Lada Granta, Lada Priora and Lada Kalina 2nd generation cars are equipped with the same type of gearbox. If we are talking about “mechanics” (manual transmission 2180 and 2181). An automated transmission (AMT or “robot”) is also built on this basis. Let's look at the process of changing gearbox oil in detail.
| Gearbox model | Installed on the car |
| Manual transmission 2112 | Lada Priora |
| Manual transmission 1118 | Lada Kalina |
| Manual transmission 1119 | Lada Kalina |
| Manual transmission 2180 | Lada Kalina 2, Lada Granta, Lada Priora |
| Manual transmission 2181 | Lada Kalina 2, Lada Granta |
| Manual transmission 21807 | Lada Vesta |
| Manual transmission 2190 | Lada Granta |
| AMT (based on manual transmission 2180) | Lada Priora, Granta, Kalina, Vesta, Lada XRAY |
The procedure for changing the oil in the box
Our technicians can help you replace outdated transmission oil. They cope with this kind of tasks perfectly and almost flawlessly, so they can help you without any problems. Accordingly, if everything is so good, then there must be a catch somewhere? Absolutely yes, and this catch is the price. You will need to fork out quite a bit of money to change the oil in your VAZ-2114. If money is tight, you can solve the problem yourself!
Take the advice from this article, buy the necessary materials and proceed to the practical part. Everything is easier than it seems!
After replacement
Yes, that's not all:
- After you have changed the oil on your favorite car, drive it for ten kilometers. You don’t have to just ride - go on business, and in the evening perform the following operation.
- Check the oil level in the gearbox again, as well as the presence of leaks from the drain plug.
- If necessary, add oil to the gearbox.
- Check the oil in the box periodically - at least when changing the engine oil.
Well, that’s all - this completes the oil change in the VAZ transmission! Watch the video for full clarity. We hope that this material - information, useful tips and photos - helped you a lot!
How often should you change the gearbox oil?
Often, the recommendations of the car manufacturer can help us in this matter. In the VAZ-2114, the oil needs to be changed every 60,000 kilometers. But there is a small exception: if you use your car on poor quality roads, operate it in difficult conditions and constantly travel long distances, then it is worth changing the gearbox fluid every 30,000 kilometers.
It would also be a good idea to learn to feel and hear your car. If you suddenly hear some previously unknown sounds when changing speed or attempts to switch to another gear suddenly begin to cause difficulties, it’s time to change the TM. By the way, if the clutch responds poorly or does not work, then changing the oil won’t hurt either.
Checking the amount of oil in the gearbox
Always check the transmission oil level, and even if you just recently filled in new fluid, you should not forget about it, because the oil level always drops and you need to keep an eye on it. Even a slight decrease in the required volume can lead to a number of difficulties and various breakdowns, due to which the gearbox will cease to function normally. Newbie drivers often don't know how to check the fluid level in their car. Let's take out some pieces of paper and start writing down our tips!
What does a dipstick look like for checking gearbox oil?
A guide on how to understand how much oil is in the dipstick:
- First, open the hood and look at the entire space under it to find out where the dipstick is located.
- Remove the dipstick, wipe and clean it very diligently and carefully, completely removing old oil stains from the dipstick.
- Use a rag for cleaning! It is free of lint and will not end up in your transmission fluid.
- Just put the dipstick back and be patient for a couple of minutes.
- Remove the dipstick again and carefully examine the location where the oil mark was located. On the outer part of the dipstick you will be able to see the possible maximum and minimum marks.
- It is advisable that the oil mark be at the possible maximum mark, since the manual transmission has a gear that is responsible for the operation of the fifth gear, and it is located slightly higher than the others. To ensure the operation of this part, it is necessary that the oil level is at maximum.
The process of adding and changing oil
First of all, we recommend buying a “plug with washer” kit (7703 075 180 VAZ, 7703075180 Renault). The plug closes the drain hole (see fig.
). The required volume for changing is 3.1 liters of oil.
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A new plug is screwed in here. To wash away all deposits, the replacement is made on a heated box. And it is better to replace it in the warm season.
First, it is recommended to check the condition of the lubricant in the gearbox. It is necessary to clarify whether new gear oil is required for the Renault Sandero Stepway. The liquid should be level with the lower edge of the filler hole (closed with a plastic screw plug). Be sure to check the condition of the liquid: whether it has stratified (there are denser, viscous fractions in the lower part of the box), how clogged it is, etc.
Spark plugs for Renault Logan - we'll tell you step by step It's worth mentioning the tools for changing the oil in a manual transmission in Renault Sandero Stepway. And the list here is very small. You need an 8-square wrench to open the drain hole, a screwdriver to remove the crankcase protection, a 4-5 liter container to remove used oil, and a canister of new lubricant (3-3.5 liters is enough).
Regarding safety precautions, everything is simple and clear:
- The machine must be secured on a level surface. Stoppers are installed under the wheels, the car itself is put into speed and the handbrake is put on. It must be fixed carefully to avoid injuries and other troubles.
- Before work, it is recommended to warm the oil to a warm state to reduce viscosity (especially important in the cold season). But you should not work with a hot manual transmission, to avoid burns due to hot lubricant getting on the skin or accidentally touching the gearbox housing.
- It must be remembered that the oil should not enter the body.
And the process of preparing for draining the liquid is as follows:
- The machine is installed on an overpass or above an inspection hole. It must be fixed according to the principle described above (in the safety regulations).
- Using a screwdriver, remove the screws holding the crankcase guard in place. Then it is removed to the side until the replacement process is completed.
- Place a pre-prepared container under the drain hole.
- Wipe off dust and dirt from the gearbox (in particular, from the filler and drain plugs). During the process, you need to make sure that there are no leaks or damage to the manual transmission.
After completing the described procedures, you can proceed to the actual replacement process.
What kind of oil to fill in the gearbox on a VAZ 2114
Here we analyzed in detail which oil and what viscosity to choose for gearbox oil.
Now you need to choose which oil you want to buy for the VAZ-2114. A mistake cannot be made here, since a fluid that does not correspond to a specific gearbox can lead to breakdown or incorrect operation of the part. So, you need to understand which oils you need to buy in the store and which ones the car manufacturer advises you.
There are a few things you need to consider when choosing new transmission fluid:
- What type of gearbox do you have: manual or automatic?
- What are the weather conditions in your region?
In stores that help in car maintenance, the choice of oils is quite large: synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral technical oils. It’s definitely not worth taking the latter type, because it has very low characteristics and is often accompanied by poor quality. We recommend choosing synthetic oil, as it copes well with technical tasks, and there is a good review about it.
The problem is different, synthetics are expensive and not everyone can afford them. As a replacement, you can consider a semi-synthetic fluid; it has good characteristics at a fairly affordable price. If you turn to experienced drivers, they advise buying either synthetics 75w - 85w, or semi-synthetics 85w-90w. Do not try to take oil that is characterized by too high a viscosity. This may prevent lubrication and further rotation of the gears!
Transmission oils for gearboxes
| Oil brand | SAE viscosity grade | API Team | Manufacturer | Regulatory document |
| LUKOIL TM 4 | 75W-80 75W-85 75W-90 80W-85 80W-90 | GL-4 | OJSC "Lukoil-Volgogradnefte-refining", Volgograd LLC "Lukoil-Permnefteorgeintez", Perm | STO 00044434-009 |
| NOVOIL TRANS KP | 80W-85 | GL-4 | OJSC Novo-Ufa Oil Refinery, Ufa | TU 0253-017-05766528 |
| ROSNEFT KINETIC | 80W-85 | GL-4 | OJSC "Angarsk Petrochemical Company", Angarsk | TU 0253-386-05742746 |
| TNK TRANS KP | 80W-85 | GL-4 | TNK Lubricants LLC, Ryazan | TU 38.301-41-191 |
| TNK TRANS KP SUPER | 75W-90 | GL-4 | TNK Lubricants LLC, Ryazan | TU 0253-003-44918199 |
| TRANS KP-2 | 80W-85 | GL-4 | OJSC Sibneft-Omsk Oil Refinery, Omsk | TU 38.301-19-129 |
| SHELL TRANSAXLE OIL | 75W-90 | GL-4/5 | Shell East Europe Co, UK, Finland |
How much does gearbox oil cost?
To change the oil, you will need to purchase fresh gearbox oil, here are the approximate price tags:
- NESTE GEAR S 75W-90, 1 l. – 650 rub.
- Valvoline HD TDL PRO 75w90, GL-4/5, 1l canister. – 900 rub.
- Valvoline GEAR OIL 75w90 GL-4, 1l canister. – 580 rub.
- Syntrax Universal Plus 75W-90, 1 l. – 880.00 rub.
- Syntrans Multivehicle 75W-90, 1 l. – 825.00 rub.
- Syntrans Transaxle 75W-90, 1 l. – 765.00 rub.
What quantity should I fill?
3.3 liters of oil
Take another litka for topping up!
Before going to the store, it would be nice to find out how much oil can fit in a VAZ-2114 box. This information should not be neglected, since buying excess oil will incur extra costs, but if you buy insufficient fluid, you will not be able to complete the oil change process completely.
If we ask the manufacturer for advice, we can understand that we need 3.3 liters of transmission oil. But you won’t find exactly this quantity in the store; there will be 1, 3 and 5 liters. Here it’s your choice, you can take two containers for a total of 4 liters, or you can buy 5 liters. The remaining oil will never be superfluous; you will always have it at hand at the right time.
Reasons for changing transmission oil in a VAZ 2114 gearbox
It is worth noting that in model 2114 and others like it, the gearboxes are, so to speak, “indestructible”. But even such a reliable unit has periods when, for further uninterrupted operation, it is necessary to carry out maintenance in the form of replacing the transmission fluid.
If rustling or other noises begin to be heard from the box, the unit produces strong vibrations, gears shift worse and are accompanied by unpleasant sounds - the time has come for an oil change.
The procedure for changing engine oil in a VAZ 2114 box
To begin with, check the oil level with a dipstick (if the replacement was made recently), and inspect the unit itself for leaks. Only then proceed directly to the replacement itself.
Complete oil change
Draining waste oil from the box
If you need to completely change the oil in your VAZ-2114, then initially you will need to drain the old fluid. Before doing this, it would be a good idea to drive your car a little, this will help you warm up the car, and with it the oil. Why do this? Heated liquid will flow out much faster.
Now it’s time for you to go to the overpass, remove the protection, take out the dipstick and see how much oil you had.
Now unscrew the cap in the drain hole and immediately replace the container, because the old oil will begin its way down. Now just wait for everything to flow out.
How to pour fresh oil into a box
Everything is almost ready! Be very careful and focus on the hole with the dipstick, you should pull it out from there. Now you need to insert the hose along with the funnel into this place and add the recommended amount of oil. Now we need the good old dipstick again. Check the fluid level to make sure there is enough fluid. If the oil trace suddenly turns out to be not at the maximum, add a little more.
As you can see, everything is very simple, be confident in your abilities, because changing the oil is very easy. Therefore, we advise you to do this procedure yourself and save your own money!
