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In order for the car to work properly, it is necessary to periodically perform certain preventive maintenance, scheduled repairs, replacement of consumables, and so on. Moreover, the frequency is indicated in the repair and operating manual for your car. A procedure such as changing the oil in a VAZ 2110 gearbox does not take much time and effort. This will take you about an hour, but you won’t have to hire specialists or pay them money for it.
According to the manual, on the “ten”, the oil in the VAZ 2110 gearbox should only be used as recommended by the manufacturer, and the frequency of the procedure is every 75 thousand kilometers traveled by the car. Although in some situations, when the machine is operated under increased loads, replacement is performed more often.
How to check the level and add oil
Constant level monitoring has been and remains an integral part of car care. The VAZ-2110 family in its initial production was produced without a control probe, which seriously complicated the on-site control process. If your car is not equipped with a dipstick, then the technology for checking the oil level will look like this:
- Drive the car onto an overpass, inspection hole or lift.
- Unscrew the control plug with a key to 17.
- The normal level corresponds to a slight dripping of oil from the control plug.
- If there are no leaks, top up using an oil syringe.
- Tighten the inspection plug tightly.
Control with a probe is carried out in a matter of seconds:
- Unscrew the dipstick from the gearbox (located next to the thermostat and starter).
- Wipe the dipstick with a dry, clean cloth.
- Insert it back and after 10 - 15 seconds remove it again.
- The amount of oil on the dipstick should tend to about or be slightly higher.
- Screw the dipstick into place.
Topping up oil
Before starting the operation, be sure to check the level using a check plug or dipstick, and also remember what kind of oil is currently poured into the gearbox. Adding other oil is strictly prohibited, both in terms of viscosity and production. Strictly the same brand and the same viscosity. For topping up, an oil syringe or funnel is used, at the ends of which a flexible long hose is placed, and the connection point is firmly fixed with electrical tape. Perhaps every car owner should know how to add oil to a gearbox without overflowing; if you are doing this for the first time, we advise you to add it gradually, in small quantities, checking the level step by step.
Necessary tool
"VAZ-2110" has a somewhat non-standard arrangement of the box, this applies to both the injector and the carburetor. If the drain hole is located at the bottom of the box and access to it is easier from an inspection hole or a lift, then it will not be possible to simply get to the filler plug or neck. To replace you will need:
- socket wrench 17;
- dry clean cloth;
- hard thin wire;
- empty container with a volume of 4 - 5 liters;
- oil syringe or funnel;
- long soft hose (25 – 30 cm);
- 4 – 5 liters of fresh oil.
Before starting the replacement, warm up the car and drive for 5 - 7 kilometers so that the transmission in the gearbox warms up and becomes less viscous.
Transmission fluid selection
Given the wide range of climates in Russia, car portals often conduct surveys about what kind of oil car owners pour into the VAZ-2110 box. Based on the survey results, it can be argued that more than 70% of motorists have chosen semi-synthetics. The rationale for the choice is quite simple - harsh climate and frequent use of the car expose the gearbox to serious wear, which prompts frequent oil changes (50 - 60 thousand km) to maintain the working condition of the car.
Which manufacturer is better to choose?
Opinions about transmission manufacturers differ greatly; some support domestic manufacturers, while others, on the contrary, rely on the recommendations of well-known car factories. Which gear oil is better, and which one you choose, depends only on your personal point of view and the ability to evaluate and listen to the advice of experts. According to leading car factories such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, the best brands are:
- Liqui Moly;
- Castrol;
- Mobil.
The AvtoVAZ fan club supports both a selection of reputable brands and Russian manufacturers, for example, Rosneftekhim, Lukoil, Rosneft. In any case, the choice of high-quality gear oil for the VAZ-2110 gearbox occurs through a long selection process, where each car owner goes through a long journey of testing and experimentation.
How to choose the right gearbox oil?
Today, the situation on the gear oil market looks like such that most of the products presented consist of all-season components capable of stable operation at any time of the year. Therefore, the choice of most car enthusiasts, in the erroneous opinion, consists only of choosing a company, which, as a rule, is well-established and widely known in the market.
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All my life I have been surrounded by cars! First, in the village, already in the first grade, I was rushing around on a tractor through the fields, then there was JAVA, then a penny. Now I am a third-year student at the Polytechnic Faculty of Automotive Engineering. I work part-time as a car mechanic and help repair cars for all my friends.
There are some nuances in choosing transmission oil for the VAZ-2112, which we will tell you about in detail below.
What kind of oil should I use?
Checking the oil level after filling a new one
The most important criterion that should be followed when purchasing gear oil is the manufacturer that best protects its products from counterfeit analogues, and the factory recommendation for choosing motor oil, because it contains complete information on the standards for such fluids.
To replace, you will need about 4 liters of transmission oil.
What to choose?
Among the transmission oils of the VAZ family, three categories can be noted:
- GL-4 - The oil is suitable for all gearboxes of front-wheel drive VAZ models, has an API classification and is very popular among VAZ-2112 owners.
- GL-5 – intended for other VAZs, including representatives of the “classics”.
- GL-4/5 is a universal oil that sits in the middle between the first two types.
Now let's talk in detail about what is better: synthetic, mineral or semi-synthetic oil?
Leakage from the gearbox seal after filling synthetic oil into the gearbox
Because it is less viscous, there will be significantly less leakage from microcracks in the gaskets. High lubricating properties, and a wide range of operation at different temperatures, since the temperature in summer and winter in most cities of our country is significantly different. And another plus is that it costs much less than synthetic, and the quality is much better than mineral.
Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)
Oil for VAZ 2111 1997-2009.
| Year | Viscosity SAE all season from +25 to -25 °C | winter from -35 to 0 °C | summer from 0 to +35 °C |
| 5W-20 5W-30 10W-30 10W-40 | 20W-30 25W-30 |
| 5W-30 | 20W-30 25W-30 |
| 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 |
| 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 |
| 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 5W-30 5W-40 0W-30 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 5W-40 5W-30 | 20W-30 20W-40 25W-30 |
| 0W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 0W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 25W-40 |
+25 to -25 °Cwinter
-35 to 0 °Csummer
from 0 to +35 °CGasoline APIDiesel APITypeRecommended Manufacturers201010W-40 15W-40 5W-40
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 0W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
Which oil is better to choose?
The factory instructions allow the use of oils that meet API standards - SG, SH, SJ. Depending on these parameters, the behavior of the oil in winter, at fairly low temperatures, differs. The lower the initial viscosity parameters, the lower the temperature the oil will withstand. For the winter, many owners of VAZ 2110 with an injector fill in standard 75W-90 oil.
Oils recommended by the car manufacturer include:
- Valvoline Durablend 75W-90;
- BP Energear HT 75W-90;
- TNK Trans KP 75W-90;
- Lukoil TM 4–12 80W-85;
- Lada Trans KP 80W-85.
The manufacturer does not have any special requirements for the use of oil with GL4 or GL5 standards. The oil should not have a class lower than GL4, and the use of more expensive GL5 oil is possible and depends on the desire of the car owner. There are a number of opinions that GL5 oils contribute to more intensive wear of synchronizers.
Which oil is best to fill according to the regulations?
The standard manual does not say what kind of oil to fill in a Granta box with a cable drive. The answer is in the instructions included with other cars also equipped with the “2181” box. Here is the list:
- G-BOX EXPERT – 80W85, 75W90
- Gazpromneft – 80W90, 80W85
- TNK TRANS KP – 80W85
- TNK TRANS KP SUPER – 75W90
- LUKOIL TM-4 – 75W85, 75W80, 80W85, 75W90, 80W90
- ROSNEFT KINETIC (Angarsk) – 80W85
- ROSNEFT KINETIC (Novokuibyshevsk) – 80W85 (GL-4), 75W90 (GL-4/GL-5)
- TATNEFT TRANSLUX TM-4-12 – 75W85
- SHELL: SPIRAX S5 ATE or TRANSAXLE OIL – 75W90 (GL-4/GL-5)
If the quality class is not specified, the material complies with GL-4 standards.
We focus on temperature
When choosing oil for the box, use the table:
- Range “-12 – +50 Gr. C" – 85W90
- “-26 – +45” – 80W90
- “-26 – +35” – 80W85
- “-40 – +35” – 75W80 or 75W85
- “-40 – +45” – 75W90
The viscosity grade is indicated on the right.
Criteria for selecting VAZ 2111 oil
All oils are selected based on compliance with SAE, ACEA, API.
- In terms of composition, it is optimal to use semi-synthetics for used VAZs.
- ACEA A3/B3-B4.
- API SG, SH, SJ. The production of VAZ 2111 cars ended in 2009. Until 2014, they were produced by the Ukrainian automobile plant Bogdan, but in a slightly modified form under the Bogdan 2111 brand.
AvtoVAZ offers the following table to select the appropriate viscosity:
| Minimum engine cold start temperature, °C | Viscosity grade according to SAE J 300 | Maximum ambient temperature, °C |
| -35 | 0W-30 | 25 |
| -35 | 0W-40 | 30 |
| -30 | 5W-30 | 25 |
| -30 | 5W-40 | 35 |
| -25 | 10W-30 | 25 |
| -25 | 10W-40 | 35 |
| -20 | 15W-40 | 45 |
| -15 | 20W-40 | 45 |
But most often drivers fill in 10w-40, 5w-40.
Information on viscosity for a specific engine can be found in the motor oil interchangeability catalog: https://www.northsealubricants.com/en/oil-advisor
The catalog can be trusted, the data is taken from car manufacturers. In this case, you can choose not only oil for the engine, but also for the gearbox, power steering, brake system, and cooling system. That is, all liquids.
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The supplier of original oils for AvtoVAZ is the Rosneft company, so branded oils can be replaced by any product from this manufacturer that meets the specifications.
Checking the oil after changing
After you have changed the engine oil, you need to check its level every 7-10 thousand kilometers. Such self-diagnosis will allow you to detect leaks in time, and, consequently, prevent damage to parts.
How to check?
In order to carry out the check correctly and the obtained data to have maximum information content, it is necessary to place the car on a flat surface, wait 5-10 minutes until the oil drains into the crankcase as much as possible, and then remove the dipstick from the box, where the oil level readings should be between the MIN marks and MAX.
Everything about the oil level is clearly shown.
Is the gearbox broken? Our employees will repair the manual transmission on a VAZ 2112 in Moscow
Most cars are equipped with manual transmissions as standard. Prompt repair of a manual transmission on a VAZ 2112 in Moscow allows you to quickly eliminate the fault and prevent the destruction of other transmission elements. To repair manual transmissions. It may be necessary to dismantle such products, however, some types of breakdowns can be repaired without removing the gearbox. During the repair work, the clutch is replaced. crankshaft oil seal and other components. The timing of troubleshooting, as well as the price of repairing a VAZ 2112 gearbox in Moscow. primarily due to the complexity of the breakdown itself, however, the time required to complete the work also depends on the professionalism of the car mechanics.
Determining the volume: how much is needed?
Now let's figure out how much oil to pour into the VAZ-2112 gearbox. When determining the required volume of transmission fluid for orientation, you can start from the factory indicators. The volume of the gearbox allows for the filling of three and a half liters of transmission fluid. This figure is relevant for both manual transmission and automatic transmission.
It is this figure that is measured on the dipstick, which every VAZ-2112 owner should have. But there is an opinion that better lubrication can be achieved by exceeding this figure. That is, you need to overflow the MAX mark of the dipstick by a few mm.
Recommended excess standards are set at approximately 2.5 - 3 mm. from the maximum value. The oil level will then be slightly higher and this will give the screws and bolts some extra lubrication. This trick makes the box more sensitive and makes its operation softer. Whether this method suits you, or whether you would prefer to stay at the recommended factory mark - decide for yourself.
Transmission oil resource
Motul gear oil - service life according to the manufacturer is at least 70,000 km
Depending on the manufacturer and composition of the gear oil, it may have a different service life.
So, how can you determine which oil belongs to which type? Of course, an important indicator is the price, which will be higher for high-quality lubricating fluids. But, as practice shows, this is not an indicator.
The service life of the oil in the gearbox also depends on the condition of the unit itself. This is due to the fact that the production of some elements can be quite high, and metal shavings will fall into the lubricating fluid, settling there forever. Therefore, in each specific case, the oil life in the gearbox will be different, with the same oil filled.
When to change the oil in the transmission of older generation cars
For older generation VAZ-2114 cars, the standard for using transmission oil in the gearbox is 60 thousand km, after which it must be replaced without fail. But it is worth taking into account the opinion of oil manufacturers.
Thus, the Castrol company guarantees that the fluid they produce can serve effectively in a gearbox for up to 100,000 km.
When to change the gearbox oil of new generation cars
For cars of the new generation VAZ-2114 model, or rather those produced since January 1, 2015, the established norm for using transmission oil is 100 km. mileage In this case, if we count by proportion, the Castrol gearbox lubricant should last up to 150,000 km.
Properties of oils
Viscosity of different types of oil
A separate point worth considering is the properties of gearbox oils. This will make it possible to understand the resource of use, as well as the timing of replacement. Of course, a lot depends on the region and operating conditions, but let’s look at the average:
- Chemical properties. As you know, any friction leads to heating, and in a car’s gearbox, the temperature rises during operation. In this case, transmission oil serves as a conductor of heat, which is released. Constant temperature changes significantly affect the chemical composition. So, when using its resource, the oil is no longer able to remove heat effectively enough, and also loses its lubricating properties, which are necessary for the normal functioning of the gearbox. As a result, increased production begins on the internal elements, as well as overheating that occurs, leading to the destruction of metal parts.
- Physical properties. This category includes mechanical waste, or rather metal shavings, which are formed due to the loss of oil’s chemical properties. Since the catalyst can no longer remove all the heat, and the excess metal in the liquid is large, this leads to heating of the oil, which is no longer able to remove it to the body. In this case, there are consequences in the form of breakdowns and wear of parts.
It is worth noting that the loss of properties, as has already become clear, leads to increased wear, so it is worth changing the oil in the gearbox on time, and not wait until the time comes for a major overhaul, which will obviously cost more than in-line maintenance.
When should you change?
According to the factory instructions, the service life of the oil in the VAZ 2110 gearbox is 75 thousand km. As practice shows, if a car is used in conditions of sudden temperature changes and in city traffic jams, then the frequency of oil changes should be reduced to 35-40 thousand km.
In addition to the scheduled oil change, there may be situations when the fluid should be changed immediately. A signal for an urgent oil change is the presence of metal dust or particles in the oil on the dipstick rod or noticeable thickening of the oil, not associated with its low temperature.
Detailed algorithm for changing the oil in a CABLE gearbox
The oil from the Lada Granta gearbox is drained through the “bottom” plug. It is unscrewed with a 17 key.
The simplest thing is to drain the oil
You need to unscrew the cap like this: make 1-2 turns with the key, then substitute the container. And then unscrew the plug by hand.
When the liquid flows out, wipe the surface of the crankcase. We tighten the plug back (torque – 29-46 N*m). Getting ready to refuel.
Hose and funnel are ready for use
Let's say refueling goes through the switch hole. Place a hose in the hole and install a funnel. And we begin to fill in new oil.
Access to the control plug is blocked by the crankcase protection. If the plug was not unscrewed during preparation, measure exactly 2.2 liters. And if the control is carried out “according to regulations”, let the body be tilted to the right: place a suitable load in the passenger compartment or trunk. Tilt angle – 2-3 degrees (no longer needed).
Fill oil through the inspection hole
The photo shows how everything looks if you follow the regulations. The bottom plug is twisted, the top one is the opposite. And refilling is done using a syringe.
This is what it looks like on an authorized service
Oil enters the Lada Granta gearbox through the hole in the “upper” plug.
The crankcase guard is missing in the photo. It had to be removed.
Refinement of the VAZ 2110 thrust joint
One of the common problems with VAZ cars is vibration and, as a result, rattling of the gearbox knob. There may be several reasons for this disease, and one of them is the location where the jet rod is attached to the gearbox. Let's look at how this connection can be modified.
So, the source of vibration of the gearshift knob is the reaction rod (2110-1703300), or rather the place where it is attached to the gearbox (eye 2110-1703183). The reason for the transmission of vibration by the jet thrust is that it is screwed to the box not through a rubber bushing (for example, like on the Moskvich 2141), but directly through a steel tip.
Therefore, all vibration from the gearbox is transmitted through the rod to the gearshift knob. Vibration also worsens gear shifting in an already imperfect gearbox. Simply put, there is a rubber damper in the eye, but due to the design of AvtoVAZ, it does not participate in vibration damping. An example of what kind of play and knocking there was at the junction after 40 thousand. mileage:
The photo shows Volgov bushings:
The solution to the problem is simple: instead of a damper, you need to insert Volgov bushings into the eye (but any size rubber with a total length of 8 cm will do, for example this bushing). It is better not to install hard rubber, and in general, the less you clamp the bushing, the less vibration. We push the rubber bushing into the tip:
In our case, one Volgov bushing turned out to be narrow, so we had to cut off a pair of washers from the second one. But it’s better to cut a little from both and insert on both sides:
We install the rod back, not forgetting to place a wide washer for better pressing of the rubber:
Sources
- https://stomatol.pp.ua/vaz-2112-remont-korobki-peredach-kpp-mkpp-v-moskve/
- https://wertes.pp.ua/2017/09/13/dorabotka-sharnira-reaktivnoj-tyagi-vaz-2110/
Preparatory work
Before starting work, make sure that the gearbox oil has warmed up to operating temperature and is hot. Because this is the only way it will merge out of the “box” faster and more efficiently.
You should also prepare a lift or inspection hole, since changing the oil when the car is on a jack is extremely inconvenient.
Necessary tool
To complete all work you will need the following tools:
- A container for draining old fluid, with a volume of at least 4 liters.
- Socket wrench set to "17".
- Rags.
- Funnel or large syringe.
Step-by-step procedure for changing the oil in the gearbox on a VAZ-2112
We drive the car onto a pit or a lift and look for the drain plug
Please note that in some cases it is covered by the engine protection, or there are technological holes in it. Therefore, for maximum convenience, it is best to remove the protection
- We install a pre-prepared container under the place where the oil is supposed to be drained.
- Next, using the key at “17”, we remove the plug from the gearbox.
- Drain the oil completely into the container, waiting about 10-15 minutes.
- When the oil has stopped flowing out, screw the plug back into place.
Flushing (required in some cases)
Pay attention to the condition of the oil, and if it is very dark in color and there are traces of metal shavings on it, then before adding new oil, the gearbox must be flushed as follows:
- Pour approximately 1.5 liters of transmission flushing oil into the “box” crankcase.
- We hang the front wheels, start the engine and engage 1st gear.
- Let it run for 5 minutes, then turn off the engine and drain the oil.
General information
The gearbox, simply the gearbox in a car, is an important driving force of the transmission. A car's gearbox is needed to transform torque and transmit it from the engine to the chassis. The gearbox changes the speed and direction of movement of the vehicle, and can also serve to permanently disconnect the engine from the transmission. Total:
- The manual transmission (used on the VAZ 2112 and other VAZ models) is a cylindrical multi-stage gearbox that uses exclusively manual shifting of all gears
- Transmissions are distinguished by the number of speeds (gears) of forward movement of the car (rear does not count, that is, a four-speed gearbox has four speeds + rear, and so on) four-speed and five-speed (no longer required for VAZ models), six-speed can be made from a five-speed if desired, seven-speed and others do not fit VAZs
- As it became clear, the classification is based on the number of stages (speeds)
- The main advantages of a manual transmission are: simplicity and good reliability of the design, as well as the ability to control manually, in any driving mode.
- With such excellent characteristics, the manual transmission has no competition, and today it is the most common among the entire variety of gearboxes.
- Although the trend and fashion for automatic boxes is growing, and more and more buyers are choosing automatic boxes
