Today I’ll tell you what kind of antifreeze is poured into Largus at the factory and where it can be purchased.
It so happened that one day I needed to fill the coolant almost completely. This happened in 2013. At the same time, the question arose, what kind of yellow-green liquid was poured into the Largus cooling system? There was not a word about this in the car manual.
I had to contact the AvtoVAZ hotline with this question. This is what they answered: “Coolstream NRC antifreeze (Klimovsk) is poured into the Largus car at the factory.”
Imagine my surprise when none of the large auto chemical stores had antifreeze of this brand. The sellers replied that they had not heard of this and offered to buy Coolsteam of a different brand. I wanted to buy NRC in addition, since more than half of the antifreeze remained in the system, and I just needed to top it up.
Then I decided to go to the VAZ dealers. They had antifreeze in stock, but the price was a bit high - 700 rubles. for 1 liter of concentrate. I didn't want to overpay.
Having rummaged through online stores, I found only one seller - the Tolyatti store market.asphltd.ru. They had exactly the same one, but half the price. For 1 liter of concentrate they asked for only 300 rubles.
They also had one ready to use. I ordered from them. The parcel was received by a transport company. Here is a link to antifreeze in the store catalog.
How much antifreeze should I fill?
The total amount of coolant that is poured into a Largus with air conditioning is 5.45 liters. In Largus without air conditioning you need to fill less - 4.5 liters.
What kind of coolant
is poured into the Lada Largus
from the factory: antifreeze or antifreeze?
Sales of Lada car
Largus started relatively recently.
This car is a joint creation of the Renault-Nissan and AvtoVAZ alliance. A car was made on the VO platform
Let's sum it up
Today we are convinced that choosing and replacing antifreeze in LADA Largus is quite simple. The main thing is to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, comply with the prescribed regulations and beware of counterfeit refrigerants. Do not forget that replacing the coolant must be carried out in strict accordance with the regulations. Use our manual as a guide to action, because we have tried to describe all stages of manipulation in as much detail as possible.
Sales of the Lada Largus car started relatively recently. This car is a joint creation of the Renault-Nissan and AvtoVAZ alliance. The car was made on the VO platform .
What does the manufacturer recommend?
AvtoVAZ recommends using certain brands of antifreeze for all its own cars, which should be added when replacing the factory cooling water. Among such manufacturing companies the following can be noted:
This particular one is sold at most gas stations.
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For the Lada Largus car, the manufacturer recommends using GLACOEL RX brand antifreeze . In this case, the brand of liquid must correspond to D-class. It is made from ethylene glycol and water.
Some car enthusiasts prefer Motul Inugel Optima Ultra . This type of antifreeze is poured from the factory for foreign-made cars.
Mixing antifreeze
It's better not to interfere. The photo shows foaming of the coolant as a result of pouring different types of antifreeze
This question worries a fairly large number of Lada car . It is difficult to answer this question unambiguously, since some manufacturers color their liquid in accordance with its chemical composition, while others color it at their own discretion.
Most car enthusiasts never mix coolants of different colors. Half of car owners believe that if you mix liquids of different colors, nothing bad will happen.
The operating instructions for the Lada Largus indicate that the manufacturer may add a coloring agent to the antifreeze, which can have a certain effect on its chemical composition.
Therefore, when choosing it, you need to pay attention not to the color of the liquid, but to its composition.
Signs that the procedure is necessary
Antifreeze is used as a coolant in the Lada Largus car. Its main purpose is to maintain the normal temperature of the power plant due to heat removal. A malfunction of the cooling system or low-quality antifreeze can lead to the fact that internal combustion engine parts, creating enormous thermal energy through friction during operation, will not be able to cool in a timely manner. The further development of the situation is predictable.
All this leads to the most dangerous condition: engine overheating, as a result of which the internal combustion engine fails.
A major overhaul will be required, which is not inexpensive, and the process is labor-intensive. To avoid such troubles, an effective cooling system was created. One of its most important components is antifreeze. It is directly involved in heat exchange.
Reasons for using antifreeze
Many motorists, especially beginners, do not understand: why use antifreeze if ordinary water can cope with its task? It's all about the difference in chemical composition. The refrigerant is a complex chemical liquid, and this is not due to the desire of manufacturers to sell the product as expensive as possible by using more chemicals.
During engine operation, antifreeze is exposed to high temperatures, we are talking about 100 degrees or more. Any other liquid, especially water, at such temperatures begins to boil and, accordingly, evaporate. In other words, to maintain the optimal level, you will have to constantly add new fluid to the system, which is not very convenient. In addition, water contains various impurities, which, due to high temperatures, are deposited in the form of scale on the engine jacket and in the radiator, which ultimately leads to disruption of heat transfer and overheating.
Coolant replacement intervals
In modern realities, choosing an antifreeze that is ideally suited to the operating mode of a power plant is not easy due to the huge range and constantly changing technologies.
The service life, and therefore the time from one replacement to another, will be largely determined by:
- chemical composition;
- characteristics;
- the cost of a product of a particular brand.
If we refer to the manufacturers, the replacement frequency is on average once a year or depending on the mileage set by the manufacturer. For Lada Largus, the car plant's regulations provide for from 35,000 to 45,000 kilometers.
In this case, one should take into account the nature of driving, the technical condition of the engine and operating conditions. If there are negative operating factors, replacement may be carried out earlier. In this matter, you should not focus only on the mileage on the speedometer. In addition, the quality of antifreeze is also of great importance; if the cooling system is faulty, low-quality antifreeze can aggravate the situation. You cannot rely on mileage on Largus cars, which use an aluminum cooling radiator.
High-quality modern antifreeze for Lada Largus, thanks to some components in the composition, is able to retain its properties for a long time, regardless of operating conditions. For example, some brands of antifreeze, according to the manufacturer, do not need to be replaced for at least 100,000 kilometers. Such new generation products naturally cost much more, but this will determine how often the car owner will have to change the coolant. Another plus is that even a beginner can easily find the expansion tank with this liquid by opening the engine compartment. A characteristic feature is that it comes in different colors (blue, green, red).
conclusions
You should also follow the recommendations of the car manufacturer when choosing.
In the case where the antifreeze will be sold concentrated, it must be diluted with distilled water, which should be added in certain proportions. Such proportions are usually indicated on the packaging.
Without a cooling system, normal operation of the internal combustion engine of any car, including the Lada Largus, is impossible. Heat is removed from parts exposed to temperature effects by circulating a special liquid called antifreeze. The durability of most system components directly depends on the quality of this refrigerant. Timely replacement of antifreeze is also important.
Mechanical damage
The next point of troubleshooting will be a visual check of the hoses of the car's braking system: there should be no signs of leakage at the hose connections and on the car parts.
Often the cause may be a poorly tightened screw connection. You should also check the places where the pipes are attached to the cylinders on the brake discs: if this problem is detected, use an 8 mm wrench to tighten all the nuts that secure the pipes.
All hoses must be intact, without cracks or kinks. If this malfunction is detected, such hoses must be replaced with new ones. It is also worth paying attention to the condition of the master cylinder gasket - there should also be no signs of leakage or breakage on it.
The degree of wear of brake pads and brake discs also plays a special role. There should be no signs of wear on these system elements; the pads should not be worn down to metal. All these elements must be changed in a timely manner.
Manufacturer's regulations
According to the regulatory requirements set out in the documentation supplied with the Lada Largus model, you can indicate when antifreeze replacement is required. The manufacturer strongly recommends changing the fluid after 75,000 miles or after five years of the station wagon being in operation. Here the owners focus on the event whose occurrence occurs earlier.
Also an important aspect is the correct choice, which will have a positive effect on the service life of most elements in the cooling system.
CoolStream NRC coolant originally from the factory
It came from the factory with yellow antifreeze.
After the start of production, the plant began to receive CoolStream NRC antifreeze, which was originally used to fill the cars.
This liquid fully complies with all the specifications and standards that apply to it. This liquid is produced by TECHNOFORM LLC . This company is a partner of both companies, and also occupies a leading position in the Russian market in the initial refueling of cars.
View of the plant
Currently, many well-known cars are filled with antifreeze from this company during production. Among them are Volvo, Citroen, KAMAZ, Fiat, Kia and others.
Antifreeze replacement regulations
The maintenance regulations for the Lada Largus car state that the antifreeze in the car must be changed every 75 thousand kilometers or after five years of operation of the car . Everything will depend on what comes first.
When replacing a fluid, it is important to choose it correctly, then there will be no problems with the car’s cooling system throughout its entire service life.
How much antifreeze is in the Largus cooling system?
The volume of antifreeze in the cooling system will depend on the make of the car and the type of engine. So, for example, Lada Kalina has 7.84 liters of antifreeze in the system, but Lada Largus will already have 5.45 liters.
What volume should I fill?
The cooling circuit of the Lada Largus engine can hold 5.45 liters of liquid. This is the volume that should be purchased for replacement.
It is recommended to have a certain amount of antifreeze in reserve in case of unforeseen situations along the way (leakage from under the pipe, loss of tightness of the pump gasket, etc.).
Leaks and problems
Among the known problems encountered in Largus are the failure of the thermostat and leakage of its gasket. Also, over time, you have to change the pump. Well, of course it is necessary to monitor the condition of the pipes and their connections. If cracks or severe abrasions are noticeable, it is better to replace them.
Users also note a common problem with cracks in the expansion tank, which leads to leakage of antifreeze. Quite often, cracks in the tank appear due to a jammed valve on the lid. After which it cannot release excess pressure, so it is recommended to change it periodically.
What fluid is recommended by the manufacturer?
What antifreeze is usually poured into this model? Regarding the Lada Largus model, the developers recommend using refrigerant produced under the GLACOEL RX brand. The type of liquid itself must correspond to the so-called “D-class”. It involves the manufacture of a substance using ethylene glycol as a base, to which water (distillate) is added in a specific proportion.
The experience of the owners indicates the use of Motul Inugel Optima Ultra antifreeze as an analogue. This type of refrigerant is used by some manufacturers of foreign cars. In general, the final decision is yours, but you can rely on the experience of car owners about what kind of antifreeze is used by experienced drivers.
What if you mix it?
This question has long been heard by most car enthusiasts. Some manufacturers resort to coloring the liquids they produce based on the identity of the chemical composition, while others generally act at their own discretion.
The vast majority of owners (and not only Largus) never mix liquids of different colors. This is a very correct approach, since refrigerants with different properties can jointly harm the system.
Some owners (a minority) prove that there is no harm when mixing different colored refrigerants by resorting to independent experiments.
The manual for Lada Largus states that a special component is added to the antifreeze, which actually colors the liquid. The color of this compound depends on a specific set of chemical properties. When choosing, it is recommended to pay significant attention to the color shade of the purchased liquid, which would correspond to what is poured into the system.
About the role of color
The color of the liquids emphasizes that they cannot be mixed with each other. Many believe that the color of the coolant is somehow related to its chemical formula. But this is a mistake.
The fact is that the color of antifreeze is given exclusively by a dye, which can be anything. It is not covered by the standards. Manufacturers give the recommended fluids a certain color in order to drive a simple thought into the consumer’s head: you can’t put just anything into our cars. The car owner sees that the counters of authorized dealers are indeed lined with canisters of liquids of the same color. This involuntarily evokes respect for factory requirements. Although in practice the effect is the opposite.
The driver will still not be able to distinguish carboxylate antifreeze from hybrid or, say, lobrid, but he will be able to remember the required color. But in the end, having refused the services of the officials, he automatically begins to look for antifreeze in retail stores in the usual color - say, red. And there are plenty of them on sale: in Russia, hundreds of companies and small companies are engaged in the production of coolant. Most of them are ready to change the color of their products even every day, as long as they take it. They're looking for red liquid - okay, tomorrow we'll paint everything red!
Nobody obliges you to coordinate the color of the liquids produced with other companies. As a result, having refused the services of the officials, the owner will almost certainly buy the “wrong” coolant. There will be no one to blame - the buyer is to blame.
How to replace antifreeze?
Replacement of antifreeze is carried out when the engine has cooled down.
Let's get started.
- We install LADA Largus over the inspection ditch.
- After waiting for the engine to cool, unscrew the cap on the expansion tank in order to relieve residual pressure in the circuit.
- Working from underneath the car, remove the crankcase protection and set it aside.
- Note that the main radiator of the system, as well as the engine block, in this model do not have special plugs that allow you to drain the waste fluid conveniently and to the maximum extent possible.
- We install a container under the radiator pipe that is capable of “accepting” at least 6 liters of old refrigerant. We take pliers and squeeze the ends of the clamp holding the hose on the lower radiator pipe.
- Move the clamp and remove the pipe. We act carefully so as not to get doused with antifreeze. At the initial stage of draining, we recommend completely closing the cap on the expansion tank. This will reduce the pressure of the antifreeze discharged into the container. As the drain progresses, the lid can be gradually opened.
- After the entire volume of refrigerant has drained, we put the hose back in its original place and secure the connection with the same clamp.
- Before the filling process, remove the cap from the fitting that is present on the refrigerant supply hose to the heater radiator.
- We pour the liquid into the cavity of the expansion tank and watch how it penetrates the system. We do this until liquid begins to flow from the open fitting, forming a solid stream. Under no circumstances should there be air bubbles, otherwise a traffic jam is guaranteed to be created, which will then reduce the entire efficiency of the system to “zero”.
- Close the fitting plug and fill the tank to the mark indicating the maximum level.
- We start the LADA Largus engine, warm it up a little, periodically raising the speed to 2500-3000 per minute. This allows any remaining air (if there is any) to be removed from the system. As the engine warms up, we turn on the heating in the cabin and notice a hot stream of air “escaping” from the deflectors.
- We turn off the unit, let it cool and inspect the system for leaks. The coolant replacement is complete.
