How much oil is in the box VAZ 2115 1.6.

All motorists should be aware that the VAZ 2115 box contains transmission oil... It is necessary for the normal operation of the mechanism, inside which there are rubbing parts. Inside the gearbox there are gears made of metal, therefore, oil must be used to reduce friction during their operation. Periodically, this lubricating fluid must be changed, as it loses its original properties.

Tools and materials required for work

To change the oil in the VAZ 2115 gearbox, you will need a funnel for easy filling of fluid and a thin hose about half a meter long. A set of keys, hexagons and rags will also come in handy. Also, to change the oil in the VAZ 2115 gearbox, you will need a special syringe for filling in grease and an empty container for draining the waste lubricating fluid.

Where is the box located?

On VAZ 2115 cars, the gearbox is located immediately behind the engine. Where it ends, the gearbox begins. From the picture you can see that the box is located at the front wheels of the vehicle.

Oil change intervals

According to the automaker's regulations, it is necessary to change the transmission oil every 60 thousand kilometers or four years after the previous filling, even if the car was not used.

Do not neglect these requirements, as oil plays an important role in the normal operation of the unit. If you don’t change it regularly, the box will eventually require expensive repairs or complete replacement, and this is an expensive pleasure.

When choosing a new product for changing the oil in a VAZ 2115 gearbox, many people neglect the temperature ranges of liquids, and sellers in stores often turn out to be incompetent in this matter and cannot give good advice.

Features of changing the oil in the box

Before you start changing the oil in the VAZ 2115 gearbox, you need to determine which transmission is on your car. On those domestic cars installed boxes of two types - old and new. The former do not have a dipstick to check the oil level, while the latter have one. To understand what type of box is installed in your VAZ 2115, open the hood and find the dipstick handle. If not, you have an old sample box.

When changing the fluid in the gearbox, you need to let the car stand for a while - about 10-15 minutes for the oil to flow down. Beforehand, it is better to warm up the machine to operating temperature so that the oil is better drained along with all the dirt and deposits that accumulate on the walls.

If your VAZ 2115 has a bottom crankcase protection, it will probably have to be dismantled, otherwise you will not get to the oil drain and fill holes.

Oil change in new boxes

Changing the oil in a VAZ 2115 in a box of a new sample will require you to have a viewing hole or overpass to which you need to drive the car. After that, you need to pull out the dipstick to check the oil level.

Go under the car with a 17 key and grab a container for draining the waste fluid. With a wrench, you must break the drain plug and substitute the prepared container. After that, unscrew the bolt by hand and prepare for the fact that oil begins to drain from the drain hole. When all the liquid has drained, and this will take about 10-15 minutes, screw the bolt into place and go upstairs.

In the filler hole from which you removed the dipstick, you need to insert a hose with a funnel at the other end, and fill in the required amount of lubricant with it.

Approximately 3.3 liters of liquid should enter. After filling in the oil, wait a few minutes for it to completely glass into the bottom of the box, and then check the level again using the dipstick. If necessary, you can add the missing amount of oil. It is better to fill it so that the level exceeds the max mark by about 5 millimeters.

New sample boxes

The old and new boxes differ from each other only with filler holes, which are located in different places. The replacement process in the old box is about the same as in the case of the old transmission, with some minor differences.

The fill hole is located in a different place - not at the top of the box, but at the bottom above the drain plug. Fill in a new lubricant when changing the oil in the VAZ 2115 gearbox using a special syringe or a hose with a funnel.

Checking the oil level

If your transmission has a special dipstick in the engine compartment, there will be no problems with checking the oil level. Take it out, wipe it with a rag and put it back in. Pull it out again and pay attention to the oil level. To make it easier for you to reach the dipstick, you can remove the air filter housing.

The oil level must be filled up to the maximum mark. Otherwise, the system must be filled with lubricant. the fact is that there is one gear in the box, which is responsible for the operation of the fifth gear, which is higher than the others, and oil may not reach it at a low level. Thus, in order for the gears to easily insert without crunching, and the gearbox to serve for a long time, it is necessary to always maintain the lubricant level at maximum.

When draining the oil, be sure to look at it - there should be no metal shavings in it. Its presence indicates incorrect operation of the transmission. The matter may be in the untimely replacement of the lubricating fluid or the use of poor-quality oil. In no case should there be metal debris or other signs of box failure in the drained used oil. If available, contact the service center or fill up with new oil and ride it for about a week. Then drain it and see if there is any new debris in the liquid. Repeat the procedure in a month - if everything is in order, you can drive without contacting the service center.

Finally, we note that you must learn how to properly operate the gearbox without engaging gears too abruptly. Otherwise, the engine will not have time to decelerate and the shifting will take place with shocks, which is bad.

Sooner or later, or rather, according to the rules of the Maintenance it's time to change the lubricant in the gearbox for the VAZ-2114. And then the owner is faced with a difficult choice, which oil is best?

The choice of oil in the gearbox for the VAZ-2114

The bottle contains old oil drained from the gearbox on the VAZ-2114 with a mileage of 55,000 km

If we consider the choice of oil in the VAZ-2114 gearbox, then, of course, the manufacturer provides in the technical documentation a recommended set of lubricating fluids for all components and assemblies. Only now it does not always correspond to the realities of quality and use by motorists.

Having considered many sources of information, as well as automobile forums, we can come to the conclusion that motorists pour the oil they like into the gearbox. Here they are doing the wrong thing, because the high-quality functioning of the node, as well as its resource, depends on this element.

We will not walk around for a long time, and about and consider which oils are the most popular among motorists, and also recommended for use:

1. 75w-90- synthetic oil recommended by the manufacturer. This type is used in all modern AvtoVAZ transmissions. Excellent lubricating characteristics are required to ensure the functioning of the unit at high and low temperatures. Increased noise during the operation of the gearbox compared to semi-synthetic oil. According to API classification, GL-4 standard.
2. 85w-90 – semi-synthetic oil, API class is also not lower than GL-4. Recommended for used cars. It costs less than "synthetics", and the checkpoint works on it quieter.

It's all General characteristics, but many car enthusiasts will ask the question: what specific manufacturers can be poured into the gearbox? So, we will consider this issue in more detail and write a list of transmission oils that can and should be poured into this unit:

• Lada Trans KP;
• Lukoil TM 4-12;
• New Trans KP;
• Nordix Supertrans RHS;
• Slavneft TM-4.
• Castrol 75w90;
• Shell Getribeoil EP 75w90;
• TNK 75w90.

The last three are more expensive specimens, but surpass their budget counterparts in their composition and chemical properties.

Therefore, if a motorist loves and cares for his "iron horse", then of course he will choose them.

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Types of oils

As you know, the marking of oils was invented for a reason. There are three types of oil that are added to the engine and gearbox. They all have different indicators, but the main one is considered to be viscosity. So, let's look at how automotive lubricating fluids are classified: Conclusions

As you can see from the article, the choice of oil for the VAZ-2114 is quite simple. There is a list of recommended oils from which you can choose the most suitable option for a motorist.

Whoever chooses quality, despite the price, is recommended to fill in Castrol 75w90, but Lada Trans KP is considered a budget option.

The lubricant in the gearbox decreases in volume and loses its properties during operation, which is fraught with rapid wear of parts and complete breakdown of the unit. We will analyze how to check how much oil is in the VAZ 2115 box and what is the frequency of its replacement.

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How often should you change?

When developing a manual transmission VAZ 2115 with an injector engine, manufacturers determined the frequency of oil changes every 60 thousand kilometers traveled. Usually, the grease can withstand this mileage without any problems, so it makes no sense to change it more often. Exceptions are cases when water gets into the oil through the ventilation hole in case of unsuccessful overcoming of a puddle or shavings in the event of a breakdown of any part in the box.

What is the best oil to pour?

To choose the right fluid in the VAZ 2115 gearbox, you need to take into account the factory recommendations. According to the service documentation, the box must be filled with a special gear oil that meets the SAE 80W-85 and API GL-4 or GL-5 approvals. This type of fluid is found in the range of products of any company that produces lubricants for cars.

At the plant, when the car is released, TNK or Lukoil brand oil is poured into the box. The same fluids are among those recommended by the manufacturer for the VAZ 2115 car. When operating a car in winter, many owners try to use synthetic oils that meet the requirements of SAE 75W-80 or 75W-90. The use of such lubricants significantly reduces the noise of the unit and facilitates gear shifting at negative air temperatures - below minus 16-18 degrees.

Among the most common oils for VAZ 2115, the following are distinguished (in ascending order of price):

• Lukoil TM 4-12 80W-85;
• THK Trans KP 80W-85;
• ZIC GF 75W-90;
• Shell Spirax S5 75W-90.

Pour into manual transmission motor oil Absolutely forbidden.

Level control and required volume

The capacity of the VAZ 2115 gearbox housing for 8 valves holds approximately 3.3 liters of fluid. At the same time, the required volume of oil does not depend on the type of engine installed on the machine, since the gearbox housings are identical. To check the amount of lubricant in the box, there is a special dipstick located in the hole in the upper part of the crankcase. There are two notches on the stem of the gauge that indicate critical volumes of oil.

In order to check how much oil is in the VAZ 2115 box, you need to do the following:

1. Take out the meter.
2. Wipe it with a rag.
3. Then immerse the dipstick in the crankcase again.
4. Then get it out and look at the oil trail.

Under normal conditions, the substance should be at the maximum level. If there is not enough liquid, it is necessary to top up and establish the reason for the decrease. Operation of the gearbox with a low or high level of lubrication in the crankcase is unacceptable.

A video from the user Kirill Zbruenko demonstrates checking the oil level in a car's gearbox.

How to change it yourself?

The design of the units of the VAZ 2115 car is very simple, so the oil in the box is often changed on their own. This will require tools and no more than two hours of time.

Tools and materials

• fresh oil, 3.5 liters is enough;
• rags and gloves;
• wrench 10 and 17 mm (ideally, a complete set is needed, as it may be necessary to remove the protection);
• slotted screwdriver;
• funnel or transmission syringe;
• a container with a volume of at least 4 liters for draining the mining.

Stages of work

Immediately before changing the oil in the gearbox, it is necessary to warm it up. To do this, it is enough to drive about 10-15 kilometers.

In order to replace the lubricant in a VAZ 2115 car, you need to do the following:

1. Place the machine on a level surface. It is more convenient to replace it from a pit in a garage or on a lift.
2. Remove engine undertray and / or box protectors. The protection can not be dismantled if there is a hole in it that exactly matches the drain plug.
3. Wipe the lid and crankcase around it with a rag.
4. Check that there are no oil leaks along the parting lines and oil seals.
5. Place the container underneath and unscrew the cap.
6. Wait about 20 minutes for the oil to drain completely.
7. Screw on the cover on the gearbox housing.
8. Grease can be filled with a transmission fluid gun or funnel with extension. In the second case, it is necessary to remove the air filter housing, the device is supported by two clamps - the throttle assembly and the crankcase ventilation tube. Since an injection engine is used on the VAZ 2115, when removing the filter, it is necessary to disconnect the air flow sensor connector. Some owners remove the absorber tank for easier access.
9. Then you need to remove the dipstick from the hole, which will serve as the oil filler neck.
10. Pour 2.8-2.9 liters of oil using a funnel or syringe. When changing the lubricant, a smaller volume of fluid is always poured into the crankcase than the passport capacity of the box. This is because some of the old oil remains inside.
11. Wait a few minutes and check the amount of liquid on the dipstick. If the level is below the "MAX" mark, then the oil must be topped up. Excess lubricant can be pumped out with a 50 ml medical syringe with a dropper tube attached to the spout.
12. After that, it is necessary to check that there are no grease leaks through the drain plug and box assemblies. If there are traces of a leak, then the cause of its appearance must be eliminated.
13. In the case when the lubricant was replaced with the removal of the filter, the parts should be assembled in the reverse order.
14. After 500-700 km, it is necessary to carry out a control check of the oil level and the tightness of the unit components.

Many people are not serious about choosing and changing oil. And this is an important procedure, on the result of which the further successful functioning of the car itself largely depends. How long the transmission device itself will last depends on this.

Lubricating fluid

The period for changing the oil in the gearbox for VAZ cars is described in detail in the manufacturer's official instructions. It says that the fluid must be changed every 60 thousand kilometers. There are other recommendations that every driver needs to heed.

• During operation, it is necessary to constantly monitor the level at which the oil is inside the gearbox.
• Only high quality gear oils recommended by the manufacturer should be used.
• Timely change the fluid in the gearbox as soon as the need arises.

The same official manual indicates how much oil to fill. The minimum required amount is 3.3 liters.

It is necessary to carefully choose not only the composition itself, but also its packaging for the checkpoint. Typically, these liquids are sold in cans of 1, 3 or 5 liters. More and more often there are proposals for the sale of draft oil, directly from barrels. This allows you to profitably purchase only the amount of lubricant that is actually needed. The main thing is to pre-purchase the composition in small quantities in order to check its quality. Otherwise, you will then have to spend more on repairing the box.

Several factors must be taken into account when choosing a suitable lubricant for VAZ 2115 cars.

• Are there any chemically active additives and substances in the composition that can have an additional effect on the operation of various mechanisms, the gearbox itself, as well as components in the transmission. It is not recommended to fill in such substances.
• What is the viscosity of the transmission fluid? This characteristic should be fully consistent with future operating conditions. It depends on what decision the user has to make.
• What features does the VAZ transmission itself have? What are the specific loads on the units, what are the mechanical loads in the units, is the mechanism itself automatic or mechanical?
• The climatic conditions in which the machine is operated. Temperature plays a particularly important role at one time or another of the year.

After conducting a comprehensive analysis of the factors described above for the VAZ 2115, it is easy to choose a fluid that is ideal for a particular vehicle.

Which gear oil is the best for you?

The manufacturer himself gives several recommendations as to which substance is better to use for the gearbox 2115. GL-4 - this should be the API composition group for the VAZ 2115.
In addition, the requirements for the viscosity grade are given. It also depends on which agent is chosen, what needs to be poured.

1. For semi-synthetics, this is 85w90 transmission substance.
2. For mineral: 80w85
3. 75w90t for synthetics

It should be noted that in Russia the API GL-4 group itself is classified as TM-4. Therefore, the manufacturer advises to use a liquid from Lukoil with a similar marking. True, this particular composition does not apply to off-season. Therefore, this liquid will thicken in severe frosts. Because of this, there is a high probability of problems in the operation of the checkpoint. Therefore, it is important to determine in advance which agent needs to be poured in this or that case.

A separate set of requirements for fuels and lubricants has been in effect since 1998. These guidelines specify the temperature ranges within which fluids operate normally. For example, for 80w85 grease, this is a temperature from -26 to +40 degrees. Therefore, for our country it is recommended to give preference to off-season formulations, which are designated as SAE 75W80 or 75W90. Their upper temperature limit is the same, and the lower one reaches -35. This should be taken into account by those who are thinking about which substance to choose.

Replacing the fluid in the gearbox 2115 is carried out in the following order.

1. First, you need to drive about 10 kilometers with a warm engine. This will make it easier to distribute the compound evenly throughout the transmission.
2. Raise the side on the right side of the VAZ 2115 car using a jack. We lower the car only if there is a block or other lining under it. It is forbidden to work under a car that is simply installed on a jack.
3. If the floor temperature is low, a plywood backing should be used. Otherwise, pouring liquid will not be very comfortable.
4. We put on gloves, we are located below. Wrenches and cans should become irreplaceable companions.

   

5. If there is a crankcase protection, it will probably have a cut for the plug. The plug itself is easy to find - at the bottom of the left gearbox flange.

   

6. If there is no cut at the box, then we dismantle the protection on the car. The main thing is to clean the cork in advance using a brush. We use a rag to clean the adjacent area. After that, unscrew the plug using a 17 mm spanner. We substitute the canister from below, then a warm liquid will pour into it.

   

7. You have to wait 10-15 minutes until the grease is completely drained.
8. You need a bottle of plastic for one and a half liters. Getting rid of the bottom.

   

9. After that, we proceed to dismantle the air filter and pipe. Mass air flow sensor is completely disconnected from the terminal. We turn to twisting the clamps, next to the throttle and the crankcase pipe. This will make it quicker and easier to remove the inlet assembly.
   
   
10. The dipstick in the VAZ 2115 gearbox must be pulled out. It is located at the top, not far from the salon.
11. We substitute the neck of the bottle without a bottom to the hole. This design will serve as a funnel for us. The liquid must be poured through it for at least ten minutes. And then check if there are any leaks.
12. Install the motor protection in place if there are no problems. The vehicle can then be removed from the stand.
13. We use the dipstick while continuing to fill the gearbox with grease. Until it reaches the maximum mark.
14. We put the filter and inlet pipe back in place in the reverse order.

The liquid level on the dipstick should always be at the MAX mark. You can add fluid above this mark if you feel certain problems while driving. Oil filter choosing is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The main requirement is tightness, not only to the filter itself, but also to its internal elements. The future service life of the engine and its parts depends on this.

After the new fluid is poured, you must wait until it falls completely into the lower part of the crankcase. Only after that the level is checked on the dipstick. And then - it is necessary to pour more, if necessary. The filling hole is the main difference between the old and the new design. The entire replacement procedure will be the same, regardless of the type of device. If, when draining, particles of shavings were found in the old composition, it means that the device is not being operated according to all the rules. Or the replacement is not done in a timely manner.

Key rules for updating the lubricant in a domestic car

The work is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. You just need to follow the manufacturer's recommendations, follow the instructions, as accurately as possible. And no problems should arise. You can easily cope with the task on your own in a couple of hours, even if you take your time and pay maximum attention to each step.

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The following will describe the procedure for changing the oil in mechanical box gear shifting (manual transmission) on cars of the Samara family (VAZ 2113, 2114 and 2115) and the latest Lada models - Kalina, Priora and Grant.

The oil in the gearbox of these cars changes every 75 thousand km or after 5 years of operation of the car (whichever comes first).

To carry out a replacement, we need:

• Key "17" (better head "17")
• Empty canister (can be replaced with a 5 liter bottle)
• 1.5 liter empty plastic bottle
• Work clothes
• Work gloves
• Jack
• Car stand
• Oil 3.5 liters. Oil of class GL-4 must be used (GL-5 is only used for gearboxes)

From an additional tool:

• If the garage floors are concrete or steel, it is advisable to have a sheet of plywood for bedding
• Metal brush
• Rags

We will assume that the oil change procedure is carried out in a regular garage without a pit or lift.

1. In the canister, cut out the side surface with a knife and make a "bath", as shown in the figure (the same is used to change the oil in the engine):

2. Before performing work, it is necessary to warm up the gearbox. To do this, you need to drive about ten kilometers on a WARM engine. This is necessary for the gears to disperse the oil throughout the entire gearbox.

3. After that, raise the RIGHT side of the car on a jack. We install a stand or any block and lower the car. NEVER work under a jack-only vehicle.

4. If the floors are cold, place a sheet of plywood / wood under the car.

5. Put on gloves. We move under the car, taking with us the canister and the "17" key. If a crankcase guard is installed on the car, then there must be a cutout under the oil plug (not all guards). The plug is located on the bottom left flange of the gearbox:

6. If there is no cutout, you will have to remove the engine protection. We clean the cork with a metal brush. Then we wipe the surface around it with a rag. Unscrew it with the "17" key. Do not forget to substitute a canister under it. The oil will be warm, but not hot. We are waiting for 10-15 minutes to completely drain the oil. We tighten the cork.

7. Using a knife, cut out the bottom of a plastic 1.5 liter bottle:

8. Remove the air filter together with the inlet pipe. To do this, remove the terminal from the MAF sensor:

We unscrew the clamp at the throttle and at the crankcase gas pipe (better on the cylinder head - the cylinder head). We remove the entire intake assembly as a whole:

9. We take out the oil dipstick at the checkpoint. It is located on top, closer to the passenger compartment:

10. Install the neck of the bottle to the hole for the cork, as shown in the figure. Using the bottle as a funnel, fill in the oil (preferably less than three liters). Check if oil is dripping from the plug under the car. For this we wait 10 minutes.

11. After making sure that there is no dripping, put the engine protection (if removed), remove the car from the stand. Add oil to the "MAX" level using the dipstick. The box should hold 3.2 liters of oil.

12. Install the filter inlet in reverse order.