The design of Kalina-2 family cars uses a cable transmission, manufactured by AvtoVAZ since 2013. A feature of the mechanical box, designated as VAZ-2181, is the following: a diagnostic probe is not provided in its design. The inspection hole is located on the side, not on the upper 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.

The engine air filter should not interfere with

The air filter box in cars "Grant" and "Kalina-2" is attached with three rubber stops. It will not be difficult to dismantle them, only first you need to disconnect all the connectors attached to the box from the outside. You will also need to remove the adsorber valve. And only then, without fear of damaging anything, the plastic box is taken to the side.

The cylinder to which the corrugation is attached is the DMRV sensor module. There is one connector on this module. Disconnect it, and the clamp holding the corrugation is better left unchanged.

The result of all the work done looks like this:

The filter box is simply folded back

The actions mentioned above are listed here in order:

1. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery;
2. Disconnect the clip "1", which holds the power wire, and disconnect the connector "2" of the mass air flow sensor (Fig. 1);
3. Dismantle the canister purge valve. Disconnect the connector with the wires, then press the spring with a flat screwdriver from the side and remove the module itself from the slots (Fig. 2);
4. All stops holding the box can be easily removed from the slots (Fig. 3).

The connector that needs to be disconnected at "step 2" will be absent in trim levels with the 21127 motor.

We wish you success.

Changing transmission oil

The cable transmission design contains a drain plug, which is typical for all manual transmissions. The control and filler hole is closed here with a separate plug, but you can pour liquid into the crankcase not only through it.

A reverse switch is attached to the unit body from above (see Fig.). And if this part can be unscrewed, then it will be easier to replace it than according to the standard AvtoVAZ manual.

In the figure, the numbers indicate:

1. Reverse switch;
2. Drain plug. It is accessed from the bottom side. The screw is unscrewed with a 17 wrench;
3. Control and filler plug. You need to unscrew it by bringing the key from the side of the battery. A 17 flat key will do if the handle is not too long.

In reality, the details indicated here look like this:

There is no need to unscrew the control plug trying to get to it from the side of the car bottom. As a last resort, you can perform the operation together using additional lighting.

The procedure for changing the gearbox oil will look standard:

1. First, the control plug is not completely unscrewed;
2. Unscrew the drain plug by substituting a free container under it;
3. The used oil is drained, the plug is tightened;
4. Having unscrewed the filler plug, the oil is replaced, then all the parts are installed in place.

According to reviews, 2300 ml of transmission fluid is placed in the VAZ-2181 box. The plant is filled with Rosneft Kinetic SAE 75W-90 oil, and the recommended drain interval is 75,000 km.

Advice: it is recommended to warm up the old oil before changing it. It will be enough to drive the car about 2-3 km, trying to vary the engine speed.

Liquid can be poured into the crankcase of the 2181 box through a separate hole, which is closed with a reverse switch. The detail in question will be clearly visible if you open the hood and remove the filter box:

Dismantling this part is not easy. First, disconnect the connector, and to loosen the fastening, you need a special box wrench with a high head. Key size - hexagon 22.

You can get access to the internal volume of the checkpoint in another way, which is not considered here. Together with engines 21126 and 21127, a speed sensor is used, mounted on the top of the box casing. It will be easy to dismantle this unit, but after reinstallation, the tightness is broken.

The oil level in the gearbox is controlled as follows: the standard filler plug must be unscrewed, and as soon as the liquid begins to come out to the casing, the top-up is stopped. It is advisable that the vehicle is installed on a level surface. Better yet, if the body is tilted to the right - the excess transmission fluid has not damaged anyone yet.

Video example: express method, not recommended to repeat

Thanks to the optimal set of consumer qualities, the Russian small car of the budget segment Lada Kalina has acquired an enviable success with buyers. This car is quite common, which was facilitated by its low cost and maintainability. The overwhelming majority of owners of a practical "Russian" performs the service of this car in an independent mode. Common maintenance and repair activities such as:

• oil change in the gearbox;
• changing filters and candles;
• replacement of other process fluids and much more,
• today, practically no one has any questions or difficulties.

Sometimes you can come across such a fact when the owners pay little attention to the Lada Kalina transmission unit, neglecting the timeliness of the oil change. This measure consists of the number of mandatory maintenance procedures and neglect of them creates a threat of premature failure of the specified structurally complex unit.

Today we will consider the features of such a procedure as changing the oil in the gearbox in Lada Kalina. The procedure itself does not differ in complicated moments, and any caring owner should be aware of the algorithm for its implementation. We will also answer the questions: what kind of oil to pour? how much oil is in the gearbox?

Characteristic of the Kalina gearbox

For his model Lada Kalina, the manufacturer used a classic mechanical unit. In his arsenal there are five steps, not counting the "reverse" gear. This box with its roots goes back to the 80s, when the owners of its "ancestors" were fashionable at that time "nines".

Then the developers significantly modernized the unit, after which the VAZ-2180 box, which has a cable drive, saw the light. Many components of this transmission have undergone significant changes, but the principle of its lubrication remains almost identical to its progenitor. There is a certain amount of lubricant in the pan of the unit, the process of supplying it to the units of the unit occurs in a natural way. This means that the oil is not supplied by a pump or other forced lubrication mechanism, but is captured by the shafts and gears and spreads along the inner perimeter of the unit. By the way, some owners are not familiar with this principle.

In addition to ensuring the lubrication effect, the working fluid has another and rather important function - it is the removal of the heat generated during the operation of the box. It is here that, if the oil level is insufficient, the unit overheats. Gears are subject to increased wear due to dry running. Then the chips accumulate in the working fluid and then settle on the magnets, and the oil itself acquires a dark shade with the presence of a characteristic odor. These factors oblige to carry out periodic and timely monitoring of the lubricant level in the transmission. For these purposes, the manufacturer purposefully provided for the presence of a special probe. When the level is below the middle mark of the dipstick, then the operation of the unit is contraindicated.

Service life of gear lubricant and engine oil

According to the regulations, the frequency of replacing transmission lubricants has a significant difference from the interval for changing engine oil in Lada Kalina. The manufacturer recommends that owners tend to this procedure at least after 75 thousand km. Experienced craftsmen are advised to resort to reducing the replacement period to 60 thousand km. The initial oil change in the gearbox in a new car should generally be carried out after 30 thousand km.

During the joint lapping process, new parts form small chips, which are subsequently suspended in the lubricant, which is highly undesirable. Further operation assumes the inevitable impact on the oil of different temperature extremes. Although after a 30-thousandth run, the intensity of production decreases significantly, but this does not indicate that this phenomenon will completely stop. The quality indicator of the factory lubricant leaves much to be desired, therefore it is recommended to give preference to the products of proven brands during the initial and subsequent replacements.

What to buy as oil for the Kalina motor?

A reasonable question: what kind of oil to pour? The sales network today can offer a wide range of transmission oils recommended for the Lada Kalina box. Experts have put forward a recommendation to use a lubricant with the following temperature and viscosity parameters: from "70-W80" to "80-W85". With regard to manufacturers, we note the products of such companies:

• Rosneft and Lukoil (domestic);
• "Shell" (famous import analogue);
• "Zic" (Korean oil gaining popularity).

Well, everyone will decide for himself what kind of oil to pour.

Oil change tools and accessories

Changing the oil in the gearbox, which will be required:

• container;
• key to "17";
• jack;
• rags;
• thin hose and watering can.

We start replacing engine oil

1. Before the immediate procedure, we warm up the LADA Kalina transmission unit. A trip is required here.
2. We hang the left front side of the car using the designated jack. Do not forget to install safety supports and wheel chocks.
3. We get to the drain plug of the unit and use the key on "17" to unscrew it (not yet completely).
4. Place the container under the drain hole.
5. We unscrew the cork and drain the mining. This process will take about 20 minutes for almost all of the oil to drain out of the crankcase.
6. We immediately tighten the plug and remove the residual grease on the unit body with a rag.
7. Having opened the hood, we are looking for the filler hole. It is absent in the Kalina box, so we will fill it through the dipstick hole.
8. We connect the watering can to the hose, remove the dipstick and immerse the newly invented "filling device" into the indicated hole.
9. We slowly fill in the grease, after which we immerse the dipstick in its original place.

This completes the oil change in the gearbox.

How much oil to pour into Kalina?

The standard volume declared by the manufacturer for filling is 3.1 liters. LADA Kalina owners recommend adding about 200 grams of oil to the specified amount. This avoids the noise of the unit shafts at speed and improves heat dissipation.

Oil for transmissions has a high viscosity, and even in a hot state during draining it leaves the crankcase reluctantly. A certain amount of mining inevitably remains on the inner walls of the unit. Here the owners of LADA Kalina recommend "spilling" some of the lubricant.

The procedure looks like this:

1. Before changing the gearbox oil, make sure that the drain plug is not installed.
2. Pour about 150 grams of new grease into the unit and wait for it to completely drain from the drain hole. First, we observe the release of a blackened slurry, and then a substance lighter in color.
3. Having completed this manipulation, we twist the plug and perform the above replacement procedure.

This action is also very useful when pouring a new product from another manufacturer.

Let's sum up

Now we know the algorithm of how the oil is changed in the Kalina gearbox, as well as what oil to pour, and how much oil is in the gearbox. It is quite simple and within the power of a novice owner of LADA Kalina. We recommend stocking up on the devices we have indicated, which will greatly simplify the process. You will have to spend no more than one hour for all the execution, where half of the specified time will be allocated to the mining drain.

According to the regulations, the transmission oil should be replaced with Lada Kalina every 75 thousand km of run and at least once every 4-5 years. In case of intensive use or heavy loads, you can change the oil in the Kalina box earlier, for example, after 50 thousand km of run.

The guests already know, I talked about this in my earlier articles, today at the request of one of our regular visitors, I will tell you about how to change the oil at the Lada Kalina checkpoint , with your own hands, of course.

To work, you need several ordinary keys, which perhaps everyone has:

1. Collar on "17".
2. A watering can with a hose of 30-50 cm (here you have to "farm", or buy a ready-made watering can in a store. I got out of the situation by using the floor of a plastic bottle and a piece of hose tied to its neck with electrical tape).
3. Desirable straight "arms" and "light head" 🙂
4. Transmission oil.
5. Container for draining waste oil.

Changing the oil in the Kalina gearbox, like any other VAZ model, is carried out on an inspection pit or a lift. It is better to drain the oil "hot", that is, with a well-warmed engine, after a long trip or travel.

Do-it-yourself oil change in a box Lada Kalina - step by step instructions

1. We drive into the pit and fix the car (handbrake, gear, bricks for wheels, etc.).

2. For convenience, I removed the crankcase protection, it is not necessary to do this, but it is more convenient for me.

3. Place an empty container under the drain hole.

4. Then we take the key to "17" and unscrew the gearbox drain plug. Be careful and careful the oil may be HOT!

5. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes for the oil to drain completely.

6. Now you need to tighten the plug and proceed directly to the oil change procedure, that is, to fill in a new clean transmission oil.

7. Take a watering can with a long neck or as in our case with a hose and install it in the filler hole.

8. Open a can of oil and slowly pour in about 3 liters. Using a dipstick, check the oil level in the box; it should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks.

!!! Advice: For better and more comfortable shifting of the fifth gear, I recommend pouring in a little more oil so that the level is slightly above the middle of the “mezhmetchnogo” space, that is, closer to the upper level. Attention, this is just a tip, you can fill strictly according to the level, this is your own business!

When the new oil is filled and the level is checked, screw the filler neck and you can safely go wash your hands, because the oil change in the Lada Kalina gearbox is completed.

After a few days, check the oil level again, top up if necessary.

I also recommend watching the video on how to change the oil in the Lada Kalina gearbox:

For normal and stable operation of the checkpoint on Kalina, its regular maintenance is required in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer's regulations. Engine oil is one of the most important components of the transmission. According to the regulations, the oil change in the gearbox on Kalina is provided every 75,000 km. However, under conditions of intensive use of the car, we advise you to replace it more often, for example, every 40-50 thousand km.

Which oil is filled from the factory and which one to choose for replacement

Mineral oil TNK TRANS KP, TU 38.301-41-191-01, which is produced by the Ryazan Refinery (the old name is ROLS T), is filled from the plant in the Kalina checkpoint. One, many of the car owners prefer to fill in oils of other brands, including imported manufacturers. Some car owners, having switched to oils of other brands, note a decrease in the overall noise of the gearbox, as well as a longer service life, and a decrease in fuel consumption.

Choosing gear oil

• Lukoil GL-4 75W90 TM-4 before. pref. (4l.) P / synth price from 950 rubles
• Lukoil GL-4 80W90 TM-4 before. pref. (4 l.) Min price from 550 rubles
• Lukoil GL-5 75W90 TM-5 back pref. (4l.) P / synth price from 1100 rubles
• Rosneft GL-4/5 75W90 (4l.) P / sint price from 1150 rubles
• Rosneft GL-5 80W90 back pref. (4l.) Min. price from 450 rubles
• TNK Trans KR Super GL-4 75W90 before. pref. (4l.) P / synth. from 1000 rubles
• TNK Trans Gipoid Super GL-5 75W90 rear pref. (4l.) P / synth. price from 1150 rubles
• XADO Atomic Oil 80W-90 GL 3/4/5 (1 l.) Synth. price from 750 rubles

You can also choose oils from other manufacturers, for example Shell, ZIC. The opinions of car owners are divided on the quality of oil from some manufacturers, I prefer to buy domestic products. Others, on the contrary, trust only imported oils.

The required volume of oil for the gearbox

Lada Kalina (VAZ 1117, 1118 and 1119) requires 3.5 liters of oil. When buying oil, you should purchase a 4 liter canister, of which about 0.5 liters will remain for refilling. If you buy 4 liters, it will be more expensive.

Self-change of oil in the gearbox

It is better to replace the engine oil in the gearbox from the inspection pit or overpass. For the convenience of pouring oil, you need a small funnel and about 30-40 cm of a rubber hose. Connect the hose to a funnel and prepare for pouring.

If you wish, to make it more convenient, you should dismantle the engine protection, but you can do without this, but it will be more difficult to get to the drain plug.

To drain the old oil, you need an empty container with a volume of about 5 liters. You can allow half an old oil canister or put a bowl. We install the container under the drain plug.

Unscrew the drain plug using a 17mm wrench, regular or flat, and wait for the oil to drain completely.

After the old oil has completely drained off, tighten the drain plug and proceed to filling in new oil.

We find the filler neck, take out the check probe, insert a funnel with a hose into the hole and start pouring oil. Fill in about 3-3.2 liters of oil, take out the funnel and insert the dipstick. We check the oil level, add more oil if necessary.

The required oil level in the gearbox must be between the MIN and MAX marks.

After carrying out all the work, we check if oil is flowing from the drain plug. We also recommend driving a few tens of meters, then check the oil level again.

For the owners of "Lada Kalina" the problems associated with the transmission are actual. In most cases, they arise from a deterioration in the quality of the lubricant. Also, over time and with an increase in mileage, there is a decrease in the amount of grease in the gearbox. All this brings the inconvenience that drivers face.

All problems can be solved by changing the grease in the gearbox. But here a completely natural question appears. What oil to choose for additives in the Lada Kalina checkpoint? After all, the market is represented by a huge assortment, both in price categories and in chemical composition. We will try to understand this in detail.

How to decide on the choice of oil

So what kind of oil to fill in the gearbox of the Lada Kalina? It is simply impossible to give an unambiguous universal answer to this question. There are several criteria to look out for when choosing.

Basically, attention is paid to the price, viscosity, chemical composition, as well as the popularity of the manufacturer's brand. In fact, everything is not as complicated as it seems at first glance. However, when buying, you should pay special attention to the availability of GOST and product certification. This is very important, because when purchasing a product that does not have all of this, you may face not only low oil quality, but also with a further deterioration in the operation of the transmission.

When you buy a brand new Lada Kalina, oil has already been poured into the transmission. As a rule, it is the manufacturer who recommends it. It can be found without any problems in almost any store. Magnum 300 lubricant from TNK is added to Lada Kalina from the factory.

In fact, according to most car enthusiasts, this is not the best option. Oil very quickly deteriorate, and it has to be changed much more often than analogues. That is why we present a list of the most popular among the owners of Lada Kalina:

As you can see, products of the most famous and trusted manufacturers are most often chosen. The use of oil from TNK is justified in cases where the car is not used so often, or for a long period of time the mileage is less than 20 thousand kilometers. Therefore, we can objectively say that the product recommended by AvtoVAZ is not the most effective for the vast majority of drivers.

Choosing the viscosity of the transmission oil

When choosing an oil for the Lada Kalina gearbox, it is important to focus on the viscosity of the purchased product. The following table will help with this:

We hope that, depending on the viscosity, you can most accurately choose for yourself which oil is best to fill in the gearbox of the Lada Kalina.

How to choose the composition of transmission oil

In the Russian market, gear oils are divided into three types according to their chemical composition:

• synthetic;
• semi-synthetic;
• mineral.

From the plant, as we have already said, Magnum 300 from TNK is poured. By its composition, it belongs to. But less than 5% of the owners of Lada Kalina use this type.

The most preferred type of lubricant is semi-synthetic. This type is chosen by 50% of drivers, and we recommend it. And 45% of car owners buy fully synthetic fluids. What kind of oil you pour into the manual transmission depends entirely on you.

Which manufacturer to give preference to

Another important factor in choosing the best transmission oil for Lada Kalina is the manufacturer's brand. The modern market is saturated with a large selection of products. It is the popular and popular brands that offer solid and quality products. In practice, the overwhelming majority of the offered lubricating fluid are cheaper analogues of really good oils. Always check the availability of GOST when buying. If not, then most likely this liquid will not help. Better to pay a little more and get a quality lubricant.

We present you a list of the most purchased Lada Kalina:

• ZIC (29.7% of buyers)
• Shell (14.1% of buyers)
• Liqui Moly (13.4% of buyers)
• Lukoil (12.4% of buyers)
• (5.5% of buyers)
• Mobil (4.2% of buyers)

Also, manufacturers TNK and Rosneft are almost on a par with Mobile. All presented brands produce products of different chemical composition. Among them are synthetic, semi-synthetic oils. A small circle of manufacturers is engaged in mineral fluids, since they are not so much in demand and are suitable for drivers in extremely rare cases due to their fragility.

What to choose for "Kalina"

If you still find it difficult to determine what kind of oil to fill in the gearbox of "Lada Kalina", then feel free to choose the products of one of the above manufacturers. You will definitely not go wrong. The best quality are ZIC and Liqui Moly. Also, do not take mineral oils if you often drive. It is best to take semisynthetics or synthetics. This is the most durable option for those who regularly use the car for a long time.

Outcome

As a result, we can say that the modern Russian market offers a wide range of transmission oils for any car. Among all the products, it is important to choose exactly the lubricant that is ideal for you. After a little comparative analysis, or trusting the opinion of most motorists, you can easily make the right choice. When buying, you must take into account the certification of the product. This is very important in order to be sure of the quality of the purchased oil.