Refill tanks for Lada Kalina 8 valves

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Refill tanks for Lada Kalina 8 valves

Quite often, many novice owners are interested in questions such as: “how much gasoline will fit in the tank” or “how much oil to pour into the engine.”
Since there are many such questions and every day at least 1000 people are looking for such information, it was decided to post expanded information on the main refueling volumes of the Lada Kalina on the blog. Let's start with perhaps the most common questions, and we will list the less popular ones in order of priority.

Let's sum it up

For owners of Lada Kalina, such a stated indicator as the maximum tank capacity is a purely subjective value. For some Lada Kalina 2 owners, the 50-liter gas tank volume is quite sufficient, but for others, on the contrary, it is not enough. How long can this car travel on one full tank? Here, opinions also differ, because many claim that they have reached a mileage of 700 km, while others are limited to around 500 km. Let us repeat that for normal operating conditions of Kalina, this tank volume is sufficient.

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Replacement frequency

The manufacturer advises changing the oil in the Lada Kalina engine after 10 thousand kilometers. This regulation was developed taking into account local climatic factors, but even in this case it can be adjusted for the worse. For example, if the car is often subjected to increased loads, and if the driving style is not best suited to the characteristics of a budget-level car. The more the car is subjected to complex loads, the faster the oil becomes unusable. This pattern is also relevant for other budget-level models, including Renault Logan. There is nothing surprising here, you just need to change the oil more often. It is possible that the replacement will have to be performed both after 8 and 5 thousand kilometers. The main thing is to do this in time so that spoiled oil does not damage the engine components, because otherwise it may lead to a major overhaul.

Types of oils

At the end of the article, we will name three types of motor oils, and then determine the best of them for the Lada Kalina engine:

• Synthetic oil is the most environmentally friendly oil, containing an optimal set of additives that are not capable of harming the engine. This consumable material has good non-stick and antioxidant properties, effectively cools the motor components, and thereby prevents them from overheating. In addition, this is the most fluid and liquid oil, adapted to frost. It will never thicken, and this oil ensures easy and quick engine starting in any weather. The only negative is the high cost
• Mineral oil is cheap, and this is its main advantage. Another feature is its excessive thickness. Because of this, mineral oil thickens quickly and is therefore unsuitable for low temperatures.
• Semi-synthetic is a good inexpensive oil consisting of 70% mineral and 30% synthetic oils. Definitely better than the first, but in many ways inferior to the second product. And yet, this is a worthy alternative to expensive synthetics.

We can conclude that the best option for Lada Kalina in terms of price and quality will be semi-synthetic oil. But if funds allow, then definitely synthetics.

Main filling volumes

Quite often, many novice owners are interested in questions such as: how much gasoline will fit into the tank or how much oil to pour into the engine. Because there are many similar questions and every day at least 1000 people look for such information, it was decided to post extended information on the main refueling volumes of the Lada Kalina on the blog.

Let's start, perhaps, with frequently encountered questions, and we will list the least popular of them in order of priority.

What does the manufacturer testify to?

Trunk volume of the Lada Kalina station wagon

The fuel tank for Lada Kalina 2nd generation can be made of metal or a plastic product. The regulatory tank volume, which the manufacturer describes in its manual, is 50 liters. This figure would be a useless figure if owners were not aware of the actual fuel consumption.

Here the manufacturer claims a figure varying from 6.7 liters to 7.8 liters. The indicated “run” of values ​​is directly influenced by factors such as:

• type of motor used;
• installed transmission option;
• driving mode;
• level of equipment (consumption increases in more expensive versions due to the use of a greater number of auxiliary comfort systems);
• driving style (taken into account by the owners themselves).

By the way, the manufacturer regulates the use of only 95 gasoline for all types of Lada Kalina units.

Today there is no owner who would not be “scared” by increased fuel consumption. For small cars in the budget category, to which Kalina actually belongs, the psychological barrier appears at around 10 liters per “hundred”. After this, the owner needs to contact the service to find out the reasons for such an excess from the manufacturer’s standards.

How much oil to pour into the Kalina gearbox

The factory's recommendation for the filling volume for a gearbox says that 3.1 liters of transmission oil is needed for the gearbox. But according to many manuals from official publications, you can read that it is best to exceed this volume by a certain value.

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Here, on the contrary, it is better for the level on the dipstick to be slightly higher than the maximum, approximately 5 mm. This is necessary so that the fifth gear gears are better lubricated. Accordingly, this advice will extend the life of the box, or the fifth speed specifically.

How much gasoline does Kalina's fuel tank hold?

Regardless of what material the fuel tank of your car is made of: metal or plastic, its volume is the same and is 50 liters. Here everyone decides at their own discretion how much gasoline to fill, but it should be noted that this situation should not be allowed, in which the engine stalls due to running out of gas.

If the fuel pump often runs dry, so to speak, then this is fraught with a bad ending, including complete failure of the fuel pump motor. So, when the fuel level in the tank drops to the reddish mark, it is better to refuel.

How to understand that the oil has become unusable

Experienced car owners recommend checking the condition of the oil in advance and not waiting until the time comes to check and replace consumables. Thus, the unsuitability of an oil can be determined if the following factors are detected:

1. The engine began to consume large amounts of oil and fuel
2. The engine is no longer able to operate at high speeds and cannot develop maximum power.
3. There are noises and vibrations emanating from the gearbox and internal combustion engine
4. There may be noticeable delays when shifting gears
5. When checking the level, it was discovered that the oil turned dark brown.
6. There is a sediment in the oil - it could be metal shavings or mud deposits
7. The liquid emits an unpleasant odor
8. Insufficient oil level

Technical characteristics of Lada-Kalina

VAZ-1117 (5-door station wagon):

• Number of seats - 5 people;
• The number of seats with the rear seats fully folded is 2 people;
• Curb weight - 1110 kg;
• Total maximum weight - 1585 kg;
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 160 mm;
• The total weight of a towed trailer not equipped with brakes is 450 kg;
• The total weight of the towed trailer equipped with brakes is 900 kg;

VAZ-1118 (4-door sedan):

• Number of seats - 5 people;
• The number of seats with the rear seats fully folded is 2 people;
• Curb weight - 1080 kg;
• Total maximum weight - 1555 kg;
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 160 mm;
• The total weight of a towed trailer not equipped with brakes is 450 kg;
• The total weight of the towed trailer equipped with brakes is 900 kg;

VAZ-1119 (5-door hatchback):

• Number of seats - 5 people;
• The number of seats with the rear seats fully folded is 2 people;
• Curb weight - 1080 kg;
• Total maximum weight - 1555 kg;
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 160 mm;
• The total weight of a towed trailer not equipped with brakes is 450 kg;
• The total weight of the towed trailer equipped with brakes is 900 kg;

Lada-Kalina Sport (1.4) (5-door hatchback):

• Number of seats - 5 people;
• The number of seats with the rear seats fully folded is 2 people;
• Curb weight - 1080 kg;
• Total maximum weight - 1505 kg;
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 140 mm;

Lada-Kalina Sport (1.6) (5-door hatchback):

• Number of seats - 5 people;
• The number of seats with the rear seats fully folded is 2 people;
• Curb weight - 1080 kg;
• Total maximum weight - 1505 kg;
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 140 mm;

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Engine

On the VAZ Kalina, 2 types of cylinder heads were installed: 16 and 8 valve. The eight-valve engine was installed on all standard models and had relatively low performance. The design of such an engine was much simpler, and it was cheaper to repair or replace parts.

The maximum power of the 8-valve engine is 87 hp, at which Lada Kalina can develop a maximum of 168 km/h. Acceleration to the first hundred is in 12.2 seconds. But the 16-valve engine has as much as 106 hp. The maximum speed of the VAZ Kalina, with such power, is 181 km/h. Acceleration from hundreds - in 11 seconds.

Engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 98 hp.

Despite the completely different device, fuel consumption does not differ much. The 87-horsepower engine has 6.6 liters, and the 106-horsepower engine has 6.5 liters per 100 km. At the same time, the dimensions of the cylinders are absolutely the same - 1600 cubic centimeters.

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.

Remember that motor oils of different brands cannot be mixed. The same applies to materials made on different bases (synthetic/semi-synthetic). Be careful when choosing.

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.

Replacing coolant on Kalina

Welcome! Coolant - thanks to it, the cooling system cools the entire car engine, and this includes the crankshaft itself, as well as the camshaft, cylinder block and other parts that directly relate to the car engine cooling system, but over time the liquid itself that is poured into the system comes becomes unusable and thereby loses its properties, and there are quite a few properties in it, that is, the properties include essentially all the additives that are mixed with each other and a coolant is obtained, these additives have their own validity period, after which they begin to act very poorly and therefore the car begins to overheat much more often, and due to severe overheating, as you already know, the engine can become unusable in a very short time.

Note! In order to change the fluid in the system, you will need to stock up on: A repair kit, in which you will have spanners, hex keys, as well as wrenches and screwdrivers; in addition, we recommend that you take a clean rag with you, which you will quickly use Clean up traces of spilled liquid on yourself and on the car engine!

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When should you change the coolant? Someone says that it needs to be changed strictly according to the regulations, someone says it can be changed later, who should we believe here? In fact, some people change the fluid immediately after filling it, have you guessed what this is connected with?

Recently, as before, a lot of fakes have been produced for auto parts, and the liquid that cools the engine of a car also applies here, so when choosing a new liquid, be extremely careful and do not go to the store as if you were going there for bread.

Well, we figured out the purchase of the fluid, but the timing of its replacement is still not known to you (Because we haven’t talked about them yet), so if you follow the factory’s recommendation, the fluid needs to be changed every 75 thousand km or after 3 years have passed from the moment you fill the fluid, but this is a deadline; if possible, we recommend that you change the fluid a little more often (we’ll talk about this a little later), if you don’t change the fluid to a new one on time, then in addition to the fact that the car will constantly heat up, additives will also no longer have any effect, and thanks to additives alone, the cooling system is protected from premature corrosion and other unfavorable things.

Note! So, when do you need to change the fluid, you wonder, well, firstly, it is recommended to change it either according to the factory’s recommendation, or according to how the fluid looks, that is, first you will need to unscrew the cap on the expansion tank (the tank is indicated by an arrow), when the cap is not there, look into the tank and if the liquid in the tank changes its color to another (rust color, or red-brown color), then this means that it has become unusable and needs to be replaced, in addition, if an oil film has formed on the surface of the liquid, then the liquid also needs in replacement!

Capacity of the windshield and rear window washer reservoir (hatchback or station wagon)

On the Kalina sedan car, the washer is only on the windshield, since on similar body types it is not needed at the rear. But on a station wagon or hatchback there is also a rear washer. But the capacity of the washer fluid reservoir is the same for any of the three body types and is 5 liters.

A modern domestic car - what is it like? Externally, the Lada Kalina looks quite decent - a more or less modern car, the paint job is also very acceptable, the interior is ascetic, simple, but somehow pleasant. Of course, when driving, there is still a feeling of “Soviet” quality. According to press releases, Kalina is a car that has managed to approach the quality of city foreign cars! This car is one of the three best-selling cars in Russia at the moment. By the way, in the factory documentation, this model is designated by the index 11184. Surprisingly, even the simplest configuration includes power steering, power windows and even an alarm system with a central locking function in the list of its equipment. The steering ratio is 3.1, which means that the car handles very well for a modern 2011 car, which is also scheduled to go on sale in 2012. Surprisingly, this car is even equipped with climate control in the maximum configuration. It was assumed, according to the designers, that the car would be simple and unpretentious to maintain. However, history decided otherwise. There are even extremely interesting stories on the Internet about this AvtoVAZ model. For example, some items have a limited warranty of 1 year. So, it is not uncommon for one of these elements, the outboard bearing, to fail after a little over a year of operation. Failure of which leads to a broken timing belt, as well as serious engine defects. And as the moral of the whole story, when a car is under warranty, it is necessary to overhaul the engine or even require a complete replacement of the engine. And this is entirely at your own expense. And most owners regularly call for services during the first year of operation. By the way, the Lada Kalina sells well only in Russia; our closest neighboring countries (Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan) cannot boast of the same sales and distribution - this car is a rare guest there! And at the moment Kalina is available in 3 body styles - sedan, hatchback, station wagon. We hope that you found this review of the model interesting.

Do-it-yourself coolant replacement

• To drain the coolant from the Lada Kalina you will need to remove the ignition module. Cover the generator with a plastic bag and place the prepared container under the crankcase protection on the right side near the wheel. Now find the radiator cap in the lower left corner and unscrew it. Be careful as the radiator fins are sharp and can cut. The liquid will pour out with great pressure. Move the container and unscrew the plug on the engine.
• Now the cooling system needs to be flushed. If you purchased a special cleaning agent, carefully read the instructions. If you decide to rinse with water, then proceed as follows. To begin, tighten all the plugs, replace the ignition module and return the electrical wires. Fill the expansion tank with distilled water. To ensure that the maximum amount of it fits into the system, squeeze the upper pipe that goes to the radiator with your hand. Start the car and warm up the engine thoroughly. Its temperature should be at least 95 degrees Celsius, because at this value the thermostat opens and the liquid begins to move in a large circle. Turn off the car and wait for the engine to cool down, this will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Next, carry out all the operations to remove the ignition module and drain the liquid, as described above. To further clean the system, you can attach a garden hose to the tank and wash away any remaining dirt under water pressure.
• Also, do not forget about flushing the expansion tank, it also accumulates a sufficient amount of unnecessary deposits. To do this, the steam exhaust pipe from the radiator and the main pipe are removed, as well as the mount to the body. Now remove the tank, rinse it well and return everything to its place.
• Next is pouring new antifreeze into Kalina. Filling should be done slowly, taking breaks and squeezing the upper radiator pipe. This way we will reduce air jams. At this stage, about 6 liters will enter the tank. Without closing the plug, start and warm up the engine. At the same time, put on gloves and, when the thermostat opens, bleed the upper and lower hoses. The coolant level in the reservoir will decrease and need to be topped up. It is better to assess the level of antifreeze in the tank when the engine has completely cooled down. The level in this case will be between the minimum and maximum marks. Otherwise, liquid can be added or partially drained. Check that the connections are secure and you're done.

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It is more convenient to replace the coolant when the car is installed on an inspection ditch or overpass.

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.

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.

We unscrew the plastic drain plug of the radiator tank and drain the coolant into a container.

The connection is sealed with a rubber ring.

To increase the intensity of liquid drainage, unscrew the cap of the expansion tank.

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.

Using a 13mm socket, unscrew the drain plug of the cylinder block.

Drain the liquid into a container.

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.

Using a 13mm spanner, unscrew the nut and remove the wire tip from the contact bolt of the traction relay.

Using the same tool, unscrew the three starter mounting bolts.

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.

Replacing antifreeze on Kalina occurs in several stages:

1. drain the antifreeze.
2. fill in new antifreeze.
3. Remove air from the engine cooling system.

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Oil volume in Kalina engines 1 and 2

Lada Kalina cars of the 1st generation were equipped with 4 types of power plants. The table shows the oil volume depending on the engine model.

These figures cannot be reduced, otherwise the likelihood of piston jamming and damage to the liners increases. The first sign of a lack of lubricating fluid is a signal on the dashboard.

The table shows the oil volumes for Lada Kalina 2 depending on the type of power plant:

The situation is also dangerous if the level is elevated above normal. Consequences: reduction in power, entry into the combustion chamber. In the next case, the converter fails. Additionally, the expansion of the liquid when heated is taken into account. Even a slight excess will lead to negative consequences.

How much to fill

Next, we will consider how much oil to fill depending on the displacement of the Lada Kalina engine, as well as the year of manufacture of the car:

• For engine 1.4 16V VAZ-11194 89 l. With.:
• How much to fill - 3.5 liters

• For engine 1.6 VAZ-21114 81 l. With.:
• How much to fill - 3.5 liters

• For engine 1.6 VAZ-11186 87 l. With.:
• How much to fill – 2.9-3.2 liters

• For engine 1.6 16V VAZ-21126 98 l. With.:
• How much to fill - 3.5 liters

• For engine 1.6 16V VAZ-21126 98 l. With.
• How much to fill – 2.9-3.2 liters

• For engine 1.6 16V VAZ-21127 106 l. With.:
• How much to fill – 2.9-3.2 liters

Please note that the oil volume differs, among other things, from the type of gearbox - manual or automatic. You also need to keep in mind that the specified volume of oil can only be poured at the dealership. The fact is that at home it is possible to perform only a partial replacement, which does not involve completely cleansing the internal combustion engine of old oil and various deposits.

Tips for choosing oil and filter for viburnum

According to the factory's recommendation, the oil for filling into the Lada Kalina engine is synthetic or semi-synthetic. Among the original compositions recommended by the manufacturer, we can highlight Lada 5W-40 and RN Magnum Ultratec 5W-40 from Rosneft.

There are other recommended oils with similar characteristics from other brands:

1. Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40.
2. Shell Helix HX8 5W-40.
3. Lukoil Genesis Armortech 5W-40.

To select oil according to characteristics depending on engine type, you can use the table:

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The choice of viscosity depends on the climatic conditions of the region. If the temperature drops to -30°C in winter and rises to 35°C in summer, stop at SAE 5W-40. For cars with more than 100 thousand km, it is recommended to take a thicker composition, for example, SAE 10W-40.

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What to consider when choosing oil:

• synthetic compounds have better fluidity, which reduces friction of the components;
• pour “summer” and “winter” compositions depending on the season of the year, they differ in viscosity;
• choose original oil from the manufacturer with the official approval of AvtoVAZ - Rosneft, Lukoil, Mobil, Gazpromneft;
• Be guided by the price-quality rule; it is recommended to study reviews from car enthusiasts.

The original catalog numbers of the oil filter for Lada Kalina are 21080-1012005-0 and 2108-10120050-10. During assembly, models from or “Salyut-Filter” are most often installed.

However, the quality of the paper used is low, so car owners prefer to choose a more reliable manufacturer, for example, MANN (W914/2) or Knecht/MAHLE (OC 384).

A little history

Lada Kalina is a laconic, but attractive, dynamic budget car designed for city driving. The Lada Kalina model made its presence known back in the early 2000s, although development of the project had been going on since the early 90s. The first generation of Kalina was not as reliable as the manufacturer promised. Moreover, a huge batch was recalled from stores for revision.

Even the President of the Russian Federation advertised the restyled generation of Lada. Having driven the yellow Kalina, he rehabilitated the car, attracting the close attention of a multimillion-dollar audience to it. In 2013, an updated version of Kalina was launched, which became even brighter, more functional and more comfortable (see photo). Here we can see a new automatic transmission, the pride of AvtoVAZ, and numerous changes regarding both the external part and technical parameters.

According to the management of the enterprise, AvtoVAZ is not going to stop at the achieved successes. In the near future, most likely, an even more improved version will be launched, which will pleasantly surprise you with an abundance of functions and good dynamics.

Brake fluid standards

In practice, and in most cases, it is customary to use the American quality standard FMVSS No. 116 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard), which was developed by the US Department of Transportation (DOT for short). So, often in modern cars, either glycol-based DOT 4 or DOT 5 is used.

It is important to understand that DOT 5 fluid is chemically different from others, so it should never be mixed with DOT 3 or DOT 4, or used in systems designed for DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluids to avoid damaging the brakes. The DOT standard clearly describes such characteristics as:

The DOT standard clearly describes such characteristics as:

DOT 4 brake fluid (meets SAE J1703&J1704, FMVSS 116, JIS K2233, ISO 4925)

• degree of viscosity;
• boiling temperature;
• chemical inertness to materials (for example, rubber);
• corrosion resistance;
• constancy of properties within operating temperatures;
• possibility of lubrication of elements working in contact;
• level of moisture absorption from the surrounding atmosphere.

In accordance with FMVSS No. 116, brake fluid options are divided into five classes, each of which is designed for a specific type of operation and even the type of brake mechanisms - disc or drum.

But you should not think that these are uniform existing standards, because in Europe there will be SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) J1703/1704, ISO(DIN) 4925 - International Organization for Standardization, in the Middle Kingdom, Japanese - JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) K2233.

Use of DOT brake fluids

Since in many cases everyone is guided specifically by the American DOT standard, let’s take a closer look at all five of its classes:

1. DOT 3 – designed for low-speed vehicles with drum and disc front brakes. Boiling point 220° C.
2. DOT 4 – is poured into the brake system of high-speed vehicles that have disc brakes on both axles. Boiling occurs at temperatures of 240° and 160° C.
3. DOT 4, DOT 4 SUPER – modifications of DOT 4, their boiling points are 260° C and 180° C.
4. DOT 5 is a silicone fluid that cannot be poured into a car with an ABS system, because it does not absorb moisture, but allows it to collect in one place. Due to the fact that the boiling point is 280°C and 180°C (for “dry” and “wet” liquids) while having low viscosity, it is usually used only in racing cars.
5. DOT 5.1 – for fast cars whose brakes are often overloaded. It is more high-tech and fluid than DOT 4, but still absorbs moisture. Often recommended for use in systems with ABS and ESP. Operating temperature 270°C and 180°C.

As for the service life of fluids of various classes, it should be noted that brake fluids of class DOT 3 have a service life of approximately 1-2 years, in turn DOT 4 - 2-3 years, and DOT 5.1 must be changed every 3-4 years . DOT 5 can be used for up to 5 years.

Technical characteristics of the new Lada Kalina 2 | Lada Kalina

A new product from AvtoVAZ has appeared on the roads of Russia, and we have become aware of the technical characteristics of the 2022 LADA Kalina 2. It is worth noting that this is actually the same car, which received a new gearbox and updated design.

If you study the data presented in the table in detail, it will become clear that the station wagon is no different from the hatchback in terms of dynamics and equipment. The only difference between the Lada Kalina 2 station wagon and the technical characteristics is that the body is slightly longer.

Otherwise, the technical characteristics of the new Lada Kalina 2nd generation differ only in trim levels. In the luxury version, the buyer receives a 16-valve engine, which is 12 hp more powerful than the 8-valve engine, which has a positive effect on the overall dynamics of the car.

Fuel consumption, judging by official data from AvtoVAZ, is less for a 16-valve power unit compared to an analogue with 8 valves. An automatic transmission competes with a manual transmission only in the extra-urban cycle; in all other cases it consumes more fuel.

A station wagon is on average 25-30 kilograms heavier than a hatchback, but at the same time, it is the station wagon that has the best dynamic performance, although only slightly. Also among the main advantages of the station wagon, it is worth noting the trunk volume of 360 liters, while the hatchback has only 261 liters.

You can find out all the technical characteristics of Kalina 2 from the table below. It is worth noting that these are not the final technical specifications for the Lada Kalina 2, as they may still change, but you will probably learn about this on our website or forum.

Technical specifications (manufacturer's data):

* — Specifications are official, but they may be slightly changed. In the meantime, on our website you can see high-quality photos of Kalina 2, which we collected from a variety of sources, and also made ourselves.

Body

The body of the Lada Kalina car has 4 or 5 doors, depending on its type: sedan or station wagon, respectively. The sizes are also slightly different. For example, the station wagon has a length of 4084 mm, which is 40 mm longer than the sedan body. The width and height, on the contrary, are absolutely the same: 1700 mm and 1500 mm, respectively.

Since the Lada Kalina sedan and station wagon are built on the same model, the wheelbase dimensions are absolutely identical. The difference may be clearance. The sedan body has slightly more ground clearance than the cargo version. This is due to the fact that the luggage compartment is designed differently and the weight that falls on the rear axle is also not distributed equally. For example, the trunk of a VAZ sedan is smaller in size and located at the rear, resting entirely on the rear axle. But the station wagon has a longer luggage compartment, which allows part of the load to be transferred to the front axle.

The trunk volume is very different for different body types of Lada Kalina. The sedan has a volume of 400 liters, while the station wagon has 670. This allows you to take on more weight, at which the ground clearance will not decrease significantly.

Factory wheel size can vary from R13 to R14. Depending on which wheels will be installed on the VAZ Kalina, the ground clearance will also depend. But at the same time, there will be one drawback: if you load a lot of weight into the trunk, the wheels will rub against the arch.

The maximum carrying capacity of the Lada Kalina station wagon is 400 kg, and the sedan is 200. The weight of the car without passengers is 1160 kg and 1080 kg, respectively.