The process of independently replacing the Lada Vesta air filter is a feasible task for a driver even without experience and skills. Main steps for replacement:
- Place the car at the repair site.
- Open the hood, press the plastic guides on the sides of the body.
- Remove the cleaning element, replace it with a new one, and reassemble the structure in the reverse order.
When to change
The manufacturer recommends a replacement interval of 30,000 km in the operating manual. If you actively use a technical device in conditions of increased gas pollution, on rough terrain, or during periods of heavy leaf fall, reduce the period by a third.
If the car is used in normal mode, without special loads and according to the “to work - from work” scheme, 30,000 km is quite the optimal interval.
Signs that replacement is needed
- Unstable engine operation at idle speed;
- when driving downhill, the engine lacks power and “requires” a shift to lower gears;
- difficulty starting the engine;
- fuel consumption is higher than usual;
- passive acceleration dynamics;
- The accelerator pedal is uninformative.
Engine crankcase ventilation system 21129
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The crankcase ventilation system (Fig. 4) ensures the removal of crankcase gases.
Crankcase gases flow through the exhaust hose into the oil separator located in the cylinder head cover on engine 21129.
The hoses of the first and second circuits are two hoses (one of small diameter, the other of large diameter), through which crankcase gases, having passed through the oil separator, are supplied to the combustion chamber.
The first circuit has a calibrated hole with a diameter of 1.7 mm.
The calibration hole is located in the cylinder head cover tube.
The primary circuit hose (small diameter hose) is connected to the cylinder head cover tube (oil separator fitting).
The primary circuit hose goes from the oil separator to the intake module.
The secondary circuit hose (larger diameter hose) goes from the oil separator to the intake pipe hose.
At idle, all crankcase gases are supplied through the primary circuit nozzle (small diameter hose).
In this mode, a high vacuum is created in the intake pipe, and crankcase gases are effectively sucked into the throttle space.
The jet limits the volume of sucked gases so that engine idle operation is not disrupted.
Under load conditions, when the throttle valve is partially or fully open, a small amount of crankcase gases passes through the primary circuit nozzle.
In this case, their main volume passes through the second circuit (large diameter hose) into the intake pipe hose in front of the throttle pipe and is then burned in the combustion chamber.
If the tightness of the primary circuit hose is broken (air leaks outside the 1.7 mm calibration hole), the ECM erroneously determines an overestimated value of leakage through the throttle valve (the nominal value determined by the manufacturer is 3 - 5 kg/hour), which leads to instability of the idle speed.
Step-by-step process for replacing the air filter Lada Vesta 1.6
On a Lada Vesta 1.8 car, replacing the engine air filter is carried out according to a similar scheme.
Preparation of the workplace, necessary materials:
- rags;
- new cleaning element;
- a household vacuum cleaner or its analogues for blowing out the cavity, sucking up leftover leaves, dust, dirt;
- additional lighting if daylight is not enough.
Sequencing
- We place the car on a flat area, an overpass. We block the rear wheels with wheel chocks to prevent any unintentional movement. Squeeze the parking brake.
- We turn off the engine and open the hood.
- We find the plastic cover of the air filter housing, press on the sides, and release the latches.
- We remove the cleaner, carry out troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. We lay the new element, always with the rubber edging up, with the cut forward.
Self-replacement is complete. No more than five minutes of time was spent, over 1000 rubles were saved.
Filter characteristics
Options:
- length - 270 mm;
- width - 125 mm;
- height 75 mm.
Type: hygroscopic fiber.
Installation with carbon filler at the request of the car owner.
Problems when paying with bank cards
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Sometimes difficulties may arise when paying with Visa / MasterCard bank cards. The most common of them:
- There is a restriction on the card for paying for online purchases
- A plastic card is not intended for making payments online.
- The plastic card is not activated for making payments online.
- There are not enough funds on the plastic card.
In order to solve these problems, you need to call or write to the technical support of the bank where you are served. Bank specialists will help you resolve them and make payments.
That's basically it. The entire process of paying for a book in PDF format on car repair on our website takes 1-2 minutes.
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Review of Manufacturer Prices
| Name / Catalog article | Price, rub.) |
| Original | |
| 165460509r from Renault (1.6, 1.8 l.) | From 800 |
| High-quality analogues | |
| Pilenga FAP2180 | From 400 |
| Ekofil EKO01200 (carbon) | —/— |
| Patron 5459837 | —/— |
| Mann CU C27030 | —/— |
| BM FA2180 (BM-Motorsport) | From 450 – 500 |
*prices are as of January 30, 2019.
Instructions for Lada Vesta
- remove the glove compartment cover (you don’t have to remove it if you feel the tunnel lining clamps (from step 2) with your hand, putting your hand behind the shield on the engine side);
- Remove the tunnel lining on the front passenger side by unscrewing the screw and unclipping the fasteners at the top.
Look under the panel. Remove the cabin filter cover (No. 2) by squeezing the clips (No. 3).
To remove the filter element from the heater housing, pull it down by its lower edge (the hole in the housing is smaller than the dimensions of the cabin filter). Clean the seat from dust and debris (for example, dried leaves). Installing the cabin filter is carried out in the reverse order, observing the markings indicating the direction of the air.
The replacement process is also shown in the video:
Recommendations for selection
Purchase consumables mainly at official points of sale. Do not use the services of unverified suppliers who sell products at reduced prices.
New filter
Check the tightness of the packaging, the presence of holograms, barcodes, dates and batch numbers. If you have any doubts about the quality and origin, do not purchase.
Conclusion
A clean air filter means good acceleration dynamics, low fuel consumption, and stable engine operation. Car owners often violate the replacement intervals for the cleaning element, thereby reducing the efficiency of the equipment.
Any car enthusiast without experience or skills in servicing a technical device can cope with replacing the air element. However, be extremely careful, as incorrect installation will lead to depressurization and the intake of untreated air from the outside. If you are experiencing difficulties or do not have free time, contact the specialists in the workshop for additional help and advice.
Reasons for replacement
If the air filter does not perform its functions, it must be replaced.
Signs that the air filter needs to be replaced:
- engine power has decreased;
- throttle response decreased;
- fuel consumption has increased.
These signs indicate that the filter element is clogged.
If the filter is torn, the car will not show any symptoms of malfunction for several thousand kilometers, but the abrasive dust will already sharpen the cylinders, piston system and timing belt.
Over time, the following will become clogged:
- throttle valve;
- intake valves;
- spark plug;
- injectors.
The engine will begin to malfunction. Periodically or constantly, there will be misfires of the fuel mixture in one or more cylinders. After cleaning the system from dirt and installing a new consumable, it is necessary to check the cylinder compression to make sure how much engine parts have worn out.
Reviews are positive and negative
| № | Positive |
| 1. | Dmitry , 38 years old, insurance company employee, owner of Lada Vesta: I have been actively using the car for several years, there have been no major breakdowns. I eliminate imperfections, roughness, and defects myself. Recently I replaced consumables and filters. I always buy originals, even if they are 20–25% more expensive than analogues, but they are of high quality. |
| 2. | Kirill , 43 years old, sales consultant: the car is only a year old, it works properly. I visit service stations at strictly scheduled times for diagnostics, troubleshooting, and replacement of worn-out elements. I share the position of the masters; I buy only original parts. |
| 3. | Vladislav , 29 years old, private entrepreneur: I cover up to 20,000 km in a month, spend a lot of time traveling to sign contracts. I don’t have any energy left to work on the car, so I use the services of a service station and visit them periodically for preventive maintenance. Recently replaced the air filter. I didn’t buy the original, it’s expensive, a high-quality analogue is 30% cheaper. |
| 4. | Georgy , 45 years old, driver: for the second year in a row I have been driving on Vesta. The car is good, I won’t talk too much about it. Imported spare parts are expensive, I replace them with domestic analogues. |
| 5. | Vadim , 39 years old, service station foreman: over the full five years of working in the workshop, I have seen a lot of equipment, I know the strengths and weaknesses. I looked at cars for a long time, and in the end I chose the Lada Vesta. I'm happy with the purchase, no complaints. I successfully replace imported parts and consumables with domestic analogues. |
| 6. | Vitaly , 36 years old, manager: after the purchase he drove over 30,000 km. The workshop indicated the need to replace the air element. I don’t understand manufacturers, I entrusted the choice to a specialist. I bought a filter from Renault Duster, it turned out that they are identical. |
| 7. | Gennady , 29 years old, employee of an IT company: every week I devote time to my car and carry out diagnostics. Somewhere I add oil, fluid, tighten the timing belt. There are no major damage, but there are plenty of little things. I also change consumables myself; I often buy domestic analogues rather than originals. I think that it is not advisable to overpay for a brand. |
| 8. | Vyacheslav , 33 years old, household appliance repairman: my Vesta is already three years old, during which time I have made no capital investments, except for scheduled maintenance. The car is solid, the quality is noticeable in comparison with the Granta and Priora. |
| 9. | Slavik , 38 years old, company manager: my positive review of the Patron 5459837 air filter, which I recently bought in a store. The manager recommended and pointed out numerous positive reviews. I'm happy with the choice, the car starts from a half-turn, the engine runs stably. |
| 10. | Kirill , 45 years old, banker: I use the car to travel to work - from work, sometimes out of town, to go fishing. The mileage per month is small, I carry out scheduled maintenance regularly, there have been no major breakdowns. |
| Negative | |
| 11. | Dmitry , 39 years old, private entrepreneur: the model is new, but the defects remain from previous versions. Many defects, frequent breakdowns due to small things. Some of the spare parts are foreign-made in the original design. In order not to overpay, I buy Russian brands that are not of inferior quality. |
| 12. | Vladislav , 48 years old, pensioner: I use the car for fishing trips, out of town for recreation. In general, the model is good, but unforeseen situations and breakdowns occur. I get service from a service station and buy original parts. Sometimes it's difficult for the budget. |
| 13. | Victor , 39 years old, manager: a year has passed since the purchase of the car, and I have already visited the workshop twice unscheduled to eliminate defects. Nothing serious, but an unpleasant feeling from the build quality. |
| 14. | Konstantin , 41 years old, medical worker: I bought the car second-hand, now I regret it, it’s better to get a new Granta. The factory warranty has expired, the car is starting to fall apart and requires investment. Original spare parts are expensive, you have to look for high-quality substitutes. |
| 15. | Stanislav , 35 years old, head of a security company: after the Lada Granta Vesta, this is something unearthly, a good car. Breakdowns happen from time to time, so I go to a workshop for repairs. |
| Video - replacing the Lada Vesta air filter | Video - EVERYONE HAS A BREAKDOWN!!! |
Options instead of the original
Some car enthusiasts, after identifying the need to replace the filter element, seriously believe that there is no need to buy a new one. They remove it and clean it, some even wash it and blow it out. Externally, after such manipulations, the filter looks like it came straight from the store. But it is worth considering that the filter is a consumable material and its mechanical properties are not unlimited. This product has its own service life. A filtration element cleaned in this way may be damaged in further operation, and the throughput will increase sharply, which will negatively affect the operation of the motor.
In addition, long-term operation of a car with such a filter can lead to failure of the spark plugs and mass air flow sensor. The engine control unit will begin to incorrectly calculate the proportions of the fuel-air mixture, and fuel consumption will inevitably increase. All this can be easily avoided if you promptly replace the Lada Vesta air filter.
Considering that the cost of this component on Vesta is not that high, there is no point in washing or blowing the product. As a last resort, you can purchase not the original consumable, but an analogue. It costs much less, and in addition, analogues of air filters are presented in sufficient quantities on the car accessories market. You can use a standard air filter, which is recommended by the AvtoVAZ plant. At the same time, analogues are not inferior in their characteristics to the original.
Products allowed for installation on Lada Vesta
| Analogs | Peculiarities |
| BM FA2180 from BM-MOTORSPORT. | Perhaps the most popular among car owners. Mostly due to the low price, but in terms of its characteristics it is no worse than the factory one. |
| MANN-FILTER C27030 from MANN FILTER. | A high-quality product, differs from the original in a smaller (4 mm) height, but retains all the necessary properties. |
| Pilenga FAP 2180 from Pilenga. | It is in the middle price range, but has some disadvantages. The padding polyester layer is too thin and does not allow a tight fit to the inner walls of the case. The transmitting material is also not of the best quality. |
Of course, you always want to save money and extend the service life of components. But in any case, even the cheapest air filter will be better than one you clean yourself. A new product always lasts longer and is more reliable than a used one.
How the stove works
Air ducts are directed from the Lada Vesta heater towards the windows, seats and floor. Air adjustment in various directions is carried out by central deflectors. The heat output is controlled by a wheel on the heater.
Depending on the configuration, the procedure for controlling the stove differs.
- For “Classic” (without air conditioning), the left regulator is responsible for the air temperature, and the right one changes the direction.
- The Comfort package has air conditioning. Compared to the basic version, the function of turning on circulation has been added here.
- For “Lux” the developers installed climate control. Using the Defrost MAX mode, the air conditioner turns on automatically. This function also allows you to heat the windows and side mirrors.
conclusions
For the successful operation of Lada Vesta cars, the manufacturer of this dust cleaner is not as important as timely monitoring of its condition and replacement with a high-quality new spare part. It is better to replace 3 “non-original” ones every 10,000 km than one “original” every 30+ thousand.
Friends, a holy place is never empty. An alternative to the original intakes has appeared, which AvtoVAZ stopped selling. We offer the Vesta Sport cold intake system kit, which includes
- Upper half-body (analogue 8450032859)
- Lower half-body (analogue 8450032858)
- Air intake (analogue 8450032837, note, it comes without a mesh! YOU can buy an aluminum car mesh and attach it there yourself, or cover the radiator with a mesh and large debris will no longer get there )
- Hose (corrugation) of the inlet pipe (analogue 8450032835)
- Connecting pipe for air intake (analogue 8450032838)
- Bolt m6x30 – 6 pcs (analogue 7703008226)
Nothing else is included in the kit.
You can take the air filter separately from Bosch (it’s very difficult to get it at an adequate price, if it’s not in stock, take Filtron) or Filtron (the Filtron comes in the original box under article number 8450032860). Please note that the filter is inserted into the upper half housing!
