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, so oil must be used to reduce friction during their operation. Periodically, this lubricating fluid must be changed, as it loses its original properties.
Necessary tools and materials 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 lubricant and an empty container for draining the used 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 vehicle.
Oil change interval
According to the automaker's regulations, it is necessary to change the gear oil every 60 thousand kilometers or four years after the previous filling, even if the car has not been used.
Do not neglect these requirements, as the oil plays important role during normal operation of the unit. If you do not 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 oil in a VAZ 2115 gearbox, many people neglect the temperature ranges of liquids, and shop assistants are often 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 two types of boxes were installed - old and new. The former are deprived of 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 bit - about 10-15 minutes, so that the oil flows down. Beforehand, it is better to warm up the car to operating temperature so that the oil drains better along with all the dirt and deposits that accumulate on the walls.
If your VAZ 2115 has crankcase protection from below, 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 new-style box will require you to have an inspection hole or overpass on 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 to drain the waste fluid. With a key, you must tear the drain plug and substitute the prepared container. After that, unscrew the bolt with your hands and get ready for oil to drain from the drain hole. When all the liquid has drained, and this will take about 10-15 minutes, screw the bolt back into place and go upstairs.
Insert a hose with a funnel at the other end into the filler hole from which you removed the dipstick, and use it to fill in the lubricant in the required volume.
Approximately 3.3 liters of liquid should enter. After filling in the oil, wait a few minutes for it to completely drain into the bottom of the box, and then check the level again with 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 style boxes
The old and new boxes differ from each other only in the filling holes, which are located in different places. The replacement process in an old box is carried out in much the same way as in the case of an old transmission, with some slight differences.
The filler hole is located in a different place - not at the top of the box, but at the bottom above the drain plug. When changing the oil in the VAZ 2115 gearbox, it is necessary to fill in a new lubricant using a special syringe or a hose with a funnel.
Checking the oil level
If your transmission has a special dipstick in 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 get to the dipstick, you can remove the air filter housing.
The oil level must be filled up to the maximum mark. Otherwise, lubricating fluid must be added to the system. the fact is that in the box there is one gear 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 be easily inserted without a crunch, and the gearbox to serve for a long time, it is necessary to always maintain the level of lubrication at the maximum.
When draining the oil, be sure to look at it - it should not contain metal chips. Its presence indicates incorrect operation of the gearbox. The matter may be untimely replacement lubricating fluid or the use of poor quality oil. In no case should there be metal fragments or other signs of box failure in the drained used oil. If there are, contact a service center or fill in new oil and ride it for about a week. Then drain it and see if there are any new debris in the liquid. Repeat the procedure in a month - if everything is in order, you can drive without contacting a service center.
Finally, we note that you must learn how to properly operate the gearbox without inserting gears too sharply. Otherwise, the engine will not have time to slow down and the shifts will take place with shocks, which is bad.
Oil is one of the important components that ensures the normal operation and functioning of the gearbox and transmission. Changing the oil in the gearbox should be carried out in a timely manner to avoid damage to your vehicle. According to the operating rules of the VAZ 2114, an oil change must be carried out after 75 thousand km. run. If you ignore this rule, then you will have to change not only the oil, but the entire gearbox. Changing the oil in the VAZ 2114 gearbox is very simple, the only negative is a rather dirty process. When changing the oil, remember that although the total volume of fluid in the tank is 3.5 liters, you need to fill in 3.3 liters.
How to check the oil level
with probe
The probe itself is located below the thermostat. You can recognize it by a cork with a ring. The probe is attached to the cork itself. If you gently pull on the dipstick ring, it can be pulled out. There are two level marks on the dipstick itself that will help you find out the oil level. Wipe the dipstick well, insert it back and remove it. Examine the rod. If the dipstick is soiled with oil in the middle between the marks or up to the maximum mark, the oil level is normal. If it is dirty to the minimum mark, the oil should be changed or topped up.
Without dipstick
Without a dipstick, the oil level in the gearbox can also be checked. It is not so simple and convenient, but it is necessary to do it. To do this, you have to climb under the car and remove the crankcase protection, unscrew filler plug checkpoint and manually check the ground level. If you can feel the oil with your finger, then it is enough, if not, you need to change or top up.
Important! Do not abruptly switch from mineral to synthetic oil. Synthetics will begin to corrode stubborn residues mineral oil that you have used before, which may cause defects in the seals.
What factors to consider when choosing an oil
In order to choose the right oil that suits your car, you need to take into account a number of factors that affect its choice:
- When choosing oil for a gearbox in a VAZ 2114, the recommendations specified in the vehicle's operating instructions should be taken into account.
- What oil have you used before. Synthetic or mineral oil.
- The opinion of the experts who service your vehicle.
- Degree of deterioration of the engine.
- Season. Do not operate a car with a liquid for positive temperatures in winter. This can be harmful to the gearbox and transmission.
Choosing the right oil is essential to the operation and function of the transmission, so it must be done responsibly.
Note! When choosing gearbox oil and VAZ transmission oil, you should pay attention to the manufacturer, product certification, and expiration date. If you use a fake, it can lead to damage and costly vehicle repairs.
Replacement guide and how often to change the oil
Under normal loads, the oil in the VAZ 2114 gearbox is changed after 70-80 thousand km. If operation is carried out under critical or other severe conditions (heat or severe frost, dirt roads, etc.), the oil must be changed after 25-30 thousand km. run. Be sure to pay attention to the rules for changing the oil, which are prescribed in the instructions. So, changing the oil of the gearbox VAZ 2113 and 2115 is carried out without fail every 60 km. run. An oil change in a VAZ 2115, 2113 and 2114 box is carried out in almost the same way. In order to change the oil, you should install the car on a viewing hole (overpass) and remove the crankcase protection.
- Apply the handbrake and support all wheels.
- We remove the cap, which is located on the gearbox and clean the breather and the hole with a metal brush.
- Check the oil level with a dipstick.
- Unscrew the drain plug with a 17 mm wrench
- Drain the oil. The procedure will take 15-20 minutes.
- Screw the drain plug back.
- Pour the right amount of oil to where the gearbox filler hole is located, and twist the dipstick.
- We check the oil level.
- We twist the cap on the breather.
- We put the protection in place.
Important! If the VAZ 2114 was produced before 2003 without a dipstick, you need to remove the oil drain plug, which is located on the right side of the body.
Substitution Rules
To ensure that the oil change is carried out correctly and there are no problems, adhere to the following factors:
- If you fill the car with the same oil as before, you can skip the engine flush.
- Never mix different oils in a gearbox. Miscellaneous Features oils can lead to undesirable consequences.
- The engine should be flushed before changing the oil to a new one that is different from what was used before. For washing, you need to mix oil and kerosene in equal proportions. Pour the mixture into the box, start the engine and engage first gear. Wait 5 minutes. Stop the engine and drain the fluid.
- Be sure to wear protective clothing (goggles, gloves) and choose the right container to drain the liquid.
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The manual attached to the VAZ 2115 car indicates the oil change period at the checkpoint - it is every 60 thousand kilometers. In order to avoid breakdowns and malfunctions of the gearbox, the owner of the VAZ 2115 must follow the following recommendations:
- timely change the oil in the gearbox;
- use only high-quality and recommended gear oil;
- control the oil level in the gearbox during the operation of the car.
The amount of oil that needs to be filled into the gearbox is also indicated in the same manual. According to the instructions, it is necessary to fill in 3.3 liters.
Having chosen the brand of lubricant to be poured into the box, you should also decide on its packaging. Gear oil is most often sold bottled in canisters, the volume of which is 1, 3 or 5 liters. In recent years, more and more often there are proposals for the sale of draft oil from barrels. Thus, it is possible to profitably purchase only the really necessary amount of lubricant, but at the same time, the quality of the proposed product should be carefully checked, otherwise the imaginary savings can turn into serious costs for repairing the gearbox.
What is the best oil to use?
When choosing a lubricant for the gearbox of a VAZ 2115 car, the following factors must be taken into account:
- climatic conditions of operation of the car, seasonal air temperature plays an especially important role;
- transmission design features: automatic or manual transmission, mechanical forces in the units, specific loads falling on the units, especially when the engine is running at maximum speed;
- corresponding to the first two points;
- the use of chemically active additives that can affect the operation of various units and transmission units.
After analyzing these criteria and familiarizing yourself with the range of available outlets, you can choose the best oil for your car. For vehicles such as VAZ 2115, it is necessary to use GL 4 grease, classified in Russia as TM 4. The manufacturer recommends using Lukoil TM 4-12 SAE 80W85 fluid. She fits her perfectly performance characteristics, but does not apply to out-of-season lubricants. Accordingly, in particular very coldy this lubricating fluid thickens, causing certain problems in the operation of the gearbox.
Gearbox oil Lukoil TM 4
In 1998, a set of requirements for fuel and lubricants is in force, which lists the temperature range of normal operation transmission fluids. In the case of 80W85 grease, temperatures from -26 to + 40 ° are considered normal. In this regard, in our country it is recommended to pour out-of-season transmission SAE oils 75W80 or 75W90, designed for use at air temperatures from -35 to +40 °. In turn, liquids of increased viscosity 85W90 and motor lubricants 5W50 and 10W50 are not allowed for use as transmission gears for a VAZ 2115 car. Transmission gears with such oils will not be sufficiently lubricated even in hot weather, and in cold weather they will simply function for a break.
What tools are needed?
In addition to video or text instructions, the following tools are required when changing the oil in a VAZ 2115 gearbox.
- Key or head 17 mm.
- An empty five-liter bottle or canister.
- An empty one and a half liter plastic bottle.
- Working set of clothes with gloves.
- Jack.
- Car stand.
- 3.5 liters of lubricant.
- Rags.
- Metal brush.
- In the case of a concrete or steel garage floor, it is recommended to use a sheet of plywood as underlayment.
How is the replacement - stages
In addition to the video demonstrating the process of changing the lubricant in the VAZ 2115 gearbox, we will describe the sequence of actions.
- Using a knife, we cut off the side of the canister or bottle, making a kind of "bath".
- Before starting work, we must warm up the gearbox by driving about 10 km on a VAZ 2115 with a warm engine. In this case, the gears will be able to distribute the lubricant throughout the gearbox.
- We raise the right side of the car with a jack, lay a bar or stand and lower the car. Under no circumstances should you work under a vehicle that is simply jacked up.
- In the case of a cold floor, we put a plywood sheet under the VAZ 2115.
- Wearing gloves and grabbing a canister and a wrench for 17, we fit under the car. If there is a crankcase protection, it may have a cut under the oil plug. The plug itself is located at the bottom of the left gearbox flange.
- In the absence of a cut, it is necessary to dismantle the motor protection. To do this, we clean the cork with a brush and wipe the adjacent area with a rag, after which we unscrew the cork using a 17 mm wrench, substituting a canister from below into which warm liquid will flow.
- After waiting 10-15 minutes for the grease to come out completely, install the plug in place.
- Using a knife, cut off the bottom of a one and a half liter plastic bottle.
- Remove the intake manifold and air filter by removing the terminal from the DMRV. Then we twist the clamps at the crankcase pipe and throttle to completely remove the intake assembly.
- We take out the oil dipstick in the gearbox, located in the upper part, not far from the passenger compartment.
- The neck of the bottle without a bottom is substituted for the hole under the cork, as a result of which the bottle acts as a funnel - no more than three liters of oil should be poured into it, after which we check for grease leaks from the cork for ten minutes.
- If the liquid does not drip from the cork, if necessary, install the motor protection in place and remove the VAZ 2115 from the stand.
- Using the dipstick, we continue to pour to the maximum mark - in total, the gearbox should hold 3.2 liters of oil.
- In the reverse order described above, we return the filter and inlet pipe to their place.
Video - replacement instructions using the example of VAZ 2210, 2111, 2112
In this video, you can see how the fluid is replaced, using the example of VAZ 2210, 2111, 2112 cars.
What oil are you using?
The lubricant that is 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. Let's figure out 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 VAZ 2115 manual gearbox with an injector engine, manufacturers determined the frequency of oil changes every 60 thousand kilometers traveled. Usually, the lubricant can withstand this run without problems, so changing it more often does not make sense. An exception is cases when water enters the oil through the ventilation hole when it fails to overcome a puddle or chips when any part in the box breaks.
What oil is better to pour?
To choose the right fluid in the VAZ 2115 gearbox, you need to take into account factory recommendations. According to the service documentation, a special gear oil must be poured into the box that meets SAE 80W-85 and API GL-4 or GL-5 approvals. This type of liquid is present in the product range of any company that produces lubricants for cars.
At the factory, when the car is released, oil of the TNK or Lukoil brand 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 the 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.
Fill in mechanical box gear motor oil Absolutely forbidden.
Level control and required volume
The capacity of the crankcase of the VAZ 2115 gearbox for 8 valves holds approximately 3.3 liters of liquid. At the same time, the required amount 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 probe located in the hole in the upper part of the crankcase. There are two marks on the meter stem indicating critical oil volumes.
In order to check how much oil is in the VAZ 2115 box, you need to do the following:
- Take out the meter.
- Wipe it with a rag.
- Then plunge the dipstick back into the crankcase.
- Then take it out and look at the oil trail.
At normal conditions the substance must be at the maximum level. If the amount of liquid is insufficient, it is necessary to top up and determine the cause of the decrease. Operation of a gearbox with a low or high level of lubrication in the crankcase is unacceptable.
A video from user Kirill Zbruenko demonstrates checking the oil level in a car's gearbox.
How to change with your own hands?
The design of the VAZ 2115 car components is very simple, so the oil in the box is often changed on its own. To do this, you need tools and no more than two hours of time.
Tools and materials
- fresh oil, 3.5 liters is enough;
- rags and gloves;
- wrench for 10 and 17 mm (ideally a complete set is needed, since 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 mining.
Stages of work
Just 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, do the following:
- Place the machine on a horizontal surface. It is more convenient to replace it from a pit in a garage or on a lift.
- Remove the undertray for the engine and/or gearbox. The protection can not be dismantled if it has a hole that exactly matches the drain plug.
- Wipe the cover and crankcase of the box around it with a rag.
- Check for oil leaks along the parting lines and seals.
- Substitute the container and unscrew the plug.
- Wait about 20 minutes for the oil to drain completely.
- Screw the cover on the gearbox housing.
- Filling with lubricant can be done through a transmission fluid syringe or a funnel with an extension. In the second case, it is necessary to remove the air filter housing, the device rests on two clamps - the throttle assembly and the crankcase ventilation tube. Since the VAZ 2115 uses an injection engine, when removing the filter, it is necessary to disconnect the air flow sensor connector. Some owners remove the absorber tank for easier access.
- Then you need to remove the dipstick from the hole, which will serve as the oil filler neck.
- Pour 2.8-2.9 liters of oil using a funnel or syringe. When changing the lubricant, a smaller volume of liquid is always poured into the crankcase than the passport capacity of the box. This is due to the fact that some of the old oil remains inside.
- Wait a few minutes and check the amount of fluid 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 medical syringe with a volume of 50 ml or more with a dropper tube put on the spout.
- After that, it is necessary to check the absence of lubricant leakage through the drain plug and box components. If traces of leakage are noticeable, then the cause of its occurrence must be eliminated.
- In the case when the lubricant was replaced with the filter removed, the parts should be assembled in the reverse order.
- After 500-700 km, it is necessary to perform control check oil level and tightness of the units of the unit.
On the VAZ 2115, the oil change in the gearbox takes place in the same way as on other car models. Given below detailed instructions provides the necessary information to help you do everything correctly and not make mistakes.
On the VAZ 2115, a gearbox oil change is carried out after 50 tons of km of the car.
How to change the oil on the "tag"
To get started, you will need to arm yourself with the following tools:
- key 17 or head;
- a container where the old oil will be drained (it can be a five-liter bottle or an empty canister);
- a plastic empty bottle of one and a half liters;
- work gloves;
- with a knife;
- lift;
- work clothes;
- special stand (it is placed under the car);
- 3.5 liters of new GL-4 class oil, which is not intended for gearboxes;
- a sheet of plywood to be used instead of bedding if the garage floors are filled with concrete or laid with steel;
- metal brush;
- rags.
An oil change in the VAZ 2115 gearbox is also carried out at the inspection hole, but we will consider the usual option on a jack.
Let's get started:
- cut out the side of the canister with a knife (it turns out a kind of container for draining the oil);
- we warm up the gearbox (for this you need to drive at least ten kilometers and thus the gears will disperse the heated oil throughout the gearbox);
- raise right side car on a lift;
- We put a bar under the car, on which we lower the car.
Important. It should be remembered that in no case should you work when the car is on a jack. This applies not only to the process of changing the oil, but also to any other type of activity.
- put a sheet of plywood on the concrete floor of the garage so that most of it fits under the car;
- put on gloves;
- we climb under the car, taking with us an empty canister and a key for seventeen;
- we find a cutout under the oil plug (it does not happen on all protections).
Important. It is worth remembering that if the cutout is not detected, then most likely you will have to remove the protective shell of the engine.
- take a metal brush and clean the cork;
- the space around the cork is also cleaned with rags;
- a container or canister-bath is placed under the drain;
- the cork is unscrewed with a key for seventeen;
- wait fifteen minutes until the oil is completely drained, and screw the plug into place;
- take a plastic bottle and a knife;
- cut out the bottom of the bottle;
- we remove the air filter and the inlet pipe, before that, removing the terminal from the sensor that regulates the air flow;
- the throttle clamp and crankcase pipe are also unscrewed;
- then the intake assembly is completely removed;
- the oil dipstick on the gearbox is pulled out (this dipstick is located in the upper part, closer to the car interior);
- set the neck of the bottle in place of the probe like a funnel;
- pour oil.
Advice. It is advisable to fill at first no more than two liters. Then check if the drain plug is leaking under the car.
It is advisable to wait ten minutes, and only then continue filling the oil.
- after that you need to put the protection in place;
- add the rest of the oil (in total, there should be 3.2 liters of oil in the VAZ 2115 gearbox).
It is recommended to add oil using a dipstick. They check the oil level, which should be in the middle, between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
Preferably the transmission should be in neutral. After pouring oil and completing all work, it is recommended to drive 15-20 kilometers by car.
After that, check the oil again, after waiting ten minutes.
Changing the oil in the gearbox VAZ 2115, video of the process - the procedure is not complicated. But it will require a little skill and the necessary knowledge.
Armed with the information provided above, it is possible to replace the VAZ 2115 gearbox oil using photo and video instructions with your own hands without much difficulty. Presented step-by-step instruction introduces the reader to all the basic secrets of changing the oil.
Secrets and some important points, also help the novice motorist to do everything without much difficulty. And most importantly - this is a high price, which can be significantly reduced, because services of this kind in car services are very expensive.