How much oil is in the box of a VAZ-2112 16 valves: volume in gearbox

Changing the oil in a manual transmission: when and why the lubricant needs to be changed

Let's start with the fact that the “mechanics” is a reliable unit.
First of all, the relative simplicity and time-tested design allows you to operate a car with this type of gearbox for at least 150-200 thousand kilometers without repairing the gearbox. However, you need to understand that this is only possible if the unit is serviced in a timely manner and does not experience serious loads. In other words, the driver is experienced and knows how to drive a manual car correctly. Also, a responsible owner constantly monitors the condition of the transmission oil, eliminates minor faults in a timely manner (leaks of oil seals, gaskets and gearbox seals, replacing the clutch at the slightest sign of wear, adjusting the rocker, etc.).

As for maintenance, for a manual transmission this procedure involves changing the transmission oil. Since the oil in a manual transmission is not a working fluid, the main purpose of replacing it is to reduce wear of parts to increase the overall service life of the unit.

Also, in parallel with replacing the lubricant, the manual transmission pan is cleaned of dirt and deposits, and the magnets on which metal shavings accumulate as a result of natural wear and tear of the gearbox parts are cleaned.

At the same time, experts recommend replacing every 50-60 thousand km or once every 4-5 years (whichever comes first). If the car is used in difficult conditions (constant transportation of goods, towing a trailer, jerky driving with changes to lower and higher gears at high revs and speeds, driving in mountainous areas, etc.), then the replacement interval should be reduced by a third.

Certain signs may also indicate the need to change the lubricant in the mechanic's gearbox. For example:

• during operation of the gearbox, extraneous noise and/or vibration appears in the gearbox;
• gears may be difficult to engage until the box warms up in winter;
• It is difficult to shift gears into hot gears; gears are engaged with a crunch;

First of all, in such a situation, you need to pay special attention to the amount of lubricant in the gearbox, that is, check the oil level in the manual transmission. At the same time, the quality of the lubricant should be assessed. If everything is in order with the level, this does not mean that the unit does not need to be serviced

Although the gear oil in a manual transmission does not heat up as much as in automatic transmissions or CVTs, the lubricant is still subject to oxidation, aging and loss of a number of useful properties. As a result, the viscosity characteristics change, the additives in the oil are used and may precipitate.

If everything is in order with the level, this does not mean that the unit does not need to be serviced. Although the gear oil in a manual transmission does not heat up as much as in automatic transmissions or CVTs, the lubricant is still subject to oxidation, aging and loss of a number of useful properties. As a result, the viscosity characteristics change, the additives in the oil are used and may precipitate.

In the process of lubricating gears, shafts and other gearbox parts, transmission fluid also actively accumulates wear products (metal shavings). Regular heating and cooling can also lead to the accumulation of condensation in the oil, etc.

It is not difficult to guess that if, without other visible reasons, the quality of the gearbox has deteriorated and the above symptoms appear, this indicates that the functionality of the oil in the gearbox has decreased significantly, while the overall wear of the unit has increased significantly.

Let us also add that much will depend not only on the level and “freshness” of the lubricant, but also on how correctly the oil in the gearbox is selected. In other words, the use of transmission oil that is not suitable for tolerances and properties can quickly destroy a fully functional unit.

Step by step replacement

Novice car owners often ask on forums and in comments about how to change the oil in a VAZ-2110 gearbox, especially if the car was recently purchased or there were problems with the gearbox.

Draining the transmission

Correct and complete draining occurs only after a short trip, when the lubricating fluid has not yet completely warmed up, but has lost its viscosity. Follow step by step:

1. Place the car on a lift and turn it off.
2. Remove the breather plug and clean them.
3. Raise the car.
4. Prepare an empty container.
5. Carefully unscrew the drain plug.
6. The oil will drain completely in 10 - 15 minutes.
7. Screw the plug into place.

If chips or foreign small objects are found in the drained liquid, it is recommended to wash the box with a special compound that can be purchased at the store.

Flushing the gearbox

Washing the VAZ-2110 gearbox is carried out in order to completely clean the box from foreign objects in the form of chips, dirt and other small particles. First purchase flushing fluid from a car dealership and perform all the steps sequentially:

1. Raise the front wheels of the vehicle onto a stable platform.
2. Pour in 1 liter of rinse and tighten the filler cap.
3. Start the engine.
4. Engage the first gear and wait in this mode for 10 - 15 minutes.
5. Turn off the engine.
6. Drain the flushing liquid (5 - 10 minutes until completely clean).
7. Add fresh oil.

Flushing must be carried out once every 3-4 complete replacements of the transmission, since a large amount of dirt accumulates in the gearbox housing, which negatively affects the properties of even the most expensive and high-quality oil.

Fill with fresh transmission oil

Changing transmission fluid is a simple process unless you are doing it for the first time. When the car has been completely prepared for filling, and the necessary parts have been cleaned and tightened, prepare fresh oil, an oil syringe or funnel and follow the instructions:

1. Insert a funnel into the filler neck.
2. Pour in the required amount of liquid (preferably 3.5 liters).
3. Wait 10 - 15 minutes, allowing the oil to drain.
4. Check the level with a dipstick.

If the gearbox does not have a filler neck, use an oil syringe, extending its end with a flexible hose:

1. Insert a hose with a syringe into the filler hole.
2. Gradually add oil.
3. The control level is the bottom of the filler hole.
4. Screw the plug tightly.

Don't forget to give the oil a chance to drain and disperse to all parts of the gearbox. The process is completely completed and the car is ready to go.

What volume of oil do you usually fill, more than the “MAX” level or do you stick to the golden mean? Share your opinion in the comments and justify your point of view, giving novice car owners food for thought.

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How long does it take to change the gearbox oil?

Many have heard and read fairy tales about how “the oil in the box is filled for its entire service life.” And next to you you will definitely find a person who will prove this with foam at the mouth. There is one more point. They don’t write anywhere about a complete oil change; everywhere they mention checking the oil level and topping it up. But mixing old oil with new oil, in my opinion, is not changing the oil in the engine, but simply topping it up. In my 5 manual transmission with the abbreviation LUB, when changing the oil indiscriminately, 1.8 liters are required according to ELSA (selection of oil through the manufacturer’s catalog gives 1.9 liters). A difference of 100g will not bring any negative effects, since strong oil pressure is not created in the manual transmission.

A post on the Oil club helped in the final choice of oil. Many people expressed the opinion that it is Fuchs Titan Sintofluid FE SAE 75W API GL-4 that is used for conveyor filling. There is no doubt about the originality of the oil, since it is purchased through Auto1. And my engine is filled with Fuchs oil, which I have no complaints about. Read about choosing oil HERE.

So, what does ELSA tell us:

1. Checking the oil level in the gearbox through the filler hole is impossible. Due to the tilt of the power unit, the lower edge of the filler hole (arrow 1) is below the oil surface (arrow 2). Therefore, you can only check the oil level in the gearbox by completely draining it (then you need to refill the oil). A very interesting feature, and if you change the oil without instructions, you will immediately end up with the wrong level.

2. Lock the gear selector rod as follows:

— Press the gear selector rod (arrow 1). — At the same time, turn the lock -A- upwards in the direction of -arrow 2- and insert it into the gear selector rod with light pressure.

3. Drain the oil by unscrewing the oil drain plug (arrow 1) and removing the axle (arrow 2). Install the axle (arrow 2) with a new sealing ring.

4. Screw the plug into the oil drain hole (arrow 1). Turn lock -A- in direction of arrow to original position, thereby unlocking gear selector rod.

5. Add transmission oil to the container containing the oil drained from the gearbox, up to 1.8 liters. Remove the reversing light switch -F4- -arrow-. Connect a hose (approximately 600 mm long, with an outer diameter of 10 mm) to the funnel. The other end of the hose must be inserted into the mounting hole of the reversing light switch.

As you can see, changing the oil in such a box has its own peculiarities.

In addition to oil, you need: 1. TORX 20 and TORX 30 for removing engine and gearbox protection. I advise you to unscrew the screws that are closest to the radiators first. 2. Hexagon 17 for unscrewing the drain plug. 3. Socket wrench 22 for unscrewing the reverse sensor. It would be ideal if it were like a ratchet, since there is very little space and the key travel is small. 4. Hose with an outer diameter of 10mm 5. Watering can. 6. Containers up to 3 liters.

Only after unscrewing the drain plug did it become clear that the oil had already been changed and... it was poured through the “filler” hole, through which it cannot be poured. As a result, only 1.1 liters of oil was drained, which is exactly how much is poured through the wrong filler hole. When exposed to light, the oil was yellowish, as it should be, but now in the bucket it was black.

I filled in 1.8 liters of oil, and this procedure can be carried out alone, since the hose goes about 2 cm into the place where the reverse sensor fits, and additional control over it is not needed.

It feels like after changing the oil, the gears engage easier, especially the rear one. Due to the transverse position of the engine, the gears are, in principle, engaged with force, so changing the oil and setting its level definitely has an effect. The replacement process is simple and, as my case showed, it won’t be unnecessary.

How to check the level and add oil

Constant level monitoring has been and remains an integral part of car care. The VAZ-2110 family in its initial production was produced without a control probe, which seriously complicated the on-site control process. If your car is not equipped with a dipstick, then the technology for checking the oil level will look like this:

1. Drive the car onto an overpass, inspection hole or lift.
2. Unscrew the control plug with a key to 17.
3. The normal level corresponds to a slight dripping of oil from the control plug.
4. If there are no leaks, top up using an oil syringe.
5. Tighten the inspection plug tightly.

Control with a probe is carried out in a matter of seconds:

1. Unscrew the dipstick from the gearbox (located next to the thermostat and starter).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a dry, clean cloth.
3. Insert it back and after 10 - 15 seconds remove it again.
4. The amount of oil on the dipstick should tend to about or be slightly higher.
5. Screw the dipstick into place.

Topping up oil

Before starting the operation, be sure to check the level using a check plug or dipstick, and also remember what kind of oil is currently poured into the gearbox. Adding other oil is strictly prohibited, both in terms of viscosity and production. Strictly the same brand and the same viscosity. For topping up, an oil syringe or funnel is used, at the ends of which a flexible long hose is placed, and the connection point is firmly fixed with electrical tape. Perhaps every car owner should know how to add oil to a gearbox without overflowing; if you are doing this for the first time, we advise you to add it gradually, in small quantities, checking the level step by step.

When is it time to change the oil?

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On average, an oil change in a car needs to be done after 30-40 thousand kilometers of driving. However, this is a general case and the transmission oil needs to be examined every 10 thousand kilometers (during a technical inspection), because special circumstances may arise or problems may arise that you are not even aware of (for example, an oil leak).

The vehicle's technical manual describes in detail all the indicators at which the oil should be replaced with new one. This can be either the mileage traveled or the desired period of time.

Typically, manufacturers advise replacing them once every 60-90 thousand kilometers or once every three years, but in special operating conditions it is advisable to do this twice as often.

There are some cases in which an oil change is mandatory, even if the specified period has not passed and the car has not driven a long distance:

• If during one of the checks it was noticed that there is too little liquid in the box.
• Silver dust was found in the transmission fluid.
• If the liquid for some unknown reason has changed color (for example, it has become browner or completely black). This may be caused by deteriorating elements or water entering the liquid.

What if you take engine oil?

Only special motor oil is used for the transmission. Although there are some foreign manufacturers who advise using regular motor oil instead (Honda, Peugeot, Chrysler).

If we think logically, this is a dubious idea, because motor oil has a lower density and is unlikely to protect transmission parts as well as a denser substance specifically designed for this purpose.

So, you can find out how much oil is poured into the gearbox both in the technical documents for the car and at the service point, although there are also average values ​​for this indicator.

It is also important to select the correct oil for each road condition and weather and change it on time. If you follow these simple rules, the transmission will last much longer.

About types of transmission oils

The main task of transmission fluid is to create a thin but durable oil film on the surface of parts and mechanisms, thus protecting them from rapid wear.

Modern industry offers a wide range of different fluids, and the quality of the gearbox depends on the correct choice. At the moment, there are three types of oils: synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral. Each of these mixtures has its own set of characteristics and properties.

Mineral transmission is the most budget option. This oil has good lubricating properties, but has a significant drawback. In extreme cold conditions it freezes very quickly. This, in turn, creates difficulties when starting the engine in sub-zero temperatures.

Unlike mineral water, synthetics and semi-synthetics have a higher price. In addition, such oils thicken less at low temperatures and are excellent for use in fairly severe frosts. Synthetic and semi-synthetic oils also differ from each other. The consistency of semi-synthetic liquid is thicker than synthetics. It is great for cars with high mileage. Synthetic oil is better used for new gearboxes, as it is thinner and can leak if there are even the smallest defects in the seals.

When choosing products, first of all, you need to pay attention to viscosity. This is exactly what the SAE index indicates.

According to SAE standards, transmission fluids are divided into the following categories:

• Summer oil (marking consists of numbers only).
• Winter mixture (in its designation it has the English letter W - winter).
• All-season liquid. The marking of such a lubricant consists of two numbers, which are separated by the letter W. This oil can be used all year round.

Synthetic and semi-synthetic oils that have the following viscosity classes are suitable for the gearbox:

• SAE80W85 is an all-season liquid with a temperature range from -35 °C to +35 °C.
• SAE75W90 is a mixture used at any time of the year with a recommended temperature range from -40 °C to +35 °C.
• SAE75W85 is a multi-season oil, designed for work within the range of -40 °C...+45 °C.

In addition, when choosing transmission fluid, you can come across the API classification. It implies the systematization of lubricants according to their quality, application and performance characteristics. There are 7 groups in total, but only two are the most popular.

So, for the VAZ 2107 gearbox, the manufacturer recommends the following groups of transmission fluids:

• GL-4. This oil is characterized by the presence of a large number of additives. It is used for gearboxes that operate in high gears at low torques and in low gears at high torques.
• GL-5. This fluid was developed for hypoid gears with high axle displacement. This liquid has proven itself when working in harsh conditions. It is recommended for gears that operate at high speeds with low torques and shock loads on gear teeth.

Brand and volume of oil for the VAZ 2107 gearbox The VAZ 2107 gearbox has two modifications - five-speed and four-speed. And depending on this, the volume of liquid poured varies:

• Four-speed gearboxes require 1.35 liters.
• For five-speed gearboxes, 1.6 liters are required.

What mixture should be poured does not depend on the number of stages. It must be a special transmission, selected in accordance with the recommendations of the automaker. That is, the liquid must correspond to the operating conditions of the vehicle.

Some brands of lubricants that can be poured into the VAZ 2107 gearbox:

• Lukoil TM-5 85W90
• TNK Hypoid 80W90
• Spector 80W90
• Shell Spirax S5 75W90 GL4/5
• Novoil Super T 80W90
• Spectrol Forward 80W90
• Agip Rotra MP 80W90/80W95
• Norsi Trans 80W90/85W90
• MP Gear Lube-LS 80W90/80W140 (GL-5)

Of course, these are not all transmission fluids that can be used for the “Seven” gearbox. But these are the most popular among VAZ 2107 owners.

The process of changing the oil in a VAZ 2107 gearbox

Before changing the oil in the VAZ 2107 gearbox, let's decide on the necessary tools and consumables. Here they are:

• open-end wrench 17;
• hexagon 17;
• 2 liters of GL-4 class gear oil;
• oil syringe (sold at any auto store, costs about 600 rubles);
• rags;
• container for draining waste.

Sequence of work

Before starting work, the car will have to be driven either onto an overpass or into a viewing hole. Without this, it will not be possible to drain the transmission oil.

The drain plug on the crankcase is carefully wiped off dirt and dust using a rag. The filler hole located on the right side of the crankcase is also wiped.

A container is placed under the crankcase to drain the waste (it is better if it is a small basin). After this, the drain plug is unscrewed using a hexagon.

The transmission oil begins to drain. Despite the small volume, the grease can take a long time to drain (sometimes it takes 15 minutes, especially if draining occurs in the cold season). After the oil is completely drained, the plug is carefully wiped with a rag and wrapped in place. Using an open-end wrench 17, unscrew the filler plug on the crankcase

It also needs to be cleaned of dirt using a rag (and special attention should be paid to the threads. It is very small on this plug, and if dirt gets into the plug, it is extremely difficult to wrap, so the thread can be easily torn off).

New oil is poured into the open hole using an oil syringe

When the required oil level in the box is reached, the filler plug is screwed back in.

Video: changing the oil in the VAZ 2107 gearbox

There are a couple of important nuances, without mentioning which this article would be incomplete. First of all, oil temperature. If the engine is cold, the oil in the box will be viscous, and draining it will take longer, and it is far from certain that the oil will drain completely. On the other hand, if the engine is hot, then unscrewing the drain plug can seriously burn you: in some cases, the oil can heat up to 80 degrees. Therefore, the best option before starting draining is to let the engine run for 10–15 minutes. But no more.

And you shouldn’t rush to pour new oil into the box. Instead, you should take a closer look at the work done in the pelvis. If metal filings or shavings are clearly visible in the old oil, the situation is bad: the gearbox needs urgent repair. But you will have to wait to add oil. It should be said here that shavings in old oil are not always visible: they usually lie at the bottom, and can only be seen in a shallow basin. If the oil is drained into a bucket, then you won’t be able to see the warning signs. But there is a way out: you need to use a regular magnet on a thread. It is enough to dip it in the oil, move it a little along the bottom of the container, and everything will become clear.

And finally, safety precautions. This is something that many novice car enthusiasts forget about. It should be remembered: even a small drop of hot oil that gets into the eye can lead to very serious consequences. Up to the loss of an eye. Therefore, before unscrewing the drain plug, be sure to wear safety glasses and gloves.

So, every car enthusiast can fill the VAZ 2107 with oil. No special skills are required for this. All you need is the ability to hold a wrench, an oil syringe and remember some of the subtleties outlined in this article.

What kind of oil should I put in the VAZ-2112 gearbox?

The question of what kind of oil to pour into the gearbox of a VAZ-2112 should be approached extremely seriously. After all, its durability and stability in operation depend on what kind of oil is poured into the “box”. High-quality transmission oil, recommended by the manufacturer, guarantees the serviceability of all transmission parts.

You can read about what kind of oil should be poured into the VAZ-2112 gearbox in this article, which describes this in detail.

How to check the speed sensor for functionality

Symptoms of defects in this device are as follows:

• suspension of engine operation during translational movement in idle mode and incorrect speedometer values ​​being presented at the same time;
• When defects are detected in the electrical circuit of the speed sensor, the price of which is quite reasonable, the light banner “CHECK” is displayed with parallel recording of the error code “24” in RAM.

Important: such a recording is possible even if there are defects in the operation of the mass air flow sensor, but because

The “CHECK” banner in this version is not constantly displayed, then perhaps this difference will indirectly indicate which device has failed in operation.

How does the checkpoint work?

To understand why high-quality oil is the key to good gearbox performance, you need to understand what this unit does and how it works. The engine rotates the crankshaft at a fairly high speed, but with low torque, which is why the transfer of energy directly from the engine to the wheels is possible only at high speeds, where it is enough to maintain a given pace of movement. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the crankshaft rotation speed while simultaneously increasing the torque. This is exactly what the gearbox does. Regardless of the type of gearbox, the principle of operation is always the same - a gearbox consisting of a large and small gear either reduces the shaft rotation speed, increasing torque, or, conversely, increases the rotation speed, reducing torque. At the same time, the power remains unchanged.

Gear shifting occurs due to a different combination of the drive and driven gears of the gearbox. In a manual (manual) transmission, the driver, using a lever that operates the fork system, connects the desired combination of gears. In an automatic transmission (automatic transmission), this process is controlled by various systems. In CVT gearboxes, there is no control system, and its function is performed by a drive gear or pulley, depending on the design of the unit.

When the gearbox converts rotation speed and torque, its gears come into close contact with each other, causing their teeth to wear out under the influence of friction. The oil almost completely eliminates friction, thereby reducing gear wear. When shifting gears, the forks activate the gears, moving them along the primary and secondary shafts, causing their teeth to mesh. High-quality oil facilitates gear shifting and lubricates and cools gears and bearings. In automatic transmissions, oil cools the electrical and mechanical components of the box, and is also often the working medium of the gear selection system. All this allows us to conclude that the oil should be:

• quality;
• corresponding gearbox for viscosity;
• corresponding gearboxes for maximum and minimum temperatures.

General information

The gearbox, simply the gearbox in a car, is an important driving force of the transmission. A car's gearbox is needed to transform torque and transmit it from the engine to the chassis. The gearbox changes the speed and direction of movement of the vehicle, and can also serve to permanently disconnect the engine from the transmission. Total:

• The manual transmission (used on the VAZ 2112 and other VAZ models) is a cylindrical multi-stage gearbox that uses exclusively manual shifting of all gears
• Transmissions are distinguished by the number of speeds (gears) of forward movement of the car (rear does not count, that is, a four-speed gearbox has four speeds + rear, and so on) four-speed and five-speed (no longer required for VAZ models), six-speed can be made from a five-speed if desired, seven-speed and others do not fit VAZs
• As it became clear, the classification is based on the number of stages (speeds)
• The main advantages of a manual transmission are: simplicity and good reliability of the design, as well as the ability to control manually, in any driving mode.
• With such excellent characteristics, the manual transmission has no competition, and today it is the most common among the entire variety of gearboxes.
• Although the trend and fashion for automatic boxes is growing, and more and more buyers are choosing automatic boxes

Difference in oil by box type

In addition, oils must be distinguished by their properties. Today, two types of oils are known: for automatic transmissions and for manual transmissions. Here's where they differ.

This is interesting: Is it possible to mix motor oils of different types and brands?

For manual transmission

Manual transmission oils (or MTF) effectively relieve mechanical stress, lubricate friction pairs, and remove heat and rust particles.

For automatic transmission

• The difference between automatic transmission oils (they are labeled as ATF) is that higher requirements apply to them than to lubricants for manual transmissions. This oil acts as a transmitter of mechanical energy in the entire transmission system. It's more of a hydraulic fluid than regular oil;
• These oils are not only able to lubricate gears, but also provide a liquid medium, as well as smooth operation of friction mechanisms, better remove heat and protect against corrosion;
• They have a higher viscosity index and better resistance to foaming;
• ATF lubricant has a weaker effect on oil seals and various elastomers than manual transmission oil;
• Such oils must be very resistant to oxidation.

Table of known automatic transmission oils