The manual transmission differs from analogues in its simplicity and reliability. It is important to understand that such a transmission still requires regular maintenance, which allows you to maximize the service life of the unit. As for automatic transmissions, in this case the requirements for the quality, level and condition of the oil are even more stringent.
In practice, this means that the owner must not only change the oil in a timely manner according to the regulations, but also constantly monitor its level, color, smell, degree of contamination, etc. In this article we will look at how to check the oil level in a manual and automatic Grant box, as well as what to look for during such a check.
Selecting automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluids differ in viscosity index. Substances that have a synthetic base are popular. Experts recommend replacing every 40,000-60,000 km. Timely replacement of the automatic transmission oil on a vehicle can increase the service life of the transmission.
Properties that gear oil must have:
- extend the service life of the gearbox;
- provide effective lubrication of the rubbing parts of the box;
- resistance to low temperatures;
- high performance characteristics.
Nissan - ATF Matic-S
What kind of oil is recommended to be added to the automatic transmission? For Lada, Nissan fuel is suitable - ATF Matic-S, Genuine EJ-1. When purchasing cheap analogues, there is a risk of rapid failure of transmission elements, and the driver will encounter problems with the functioning of the box.
Thus, for automatic transmission you should use a fluid that is recommended by the Lada manufacturer. This unit is demanding on transmission fluid. Partial replacement is advisable if the oil level is low or darkened. There are no difficulties during this procedure.
Conclusion
Having considered the suitable options, you can decide on the best oil for the Lada Granta automatic transmission. It is better to use a quality product, which does not have to be expensive and original. This can be seen judging by the presence on the market of quite good analogues from the companies Mobil, Castrol, ZIC, ExxonMobil, Lukoil, etc.
Good day to all. One of our clients has a Lada Granta car with an automatic transmission. Before this, he constantly bought oil for the engine, and today he decided to change the oil in the box. And accordingly, he had a question about choosing an oil in Grant’s automatic transmission. That is why I decided to write this article. By the way, if the topic of domestic cars has already begun, I recommend that you read the article at your leisure: Oil in the VAZ 2110 gearbox.
The Lada Granta with automatic transmission appeared on the Russian market not so long ago. An ordinary Granta was taken, the familiar mechanics were taken out of it, a Japanese Jatco JF414E automatic was installed and the whole thing was put into production. Here is the recipe for the famous Granta on the machine. In principle, the machine itself is quite reliable. And with proper maintenance and attitude it will not cause any trouble. Although today this machine is installed only on a couple of models. This is our Granta and Nissan March (Micra).
General advice for everyone
- An automatic transmission is more sensitive to dust than any manual transmission. This must be remembered even when changing the oil in the automatic transmission of Lada Grants. All funnels and tubes must be perfectly clean.
- There is no need to increase the temperature of the box too much. The optimum is 45 degrees, but in general, if we are talking about an “automatic”, you can replace it with a “cold” one. But for greater efficiency, the box is “heated”, and then the “new” oil must also be heated.
- When measuring the volume of liquid being drained, take into account the temperature - heated liquid expands.
Material selection
Let us remind you that a partial replacement requires up to three liters of oil, but in general the crankcase holds 5.1 liters. The “old” material is mixed with the “new”, and there are only two options to choose from:
- Nissan ATF Matic-S;
- Genuine EJ-1 ATF.
Jatco itself uses the second option.
Standard Packaging Nissan Transmission Fluid
Articles
In the Nissan catalog you can find the following designations:
- 31390 – automatic transmission pan (metal black);
- Z1394 – external pan plug;
- Z1394C – pallet plug washer (must be changed!);
- 31329N – pan tube;
- 31390A – fastening screw;
- 31390J – washer for screw;
- 31397 – gasket for pallet.
Add “3MX0A” to each number and you will find what you need.
Photo gallery
Photos of changing the oil on a Granta manual transmission are shown below.
Unscrew the drain plug with a wrench
Move the air purifier housing aside
Start pouring fresh fluid into the system, control its volume
Automatic transmission
The dipstick is located under the air filter. It is almost impossible to pull it out without dismantling the air filter housing, so the housing is removed and moved to the side.
Appearance of the removed automatic transmission dipstick
The level is checked only “when cold”.
The oil is filled with Dextron: either 2nd class or 3rd class. The oil dipstick should indicate what type of oil is in the gearbox.
Read more about changing the oil in the material: changing the oil in an automatic transmission on a Lada Granta.
How to top up
If during checking the oil level in the gearbox does not reach the minimum mark, it must be topped up. First, the car is driven onto a pit or overpass: the car must stand level.
One end of a narrow rubber tube is inserted into the control hole. On the other side, attach a funnel of a suitable diameter. You can take a special syringe for topping up and replacing the transmission (sold in auto stores).
Oil filling and draining
Add oil in small portions inside the box. Then a second check is carried out (with a rod or through a control hole). The level on the dipstick should be between the min and max marks on the side with o. For cable-driven models, the fluid should reach the edge of the inspection hole.
After this, you need to drive a little (10-20 km) and look at the level again. If necessary, add fluid again. The procedure for adding oil to an automatic transmission is the same as for a manual transmission.
