In Lada Vesta cars, the air filter serves to maintain the fuel combustion process; in the combustion chambers of the engine, it is necessary to ensure the presence of air. Even on asphalt roads there is dust. When it gets inside the Lada Vesta engine, more intense wear of the internal parts begins, leading to a decrease in service life and earlier major repairs. The air filter removes small impurities contained in the street air. Replacing it in a timely manner will save you from troubles with the engine; the car will last longer. According to the technical regulations, replace the air filter on the Lada Vesta at least every 30 thousand km. In difficult conditions, it is worth reducing the period by half: to 15 thousand. The main sign of an air cleaner that has reached the end of its service life is that the car does not run or even stalls due to insufficient air entering the engine. Read the article below to learn more about filters.
Replacing the Lada Vesta air filter
The new VAZ can be equipped with 1.6 and 1.8 liter petrol engines. The designers decided to leave the filters the same as for foreign cars, which avoided confusion (if the Vesta is not serviced at a dealer). This filter can be replaced by anyone who has the slightest understanding of what is under the hood. For those who do not understand, but want to understand, there is a lot of literature that “chews” the work process. The manufacturer prescribes changing the filter after 30,000 km (15 when operating in dusty areas), but inspection must be carried out 3-4 times more often. This is easy to do: on a Lada Vesta car, the air filter is located in a black plastic box on the right side of the engine.
Advice: it is better to open the case when the engine is warm.
The lid latches are made of brittle plastic and may break. To open the box, you need to pry up 2 latches with a thin screwdriver and pull out the cleaning element without disconnecting it from the lid. Is the filter damaged or heavily soiled? Change it urgently! No normal specialist can recommend vacuuming and blowing with a compressor, then putting it back in place and moving on (we don’t take into account emergency cases like “getting to the garage/shop”).
GOODWILL
Analogue with article number AG 237 (price from 350 rubles).
During installation it was noted
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- the filter is 3 mm longer than the original one, so it is installed very tightly in the upper half-body;
- there is a reinforced element that should prevent the filter from deforming;
- there are no gaps.
After 2000 km
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- the honeycombs were deformed;
- No air leaks were detected.
How often should you change your car air filter?
You will find out the correct answer in the operating instructions for your specific car. A dirty filter element leads to a decrease in dynamic characteristics and an increase in fuel consumption - the engine also needs to “breathe”. AvtoVAZ orders the Lada vesta air filter to be replaced after 30 thousand kilometers when driving in a city with dust-free asphalt roads. If your Vesta “lives” in a village or large city with dirty air, the mileage before replacement is halved. There is no need to neglect routine inspections of the “car lungs” - it will be cheaper to change this part than to “open up” the engine for major repairs in the near future.
Top 4. FILTRON OP 520/1
Rating (2021): 4.45
5 reviews from resources taken into account: Ozone
The most affordable Inexpensive filter made in Poland, which copes with its responsibilities.
- Characteristics
Average price: 197 rub.
- Country: Poland
- Height, mm: 70
- Weight, g: 421
The most budget model in our rating comes from Poland. The filter paper is thinner than in more famous filters. However, the area of the curtain, taking into account the glued edges, is 1200 square meters. cm is a sufficient indicator. Car owners are satisfied with the quality of filtration and assembly of the model, especially in combination with its affordable price. But not everyone is completely happy with the design of this model. Some drivers believe that during operation the filter element may become deformed.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Price
- Cleaning level
- Filtration area
- Do you have questions about the design of the filter element?
How much does a filter cost on Vesta - analogues
Advanced car owners know that original spare parts are more expensive than those with similar characteristics due to the “stamp” of the automaker. Manufacturers of spare parts and consumables for motor vehicles produce exact copies of parts installed on the assembly line, but for some reasons they set the price slightly lower than the products sold by dealers. Their characteristics are no worse (we don’t recommend taking the cheapest ones made in China, but it’s worth considering analogues from branded companies). At a similar cost to original components, few people will buy “non-original” ones, because it is not profitable to fool one’s head. In some cases, replacement parts will be even better quality than those installed by the factory and supplied to dealer services. We consider it useful to name the most popular replacements for Vesta filter elements from third-party manufacturers along with catalog numbers (next to the names):
Conclusion
According to the test results, the Bosch filter turned out to be the best. The GOODWILL filter can be considered as a cheaper alternative. The test and review of filters was carried out by the Dmitry Kachalka channel:
What air filter for the sports Vesta do you recommend? Leave your feedback in the comments.
Where can I buy
: In our online store (inlet category)
By the way, maybe it’s not the quality of the air filters, but the design of the housing?
BM fa2180 from the manufacturer BM-Motorsport
The most popular (most likely, the affordable price and decent performance played a role). The properties are similar to “branded” products, but the price is almost 3 times lower. The average price at points of sale is 180 rubles.
TSN (9.1.1736) and SCT SB295 are quite good substitutes at a price that is 2 times cheaper. The average price is 300 and 400 rubles.
Pay attention to other companies that produce spare parts for Vesta. Before purchasing, take the time to search for customer reviews. Some manufacturers sell products that are so lousy that they shouldn’t even cost a ruble. The buyer finds out about this when the next maintenance is due.
BOSCH
Analogue with article number 1 457 433 058 (price from 600 rubles).
During installation it was noted
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- tight fit in the body;
- there are no gaps.
Video of the BOSCH filter condition after 5000 km:
After 2000 km
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- the honeycombs were not deformed;
- No air leaks were detected.
What kind of air filter is needed for Vesta
Is your car under warranty and is it being serviced by a dealer service station? Then you have nothing to worry about; the dealers’ technicians install spare parts from genuine manufacturers. The warranty period has passed, or the owner decided to service his car without the help of trained specialists, the choice of parts falls on his shoulders. You can install substitutes for genuine products, you just have to be able to choose the “candy” among the “garbage” of basement production. You should buy a filter element for the housing at certified points of sale of products from a certain manufacturer, or, at worst, in car dealerships or websites.
Top 2. MAHLE OC384
Rating (2021): 4.55
34 reviews taken into account from resources: Otzovik, PartReview
High-quality assembly The popular filter attracts with its German thoroughness of assembly and stable operation.
- Characteristics
Average price: 399 rub.
- Country: Austria
- Height, mm: 74
- Weight, g: 370
Drivers consider this oil filter one of the best for Lada Vesta. It does an excellent job of cleaning oil and works stably in cold weather. A well-placed filter element has a filtration area of 1023 square meters. see Not the greatest, but sufficient indicators. The opening pressure of the bypass valve here is 1.42 bar - it pushes through contaminated oil quite well. Car owners also noticed that the filter made in Indonesia (OS384A) is slightly inferior in quality to the Austrian one. Its body is slightly lower, the filtration area is smaller (800 sq. cm), the pressure is slightly lower, and the assembly is not as flawless.
Advantages and disadvantages
- High quality build
- Good valve opening pressure
- Stable operation in cold weather
- The quality of Asian manufacturers is worse
See also:
- 5 best stabilizer struts for Lada Vesta
What happens if you don't change the filter?
If the driver refuses to change this part, the car will not stop moving immediately: fuel consumption will initially increase, traction will decrease, which will only be the “first bell.” Then black carbon deposits will begin to form on the spark plugs from an excess of incoming fuel (this will lead to the replacement of the spark plugs). One day your “vesta” will refuse to start the engine and give the driver and passengers rides about their business. This usually happens at the wrong time - which means it is better not to neglect the advice in the service book and replace worn-out car components in a timely manner.
Standard manifold (receiver) – article number and price
The intake manifold of the Lada Vesta, which is called the “intake module,” is known under catalog number 21177-1008-600-00. It is sold assembled, its average market price is from 4,000 to 5,000 rubles.
The release module is not sold assembled; you will have to assemble it yourself from:
exhaust pipe assembly (article 21129-1203008-01, 21129-1203008-00, cost from 20,000 rubles), exhaust manifold gaskets (21124-1008089-00, cost 400-500 rubles), M8x35 studs (catalog number 00001- 003543721), flat washers 8x17 (catalog number 00001-000519601), nuts M8x1.25 (catalog number 00001-006100811).
Replacement frequency
The Lada Vesta manufacturer recommends replacing filter elements with each type of maintenance, from TO-1 to TO-6. The mileage between each service is 15 thousand km. The machine reaches this resource in a year. If the mileage is less than the specified value, but the year of operation has already completed, the elements should also be replaced.
| Filter type | Replacement frequency, thousand km |
| Cabin air filter | 15 |
| Engine air filter | 30 |
| Oil filter | 15 |
| Gasoline filter | 130-150 |
Replacing the oil filter is combined with a scheduled change of engine oil. The gasoline filter can be changed depending on circumstances. It all depends on the quality of the fuel the car is fueled with. The Vesta manufacturer does not set specific replacement dates. As a rule, if the requirements for the octane number of the fuel are met and its quality is normal, a gasoline filter lasts at least 60-75 thousand kilometers.
Review of Manufacturer Prices
| Name / Catalog article | Price, rub.) |
| Original | |
| Pilenga FA-P0443 from Renault | From 800 |
| High-quality analogues | |
| Nevsky filter NF6433 | From 350 |
| NF6433C (carbon filter) | From 400 |
| TSN Citron | —/— |
| SibTEK | —/— |
| BIG Filter, GB9978 | From 450 |
| Ekofil, EKO0441 | —/— |
| LADA Vesta/X RAY 272773016R (Vesta 1.8) | —/— |
| Mann CU22011 | —/— |
| Patron 5454211 | —/— |
*prices are as of January 30, 2019.
Recommendations for selection
Service center specialists strongly advise purchasing consumables with original factory catalog numbers. However, the high price of the “original” is not affordable for every car enthusiast. Therefore, they are forced to look for cheap but high-quality analogues.
Always check the integrity of the packaging, the presence of protective holograms, and quality certificates. If anything is in doubt, it is better to refuse the purchase.
Conclusion
The process of replacing the cleaning element is simple, but requires care on the part of the repairman. Prevention will take no more than 10 minutes.
It is not necessary to contact a service station, but provided that there are no major breakdowns that require the prompt intervention of a specialist. Observe replacement intervals, buy original consumables.
Main receiver malfunctions on Lada Vesta
Many owners of Lada Vesta CNG report a malfunction of the intake module. This applies to Vest with gas equipment running on methane. It was discovered that there is no through hole in the vacuum sampling fitting in the intake module. Owners are invited to visit an authorized dealer to have this fault checked, repaired and documented. After the visit, as CNG owners note, the acceleration dynamics increased, and at idle the speed stopped “jumping”.
Owners of Lada Vesta without LPG complained about the hose for the pneumatic drive of the intake manifold flaps. It quickly cracks, and when replaced, they install exactly the same one. The problem is solved by installing hoses for the classic Zhiguli instead of the original hoses on the Vesta.
The exhaust manifold, filling with exhaust gases, constantly heats up. This makes it difficult to locate the engine and intake system next to the exhaust module. The catalyst involved in cleaning “suffers” very much not only due to constant heating, but also due to engine operating errors and “contaminants” in the fuel that “feeds” the car.
Oil filter
On Vesta, the oil filter is located at the bottom of the engine compartment. The most convenient way to replace is from an inspection ditch or under a lift. The housing is located in the area of the crankshaft angle sensor. When replacing, the wiring harness from the sensor is disconnected. This makes the filter easier to access. The element itself is removed using a puller. It is necessary to install a new filter by first lubricating the mating surface and threads with engine oil.
A standard filter is installed on the Lada Vesta. Many car owners prefer to replace it with an imported analogue during the first oil change.
