What is the volume of the Chevrolet Niva tank

Many car enthusiasts are confident that our automotive industry is in complete ruin and there are almost no companies left producing decent equipment. This is a misconception, and domestic designers can rarely surprise you with a worthy product. One of the results of fruitful work is the all-wheel drive Niva Chevrolet. The main feature thanks to which the car has conquered the domestic market is its increased cross-country ability. Chevrolet Niva has collected all the best features of previous models, supplemented by some new technologies.

This model is powered by a four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with a displacement of 1,700 cc. cm. The engine provides the car with power up to 80 hp. With. with a torque of 128 Nm.

What is the volume of the fuel tank

According to the vehicle's operating manual, the Chevrolet Niva's fuel tank capacity is 58 liters. This is slightly more than other modern AvtoVAZ models, with the exception of the 4x4 model. Sedans and hatchbacks from Togliatti have an average gas tank capacity of 50-55 liters.

Chevy Niva demonstrates relatively high fuel consumption: according to the technical characteristics of the car, consumption is 10.2 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle, 14.1 liters in the city cycle and 8.8 liters in the suburban cycle. The volume of the Chevy Niva's gas tank is enough to travel 500-600 km on one full refueling.

Due to increased consumption, the tank capacity of the Chevrolet Niva was increased compared to the first generation Niva, which was equipped with a gas tank with a capacity of only 42 liters.

Reference. The direct successor to the classic Niva, the Lada 4×4 2131 model, is equipped with a 65-liter gas tank, which is noticeably larger than that of the Chevy Niva.

Chevrolet Niva - consumption according to the passport and real

Chevrolet Niva cars went on sale in 2002. The model has gained popularity largely due to its increased cross-country ability and unpretentiousness in terms of service. It is produced in a station wagon body, the configuration includes a number of additional equipment.

As practice shows, the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Niva has become another reason why consumers from the CIS countries chose this model.

The relevance of this theory is confirmed by reviews from owners.

Of course, if it is necessary to reduce consumption costs, the Chevrolet Niva fuel consumption rate can be reduced, but this must be done provided there are objective reasons for this.

Specifications

According to the passport data, the technical characteristics of the Chevrolet Niva provide a cylinder volume of 1.7 liters. Thus, we can say that motor 1.

7 VAZ 2123 generates a power of 80 horsepower - this is a small figure when comparing the vehicle with competitive imported models.

On the one hand, this reserve is quite enough for SUVs of this class, but you shouldn’t count on maximum cross-country ability, regardless of weather conditions.

In modern models, the tank volume is 58 liters.

Naturally, the operating style, as well as a number of other factors, can influence how many kilometers the car can travel. The normal indicator can change either up or down.

Features of the gas tank

The Chevrolet Niva gas tank model has the General Motors factory part number 212301101011000. Like other fuel tanks for middle-class cars and a similar price category, it is made of welded steel sheets.

Steel as a material for a gas tank has its pros and cons. Benefits include:

sufficient strength;
high maintainability with minor damage;
safety for the driver and passengers of the car, as well as for others.

However, a steel gas tank also has its disadvantages. It was they who influenced the fact that many modern models began to be equipped with plastic tanks. The General Motors steel tank body has the following disadvantages:

If severely damaged, it cannot be repaired. A large dent, hole or split cannot be repaired, so you have to replace the part.
Any steel sooner or later oxidizes, which means rust forms inside the container. Its entry into the vehicle's fuel system is not permissible. Therefore, steel gas tanks must be periodically cleaned of rust, suspended matter and other foreign matter.

A special feature of the Chevrolet Niva gas tank is its shape. It is located at the bottom of the car and has a stamping in the body for the driveshaft channel, which divides the gas tank into 2 reservoirs with partial communication with each other. Due to this feature, the fuel tank has a non-consumable reserve of 5-6 liters, which cannot be drained or used for its intended purpose, since they do not enter the fuel supply line.

Attention. The dead supply of gasoline remaining in the Chevrolet Niva gas tank is an unpleasant, but not particularly annoying problem for the model.

Features of tank refilling

A gas tank capacity of 58 liters does not mean that you cannot fill up more gasoline at the gas station. On the one hand, the Niva tank has a non-consumable supply of fuel, on the other hand, the user manual indicates the direct capacity of the gas tank without taking into account the capacity of other elements of the fuel system. For example, the fuel neck can hold several liters of gasoline, and the fuel supply line has a similar capacity.

Therefore, it is believed that the total volume of the Chevrolet Niva fuel tank together with fuel lines can reach 62-64 liters of gasoline. Filling with gasoline under the filler neck does not pose any danger to the vehicle, unlike filling with gas fuel. If the gas tank is filled to capacity, the fuel hose nozzle will automatically stop supplying fuel.

Is it possible to determine the remaining fuel in the tank?

The Niva's low fuel level indicator usually lights up when there are approximately 10-15 liters of fuel left in the gas tank. Such a large spread between the values is due to several factors:

The fuel level sensor (fuel meter) is not a calibrated device and cannot give accurate readings;
due to the characteristics of the gas tank and the separation of the internal tanks, the measurement accuracy is impaired - the sensor is located in the right half of the tank, so it cannot measure the level of unconsumable gasoline reserves in the left half;
The readings may be affected by the location of the vehicle on uneven surfaces;
Also, the measurement of the fuel level may be slightly affected by the ambient temperature.

For these reasons, it is not possible to determine the exact level of gasoline remaining in the tank. The design features of the car and the insufficient accuracy of the fuel level sensor are the reason for the rather large scatter in the numbers.

After the low fuel level indicator light on the instrument panel lights up, it is quite possible to fill the car with 42-45 liters of gasoline.

Important! In case of overflow, the gas supply to the gas tank will be automatically cut off.

A trip to the mother-in-law - how much gas does Shevik consume?

Aloha to all fans of the Chevrolet Niva. Yesterday we came on a short cruise - we drove 300 kilometers one way to my mother-in-law. Here I would like to describe my feelings from the trip.

First, we filled up with 92 gasoline for 700 rubles (the price tag here is 31 rubles in Kirov). Drive to Rudnichny 290 km one way.

The first 90 kilometers the road is good, but the trucks constantly go non-stop, plus there are permanent settlements where the gays really like to stand.

I don’t have a radar detector yet, so I had to cut the first hundred at 70-80 km/h. I drove mostly in 4th gear, approximately 2900 rpm.

However, as soon as I left Belaya Kholunitsa, where the road was empty, I immediately drowned the kid there, since my tires were not studded, and there the road was powdery (late February), I didn’t drive too hard, I was driving at a cruising speed of 90 km/h in 5th gear.

The number of revolutions became 2400 and here it is - the perfect balance of speed and efficiency. So if it seems to you that the Chevrolet Niva consumes a lot of gasoline, perhaps you should drive either slower or faster? Personally, 90 km/h is enough for me, the ride is very comfortable, and it really saves gas. I think 8 liters per hundred square meters maximum.

Having reached Kirs (240 km from Kirov), it was decided to top up the little guy with gasoline, because there was still a lot left. And oppa - there is no 92 gasoline. I had to add 6 liters of 95 to get 45 km. And then I felt the difference - the car drove, even uphill in fourth gear - it pulled without problems.

So if the instructions recommend pouring 95, pour it, the only thing is that it may be of low quality. I used Lukoil, everyone praises it.

For 45 kilometers I just flew like on wings, in 5th gear the speed was 90 km/h, I didn’t even shift on hills)) However, as people say, it’s hard to start at 95 in the cold, when we arrived (north after all), it was frosty minus 28.

However, the next day they promised warming, we got ready to go back for lunch - the temperature was already -15, and the sun was warming up at the end of February. So even on 95 gasoline they started.

We drove to a local gas station and filled up with 800 rubles worth of 92nd.

Read my blog, subscribe, spring and summer are coming - there will be a lot of travel, which means there will be photo reports on fishing and searching with a metal detector. It will be interesting))

Does the tank volume differ depending on the configuration?

During the entire time that the Chevrolet Niva has been on the assembly line, many modifications and versions of the car have been produced. The VAZ-2123 Niva model came off the assembly line for the first time in 2001. A year later, the rights to the car and the name "Niva" were transferred to a joint venture between General Motors and AvtoVAZ. In the same year, construction began on a workshop intended for assembling and painting cars produced under the Chevrolet brand.

In 2004, the model was slightly updated - all trim levels began to be equipped with audio preparation, as well as electric drives and heated exterior mirrors. In 2009, the model underwent restyling and has been produced in this form for 10 years. At the same time, the update of the car did not affect its design - the modernization mainly affected the appearance and equipment. All this time, the Niva has been produced with a classic VAZ engine with a volume of 1.7 liters and a power of 80 hp. With. In 2022, it was announced the release of a new Niva, which would subsequently change its name from Chevrolet to Lada.

The currently produced modification of the Niva is offered to customers in several configurations:

L;
LE;
L.C.;
GLC.

In the fall of 2022, it was announced the release of the most budget version of the Chevrolet Niva (SL trim level).

The differences between all trim levels mainly lie in the interior trim and equipment. For example, the LC and GLC variants are equipped with air conditioning, which distinguishes them from other modifications. There are no differences in technical equipment between different versions of the car. Therefore, all Chevy Nivas have a standard 58-liter gas tank, regardless of configuration.

In 2006, the FAM-1 modification was released, equipped with a 1.8 liter Opel Z18XE engine with a power of 122 hp. pp., Japanese 5-speed gearbox and transfer case in a single gearbox unit. The FAM-1 also featured a richer set of amenities - the base model was already equipped with air conditioning, two airbags, etc. However, the changes did not affect the basic design of the car, including the fuel system and gas tank. The fuel tank volume of the Chevrolet Niva version FAM-1 was also 58 liters.

This modification had too many imported components, so it turned out to be too expensive and was not popular with buyers. During the 2 years of production of the FAM-1 modification, no more than 1 thousand copies were sold.

Also, over the years, the GM-AvtoVAZ joint venture prepared special versions of the car for buyers:

the 2009 Black Uni series, dedicated to the seventh anniversary of the car's release;
SE version in Lilac color from 2010;
a special edition in 2011 dedicated to the centenary of Chevrolet;
Chevrolet Niva Special Edition (SE) in “Tundra” color (photo below), which was released in 2014.

Changes in the special small-scale series compared to the standard model were mainly cosmetic. All special versions have a standard fuel tank capacity of 58 liters.

There is a tuning modification “Trophy”, specially adapted for off-road use. Despite the fact that the “Trophy” version was quite thoroughly redesigned (pairs of main gears were changed, self-locking limited-slip differentials were installed, etc.), the changes did not affect the gas tank. This model variant also has a standard capacity of 58 liters.

Ventilation

One of the important systems is ventilation. The fact is that the pressure in the tank must always be maintained equal to atmospheric pressure, and ventilation is responsible for this. Modern machines are equipped with a closed tank ventilation system, which prevents a drop or increase in pressure inside it. If the pressure inside the container decreases, it may become deformed, and an increase in pressure may generally tear the tank into pieces. Considering that there is fuel inside, a lot of attention is paid to implementing an effective ventilation system.

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When fuel leaves the tank, the pressure in it drops, resulting in a vacuum. Thanks to the ventilation system, this effect is eliminated: a safety valve allows air inside. This valve is located at the neck cap and can only allow air to flow in one direction.

When refueling, excess air enters the tank, which causes the formation of gasoline vapors. These excesses are displaced by the ventilation system through a special pipeline. Also, gasoline vapors can form at elevated temperatures, which also leads to an increase in pressure. And only the ventilation system saves the tank from completely breaking into pieces.

Refueling volumes. Niva Chevrolet

From time to time you have to remember how much oil is in the axles, gearbox, power steering or engine. How much antifreeze and antifreeze is needed in liters. I made myself a reminder about filling containers.

Filling tanks Niva Chevrolet:

Fuel tank - 58 l

Cooling system:

– Chevrolet Niva 2123 – 8 l

Take plenty of antifreeze.

Cunning marketers came up with the idea of selling antifreeze in kilograms. 1 kg of antifreeze = 0.9 liters 2 kg = 1.8 l 3 kg = 2.7 l 4 kg = 3.6 l 5 kg = 4.5 l 6 kg = 5.4 l 7 kg = 6.3 l 8 kg = 7.2 l 9 kg = 8.1 l 10 kg = 9 l 11 kg = 9.9 l

Do not pour water into the engine. On the very first day at sub-zero temperatures (already at -1°C), at best the plugs will squeeze out, and at worst the cylinder block will crack.

Engine

— 3.75 l

Transmission

- 1.6 l (API
GL4
or universal GL4/GL5 - 75W-90, 80W-85, 80W-90)
Transfer case
- 0.8 l (API
GL4
or universal GL4/GL5 - 75W-90, 80W-85, 80W-90)

Front axle

— 1.15 l (API
GL5
or universal GL4/GL5 — 75W-90, 80W-90, 85W-90)
Rear axle
— 1.3 l (API
GL5
or universal GL4/GL5 — 75W-90, 80W-90, 85W-90)

Power steering - 1.7 l (Pentosin Hydraulic Fluid CHF 11S VW 52137)

Hydraulic clutch release system - 0.15 l (DOT-4)

Hydraulic brake system - 0.5 l (DOT-4)

Windshield washer reservoir - 5.0 L Tailgate washer reservoir - 2.0 L

Starter drive drive ring – Litol-24 grease or imported analogues Front wheel bearings – Litol-24 grease or imported analogues Bearings of universal joint crosspieces – Litin-2, Fiol-1, Fiol-2U lubricants or imported analogues Drive axle drive shaft joint – Lubricants CV joints-4, Spectrol CV joints MoS2 Door opening limiters - CV joints-4 grease Seat slides - Fiol-1 grease or imported analogues Steering rod joints and front suspension ball joint pins - ShRB-4 grease or imported analogues Battery leads and terminals - Lubricants VTV-1 in aerosol packaging, CIATIM-201, -221, Litol-24, Fiol-1 or imported analogues Door and hood locks – FIOL-1 lubricant Rear brake pressure regulator – DT-1 lubricant Front wheel drive joints – CV joint lubricants 4, Spectrol CV joint MoS2 Intermediate shaft joint – Lubricants LZ-PZHL-00, Longterm-00, CV joint-4

Air conditioning Refrigerant - 0.65 kg R134a Oil - 0.22 l ISO 150 (AT41244)

Data taken: 1) Chevrolet NIVA produced since 2009. Design, operation, maintenance, repair. ISBN 978-5-9698-0409-8

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What is the volume of the fuel tank of the Niva Chevrolet

This model is powered by a four-cylinder in-line petrol engine with a displacement of 1,700 cc. cm. The engine provides the car with power up to 80 hp. With. with a torque of 128 Nm.

A nice plus

For those who stall from suddenly running out of gasoline, there is one pleasant plus of the Chevrolet Niva tank. The fact is that it is divided into 2 sections, between which the driveshaft passes. If the car stalls, this does not mean that there is no gasoline left in the gas tank. In fact, the pump simply does not reach the unconsumable balance.

This remainder is about 5-6 liters, which can be enough for 50-60 kilometers, or even more in economy mode. Therefore, if gasoline suddenly runs out, you can pump it out from one section and simply pour it into another. Then you can continue driving by car.

Car modification

Since 2006, the plant began producing the Niva Chevrolet FAM 1. The car received an engine with a capacity of 1,800 cubic meters. cm, which made it possible to develop power up to 122 hp. With. and a 5-speed gearbox. This car model is equipped with:

ABS system;
vacuum brake booster;
air conditioning;
two airbags;
adjustable front seats.

This model has a fairly spacious interior, due to which the luggage compartment space is reduced. To save space in the Chevrolet Niva, the tank was located under the bottom of the body.

Half full or half empty?

Tank placement is a challenging task for engineers. After all, you have to take into account the load on the car, which, when refueling under a traffic jam, can fall on one side. We have to somehow divide the tank, turning it into a kind of butterfly. Well, or position it so that even when fully refueled, other devices compensate for the load on one of the sides. When choosing the location of the tank, the risk of damage in a collision is also taken into account.

The capacity of the tank is a relative value; it is impossible to fill it all the way; there will be some air left in it. When the car rolls, fuel can flow from side to side, and this is fraught with a dangerous situation. We all know from the theoretical driving school course which tanker is more prone to capsizing: one filled to the top or half empty. A significant mass of fuel, moving inside the tank, can also upset the balance of the machine. How do you deal with this? Partitions are made inside the tank to prevent overflow; their dimensions and location are carefully calculated.

Any tank is equipped with a ventilation system. In hot weather, fuel tends to evaporate, and the increased vapor pressure can even rupture the tank. And when gasoline or diesel fuel runs out, the pressure in the container drops - it can flatten. The ventilation system not only prevents this, but also traps fuel vapors, preventing them from being released into the atmosphere. A special valve prevents fuel from spilling when the car rolls over or rolls over.

As a rule, modern tanks also have an electric fuel pump module built into them.

It is important to remember: pumps for modern car power systems do not like to run “dry”, as a result they quickly fail. Therefore, do not allow the fuel to run out completely, try to refuel as soon as the reserve light comes on, because the fuel pump is not cheap, and even the cost of replacing it...

Volume of the tank

According to the factory

According to data, the volume of the Chevrolet Niva fuel tank is 58 liters. When the amount of fuel is minimal, the light comes on, and after a while it starts to burn constantly, which indicates a small amount of gasoline in the tank.

Practice shows that the light starts to light up at 12-15 liters of fuel. When refueling at a gas station, the pistol cut-off switch is triggered at 42-44 liters. If you do the math, it turns out that the gas tank capacity reaches 61 liters.

Naturally, the question arises: how many liters of fuel can a Chevrolet Niva tank hold? In order to find the answer, you need to take into account some features specific to the car:

The fuel gauge located on the instrument panel cannot accurately indicate the fuel level in the gas tank because it is not calibrated equipment.
The indications are affected by the location of the auto on the horizontal plane.
Minor deviations may be caused by changes in ambient temperature.

Experiment

To determine the actual volume of the tank, we’ll go to a service station and consult with specialists. For the completeness and objectivity of the experiment, it is necessary to use a measuring container into which gasoline will be poured from a fully filled tank.

This procedure will allow you to determine how much fuel fits in the tank. During the experiment, it is clear that the actual volume of the Chevrolet Niva tank is larger than indicated in the data from the manufacturer.