We break in the new Lada Granta correctly: standard, norm, sport, liftback
The car, known in our country as the Lada Granta, became a successful continuation of the Lada Kalina model.
And, over the several years of its production, motorists managed to form their own opinions about it, which, in many ways, have positive features. We're talking about a more powerful engine, as well as a roomy interior, which is especially true for our area. But, naturally, there cannot be an engine that does not require initial running-in, both after its manufacture and after its overhaul. Today we will give you some advice regarding the features of running in the Lada Granta power unit.
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- 1 General information
- 2 Running in the Lada Granta engine 2.1 Checking the new engine with AvtoVAZ in conditions of severe negative temperatures
Operation of Lada Granta
Lately, there has been an opinion among Lada Granta owners that this car does not need to run in new parts after purchase. They base their advice on the fact that the manufacturer has already performed this procedure after the machine has come off the line. However, this opinion is fundamentally wrong. Mechanics with extensive experience believe that proper running-in of a car ensures that the car will not require special maintenance or replacement of damaged parts from the owner for a long time.
The main rule for anyone who has purchased a new car is: never reach the maximum speed limit.
This is due to the fact that running in the engine should help it develop its own operating dynamics. If this is not done, all the positive characteristics will be significantly reduced, and the quality of the new parts will suffer.
Try to ensure that the tachometer spin-up does not exceed 3,000 rpm, of course, unless this is particularly necessary. At the same time, make sure that its indicators are around 2,000 rpm, since strong promotion of the new engine is extremely undesirable. Also, do not forget that until the Lada Granta has been completely run-in, under no circumstances should you brake the engine.
A short review
After purchasing a car from the assembly line, the question arises of how to run in a new Lada Granta car. All parts in the car are completely new and have not been ground together, therefore, the car will not be able to be used at high speeds for some time. In order to avoid unexpected breakdowns, it is necessary to ensure that all parts fit together perfectly. The engine is run in in such a way that the engine can operate at idle speed for some time.
After the purchase, you will need to change the oil in the Lada Granta several times so that the engine can be run in with the utmost care. A new engine in a car must be used with caution. Tests are necessary to immediately identify and remove all shortcomings in the operation of the machine.
If you decide to test the car yourself, you will need to contact special stations, most of which are involved in vehicle maintenance. There are special stands designed for testing new cars.
Speed of the new Lada Granta car during the run-in period, km/h
As can be seen from the table above, the values are quite acceptable and you are unlikely to feel discomfort during such operation. You can endure 500 km and drive no more than 90 km/h in fifth gear, and 80 km/h in 4th speed is also not torture.
But after the first 500 km, you can increase the speed slightly, and already on the fifth you can move no more than 110 km/h. But where to go faster? After all, the permitted speed on Russian roads rarely exceeds 90 km/h. So this will be quite enough.
Selecting oil and filter, determining filling volumes
The manufacturer presents a very extensive list of oil products suitable for Grant engines. Thanks to this list, you can decide which oil is best to fill in the Grant, taking into account the general operating conditions of the car. But with any choice, the lubricant must belong to one of the groups (SJ or SL) according to the API classification.
Motor oils for Lada Granta are selected taking into account the following important characteristics:
- viscosity grade; classification group; lubricant brands; manufacturer; regulatory recommendations; temperature ranges.
Granta is equipped with 8 or 16 valve engines. Regardless of the motor modification, the manufacturer recommends using the same filter elements. Replacing the filter is prescribed as a mandatory operation when changing the lubricant.
Car service specialists and many forum users advise choosing a filter that has an anti-drainage valve and a bypass. This design feature increases the efficiency of the filtration system.
The Grant engine with 8 or 16 valves with a manual transmission takes 3.2 liters of lubricant. Models with automatic transmission will require 4.4 liters of engine oil for Lada Granta.
A new or refurbished engine may consume lubricant in excess of normal. This occurs due to piston rings and cylinders that are not ground to each other. Also, increased lubricant consumption is expected during intensive driving at high speeds.
General recommendations for bodies (sedan, liftback, sport) and trim levels (standard, normal, luxury)
There are several trim levels of the Lada Granta: standard, normal, luxury . Each trim has its own engine.
There are also several body styles: sedan, liftback, sport .
Three Lada Granta bodies
Break-in recommendations apply to all trim levels and engines.
Try to maintain the most gentle performance indicators up to three thousand kilometers. If possible, speeds should be alternated, preventing the car from moving for a long time and monotonously.
Sudden accelerations and jerks, of course, should be avoided. And the maximum speed should be in the range from eighty to one hundred and ten kilometers per hour. And even then, it’s worth accelerating to such numbers only if necessary.
However, it’s also not worth standing idle for a long time.
Among other things, there is a ban on the use of trailers and other types of additional load.
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What not to do when breaking in
The battery must only be fully charged. This is due to the fact that at the first start, a lot of force is required to turn the crankshaft. When filling engine oil, air pockets must not be allowed, otherwise the internal combustion engine will experience oil starvation. You should not fill the oil above or below the required level, since exceeding the volume will certainly cause leakage, and reducing it will lead to the same oil starvation. If the oil pressure is insufficient, the engine is turned off and then restarted.
Running in the engine
Inspect the vehicle for faults
If for any reason you cannot go to a service station and want to check the quality of new Lada Granta parts, you will need to perform the following steps:
- fully charge the battery;
- check how the starter works;
- Inspect the vehicle for any faults.
The manufacturing company recently conducted tests of the Lada Granta, during which everyone could verify the performance of the engine at temperatures reaching more than 30º below zero. The car was checked for the quality of new parts and heating system. After the Lada Granta had been in a room with sub-zero temperatures for a long time, the car's heating was turned on for a quarter of an hour. As a result, over the allotted period of time, the windshield thawed by approximately 10%, which is a fairly good result. During further testing of the car, no problems were found in the operation of the engine.
When to perform break-in after replacing piston rings
Installing new components into an engine always requires a break-in period. This applies not only to piston rings. It is well known that break-in is required after a major overhaul of the engine, or if the engine is completely new.
The break-in procedure itself implies that the components “grind in” to each other. When replacing piston rings, running-in is required so that they get used to the piston or cylinder. Despite the fact that the dimensions of the parts are standard, they wear out during operation due to a number of technological features. Accordingly, by installing new rings into an engine where old parts remain, complete size matching cannot be achieved. That is, it takes some time to break in the engine so that the parts fit together perfectly.
Running in the Lada Granta – Do-it-yourself vase repair
With the purchase of a new Lada Grant, the owner is obliged to properly break in the car. The break-in process requires special attention and responsibility. The further comfortable operation of the Grant depends on how the car covers the first two to three thousand kilometers.
Here are a few rules to follow:
1. Don't turn your new car into a racing car.
2. Do not try to test the maximum capabilities of the car for 1,500 – 3,000 km.
3. The engine of a new car does not handle long-term operation at constant speed very well.
4. Long periods of driving at the same speed should be avoided; you should alternate speeds.
5. You should avoid sudden acceleration (slippers to the floor) and braking, jerking the car.
6. For the first 1,500 kilometers, do not rev the engine above 3,000 rpm.
7. The optimal speed for the break-in period is 80-110 km/h.
8. The engine should not be idled for a long time (stand with the engine running).
9. Do not brake the engine (forget it during the break-in period).
10. Refrain from sharp braking of the car. (300-500 kilometers are in the process of “grinding in”)
11. On and off gears should be performed with smooth movements, without applying excessive force to the gearshift lever. Press the clutch smoothly.
12. Do not use a “trailer” that has not yet been run in.
Let us recall that in the previous article we looked at how to change the oil in a Lada Granta engine. This operation is required after three thousand kilometers.
The most correct option for running in the Lada Granta would be to schedule the first 400-600 kilometers on your day off, to go out of town, when you can safely go for a ride to your relatives. Compliance with these rules is especially important during this period. Proper running-in of the Lada Granta will extend the life of the main components, making their operation more efficient and economical.
Review from the owner of Lada Kalina 2012
Lada Kalina, 2012
Year of manufacture: 2012
Good day to everyone, everyone, everyone! I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! And tell me a little about your new car. The past year has brought a lot of new and pleasant things for me and my family, for example, the completion of the construction of my house, the birth of my daughter. The formation of a family began, so to speak. Against the backdrop of all this, the question of purchasing a family car arose. The baby stroller did not fit in the trunk.
I wanted a larger trunk and a spacious interior. The financial situation made it possible to purchase Kalina a station wagon without any credits or loans. I called the Samara-Lada car dealership, they had a car available in the color “icy”, normal + Conder with a new gearbox, 1.6 l engine 8 valves for 323,600 rubles, they booked the car in my name. Yesterday I went to pick up a car, and on the way, 30 km short of Samara, I stopped in the village of Krasny Yar, where there is a Ural-Lada car dealership, purely out of curiosity. It turned out that there is exactly the same car in the same configuration and color for 318,900 rubles. I called Samara and canceled the reservation and went with the manager to look at the car. They brought it in and drove it into a warm box so that it would thaw in order to examine the paintwork in more detail and check the performance of the air conditioner. While the car was defrosting, I went to drink tea and watch TV. An hour later we went to the pit to inspect the car, and at the same time they changed my spark plugs (at the establishment’s expense). After the inspection we went to fill out the documents.
While the documents were being completed, the manager offered to take a test drive in a Lada Largusa with the maximum configuration. Afterwards I walked around the auto parts store to look for winter tires and floor mats for the interior and trunk. The prices surprised me. I decided not to buy there. I called my brother-in-law and he brought me everything from Samara. Hancock tires on stamped wheels and mats. All this was installed for me there in the salon.
Lada Granta. Myths and reality. Tested for myself. Is a break-in necessary?
In one of the comments in the previous article, one of the spiteful critics of the domestic automobile industry had to reveal the secret of Grant’s mileage. Yes, today, the mileage has exceeded 22 thousand kilometers. Let me remind you that the car left the dealership on December 16, 2021. However, the further narration will be all the more interesting.
They warned about running in the new car both in the cabin and in the manual that was issued, which details the first 3,000 kilometers. Honestly, I was enough for about the first thousand (and that’s about a week). Then I remembered my mother’s story, she worked as a tractor driver for half her life, when she was given a new tractor, she also tested it. Seeing this disgrace, an experienced elderly colleague approached her and popularly, without mincing words, explained to her that in this way she was ruining the tractor. “Give him shit!” he summed up. And you know, after such an aggressive run-in, there were no problems with the tractor. I also remembered the previous cars, the managers also advised to take care of the first three thousand mileage. And my deep conviction that the first days of a new product should be used to the maximum, played a role. In general, the car did not undergo any running-in. All factory defects, as a rule, appear in the first 3-5 thousand kilometers under good load (within reason, of course), and a gentle regime at these numbers only delays the occurrence of these defects. And the later the defect appears, the greater the chances for officials to refer to a non-warranty case. In general, just as you train a car from scratch, it will drive like that.
Maybe you don't need to break in?
Many drivers know how to break in a new car, but do not understand that it is necessary. They wonder what will happen if they start driving the car right away at “maximum settings”? Even if nothing happens to the car in the initial 1000-3000 km, this does not mean that problems in the future can be avoided. A couple of years after buying a car, it is impossible to determine with certainty why the “engine” broke down. During operation, this is influenced by many factors. Perhaps a failure to run in on time will be to blame. Is it worth the risk? Maybe it would be better to spend a week carrying out the procedure, and then, with a clear conscience, operate the car as you please?
When some drivers are recommended to do a break-in, they begin to be indignant. Car enthusiasts do not understand why, in the age of technology, manufacturers have not invented a special operating program. Indeed, modern cars are “stuffed” with electronics. But you need to understand that the development of such software will take more than a year and will cost a tidy sum. Accordingly, this will increase the cost of all cars. That is why drivers should carry out the run-in on their own, without relying on the opinions of others. This will help extend the life of all automotive systems.
Running in the automatic transmission
The automatic transmission is presented in the form of a complex design. A car like this needs to be run in properly. It is better to carry out the procedure with all the requirements than to pay huge sums for repairs later.
Expert advice:
Before moving, the box is heated so that the liquid reaches a certain consistency.
The kickdown mode cannot be used!
Wheels should not be allowed to slip.
Run-in is carried out in a quiet place, away from city traffic jams.
The first 500 kilometers need to be driven as calmly as possible so that the box does not overheat.
While driving, it is worth checking that the neutral mode does not turn on due to a decrease in fluid pressure after heating.
The serviced gearboxes have a function that allows the driver to replace the working fluid after break-in. This will help remove chips and foreign particles from them.
