As is the case with a car engine, the oil in the Lada Granta automatic transmission needs to be regularly checked, updated and completely replaced if necessary. To avoid having to perform expensive transmission repairs, motorists need to know how to check, what to look for, and how to change the oil in an automatic transmission themselves.
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I accurately measured the marks on the dipstick on both sides, cold and hot
I came to the dealer with the same problem... They accepted it, warmed up the car thoroughly while accelerating (they didn’t measure the temperature in the automatic transmission)... and let’s measure the level... and they found it to be in the middle! But I don’t know how many degrees there were in the box! ——- When I measured it myself, the level was also below the minimum.
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There are also cheaper analogues, for example Aisin ATF AFW+ made in Japan.
Lada Granta is a compact car in the budget segment, created on the Lada kalina platform. The car has a well-studied and time-tested design, and due to this it is in demand even in the supported market - largely due to not only the low price and good driving performance, but also the possibility of carrying out maintenance at home. It must be admitted that in this case the Lada Grante has no equal compared to more expensive foreign cars. So, even a novice car owner can handle some repair procedures. For example, change the oil in the gearbox. This is really easy to do, but choosing the gear oil itself is much more difficult. This task requires a separate analysis, and we will consider it in detail using the example of a Lada Granta with a four-speed Jatco automatic transmission.
Top 2. ELF Transself NFJ
Rating (2021): 4.73
65 reviews from resources were taken into account: Ozone, Otzovik, Yandex.Market
The longest period of operation The oil is enough for 100 thousand kilometers. At the same time, it maintains stable characteristics throughout its service life.
- Characteristics
Average price: 842 rub./l
- Country: France
- Type: synthetic
- API Standard: GL-4+
- Viscosity: 75W-80
Synthetic gear oil, which is filled in at French car factories, ensures quiet and stable operation of the gearbox. Reliably protects gears and other mechanical components of the gearbox under intense loads. The oil has good anti-corrosion properties and resistance to high temperatures. The formula of the composition makes it easier to change gears even in severe frost, since the oil retains high fluidity. In this case, there is no spontaneous shutdown of speeds. However, drivers notice that in hot weather it becomes too liquid and gears are difficult to shift. And its price is noticeably higher than many other oils.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Retains properties for a long time
- High shear strength
- Thermal resistance
- Viscosity in cold
- Liquid for summer
- The price is high
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- 10 best batteries for Lada Granta
Nuances of choosing oil
Every Lada Granta owner will sooner or later have to face the need to change the automatic transmission oil. This is especially true for Russian motorists who operate their cars, to put it mildly, not in favorable climatic conditions. Taking into account severe weather conditions, as well as the specific quality of the road surface in our country, the car is constantly exposed to enormous loads, and at the same time the gearbox is also subject to overloads. In this regard, an urgent oil change or an unscheduled fluid change may be required. The frequency of replacement is ambiguous and depends on many weather factors. Thus, the automatic transmission oil change schedule for Lada Granta averages 20-30 thousand km. Let us immediately note that this is the opinion of experienced motorists who have been using the Granta for quite a long time. The fact is that the manufacturer himself does not recommend changing the oil, or advises changing it after 100 thousand kilometers, which is equivalent to the entire operation of the car for one owner. After all, often after reaching this mileage, the first owner sells the car. But we must admit that the need to change the oil in the automatic transmission will be required much earlier than this date.
Preparing to replace the lubricant
Open the hood and disconnect the battery. After this, remove the filter housing. To do this, disconnect the mass air flow sensor connector and the canister valve connector. The power cable tie will also need to be disconnected from the case.
Disconnect the filter from the corrugation. First loosen the clamp and then remove the corrugation. After this, remove the filter housing from the supports. It is better to start with a support, which is located near the center. Disconnect the supply pipe from the housing and remove the box. Before starting the engine, it will need to be mounted.
After this, you can begin to change the lubricant.
Automatic Jatco
Lada Kalina is equipped with an automatic transmission from the Japanese company Jatco. This four-stage unit is recognized as very reliable and unpretentious in long-term use. But at the same time, like any other mechanism, it needs timely maintenance. Changing the oil in an automatic transmission is one of the most important transmission maintenance procedures to maintain the strength and reliability of its components. Let us note the fact that the same “automatic” was once installed in the Nissan Micra.
Top 3. TOTAL Fluidmatic MV LV
Rating (2021): 4.70
The best balance of price and quality Synthetic fluid is in the middle price range, but has excellent friction properties and reliably protects the automatic transmission of the Lada Granta.
- Characteristics
Average price: 753 rub./l
- Country: France
Oil for automatic transmissions of the French brand meets the requirements of most automatic transmission manufacturers. Viscosity modifiers included in the fluid provide its excellent friction properties and contribute to more economical fuel consumption. Drivers notice that the oil has a high penetrating ability, and the gears with it in the box shift smoothly. Effective antioxidant and detergent additives have been added here, and the liquid is endowed with thermal stability regardless of the operating conditions of the vehicle. But there is also a drawback - this oil cannot be found everywhere.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Fuel economy
- Smooth gear shifting
- Thermal stability
- Effective detergent additives
- Not sold everywhere
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 engine oil, but today he decided to change the oil in the box. And accordingly, he had a question about choosing oil in the Grant 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).
Top 1. Rosneft Kinetic MT
Rating (2021): 4.85
16 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market, Ozone
The best opinion recommends using Rosneft brand lubricants, as their characteristics ensure stable operation of VAZ vehicles.
The most affordable price for 1 liter of this oil is 135 rubles. below the next rated. Taking into account the optimal properties for Granta and the recommendations of the car plant, it can be considered optimal.
- Characteristics
Average price: 291 rub./l
- Country Russia
- Type: semi-synthetic
- API Standard: GL-4
- Viscosity: 75W-90
All-season semi-synthetic oil for mechanical transmissions, which demonstrates excellent anti-wear and performance properties. It was developed taking into account the requirements of Russian and foreign transmission manufacturers. The oil ensures the durability of synchronizers operating at high temperatures, smooth gear shifting and protection of transmission parts under contact loads. Drivers note that the oil corresponds to the declared parameters and does not thicken in 35-degree frosts, and gears are easily changed. And many people like the price of the product. But some buyers have complaints about the viscosity in hot weather: it is a bit runny and the gears are difficult to shift.
Advantages and disadvantages
- Affordable price
- Doesn't thicken in the cold
- Good friction properties
- It's hard to shift gears in hot weather
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- 5 best motor oils for Lada Granta
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What kind of oil is in the Lada Granta automatic transmission?
According to the manufacturer, the fluid in the Lada Granta automatic transmission does not require replacement and is designed for the entire service life of the automatic transmission. But we are adults and we understand that no liquid can retain its properties for a long time. And if you add to this constant loads in the form of towing a trailer, sudden acceleration, etc., then the oil service life is sharply reduced. Therefore, changing the oil in the automatic transmission will certainly not be superfluous. The optimal oil change interval for the Lada Granta automatic transmission is 100,000 km.
The Lada Granta automatic transmission is filled with Genuine GM EJ-1 ATF or its equivalent NISSAN ATF Matic-S . Both liquids are compatible with each other. They can be mixed without any worries about the box. It is better to choose from these liquids. But there are also cheaper analogues, for example Aisin ATF AFW+ made in Japan.
| Automatic transmission oil Lada Granta - Nissan ATF Matic-S article: 999MP-MTS100P |
Complete replacement
The lubricant in the automatic transmission on Grant can be changed in full. At the bottom of the crankcase there is a plug 2. Below it there is a tube 3, which can be unscrewed using a key set to “6”.
- Unscrew the plug. You will drain approximately 250 ml of liquid. Place the prepared container, unscrew the tube and drain the remaining oil.
- Screw on the tube 3.
- Pour 5 liters of oil through the hole in the dipstick. Excess liquid will come out through the hole at the bottom.
- Reinstall the air filter and dipstick. Start the engine.
- Over time, the excess will drain off.
- After the process is completed, tighten plug 2.
Types of gearboxes on Vesta
The flagship car of the Russian automobile industry is equipped with two types of mechanical transmissions of domestic production and one French. Initially, the car was equipped with a VAZ-21080 power transmission, but it did not meet Vesta standards, and they began installing a 5-speed manual transmission from Renault on the car. The Priorovskaya, however, was modified by increasing the gear ratios and replacing the main pair. As a result, the Vesta engine and the drive wheels are connected by the following types of transmission.
AMT (automated manual transmission)
Such a box is also called a robot: not everyone considers it automatic. Indeed, turning on/off the clutch and up/down gears occurs independently, using electronics: the sensors are connected to the on-board computer. But structurally the device is almost no different from “mechanics”.
A five-speed robot based on a 2180 manual transmission, can be used in automatic and manual mode. Cheap design, low fuel and oil consumption, protection against incorrect gear engagement, low noise level - for this, VAZ’s development was recognized as successful.
The transmission is equipped with the Lada Vesta in sedan and cross bodies, combined with the following engines:
- VAZ 21129 volume 1.6 liters 106 l. With.;
- 1.6-liter HR16DE-H4M, developing 114 hp. With.;
- VAZ 21179 with a displacement of 1.8 liters and 122 horsepower.
The Russian AMT is supposed to be installed on Renault with the H4M engine.
Manual transmission
Manual gearbox 21807 is a silent, proprietary development of AvtoVAZ. The cable-driven transmission uses lubricant sparingly, switches gears smoothly, and is easy to diagnose and maintain. But there is no convenience like a CVT: drivers without the habit get more tired. A manual transmission is installed on Lada Vesta 2022, 2022, 2022 model years.
Renault JH3 510
The Russian auto industry has been using this box since 2001. VAZ-21129 106 hp engines are equipped with this two-shaft design for five forward and one reverse gears. With. volume 1.6 liters. The approximate resource of the box is 300-350 thousand km.
Oil for manual transmission "Vesta"
The soft and predictable variable Japanese AT Jatco module and the 6-speed automatic transmission do not apply to manual transmissions.
VAZ cars: repair, maintenance, tuning
AvtoVAZ designers were faced with the task of finding an automatic transmission for the Lada Grant that would be reliable, inexpensive to operate and fit into the budget of the cheapest VAZ car. The Japanese automatic hydromechanical transmission Jatco JF414E became such an automatic transmission. We will deal with it now.
Consequences of overflow
This phenomenon can have a very negative impact on the gearbox. When oil is in excess, it tends to foam. This condition leads to a loss of lubricating properties, since air begins to “lubricate” the part instead of oil. The result is failure of the automatic transmission, since the parts begin to burn without receiving adequate lubrication. In addition, foaming causes transmission fluid to leak through the breather.
You can check the condition of the box by carefully inspecting the oil fluid. If the automatic transmission is not damaged and operates normally, the lubricant is red in color, the liquid does not contain any dark-colored foreign particles, such as solid particles. If the ATF is dark in color and smells burnt, the automatic transmission is destroyed. The solid particles that can be seen on the dipstick are the result of the destruction of the clutches and brake band.
Useful tips from experienced car owners
When cleaning and wiping internal parts, it is best to use lint-free fabrics and materials. This is especially true for the dipstick, the inner surface of the pan, and oil filter elements. Unnoticeable tiny fluff can subsequently accumulate in the throttle openings of the solenoid valves and cause malfunctions in the electronic control system of the automatic transmission.
The oil filter cover of the Jatco JF 414E automatic transmission is fixed with bolts of different lengths. When unscrewing them, it is recommended to mark the location of each fastener with a felt-tip pen or marker so that there is no confusion during subsequent installation of the unit.
