on the transmission unit. Ideally, the lubricant should be near the bottom edge of the hole.

The oil volume depends on the type of gearbox. Mechanical units with number 2180 contain about 3.1 liters of lubricant. Manual transmission 2181 can hold about 2.2 liters of lubricant.

User Oleg Zuyeff in his video showed how to change the oil in a Granta gearbox with a cable drive.

Preparing for replacement

What to prepare for changing the lubricant:

• wrench size 17, it is more convenient to use a socket with a tip;
• fresh gearbox lubricant;
• watering can or funnel;
• a hose with a syringe if your transmission is not equipped with a filler hole;
• a container in which used lubricant will be collected;
• rags.

Stages of work

How to change the oil yourself:

1. Drive the car into a garage with a pit or onto an overpass. The process of changing the fluid must be carried out on a warm, but not hot, engine. The machine must be on a level surface.
2. Raise the parking brake lever inside the car. Open the hood and loosen the screw on the negative terminal of the battery, then disconnect it. We recommend placing wheel chocks under the wheels of the Lada Granta.
3. Reach under the bottom of the car and find the drain plug on the transmission housing and assess its condition. If the area around the lid is dirty, clean it with a cloth to remove dirt. This will prevent them from entering the vehicle's gearbox lubrication system.
4. Place a bucket or basin under the drain plug; a cut bottle will also work. Use a wrench to unscrew the cap and set it aside. When dismantling, keep in mind that oil may splash out after unscrewing, so use gloves. The process of draining the working fluid will begin.
5. Once all the grease has been drained, replace the drain bolt. If the seal on it is worn out, it must be replaced.
6. After this, new fluid is filled in. For greater convenience, we recommend removing not only the body of the cleaning device, but also disconnecting the clamps securing the expansion tank pipe. The air filter housing must be removed or moved to the side.
7. Remove the dipstick from the filler neck. Place a watering can in it. If there is no hole for the meter in your car, then install a hose into the control neck, to which connect a watering can or syringe. Fill in fresh fluid, constantly monitoring its volume. Start the car and do a test drive, after which check the oil level again. The substance level should normally be between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.

Stages of performing a complete oil change

So let's get started:

1. To begin with, if your engine has protection, then it needs to be removed.
2. Drive the car itself onto a lift or pit.
3. We warm up the engine to operating temperature so that the cooling fan starts working. After this, you need to turn off the engine.
4. Take the key number 19. Use it to unscrew the drain plug and put it aside for a while.
5. You need a 5mm hexagon. Unscrew the filler plug and drain the oil into the container of your choice.
6. After you have drained the fluid, take the filler and drain plugs, wipe them with tissues and reinstall them.
7. To make it easier for you to continue working, remove the air filter housing. This will allow you to get to the automatic transmission dipstick.
8. Next, pull out the dipstick and insert the prepared hose with a funnel into this hole.
9. Fill the automatic transmission with new oil. There must be a balance, because as much as you drain, fill in as much.
10. Turn on the engine. Shift each gear slowly.
11. Stop the engine, take the dipstick and check the oil level. It should be at a level between the minimum and maximum. Be careful, the test is carried out only on a heated box.

Lada Granta: transmission oil for manual, automatic and manual transmissions

Under the influence of temperature, mechanical and time factors, special additives contained in working fluids gradually lose their properties and cease to meet the technical requirements provided by the manufacturer.

Working fluid poured into the Lada Granta gearbox:

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

• oils used for mechanical and robotic gearboxes - semi-synthetic oil LUKOIL TM 4 75W-90 GL-4 (depending on the climatic conditions in which the car will be operated, the viscosity class may change: 75W-80, 75W-85, 75W-90, 80W-85, 80W-90);
• oils used for automatic transmissions - Genuine EJ-1 ATF.

If we consider the Lada Granta and manual transmission oil, the manufacturer does not provide for mandatory replacement of the working fluids of the Lada Granta manual transmission, since transmission fluids are designed for the entire service life of the vehicle. But in reality this is not entirely true. In order for a manual transmission to serve for a long time, the fluid in the gearbox must be replaced every 60,000 km.

List of some oils used in the Lada Granta manual transmission and recommended by the manufacturer:

• Kinetic mineral oil from Russian with viscosity classes: 80W-85 GL-4 or 75W-90 GL-4/5;
• Translux TM 4-12 oil from Russia with viscosity class 75W-85 GL-4, developed on a synthetic and semi-synthetic basis with a multifunctional additive package;
• all-season mineral oil TRANS KP from Russia with viscosity class 80W-85 GL-4;
• all-season semi-synthetic oil TRANS KP SUPER from Russia with viscosity class 75W-90 GL-4;
• synthetic oil Shell Spirax S5 ATE from European with viscosity class 75W-90 GL-4/5.

Please note that the working fluid level poured into the Lada Granta manual transmission is 3.2 liters. At the same time, less space can be placed during replacement, since some of the oil cannot be drained from hard-to-reach areas.

If you need transmission oil Grenade automatic transmission, recommendations for the selection and timing of replacement are somewhat different from the “mechanics”. The Lada Granta with automatic transmission is a new product on the Russian market, since automatic transmissions were not so popular in VAZs, or rather, they were not installed en masse at all.

According to the recommendations of the manufacturer, there are no regulations for replacing transmission fluid in the automatic transmission of a Lada Granta car, since the fluid is filled for the entire service life of the car. In fact, transmission fluid, subjected to constant temperature and mechanical stress, ages and loses its properties.

The VAZ manufacturer recommends Genuine GM EJ-1 ATF transmission fluid or an analogue of NISSAN ATF Matic-S for use in the Jatco automatic transmission on the Lada Granta. The chemical composition of the liquids is compatible and they can be mixed. There are also other less expensive analogues of gear oils, such as Aisin ATF AFW from a Japanese manufacturer.

The working fluid level poured into the Lada Granta automatic transmission, which is recommended by the manufacturer, is 5.1 liters. However, in reality it is possible to fill less, since it is impossible to completely drain all the waste from the unit without disassembling it.

Transmission oil Grenade manual transmission is practically an analogue of lubricant for manual transmission. In other words, with a robotic gearbox installed on the Lada Granta, everything is much simpler than with an automatic transmission. The fact is that the operating principle of a robotic gearbox is very similar to the operating principle of a manual gearbox, in which the oil is not subjected to excessive overheating and pressure.

For this reason, the manufacturer decided to use in robotic transmissions the fluids used in the Lada Granta manual transmissions discussed above. This was done in order to optimize the company’s costs for the production and maintenance of manufactured cars.

Everyday life of a grant driver - changing the transmission oil at the grants gearbox

Why upgrade the filter on the Grant automatic machine?

Washing and cleaning the metal mesh usually solves the problem. The procedures are carried out after 80-100 thousand kilometers along with the first oil change. The variation in mileage is due to loads during operation. Although the filter on the Lada Grant automatic transmission (article 31728-31X01) copes with its tasks, for “older” cars it is also recommended to install an external oil filter for fine cleaning of the main fluid. Such an element is located outside the gearbox, in the section of the cooling hose, thereby providing maximum access for control and maintenance.

Design features of the Jatco automatic transmission

Lada Granta cars are equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission Jatco JF414E (AY-K3). The characteristics of the new car are as close as possible to international standards. The Lada Granta gearbox is equipped with a reliable hydraulic unit.

The technical capabilities and operational properties of this automatic transmission are excellent for modern domestically produced cars. The gearbox is protected from overheating; reliable protection is triggered when it reaches +114°C. Sensor readings below this parameter are considered normal for further movement. The Grant gearbox is controlled using an electronic control unit (ECU).

Do I need to change the gearbox oil and how often to do it?

Many people believe that the oil in a car’s gearbox does not require replacement at all. In fact, this is only true for some foreign-made cars. The oil change in the Kalina gearbox, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, should be done at least every 75 thousand kilometers. In practice, this procedure is performed a little more often. One of the reasons why the replacement can be made a little earlier, at least for the first time, is the fact that mineral oil is poured into the gearbox at the factory. Its feature is an increase in viscosity at low temperatures. If the gear shift lever moves a little stiffly on a cold engine at a temperature below minus 10 degrees, mineral oil is probably poured into the box.

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This feature makes it somewhat difficult to start the engine in cold weather, and also increases the load on it and the gearbox, even to the point of overheating. That is why many Kalina owners who operate their car in the winter prefer to immediately fill in semi-synthetic or synthetic gear oil instead of mineral.

When checking the oil level, pay attention to its color and the presence of foreign particles. Please note that transmission oil has a slightly different shade than engine oil.

If the oil has become very dark, particles of mechanical impurities are clearly visible in it - it must be changed, regardless of the mileage.

Checking the oil level in the gearbox should become a regular ritual for a car owner who has no desire to invest in gearbox repairs. Timely diagnosis and oil change in the gearbox will eliminate this need.

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The design of the Kalina-2 family of cars uses a cable gearbox, produced by AvtoVAZ since 2013. A feature of the manual transmission, designated as VAZ-2181, is the following: a diagnostic probe is not provided in its design. The inspection and diagnostic hole is located on the side and not on the top side of the crankcase, which will not add convenience when changing the oil. How to perform this operation, that is, how to replace the manual transmission fluid, is discussed further.

Replacement in manual transmission

In a Lada Granta manual transmission, changing the oil is even easier, but it is also important to be able to choose the right lubricant, taking into account all the existing subtleties

Which liquid should you choose?

Of the domestic oils in the Lada Granta manual transmission, you can use Lukoil TM 4

It is important to know that the viscosity class depends on the region in which the car is operated - 75W-(80, 85, 90), 80W-(85, 90). Among the domestic brands of oils for manual transmission Grants, you can use Lukoil TM4. The viscosity class of the fluid must be selected taking into account the region in which you operate the vehicle

The viscosity class of the fluid must be selected taking into account the region in which you operate the vehicle

The most universal are considered:

The viscosity class of the fluid must be selected taking into account the region in which you operate the vehicle. The most universal are considered:

Among the domestic brands of oils for Granta manual transmissions, you can use Lukoil TM4. The viscosity class of the fluid must be selected taking into account the region in which you operate the vehicle. The most universal are considered:

• 75W-(80, 85, 90);
• 80W-(85, 90).

You can also use the following brands of oils:

• TRANS KP;
• THK TRANS KP SUPER;
• Rosneft KONENIC;
• THK Trans KP-2;
• NOVOIL TRANS KP;
• SHELL TRANSAXLE OIL.

Tools for work

To change the oil in a Granta manual transmission, you will need a certain set of tools, including:

• key to 17;
• funnel;
• new transmission oil;
• hose;
• container for draining old oil 5 liters;
• rags.

Replacement stages

To change the oil in a Granta box, you need to do the following:

1. Drive the car into the inspection pit, but warm up the transmission first so that the oil becomes thinner and drains better.
2. Clean all surfaces near the drain plug from dirt. For Granta you will need approximately 3.1-3.5 liters of transmission fluid in the manual transmission.
3. Using a 17mm wrench, unscrew the drain bolt and drain the old fluid into a container, and then screw the plug into place.
4. Pour new fluid into the box using a hose and funnel inserted into the dipstick hole.

As you can see, there is nothing difficult in changing the oil in the box of a Lada Granta, and doing the work yourself will help you save money and eliminate queues at the service station.

According to the manufacturer's recommendation, it is necessary to change the oil in the Lada Granta gearbox at least once every 70,000 km. This is quite a long time, but even after this considerable mileage, many are too lazy to make a replacement, thinking that it is not at all necessary to do this for the box. But do not forget that any lubricant loses its properties over time and, as a result, ceases to perform its lubricating and cleaning functions. Therefore, it is better not to delay and change the oil at the Grant gearbox in a timely manner.

To perform this procedure yourself, you will need:

• Canister of fresh gear oil (4 liters)
• 17mm wrench or socket head with wrench
• a funnel and a hose that needs to be connected together (as was done in this case)

So, before starting this work, you need to drive the car into a hole, or lift the front part of it with a jack so that you can crawl underneath.

Place a container under the drain hole and unscrew the plug:

As you can see, it is located in the hole in the engine protection on the side, and it is not difficult to find. After this, you need to remove the dipstick from the gearbox, which is located deep in the engine compartment. Taking it out is not very convenient, but if you have thin hands (like me), then there will be no problems with this:

After all the old oil has drained out of the gearbox, screw the plug into place and insert the hose with a funnel into the filler hole (where the dipstick was). This is how the device turns out:

As a result, it all looks like this:

It is not worth filling the entire canister, since the maximum volume is approximately 3.2 liters, so you must first make sure that the oil level in the Granta gearbox is between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick. Don’t forget to carry out this operation after every 70,000 km, or even better a little more often - it will only get better.

Sources

• https://avto-moto24.ru/44-zamena-masla-v-korobke-peredach-lada-granta.html
• https://driving24.ru/zamena-masla-v-korobke-peredach-lada-granta-v-garazhnyx-usloviyax/
• https://zarulemvaz.ru/zamena-masla-v-kpp-na-grante/

Manual transmission oil

Transmission oils, just like motor oils, are classified according to quality level. According to API designations, all performance properties are characterized by one number (from 1 to 6). The following consumables are suitable for the manual transmission of Kalina-2 cars:

In an automatic transmission, the oil cannot be changed. When changing manual transmission oil, it is preferable to use material with a viscosity of 75W85, 75W90.

How to add transmission oil

The main thing is that the dipstick plug should always be screwed in as far as possible. The volume of transmission fluid in a manual transmission is 2200 ml, but, according to reviews, it is about 3 liters. The material used is from the factory manufactured (see table above).

The process of changing the oil in an automatic transmission on Grant

The process of changing the Lada Granta oil is in many ways similar to the standard operation on other cars with automatic transmission. Before you begin the main work, you need to prepare the available tools and devices:

• wrench for 10, 16 and 19;
• polyhedron by 6;
• waste container;
• funnel or syringe;
• a hose with a 20 mm hole about 3 meters;
• lint-free rags;
• new transmission fluid.

There are two ways to replace used oil: partial and complete. The choice of the necessary method depends on the check: if the oil has completely changed its color to black and has a burning smell, then it is necessary to replace the entire composition of the liquid.

The procedure for performing a complete oil change in an automatic transmission in a Lada Granta:

1. Open the hood of the car and disconnect the battery;
2. Unscrew the housing screws and remove it;
3. Using a 6mm wrench, unscrew the pan plug;
4. Drain some of the oil into a prepared container;
5. Place the tube in the drain hole and drain the remaining liquid;
6. After the oil has completely come out, tighten the drain tank;
7. Open the filler hole and insert a funnel into it;
8. Fill in new oil for the Lada Granta automatic transmission in the amount of 5 liters. If the oil enters with excess, then the unnecessary amount will leave through the control hole;
9. Before installing the air filter box, clean the magnets in the tray;
10. Install the air filter housing in its place;
11. Start the engine and wait until the excess lubricant drains out;
12. Tighten the plug tightly.

During the process of changing transmission fluid, the temperature in the system should not exceed 45 degrees. It is better to carry out the procedure on a cooled engine; this will not reduce efficiency.

Before choosing which oil to fill in the Lada Granta automatic transmission, you need to determine its volume. No more than 5.5 liters of liquid can be poured into the crankcase. If a partial replacement is made, 3.5 liters of oil will be required.

How to completely renew the lubricant

To completely change the oil, the car owner must:

1. Repeat the steps described in the previous block “Draining old fluid”.
2. You will only need to fill in half a liter of fresh lubricant.
3. Then disconnect the return hose and extend it. Place one end in a large basin or stick it into a five-liter bottle with the other and attach it back to the return fitting.
4. Ask your partner to start the engine. Now you need to watch the oil pouring into a basin or bottle.
5. When it changes color to a lighter color, ask your partner to turn off the engine.
6. Now you need to repeat all the steps that were described in the instructions for a partial oil change. That is, the car owner will need to remove the pan and clean it, replace the old filter device with a new one. Install everything back. The main thing is not to forget to apply sealant in the place where the pan gasket is connected to the bottom of the automatic transmission.
7. Fresh lubricant must be added in small portions - 1 liter each.
8. Start the engine, press the brake pedal, move the gear shifter through all positions. Keep the engine running and check the level.
9. In total, a full shift should take five liters of lubricant.

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Now the Lada Granta car owner will be able to drive another sixty thousand kilometers without maintenance.

How to check the oil level in a Lada Kalina gearbox: photo

The manufacturer AvtoVAZ suggests that replacing and adding oil to the Lada Kalina gearbox is not necessary. But, as the practice and experience of motorists shows, it is periodically necessary to check the level and add fluid to the gearbox.

Video on how to change the oil in a gearbox and check its level:

Lada Kalina Gearbox oil change

Transmission oil level

Checking the oil level in the gearbox can be done in two ways. Both are effective and will show an accurate level. So, let's look at each one separately:

1. Using a dipstick that shows the gearbox oil level. This is the simplest method, since the liquid amount mark should be at about to “maximum”, somewhere in the middle.
2. The second method is more difficult, since you will have to completely drain the oil, measure the amount and pour it back into the gearbox.

Both methods are good, but motorists use the first method, and the second is used when changing the oil in the gearbox.

Oils that can be poured into Kalina gearbox

The automaker AvtoVAZ recommends filling only high-quality oil (read more about choosing oil in the gearbox here), so you need to know what kind of fluid is filled with Magnum 300,” so you only need to use it for topping up. If you have already changed the oil, then add exactly the oil that was filled.

It is worth noting that the following oils are suitable for the Kalina gearbox:

List of oils that are recommended for filling into the Kalina gearbox according to the AvtoVAZ manual

Checking and refilling process

So, to check the oil level in the Kalina gearbox, you need to place the car on a flat surface. The level must be checked 5-10 minutes after the car has been driven. This is due to the fact that the oil must be heated and have time to drain from the shafts and gears.

Tools that are used to add oil to the gearbox; they are also used to change the fluid in the gearbox

Now, consider the sequential process:

1. For convenience, move the air filter housing to the side.
   Carefully move the air filter housing to the side
2. We find the dipstick.
   It can be seen near the battery, on the left side of the engine compartment. Pull out the dipstick to check the oil. You can find it on the left side of the engine compartment, under the battery.
3. Raise the dipstick and wipe it with a rag.
4. Put it back in and take it out.
5. Let's see how much the level shows.
   If the indicator is between “minimum” and “maximum”, then everything is fine. The oil level in the box is between the “maximum” and “minimum” indicators.
6. If the level tends to about 0, then it is necessary to add 200-250 grams of liquid.
   Using a tube and funnel, add oil
7. We insert the dipstick back and fix it tightly.

Now the oil level is checked and fluid is added if necessary.

The video shows the most basic mistakes when choosing transmission oil

Mistakes when choosing transmission oil (Avtotema TV)
Checking the oil level in the Lada Kalina gearbox is quite easy and does not require special skills and knowledge. Topping up is carried out using a funnel, which you can make yourself from a tube and a bottle. For topping up, only the fluid that is poured into the gearbox is used. The frequency of oil level diagnostics is 10,000 km or every 3 months of operation.

What happens if you don't change the oil on time?

As you know, the gearbox wears out over time under the influence of various climatic and road conditions. At the same time, over time, it is necessary to be more attentive to the maintenance of the gearbox - perhaps fill up the oil more often, since worn parts already need better lubrication. Untimely oil change is fraught with the following consequences:

1. Failure of gears and shafts - this problem can arise after 150 thousand km, when the need arises for the first oil change. If this is not done, the used oil will lose its properties and will no longer be able to provide effective cooling and lubrication of parts. As a result, the shafts and gears will overheat due to increased friction, which will lead to premature wear
2. Loss of chemical properties after 150-160 thousand kilometers can cause metal shavings to accumulate in the oil, which can damage not only gears, but also bearings

What oil to use

It is worth noting that the second generation of Kalina has modifications with manual and automatic transmissions. Lada Kalina 2 is equipped with a hydromechanical automatic transmission model JF414E with four gears. This means that each type of transmission requires different products.

If you refer to the instruction manual, you can find out what transmission fluids the Lada Kalina 2 supports.

The following oils are suitable for mechanical transmissions according to factory requirements:

For automatic transmissions, the manufacturer recommends using only Genuine EJ-1ATF oils (from the supplier JX Nippon Oil and Energy Corporation) and Nissan ATF Matic–S. When using other transmission lubricants, problems with the automatic transmission may occur, as well as reduced service life and malfunctions. Warranties do not cover the above problems.

In an automatic transmission, the content of working fluid above the maximum level is unacceptable. Excess lubricant leads to splashes through the breather. If the liquid comes into contact with hot engine parts, it will ignite.

General Tips

When changing the Grant automatic transmission oil, you should take into account the design features of an automatic transmission compared to a manual transmission. Here it is unacceptable for dust and other foreign particles to enter the general system of the box. Before carrying out this activity, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the funnels, watering cans, tubes and other devices from the remains of old oil, dirt, etc.

During the oil change process, the temperature in the system should not exceed 45°C. This procedure can be carried out “cold”; the effectiveness is not significantly reduced. The drained heated oil takes up a larger volume compared to the new product. Therefore, before pouring, it is recommended to warm it up to the required temperature.

The automatic transmission crankcase holds a fluid volume of 5.4 liters. In case of incomplete replacement, at least three liters of oil are used.

Recommended brands of oil for automatic transmission of Lada Granta: Genuine EJ-1ATF and Nissan-ATF Matic S.

Changing the automatic transmission oil - logbook Lada Kalina Hatchback Lux AT 2013 on DRIVE2

Literally in a nutshell. It took me a long time to get ready, I studied a lot of recordings on the drive. I ordered Idemitsu oil from Yulsan, 8 liters. It cost 3400 rubles. Delivered quickly in two days.

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I washed the tray with white spirit and a hard brush. I didn't change the gasket.

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Clean as in a pharmacy

then I installed the pan, filled in exactly the same amount of oil as drained, and drained the remaining oil through the return line. I pulled off the return hose coming from the heat exchanger to the UPPER fitting of the automatic transmission.

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Hose from the upper fitting of the heat exchanger

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Drained liquid

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Fresh liquid

After replacement, it is impossible to see the level on the dipstick. Now about my impressions: when I read in the notes about soft gear shifting after replacement, I thought people were lying and writing on the placebo effect. It turns out I was wrong, a test drive after changing the automatic transmission oil showed that the effect was amazing. Now I drive like a CVT, the transition 1-2 is not noticeable at all. I recommend to everyone.

Price: 3,400 ₽ Mileage: 60,500 km

in Kalina: how much to pour?

The Kalina uses a 5-speed manual transmission. The manufacturer recommends adding 3100 grams of oil. But motorists recommend pouring 100-200 grams more. This way we will eliminate extraneous noise in the box and the hum of the shafts at speed (especially the fifth gear gears).

As we have already noted, gear oil is very viscous. Even when hot, it hardly comes out of the box. Therefore, some of the liquid remains on the walls of the pan and on the shaft gears themselves. Experts recommend spilling a little fluid before replacing. To do this, pour 100-150 grams of oil into the box without tightening the plug, and wait until it comes out of the hole. Many are surprised by the result: clean transmission fluid was poured into the box, and after a couple of seconds black slurry came out. This way we will clean the gearbox as much as possible of old lubricant. This is especially useful when switching to a product from a different manufacturer and with a different viscosity.

What kind of oil is poured into

The privilege to supply lubricant to the Lada Vesta manual transmission box was given to Tatneft and the French ELF.

and its properties

Vesta comes off the AvtoVAZ assembly line with a lubricant that is well compatible with gearbox elements and is suitable for the Russian climate.

What is poured into the “mechanics” at the factory:

• Rosneft: Kinetik SAE 75W-85 API GL-4 is a mineral-based semi-synthetic oil with additives that increase oxidation resistance and high temperature-viscosity characteristics. Designed for heavily loaded gears. Having a specific density of 875, it hardens at -42 °C, and the flash point is +210 °C. The product is resistant to foaming, prevents mechanical wear and scuffing of unit components, and protects against corrosion.
• ELF: TRANSELF NFJ 75W80 - mineral-based manual transmission oil for Lada Vestas, but with the inclusion of synthetic components - ensures stable operation of the gearbox, does not oxidize, does not foam, and does not age for a long time. Used in JH3 510, TL4, where noise and vibration of parts are excluded.
• "Tatneft": TM 4-12 Translux 75w85 API GL-4 is a semi-synthetic product with additives that ensure thermal stability and minimal volatility of the substance.

All Vesta stock all-season lubricants have high anti-corrosion properties.

This quality is important for VAZ manual transmissions, which, according to owners, have vulnerable parts, including a brass synchronizer blocking ring

Washer fluid, antifreeze and the rest

The glass washer tank, the volume of which in Kalina-2 is 5 liters, is recommended to be filled with a suitable liquid:

The brake system filler can be ROSDOT fluid, produced by TC Tosol-Sintez LLC, or KAPROS-DOT produced by Sibur-Neftekhim. These materials are produced in the city of Dzerzhinsk. The volume of brake fluid to be replaced will be 0.45 liters.

New design of ROSDOT labels

The volume of coolant in the engine cooling system is 7.84 liters. When replacing, it is recommended to use the following materials:

About the resource

The procedure for changing transmission oil differs significantly from engine oil. The manufacturer advises changing the transmission every 75 thousand kilometers. But experienced motorists recommend reducing this figure to 60, and if the car was new, then even to 30 thousand kilometers. Why is this so? New parts form small chips during the grinding process. Its presence in oil is undesirable. Therefore, such lubricant must be replaced as soon as possible.

Further, during operation, the oil will be subject to different temperature changes. Production will decrease, but this does not mean that after 30 thousand kilometers it will stop altogether. And the factory oil itself is not of good quality. Therefore, in order to keep the transmission intact, the oil in the Lada Kalina gearbox must be changed at least every 60 thousand kilometers.

The main purpose of lubricants for automatic transmissions

The condition of road surfaces on Russian highways is not of high quality, so when driving a Grant on our roads, you will have to change the oil in the gearbox much more often than recommended.

Transmission oil performs the following functions:

1. Reduces the friction force between the mating surfaces of working parts and assemblies.
2. Removes heat.
3. Cleans parts from wear products in the form of harmful deposits.

During the operation of the automatic transmission, the lubricating fluid gradually evaporates, is spent on the formation of a protective layer, and collects metal dust, shavings and other wear elements. External factors have a significant influence on the intensity and degree of oil aging:

• driving habits;
• temperature changes;
• quality of the road surface.

Aggressive driving (sharp braking, rapid acceleration from a stop, frequent downtime in city traffic jams, etc.) leads to accelerated wear of the automatic transmission oil.

Characteristic

The Lada Kalina uses a classic five-speed manual transmission. This box takes its history back to the days of the “nines”. AvtoVAZ recently released a new VAZ-2180 gearbox with a cable drive. The transmission has undergone many changes, but the lubrication principle remains the same. So, several liters of transmission fluid are filled in the pan. It does not splash and is not inflated by a pump. Lubrication occurs naturally - when rotating, the gears of the intermediate and other shafts are dipped into this bath of oil. This ensures lubrication of the rubbing elements.

Many people don't know this, but this is not the only function of oil. In addition to lubrication, it also provides heat dissipation. This is why when the fluid level is low, the box quickly overheats. The gears themselves run dry, which causes a significant amount of wear. It then accumulates in the oil. Over time, its amount increases, and the liquid itself becomes darker. That is why you need to regularly monitor the oil level in the box. For this purpose, Kalina has a special probe. The manufacturer does not recommend operating the vehicle if the oil level is below the average mark.

Conclusion

Having considered the suitable options, you can decide on the best oil for the Lada Granta automatic transmission. It is better to use a quality product, which does not have to be expensive and original. This can be seen judging by the presence on the market of quite good analogues from the companies Mobil, Castrol, ZIC, ExxonMobil, Lukoil, etc.

Good day to all. One of our clients has a Lada Granta car with an automatic transmission. Before this, he constantly bought engine oil, but today he decided to change the oil in the box. And accordingly, he had a question about choosing an oil in Grant’s automatic transmission

. That is why I decided to write this article. By the way, if the topic of domestic cars has already begun, I recommend that you read the article at your leisure:.

The Lada Granta with automatic transmission appeared on the Russian market not so long ago. An ordinary Granta was taken, the familiar mechanics were taken out of it, a Japanese Jatco JF414E automatic was installed and the whole thing was put into production. Here is the recipe for the famous Granta on the machine. In principle, the machine itself is quite reliable. And with proper maintenance and attitude it will not cause any trouble. Although today this machine is installed only on a couple of models. This is our Granta and Nissan March (Micra).

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.

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.