Lada Granta is the cheapest car of the AvtoVAZ company, and at the same time the most accessible to service. As is the case with more expensive cars, Granta requires timely maintenance, including replacement of original components according to the regulations. If all the recommendations are followed, the car will last as long as possible for a car of this class. In this article, we will consider what kind of oil to fill in the Lada Granta gearbox. Rational selection of a suitable oil approved by the factory is the key to reliable operation of the gearbox and all transmission units.
Factory oil
According to official data, Lada Granta leaves the assembly line with oil. Often this is a Russian product Lukoil TM 4 with a certain viscosity class, which depends on the Russian region with a particular climate. There are such viscosity grades - 75W-80, 80W-90, as well as 75W-85, 75W-90 and 80W-85.
List of transmission oils and parameters to them, approved by the factory for Lada Granta:
- Lukoil TM 4. Viscosity grade - 75W-80, 75W-85, 75W-90, 80W-85, 80W-90; API Group - GL-4
- Novoil Trans KP. SAE viscosity grade - 80W-85; API Group - GL4
- Rosneft Kinetic. SAE - 80W-85; API - GL4
- Tatneft Translux TM14-12. SAE - 75W-85; API - GL4
- THK Trans KP. SAE 75W-90; API-GL4
- Shell SPIRAX S5 ATE. SAE 75W-90; GL-4/5
Viscosity grades and temperature ranges to them:
- 75W-80 (From - (minus) 40 to +35 degrees)
- 75W-85 (-40 +35 degrees)
- 75W-90 (-40 +45 degrees)
- 80W-85 (-26 +35 degrees)
AvtoVAZ recommends using pure original oil, without any oil additives. Modern high-performance gear oil is what is needed for the reliable and efficient operation of the Lada Granta gearbox.
How much oil to fill in Lada Granta
According to generally accepted rules, from 3 to 3.5 liters of oil must be poured into the Lada Granta gearbox. It is necessary to fill in gradually, periodically checking the level with a dipstick.
Replacement period
It is noteworthy that the oil in the Lada Granta gearbox is designed for almost the entire service life of the car. At least, it must be changed every 75 thousand kilometers, or after five years of operation. Cases of unexpected replacement are not uncommon - for example, when urgent repair of manual transmission or automatic transmission is required, including replacement of oil seals and gaskets.
The service life of any type of transmission depends on correct and competent operation. Of no small importance is the quality of the oil - transmission lubricant, which helps to maintain high performance characteristics of the gearbox mechanism. Since 2013, the majority of AvtoVAZ vehicles are equipped with a mechanical one. Besides the drive, there are other changes. The mechanical transmission received the index "VAZ-2181". The volume of the box crankcase has dropped to 2.3 liters. Manufacturers recommend periodically changing the oil in the mechanism. Let's find out how the oil change in the "Grants" box is performed.
Oil for manual transmission
At the plant, when assembling the transmission mechanism, the manufacturer fills the box with Lukoil TM4 transmission oil. This oil has a viscosity grade of 75W90. This is the best product, as the reviews say. But it is also possible to pour into the box and other oils corresponding to the viscosity class and the GL-4 group.
The most suitable are: Lukoil TM-4 fluid, TNK Trans KP, Shell Spikers oils, and Rosneft Kinetic transmission lubricants. All products recommended by the car manufacturer are indicated in the operating instructions.
Required tools
To change the oil in the "Grants" box, you will need a standard set of ring and open-end wrenches. Prepare a suitable container to drain the old oil. To properly fill in new grease and not get dirty everything around, you should use a funnel. In addition, you should prepare a knife, a metal sponge, a lot of rags, sealant and a jack.
For the safest operation, you need to purchase gloves. When all the tools and accessories are assembled, you can start changing the oil in the Lada Grants gearbox.
Lubricant change process
The oil change operation is quite simple. Even novice car enthusiasts can handle it. Before starting work, it is better to install the machine on an inspection pit in the garage or on an overpass. If none of this is there, then you can get by with a jack, but then the process will become a little more complicated.
If there is no hole
The first step is to find out where the drain hole is located on the gearbox housing.
It is important to remember that the oil change in the Lada Grants box should always be done hot - the engine is pre-warmed up. If you start to drain the grease without warming up, the high viscosity will make it difficult to completely drain the boat. To warm up the gearbox, you should drive a little car. A few minutes will be enough for the oil to warm up.
Then they look for a drain hole in the crankcase. If the protection is installed, then a hole is made in it for easy oil change. Sometimes the shield already has this hole. When found, it should be cleaned with a wire brush. After cleaning, wipe the drain plug with a rag.
In the next step, unscrew the plug. This operation must be carried out as carefully as possible - the oil may be hot. There is a risk of burns. When the lid is unscrewed, a pre-prepared container is placed under the stream and wait until all the oil has flowed out.
Next, you need to provide easy access to the filler hole in the gearbox. The first step is to turn off the negative terminal of the battery. After that, unscrew the screws that hold the filter housing, disconnect all hoses, as well as wires that prevent access to the hole.
The air filter is retracted to the side, a dipstick is looked for on the box body, with which you can conveniently measure the oil level. After that, screw the drain hole if the oil finally flows into the container. The prepared funnel is inserted into the filler hole. Sometimes a special hose can also be used.
Next, fill in a new gear oil. At the same time, make sure that there is no leakage from under the plug. Pour in a little less than the manufacturer recommends. If the oil in the Grants cable transmission is being changed, then its volume is 2.35 liters. For a gearbox with traction control, you need 3 liters.
After part of the oil is filled, check the level using a dipstick. If there is not enough oil, then the liquid is topped up. In this case, the car must be removed from the jack. Next, install the air filter in place.
After all these manipulations, it is worth making a test drive a short distance. At the same time, it is important to change each gear. After the trip, measure the level again with a dipstick and top up if necessary.
Newbie mistakes
When changing the oil in the box, "Grants" sometimes make mistakes. This is the warming up of the gearbox in neutral gear and high revs - you do not need to do this. Also, some do not check the possibility of unscrewing the filler hole before draining the oil. The copper washer is often lost.
Automatic transmission "Grants"
The manufacturer installs a box from Yatko on cars. It was possible to create an automatic transmission, which is practically immune to difficult operating conditions. The automatic machine is installed mainly on the model with the "Lux" configuration. The cheaper models are equipped with a "robotic" gearbox. A car with this transmission is capable of picking up speed from standstill to 100 km / h in 13.3 seconds. The maximum speed is 173 km / h. For the city and movement along the highway, this is quite enough.
Among the features of the automatic transmission, a lever can be distinguished. It is made in the classic form, but in the form of a ladder - this helped to save the driver from possible problems. Automatic transmission drive - cable. This is an old but reliable scheme. The box implements protection against erroneous inclusions. If the car is moving in any gear, it will not be possible to engage the other. The electronic unit controls the operation of the mechanism.
There is also overheating protection. If the car is operated at low temperatures, it is better to warm up the gearbox by holding the car on the brake with the gear engaged. If you do not perform this action, then certain problems may arise. Until the automatic transmission warms up, the torque converter will be blocked and it will not be possible to engage the gear.
How often should the automatic transmission oil be changed?
According to the manufacturer's assurances, there is no need to change the oil in the box. Factory filled oil is designed for life. But experienced car owners do not believe such a statement. After all, everyone knows that any lubricants in the process of operation lose their characteristics. So it is still necessary to periodically replace it. The process itself is not complicated.
The box has a resource of 250 thousand kilometers. The oil change in the "Grants" box should be done approximately every 75 thousand. The mechanism is unpretentious to the composition of the lubricating transmission fluid. But it is better to purchase products recommended by the manufacturer. The oil can be changed in whole or in part. Consider the process in both the first and second cases.
Partial method
For this oil change in the "Lada Grants" gearbox, take out the control dipstick, assemble the structure from tubes measuring 8 millimeters. The hand is inserted into the hole for the oil filling. The spent liquid is drained through the drain hole into the container. It is imperative to measure how much fluid has drained off. Next, take a funnel and pour in a new liquid. The probe is installed back.
Full
A complete oil change in the "Grants" gearbox is possible. There is a plug on the crankcase and a tube under the plug. If this plug is unscrewed, then about 250 milliliters of liquid will pour out. Then the tube is twisted back. The dipstick is installed in its place, but the plug is not tightened. In this case, you need to start the engine. After the remaining oil has drained, the plug can be screwed back on. Then add new oil to the gearbox. This completes the replacement process.
A passenger front-wheel drive car VAZ Lada Granta is a variant of a budget car. Three types of transmissions are installed on cars by the manufacturer: 5-speed, 4-speed and 5-speed.
All of these transmissions require periodic replacement of working fluids, that is, you need to know which transmission oil is best for Grants. Next, we will consider which Lada Granta gearbox oils are best used, as well as what to look for in the case when gear oils are selected for Lada Granta.
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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.
As a result, the transmission is prone to increased wear and early failure. for LADA Granta are designed taking into account the characteristics of each box (technical, operational). The manufacturer recommends a certain type of working fluid that meets the necessary standards and requirements for the operation of the transmission.
Working fluid poured into the Lada Granta checkpoint:
- 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 vary: 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 the manual transmission gear oil, the manufacturer does not provide for the obligatory replacement of the working fluids of the mechanical transmission of the Lada Granta by the manufacturer, since the transmission fluids are designed for the entire service life of the car. But in reality this is not entirely true. In order for a manual transmission to serve for a long time, it is necessary to produce it every 60,000 km.
A list of some oils used in the manual transmission Lada Granta and recommended by the manufacturer:
- mineral oil Kinetic from the Russian manufacturer Rosneft with viscosity grades: 80W-85 GL-4 or 75W-90 GL-4/5;
- Translux TM 4-12 oil from the Russian manufacturer TATNEFT with a viscosity class of 75W-85 GL-4, developed on a synthetic and semi-synthetic base with a multifunctional additive package;
- multigrade mineral oil TRANS KP from the Russian manufacturer TNK with a viscosity class of 80W-85 GL-4;
- multigrade semi-synthetic oil TRANS KP SUPER from the Russian manufacturer TNK with a viscosity class of 75W-90 GL-4;
- synthetic oil Shell Spirax S5 ATE from the European manufacturer "SHELL TRANSAXLE OIL" with a viscosity grade of 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 is placed during replacement, since part of the oil cannot be drained from hard-to-reach areas.
- If you need transmission oil Grenade automatic transmission, the recommendations for the selection and replacement timing are somewhat different from the "mechanics". Lada Granta with automatic transmission is a novelty on the Russian market, since automatic transmissions were not so popular on VAZs, or rather, they were not massively installed at all.
In the case of Lada Granta, the manufacturer took the right path and did not develop a new automatic transmission for his car. Instead, the plant decided to use the already proven JF414E box from. Since the reputation of Jatco in the world arena of transmission manufacturers is beyond doubt, the management of Avto VAZ decided to equip the Lada Granta model with an automatic transmission JF414E.
According to the recommendations of the manufacturer, there is no regulation for replacing the transmission fluid in the automatic transmission of the Lada Granta car, since the fluid is filled for the entire service life of the car. In fact, when exposed to constant thermal and mechanical stress, transmission fluid ages and loses its properties.
Taking into account the long-term practice of servicing automatic transmissions, experts recommend carrying out a maximum of 50 thousand km of run, and in used cars, reduce this interval by 30 or even 50%.
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 a Lada Grant car. The liquids are chemically compatible, they can be mixed. There are also other less expensive gear oil alternatives such as Aisin ATF AFW from a Japanese manufacturer.
The working level of the liquid poured into the automatic transmission Lada Granta, which is recommended by the manufacturer, is 5.1 liters. However, in fact, it is possible to fill less, since it is impossible to completely drain all mining from the unit without disassembly.
- Transmission oil Grenade Manual transmission is practically analogous to lubricant for manual transmission. In other words, with a robotic box installed on a Lada Granta, everything is much simpler than with a machine gun. The fact is that the principle of operation of a robotic box is very similar to the principle of operation of a manual gearbox, in which the oil is not exposed to excessive overheating and pressure.
For this reason, the manufacturer decided to use the fluids used in the Lada Grant manual transmissions, discussed above, in robotic transmissions. This was done in order to optimize the company's costs for the production and maintenance of manufactured vehicles.
What is the bottom line
At present, VAZ is actively using the technologies of the automobile corporation RENAULT - NISSAN. Many components and assemblies installed on Lada cars have been tested for a long time in extreme conditions.
Accordingly, the transmission fluids used in the production of cars of the VAZ concern are also specially designed to work in various units (mechanics, automatic or robot), both domestic development and production, and foreign.
For this reason, it is optimal to use only original fluids and oils (engine and transmission). It is also allowed to switch to various analogues, but in this case it is necessary to use products that are of high quality and fully comply with all the tolerances of the car manufacturer itself.
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High-quality lubrication is very important for a car: many components and systems in operation are constantly experiencing friction. Oil-free depreciation and failure is a matter of a few days of operation. So the question of which oil is best to fill in Lada Grant is one of the most significant for the owners of this model.
Let's start with what kind of oil to pour into the Lada Granta engine. All other operational characteristics of the machine primarily depend on the "health" of the motor.
Norms and factors
How much lubricant will be consumed depends on its quality, viscosity index, operating conditions and driving style. On average, according to the manufacturer's documentation, the consumption per 1000 km for Grants will be as follows:
- 8 valves, engine displacement 1.6 liters, power 87 hp: consumes 50 g;
- 16 valves, motor models of all varieties: consumption 300 g.
Engine oil can be consumed more intensively - a whole list of factors affects:
- Overflowing lubricant;
- Clogged or faulty filter;
- Oil viscosity. The seasonal variety is spent faster than the all-season variety. But the latter is more likely
- loses its viscosity;
- Malfunction or high degree of wear of engine components: pistons, cylinders, pumps;
- In a new or overhauled engine, the increased oil consumption is due to the grinding of the elements. When it ends, consumption should return to normal.
In some cases, the reason for the high spending is difficult to establish. But fixing the problem is an urgent and paramount task. Delaying with it usually ends with the need for costly and global repairs.
Problem of choice
So, which oil is better to fill in Lada Grant? The manufacturer of the line advises using semi-synthetic lubricants produced by Russian manufacturers. The most common are Lukoil and Rosneft 5W-30. It is them that are poured in dealerships during maintenance. However, some grantmakers are in no hurry to follow the recommendations of AvtoVAZ. Therefore, analog lubricants are used. 
Semi-synthetics, mineral water or synthetics
Many car owners have their own point of view about which oil in Lada Granta is more appropriate. Semi-synthetics and mineral options do not quite suit them. Pure synthetics have clear advantages over the alternative.
- Synthetic oils have higher thermal stability.
- At low temperatures, they retain better fluidity. Accordingly, in the cold, the engine starts faster.
- Synthetics have higher antifriction properties.
- The lubricating qualities of such oils are more powerful, due to which the engine resource increases, and the fuel consumption decreases.
However, the cost of synthetic lubricants is noticeably higher than that of semi-synthetic ones. And it is necessary to decide which oil to pour into the Lada Grant engine individually, based on personal financial capabilities.
Algorithm: how to change
The oil in the Grant for the engine is supposed to be changed every 15-20 thousand kilometers. The range is determined by the degree of stress on the car. The higher they are, the more often the grease should be changed.
The volume required for replacement varies depending on the type of gearbox. For a system with an automatic machine, 4.4 liters of oil are required, for a machine with a mechanics - 3.2.
The engine oil can be changed on your own. In stages it looks like this.
- Warming up the engine to operating temperatures.
- Installation of a car on an overpass or inspection pit.
- Disconnection of the power plant.
- Removing the crankcase protection (if you have a 16-valve model).
- Removing the filler cap for filling.
- Cleaning the drain hole around the perimeter.
- Removing the plug on the pallet (you need a 17 wrench or a hexagon).
- Draining the used oil.
- Cleaning the filter slot.
- Fill the new filter halfway with oil. O-ring lubrication.
- Installing a new filter.
- Topping up oil through the top filler neck. The total volume is 0.5 liters below the norm.
- Checking the lubricant level with a dipstick. It is carried out not earlier than 3 minutes after filling.
- Checking start of the engine, monitoring the absence of leaks, re-checking the level of the lubricant, if necessary, topping it up.
Manipulations should be carried out in protective gloves - the drained oil is characterized by a high temperature.
Now let's figure out which oil is more suitable for the Lada Grant box than the rest. The performance of a car depends on it to the same extent as on a motor vehicle. To maintain operational functions, certain rules must be followed.
- Check the lubricant level in good time. The frequency for cars with manual transmission is every 15 thousand mileage, for cars with automatic transmission - every 5 thousand. Sometimes there is a need for intermediate checks: if oil leaks are found on the crankcase.
- If the oil level drops, top-up is required.
- After passing 70-75 thousand km or after 5 years of low-intensity use of a car with an automatic machine, the lubricant needs to be replaced. If Lada Granta is equipped with mechanics, the first change is carried out after 2 thousand km of run, the next - every 10-15 thousand km traveled or annually.
As for which oil to pour into the Lada Granta gearbox, the answer to the question is determined by the type of box. First of all, mineral lubricants are only permissible for mechanics. And then: experienced users are not advised to resort to them. They are completely unsuitable for a machine gun.
Car owners managed to figure out which oil in the Lada Granta manual transmission works perfectly. The list includes:
- Lukoil TM 4;
- Tatneft Translux TM4-12;
- Shell;
- Rosneft Konenik;
- Novoil Trans KP.
There is an opinion on the question: what kind of oil to pour into the automatic transmission Lada Granta? The best greases are recognized:
- Genuine EJ-1 ATF;
- Semisynthetics produced by Lukoil
- Nissan ATF Matic-S.
When adding oil, use the same grease that was used before.
Changing the oil in the gearbox of Grant
How to fill Lade Granta with oil in the box is again determined by the type of gearbox. Let's start with the mechanics.
- The car is driven onto a viewing pit or overpass. Preferably after a long trip.
- The protection is dismantled from the drain; the edges are carefully cleaned with a metal brush.
- The plug is screwed on, the working off is drained into an unnecessary container.
- In the process of draining from the battery, the terminal is tilted, the fasteners fixing the air filter are unscrewed, its flow sensor and all hoses with cables that interfere with the dismantling of the case are turned off.
- The filter slides to the side.
- The drain hole is plugged with a cap.
- The dipstick is removed from the filling hole, a funnel is placed in its place. Oil is poured through it.
- With a strictly horizontal position of the Lada, the transmission fluid level is measured. Insufficient volume is replenished, excess is drained. Drops and drips are wiped off with a clean cloth.
- Everything dismantled is installed in place in the reverse order.
At the end of the work, a test drive is made with gear shifting, the oil level is measured again. If necessary, it is corrected.
When changing the oil in the automatic transmission, the initial steps are the same: warming up the automatic transmission, setting the car on the overpass. Your further actions are as follows.
- The drain bolt is screwed on with a 19 wrench.
- The overflow plug is dismantled with a 5 hexagon.
- Waste fluid is drained.
- A washer-seal is installed (necessarily new).
- The plug and bolt are replaced.
- A short drive is made to warm up the oil. Its temperature should fluctuate between 60 and 80 degrees.
- Without turning off the engine, the box first switches from position P to position 1, and then back. In each position, the lever must be held for about 5 seconds.
A control check of the lubricant level is also carried out when the car body is strictly horizontal. In the process of changing the oil, all elements are wiped dry with paper or a lint-free cloth.
