Lada X Ray is a compact five-door hatchback, developed in 2015 based on the French model Renault Sandero. The car is also positioned as a front-wheel drive crossover. The design of the car is based on the concept car of the same name, the first model of which debuted back in 2012. The serial modification is based on the B0 platform, also known as Nissan B and familiar from budget foreign cars - Renault Logan, Duster and Arcana. The Russian car is equipped with 1.6 liter petrol engines of varying power, which operate with a 5-speed manual transmission. There is also a 1.8-liter unit (122 hp), coupled with a “robot,” as well as a top version with a Renault 1.6 liter engine (112 hp) and a CVT.
Regulations for changing oil in internal combustion engines
The frequency of engine oil changes in a Lada X-ray depends on seasonal conditions and driving style. Thus, under favorable conditions, the replacement period is 10 thousand km. During this time, the oil will effectively lubricate and cool the internal combustion engine parts, protecting them from overheating, dry friction and premature wear. However, in difficult conditions (increased loads, sudden starts and braking, frequent off-road driving and city traffic jams), an earlier oil change is necessary. Otherwise, technical problems are possible, including excessive wear of internal combustion engine parts, since the waste fluid is not able to neutralize soot, acid compounds and wear products. It is also possible for the engine to overheat to the point of melting the mechanisms.
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Leaks and problems
Oil burning on an X-Ray car with a 1.8 liter engine, marked 21179, is a common problem. The manufacturer AVTOVAZ knows about this, but does not admit that this is a problem, but states that it is a design feature.
At the same time, the manufacturer allows an oil consumption of 0.7 liters of oil per 1000 kilometers. And at high speeds or sporty driving style. When the crankshaft rotates at high speeds, that is, the tachometer needle is above 3000 rpm when driving. Zhor can reach up to 1 liter.
Moreover, this does not depend on the mileage; the car can start eating oil from scratch, that is, immediately after purchase. By the way, oil burns on 1.6 engines are much less common. There is another problem, which is also quite widespread, when car owners notice oil in spark plug wells. If the car is under warranty, then we simply go to the dealer to have it fixed.
If there is no longer a guarantee, then we do the following. We take the solvent and thoroughly wipe the spark plug well. Inside the wells themselves you can find 2 small grooves; they need to be sealed with sealant. Apply the sealant to your finger and try to rub it into the grooves; remove the residue with a rag. This is a simple way to eliminate this leakage.
How much oil is in the Lada X Rey engine
First generation from 2015
Lada X Ray is an entry-level car, located in the same segment as the Kia Rio X-Line and Renault Sandero Stepway. The car's design was developed by Steve Mattin, and the design was borrowed from models of the French Renault-Nissan Alliance. The car stands out with its original X-design on the front and side of the body. Thus, you can pay attention to the stylish stampings in the doors and the streamlined trunk lid, the shape of which has a favorable effect on the aerodynamic properties. Horizontal rear lights visually make the car wider and squat. The characteristic X-style can be seen in the interior design, which is made of hard plastic. The X-Ray interior features climate control and a multimedia system with a touchscreen. AvtoVAZ is responsible for adapting the motor component of the Lada X-Ray, and the Renault-Nissan Alliance is responsible for the electronics.
Gasoline engines since 2015
- 1.6 106 l. With. (VAZ-21129), volume - 4.4 liters (3.2 liters - with AMT), tolerance and viscosity: API-SM, SN; SAE 5W-40, 5W-30, 10W-40, 10W-30, 0W-40, 0W-30
- 1.8 122 l. With. (VAZ-21179), volume - 4.4 liters (3.2 liters - with AMT), tolerance and viscosity: API-SM, SN; SAE 5W-40, 5W-30, 10W-40, 10W-30, 0W-40, 0W-30
How much to fill
Nominal filling volumes are indicated in the Lada XRAY operating manual:
| Unit | Volume, l |
| Engine lubrication system • 21129 (cast oil sump) • 21179 (cast oil sump) • H4M | 4,15 (3,85)* 4,15 (3,85)* 5 (4,2)* |
| Engine cooling and interior heating system** • 21179/21129 • H4M | 7,0 (6,4) 7,0 (6,3) |
| Gearbox: • AMT 21827, MT 21809 • MT JH3 512 • MT JR5 518, JR5 523 | 2,25 2,34 2,2 |
| Hydraulic clutch and brake system | 0,559 |
| Hydraulic brake system (for versions with AMT) | 0,517 |
| Air conditioning system with R134a refrigerant | 0,390±0,020 |
* When refueling a dry engine for the first time (when changing the oil and oil filter). ** The use of mixtures of coolants of different brands is not allowed.
What kind of oil to pour into the Lada X Rey engine
Original
For Lada X Ray cars up to 2016. Semi-synthetic motor oil is recommended, and owners of more recent copies can opt for pure synthetics. The viscosity of the lubricant depends on the operating conditions. For example, 10W-40 or 5W-40 is suitable for all-season use. When used in summer, 20W-40 or 25W-50 is recommended, and mainly in winter, 0W-30, 0W-40 or 5W-30 is used.
Unoriginal
Lada X Ray owners prefer inexpensive motor oils from well-known brands with good reputations. The following brands can be distinguished: Kixx, Mannol, Shell, Castrol, Valvoline, Lukoil, Elf, etc. In addition, an important factor when choosing a suitable lubricant for the Lada X-Ray engine is API approval. This indicator is determined based on the year of manufacture and engine type. For example, for the petrol model X Ray 2015-2016. API-SM approval is suitable, while in engines of more recent cars from 2022. It is recommended to fill in more modern oil with API-SN. Below are the best motor oils for Lada X-Ray.
- Mobil Super 3000 5W-40
- Liqui Moly Optimal Synth 5W-40
- Lukoil Genesis 5W-40.
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Nuances of the 1.8-liter unit
On a 1.8-liter engine, the operation of replacing the timing belt is somewhat more complicated. Below are just some of the details of the work:
- There are no timing marks on the timing shaft pulleys. To fix the distributor. the shafts use special grooves made at the ends on the left (from the gearbox side);
- For access to the shaft grooves, there are plugs in the head. But it will not be possible to install the device yet. To do this, you will have to dismantle the intake manifold, valve cover and drive disc;
- To carry out the work, you will need a special device for fixing the distributor. shafts The fact is that if the distributor is set correctly. shafts, the grooves in their ends are located vertically and it will not be possible to fix them with a regular plate, as is done on many engines.
- Fixing the crankshaft is not provided for by the design, so you will have to come up with something for this. For example, you can make a clamp that is installed instead of the knee position sensor. shaft
And this is only part of the features of the work to replace the timing belt on a 1.8-liter X-Ray engine. In reality, everything is much more complicated, since, for example, to remove the manifold, you will have to remove a number of auxiliary devices and their mounting brackets. In general, this type of maintenance is quite labor-intensive.
Features of oil change
Among drivers you can find some legends regarding oil changes that are not true:
- You cannot fill in synthetic oil if the engine previously had mineral oil: this is not true. Today, synthetic oils contain polyalpolefins and polyesters, which are easily and without consequences mixed with other types of oils.
- The engine must be flushed before adding new oil: this is not true. No more than 10% of the old oil remains in the engine, which mixes well with the new one.
- The oil should be changed no more often than every 10,000-12,000 km: this is not true. The manufacturer recommends changing the oil every 5,000-7,000 km. With excessive use, the lubricating properties of the oil deteriorate, resulting in faster engine wear.
- If the car is idle, then there is no need to change the oil: this is not correct. Even if the engine is not running, the oil forms insoluble sediments inside itself, which have a harmful effect on the engine. Therefore, even if the car is not actively used, the oil should be changed at least once a year.
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Final conclusions
What can we say in conclusion? Each car owner must determine for himself what kind of oil he needs, based on the criteria described above. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the differences in the designs of gasoline and diesel engines, mechanical and automatic transmissions. It is quite possible that to equip both components of the power unit you will need one single oil (especially when using the car in natural areas with extremely small average annual temperature differences), but you need to be prepared for the fact that different brands of oils will be required for the gearbox and the engine ( as is the case when purchasing a Lada X-Ray with AMT).
What advice can you give to buyers of a new domestic hatchback with front-wheel drive? Of course, look at the technical documentation that every car buyer receives when making a purchase. It is there that all the parameters of the engine and gearbox used in the assembly are described, and it is there that the most preferred “native” brands of oils for each individual engine and gearbox are indicated.
All that remains for the driver is to find the oil density classification according to the SAE standard and select a lubricant of the required density for using the car in certain climatic and weather conditions. In this case, if you change the oil and filters on time, the car will be able to travel hundreds of thousands of kilometers, requiring only minimal maintenance, without the need to replace the power unit due to excessive wear.
We are starting a series of articles about the new Lada Xray. For our readers, we will try to cover the entire life cycle of the Xray family vehicle.
Armed with determination and having previously called our familiar service center technicians, we head to the workshop. Our goal is to inspect the Lada Xray engine for independent maintenance and minor repairs. So, let's get started!
The power unit of the Lada Xray is a VAZ-21129 engine. Not to say that such units are downright new and can be found on Priors, Kalinas and Grants... One thing is true - it is modernized! There are still 106 “horses”, and the modernization is mostly aimed at reducing toxicity and increasing comfort. It also uses a new engine mounting system, intake and exhaust systems, and a new calibration controller for the electronic digital engine management system and dynamic charging system. Let's take the keys and screwdrivers in our hands and get started.
Okay, stop. This will not be enough: you also need Torx keys or, as they are also called, “stars”. Here it is, the influence of Renault! By the way, we will encounter it again, but for now we are removing the engine casing, which, by the way, despite its modest mileage of less than 1,000 kilometers, is already pretty covered in dirt. Everything else under the hood has the same marks: a normal seal is clearly not enough.
There are no bolts or screws in the Xray casing: we lift it with our hands and put it aside. Note: there is no need to unscrew the oil filler cap; it goes through the hole in the casing. And this is good - there will be less dust from it in the oil. Although the place for the neck itself was chosen poorly, it must be filled carefully.
The Lada Xray oil change procedure is absolutely standard, but it’s a little hard to get to the filter. The machine has a crankcase protection installed, and if there is a hole for the drain plug in it, then you still have to remove it to gain free access to the filter. Getting to the filter from above is even more problematic. The cost of work in the service is exactly the same as for most other cars, in our case – 700 rubles.
On the Lada Xray you can also change the spark plugs on which the coils are installed. In order to remove them, you will need the already mentioned Torx head. We did not do this: it is unknown how the dealer will react to the violation of the markings. What if they remove the guarantee? We don’t need such a risk. There shouldn’t be any difficulties; you can save 500 rubles by replacing spark plugs.
But it will be easier to change the service belt at a service station. For adjustment, a tension roller is used, and not a generator bracket, like many predecessors, and getting to the belt and roller is quite difficult. You can, of course, suffer yourself, but is it necessary? The service will charge 800 rubles for the work, and all because you will have to disassemble the protection on the belt side.
The timing mechanism is traditionally driven by a belt. Of course, the timing belt “on the knee” cannot be changed; service specialists estimated this work on the Lada Xtray at 5,000 – 5,500 rubles.
But you can change the air filter yourself at least every day, it’s easy to do. The main thing is to unscrew the case latches and not break them. Subjectively, they seemed a little tight to both me and the craftsmen. The filter installed from the factory is Mann, and made in Germany. Interestingly, it is still marked Renault. How much does this kind of work cost? Here even the masters hesitated, but still decided: 100-200 rubles.
about what problems this motor in our previous articles.
Today there is a huge assortment of a wide variety of engine oils, among which are engine oils, transmission oils, and automatic transmission oils. At first it is easy for an inexperienced person to get confused in all these oils, brands, designations, manufacturers. It is also important to know how accurately the parameters declared by the manufacturer correspond to the actual state of things. Therefore, it is worth familiarizing yourself with all types of oils that are used for the Lada X-Ray, so that later you can easily and quickly navigate which one to choose for changing the oil in the X-Ray.
