What kind of oil to pour into the Lada Kalina engine

The exact volume of oil in the engine according to the passport data (table)

In order to understand what volume of oil needs to be changed specifically for your engine type, we present to your attention a special table that shows specific numbers and indicators for each modification of the Lada Kalina.

Pay attention to the difference in the amount of oil in an engine with an automatic and manual gearbox.

A standard 4-liter can of oil should be enough (except for automatic transmissions)! But about choosing oil, read the material: choosing oil for an 8-valve engine, choosing oil for a 16-valve engine.

Thanks to this table, you can quickly and easily find out how much motor oil should be poured into your engine.

What kind of oil to put in the box of Lada Kalina

The best oil for the Lada Kalina gearbox is indicated in the vehicle's operating manual. However, the owner has the right to upload other materials of his choice. At the same time, the plant’s recommendations for brands are based on laboratory research and practical testing of products. There are 3 main types of transmissions on the market, which differ in their composition, viscosity, washing and cooling properties:

1. The synthetic substance is the product of a complex chemical reaction with the addition of various additives to improve all functions. Such materials are well suited for changing the oil in the Lada Kalina 2 automatic transmission, given the complexity of the machine’s design. However, such materials are most often counterfeited, which, if low-quality material is used, can result in complete failure of the entire unit and its subsequent replacement. Synthetics have excellent cooling properties, which especially helps the unit maintain its functions in long city traffic jams.
2. Semi-synthetic substances are also quite popular, since in addition to their good properties, such substances are cheaper than pure synthetics. Such materials are used on some models by the manufacturer itself. Most often they are poured onto cars after a mileage of 150 thousand km. This oil is suitable for the Lada Kalina Cross box, taking into account its primary use on bad roads and on highways.
3. Minerals are most often added from the factory and must be completely replaced when due. This product has mediocre washing properties, but is less fluid, which makes it suitable for use in natural conditions with low temperatures.

What kind of oil is in the manual transmission of Lada Kalina

The gearbox oil for the Lada Kalina station wagon, as for other body types, must meet the standards and indicators specified in the operating manual with the appropriate viscosity parameters and temperature conditions. Many famous brands produce oils that meet 5w40 standards, which are most often used as transmissions for this model.

This indicator means that the oil retains its properties at temperatures from -35 to +45. There are substances with a smaller range - this parameter depends on the additives used. The main criterion should be the authenticity of the product. For a new unit, it is best to replace it with synthetic oil, and for one that has traveled more than 150 thousand km, semi-synthetic with high viscosity is better. For extreme cold or as a rinse, ordinary mineral water is suitable.

What kind of oil to pour into the box of Lada Kalina automatic

Automatic transmission is more picky about the quality and performance of the transmission. The manufacturer claims to use products of class ATF-III, IV, high-quality fluids with a large number of additives. Such requirements are based on the design difficulties in this automatic transmission, high temperature operating conditions and less “survivability” compared to simple mechanics.

How much oil is in the Lada Kalina engine

For the Lada Kalina car, the manufacturer advises using only high-quality oil from a manufacturer with a good reputation. However, such advice comes not only from AvtoVAZ, but also from other major automakers. In this article, we will look in detail at what you need to pay attention to when choosing the right consumables for a popular budget hatchback. So, let's look at how much oil to fill, how to choose it according to its parameters, and also what types of motor oils exist.

What oil was filled in from the factory and which one to choose for replacement

From the factory, the Kalina gearbox is filled with mineral oil TNK TRANS KP, TU 38.301-41-191-01, which is produced by the Ryazan Oil Refinery (formerly called ROLS T). One thing many car owners prefer to fill with oils of other brands, including imported ones. Some car owners, having switched to oils of other brands, note a decrease in the overall noise of the gearbox, as well as a longer service life and reduced fuel consumption.

Recommended oils for AvtoVAZ gearboxes

The table below shows the transmission oils recommended by AvtoVAZ. However, only oils from domestic manufacturers are listed here:

Choosing gearbox oil

• Lukoil GL-4 75W90 TM-4 front. priv. (4l.) p/synth price from 950 rub.
• Lukoil GL-4 80W90 TM-4 front. priv. (4l.) min price from 550 rub.
• Lukoil GL-5 75W90 TM-5 rear. priv. (4l.) p/synth price from 1100 rub.
• Rosneft GL-4/5 75W90 (4l.) synthetic price from 1150 rub.
• Rosneft GL-5 80W90 rear. priv. (4l.) min. price from 450 rub.
• TNK Trans KR Super GL-4 75W90 front. priv. (4l.) p/synth. from 1000 rub
• TNK Trans Gipoid Super GL-5 75W90 rear. priv. (4l.) p/synth. price from 1150 rub.
• XADO Atomic Oil 80W-90 GL 3/4/5 (1l.) syn. price from 750 rub.

You can also choose oils from other manufacturers, for example Shell, ZIC. The opinions of car owners are divided regarding the quality of oil from some manufacturers; I prefer to buy domestic products. Others, on the contrary, trust only imported oils.

Required oil volume for gearbox

Lada Kalina (VAZ 1117, 1118 and 1119) requires 3.5 liters of oil. When purchasing oil, you should purchase a 4-liter canister, of which about 0.5 liters will be left for refilling. If you buy 4 liters, it will be more expensive.

Replacement frequency

The manufacturer advises changing the oil in the Lada Kalina engine after 10 thousand kilometers. This regulation was developed taking into account local climatic factors, but even in this case it can be adjusted for the worse. For example, if the car is often subjected to increased loads, and if the driving style is not best suited to the characteristics of a budget-level car. The more the car is subjected to complex loads, the faster the oil becomes unusable. This pattern is also relevant for other budget-level models, including Renault Logan. There is nothing surprising here, you just need to change the oil more often. It is possible that the replacement will have to be performed both after 8 and 5 thousand kilometers. The main thing is to do this in time so that spoiled oil does not damage the engine components, because otherwise it may lead to a major overhaul.

Properties of liquids

Today, the oil market has a large share of counterfeits. In this regard, you should be careful when choosing fuels and lubricants.

The physical and technical properties of the oil include the following indicators:

• Lubrication of parts.
• Appearance of soot.
• Combustibility level.
• Residue left behind.
• Viscosity.

Chemical properties include:

• Cooling abilities.
• Level of metal protection of the power unit block.
• Lubrication properties.

Any oil poured into the Lada Kalina 16V engine must fulfill these properties. Read about choosing oil for 8-valve valves here!

According to the 1999 protocol adopted by the Association of Automobile Manufacturers, each plant makes a list of recommended and acceptable oils for use in the engines of its car models. In this way, the owner is warned that it is worth using only this list and those classifications that are indicated in the technical documentation of the vehicle.

To find out, you need to check the inscription tag. As a rule, semi-synthetic or mineral lubricant Lukoil is used.

The amount largely depends on the viscosity, as well as how the model is used. High-speed driving and frequent acceleration require a larger volume of engine oil.

Motor oil is designed to perform the following functions:

1. Lubrication of components
2. Cooling
3. Corrosion protection

When choosing a lubricant, it is necessary to avoid counterfeits. To purchase an original product, you should contact reliable retail outlets, monitor reviews, and order it online from the manufacturer. Beginning car owners and experienced car enthusiasts want the Lada Kalina to last longer. This is an inexpensive and simple model that does not require large maintenance costs, especially in terms of maintenance and consumables.

It is recommended to use exclusively the branded product specified by AvtoVAZ. Let's consider a method for choosing a quality lubricating product.

It is better to use synthetic and semi-synthetic fuels and lubricants for the engine. Mineral liquids should not be used. This condition is laid down by the local manufacturer and the association created by the car manufacturer.

It is advisable to take into account the recommendations of the car manufacturer: the unit must be filled with liquids for gasoline units that correspond to SJ according to the international API classification. Viscosity is selected depending on climatic conditions.

The lubrication system of the Lada Kalina unit contains 3.5 liters of engine oil, but after replacing it, 500 ml of old lubricating fluid remains, and 3 liters should be filled. After operating the unit for a short time, it is necessary to check the level and top up if necessary so that the level is between the marks.

In accordance with the recommendations of the automaker, the lubricant is replaced on a new or overhauled unit after 3000 km. The fluid is replaced at intervals of 15,000 km.

How to understand that the oil has become unusable

Experienced car owners recommend checking the condition of the oil in advance and not waiting until the time comes to check and replace consumables. Thus, the unsuitability of an oil can be determined if the following factors are detected:

1. The engine began to consume large amounts of oil and fuel
2. The engine is no longer able to operate at high speeds and cannot develop maximum power.
3. There are noises and vibrations emanating from the gearbox and internal combustion engine
4. There may be noticeable delays when shifting gears
5. When checking the level, it was discovered that the oil turned dark brown.
6. There is a sediment in the oil - it could be metal shavings or mud deposits
7. The liquid emits an unpleasant odor
8. Insufficient oil level

How much to fill

Next, we will consider how much oil to fill depending on the displacement of the Lada Kalina engine, as well as the year of manufacture of the car:

Year of production – 2007-2013

• For engine 1.4 16V VAZ-11194 89 l. With.:
• How much to fill - 3.5 liters

Year of production – 2005-2013

• For engine 1.6 VAZ-21114 81 l. With.:
• How much to fill - 3.5 liters

Year of manufacture – 2013-present.

• For engine 1.6 VAZ-11186 87 l. With.:
• How much to fill – 2.9-3.2 liters

Year of production – 2009-2013

• For engine 1.6 16V VAZ-21126 98 l. With.:
• How much to fill - 3.5 liters

Year of manufacture – 2013-present.

• For engine 1.6 16V VAZ-21126 98 l. With.
• How much to fill – 2.9-3.2 liters

Year of manufacture – 2013-present.

• For engine 1.6 16V VAZ-21127 106 l. With.:
• How much to fill – 2.9-3.2 liters

Please note that the oil volume differs, among other things, from the type of gearbox - manual or automatic. You also need to keep in mind that the specified volume of oil can only be poured at the dealership. The fact is that at home it is possible to perform only a partial replacement, which does not involve completely cleansing the internal combustion engine of old oil and various deposits.

When is it necessary to change the transmission oil of a Lada Kalina?

Like any car, Lada Kalina has an instruction manual. In this document, the manufacturer reflects all the procedures necessary to carry out the car, the timing and procedure for carrying out planned work, including regulating the procedure for changing the oil in the box. Until 2011, the procedure for changing the oil in the Lada Kalina manual transmission was not regulated at all; it was assumed that the transmission was flooded for the entire service life of the car. Previously, drivers relied only on their own experience and carried out this procedure on a voluntary basis.

Types of oils

At the end of the article, we will name three types of motor oils, and then determine the best of them for the Lada Kalina engine:

• Synthetic oil is the most environmentally friendly oil, containing an optimal set of additives that are not capable of harming the engine. This consumable material has good non-stick and antioxidant properties, effectively cools the motor components, and thereby prevents them from overheating. In addition, this is the most fluid and liquid oil, adapted to frost. It will never thicken, and this oil ensures easy and quick engine starting in any weather. The only negative is the high cost
• Mineral oil is cheap, and this is its main advantage. Another feature is its excessive thickness. Because of this, mineral oil thickens quickly and is therefore unsuitable for low temperatures.
• Semi-synthetic is a good inexpensive oil consisting of 70% mineral and 30% synthetic oils. Definitely better than the first, but in many ways inferior to the second product. And yet, this is a worthy alternative to expensive synthetics.

We can conclude that the best option for Lada Kalina in terms of price and quality will be semi-synthetic oil. But if funds allow, then definitely synthetics.

How to replace the oil filter

The oil filter is located behind the engine.

We place an empty container under it and unscrew the oil filter counterclockwise using a puller. Another way to unscrew the oil filter is to pierce its housing with a screwdriver (closer to the bottom of the filter, so as not to damage the engine fitting), unscrew the filter, using the screwdriver as a lever.

Fill the new filter halfway with new engine oil and lubricate the sealing ring with it. Then install the oil filter, tightening it by hand until the O-ring comes into contact with the cylinder block. After this, tighten the oil filter another 3/4 turn.

Lada Kalina 1 oil for engines 1.4, 1.6, how much and what kind is required?

Lada Kalina 1 is a compact Russian car, previously available in four-door sedan, five-door hatchback and station wagon versions. The first batch of cars appeared in 1999, at that time they were being tested. By that time, the first presentation of the Lada Kalina took place at the Moscow Motor Show, but it only reached mass production in 2004. After the test launch, mass production began, and only in the summer of 2005 the first cars reached car dealerships. Initially, a sedan of the same name was available, and a year later a hatchback went on sale. In 2008, deliveries of the Lada Kalina station wagon began.

How much oil is required for Lada Kalina 1

Let's consider the required oil volume for first generation Lada Kalina engines.

Generation 1 (2004-2013)

• For engine 1.4 89 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2007-2013) the required amount of oil is 3.5 liters.
• For engine 1.6 81 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2004-2013) the required oil volume is 3.5 liters.
• For engine 1.6 81 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2004-2013) the required amount of oil is 3.5 liters.
• For engine 1.6 82 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2004-2013) the required amount of oil is 3.5 liters.
• For 1.6 84 liter engine. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2011-2013) the required oil volume is 3.5 liters.
• For engine 1.6 98 l. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2009-2013) the required amount of oil is 3.2 liters.

What oil is recommended for Lada Kalina 1

Let us pay attention to the information regarding the parameters of engine oil for the first generation Lada Kalina.

Generation 1 (2004-2013)

• SAE classification for 1.4 89 liter engine. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2007-2013) – 5W-30, 5W-40.
• SAE classification for 1.6 81 liter engine. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2004-2013) – 5W-30, 5W-40.
• SAE classification for 1.6 81 liter engine. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2004-2013) – VAZ-11183
• SAE classification for 1.6 82 liter engine. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2004-2013) – 5W-30, 5W-40.
• SAE classification for 1.6 84 liter engine. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2011-2013) – 5W-30, 5W-40.
• SAE classification for 1.6 98 liter engine. With. (gasoline, manual, model year – 2009-2013) – 5W-30, 5W-40.

Recommended manufacturers of motor oils for Lada Kalina 1: Lukoil, Esso Ultra, Esso Ultron, Shell Helix HX7, Mobil 1 Super, Valvoline Syn Power.

Why is replacement necessary?

The consequences caused by untimely oil changes can be different, from minor breakdowns to failure of the power unit. This is due to the fact that fuels and lubricants have their own service life and production.

The consequences of untimely oil changes are visible in the photo, the engine is black, the insides have begun to rust

So, for maximum engine cooling, the oil, due to its chemical properties, can normally perform its functions up to 12-15 thousand kilometers. Subsequently, it loses its abilities. The same fate awaits the performance of lubrication abilities.

Let's look at what the consequences may be if you don't change the oil on time:

• Overheating of the engine, which will cause deformation of the cylinder head and damage the gasket material.
• The accumulation of soot and sediment in the combustion chamber of the cylinder block, which in turn will cause poor detonation and increased fuel consumption. Fuel consumption rates for the Lada Kalina and the average passport consumption are here.
• The accumulation of sediment in the oil channels will cause poor circulation of fuel and lubricants.
• Increased production of block walls.
• Wear of pistons and rings.
• Corrosion of the power unit from the inside.

Any motor oil is characterized by its service life and performance. The use of oil depends on the marking, properties, type of unit, number of valves and cylinders. For the 8-valve engine modification, the automaker created a technological scheme for the possibility of using motor oils. When you fill in a fluid that is not recommended, troubles will follow in the form of the need to overhaul the power unit or replace it. You should purchase liquid of the indicated marking.