Oil selection
On the Lada Largus, gearboxes are installed from the factory with a suitable compound poured into them.
The gearboxes of these cars initially operate on gear oil, which is marked 75 W80. With the selection of engine oil, everything is a little different, since the number of valves on the power unit is taken into account. According to the factory service manual for Lada Largus vehicles, the level and condition of the lubricating fluid in the gearbox is checked as necessary, but at least once every 15,000 kilometers. At the factory, the boxes are filled with Tranself TRJ oil produced by Elf. If fluid is being added, only this should be used.
The manufacturer uses transmission lubricant ELF TRANSELF TRJ 75W-80 (No. 194757) or 75W-90 (No. 195286). Good analogues include Casrtol Syntrans Transaxle 75W-90 and Motul Gear300 75 W-90. All of the listed oils have the necessary API specification tolerances: GL - 4. They have high lubricating and detergent properties.
The use of lubricants for a Lada Largus car with a different approval is not recommended. A different additive package may affect the functional qualities of soft metal box elements (synchronizers).
Synthetic gear lubricants have better characteristics than semi-synthetic ones, but are more expensive.
The choice of oil viscosity depends on the climatic operating conditions of Largus. Thicker lubricants have proven themselves to be excellent in hot conditions. Technical fluids with lower viscosity require less time to warm up in sub-zero temperatures.
When choosing transmission fluid, pay attention to the specification and viscosity. The API classification is a generally accepted classification that, through testing, determines the effectiveness of extreme pressure and anti-corrosion additives. Elf Tranself NFJ 75W-80 corresponds to class GL-4, which is recommended for use in synchronized manual transmissions of passenger cars. However, it is permissible to use GL-4 and the highest class - GL-5, which is designed for loaded hypoid gears.
The SAE marking shows low-temperature (number with index W) and high-temperature characteristics. 75W formulations are recommended for regions where the temperature does not drop below -40°C. If the car is operated at temperatures not lower than -26°C, oils with an index of 80W are poured into the manual transmission. As for high-temperature characteristics, in regions with a temperate climate, a viscosity grade of 85-90 can be used.
For Renault Logan, Sandero, Logan 2, Sandero 2, Lada Largus, you can safely use oils with SAE indexes: 75W-80, 75W-90, 75W-85 and an API specification of at least GL-4.
What kind of oil to fill in the Lada Largus gearbox
For mechanical products, unlike automatic transmissions, the choice of oils is quite wide and is stated by the manufacturer as a list in the instruction manual. This list indicates temperature tolerances and coding for compliance with SAE standards, to which the vast majority of modern products comply. At the same time, the manufacturer does not limit the consumer in choosing a third-party oil manufacturer outside this list. The main condition must be compliance with SAE standards and temperature conditions ranging from -20 to + 45. There are 3 types of substances on the market applicable to the Lada Largus manual transmission:
- Mineral products are the easiest to manufacture and do not require the addition of special chemical additives. This product is the cheapest on the market and has the least distribution due to its mediocre characteristics. The main advantage is low fluidity, which is good when using a car at constant sub-zero temperatures. Such oil will not leak out of the crankcase and will not be squeezed out by the oil seals in bad weather. However, the low characteristics do not allow it to be used in dense city traffic, where overheating of the unit is quite likely when standing in traffic jams for many hours. Also, due to its cheapness, such a liquid is quite rarely counterfeited by unscrupulous manufacturers.
- The semi-synthetic substance is a product of the chemical industry with some addition of modern additives. This product is usually poured into transmissions with high mileage. In terms of its fluidity, it is inferior to mineral, but superior to pure synthetics. It also has good cooling and washing properties, which has a positive effect on the service life of the box.
- Synthetic oil is a product of complex chemical synthesis. Many technological additives are used in production, which show excellent performance at any temperature. However, given its high popularity, the product is in great demand among manufacturers of counterfeit products - especially for lubricants of well-known brands.
What kind of oil should I use?
On the assembly line, the manufacturer fills the manual transmission with Elf Tranself NFJ 75W-80, which Renault recommends for transmissions of the JXX, TL4 and NDX series.
Renault Logan, Sandero, Logan 2, Lada Largus with 1.4 liter engines were equipped with a jH1 manual transmission, while cars with 1.6 and 1.2 liter engines were equipped with a jH3. Structurally, the units differ in the size of the clutch housing, so this does not affect the choice of gear oil. Less common on cars is the JR5 manual transmission.
For topping up, use only Elf Tranself NFJ 75W-80, since mixing oils is not prohibited. For a complete replacement, it is not necessary to buy original products. You can choose among worthy analogues:
- Liqui Moly Getriebeoil 75W-80 (GL-5);
- Castrol Syntrans Transaxle 75W-90 (GL-4);
- Motul Motylgear SAE 75W-80 (GL-5);
- Castrol Syntrans V FE 75W-80 (GL-4);
- Shell Getriebeoil EP 75w90 (GL-4);
- Valvoline Maxlife MTF SAE 75W-80 (GL-4).
The filling volume of gearboxes jH1 and jH3 is 2.8 l, JR5 is 2.5 l. Before purchasing, we recommend that you check this information in the repair and operating manual for your car model.
How to check the oil level correctly?
Before changing or adding lubricant, you should check the oil level in the box. This is not as difficult to do as many may think. If you have minimal experience and skills, you can easily cope with the task with your own hands. In the case of a Lada Largus car, for work you will need to take:
- a syringe that will be used to add the missing liquid;
- rags;
- an empty container for several liters;
- key square for 8;
- oil similar to what is in the box.
Special syringes are used, available in auto parts stores. Do not confuse them with medical syringes, which are not suitable for such purposes. Special topping and filling tools have a hose that allows easy access to the filler neck. When everything is ready, you can begin to assess the amount of oil in the box and add the missing amount of lubricating fluid to the Largus gearbox.
The work is carried out according to the following algorithm of actions:
- Remove the engine protection. People often call it the central mudguard. The essence does not change from the name.
- Find the filler plug, which can often be easily unscrewed with a square wrench.
- Before opening the cap, place an empty prepared container under it to avoid spilled puddles of oil.
- According to the standards, the level should be located slightly below the filler hole. If it is less, then you will need to add the missing amount of gear lubricant.
- A syringe pre-filled with oil is inserted into the filler neck. Gradually pour in the viscous liquid.
- At some point, lubricant will begin to flow through the hole. Wait until it stops running completely, then wipe everything with a rag and screw the plug back into place.
- During the process of checking and topping up, pay attention to the condition of the rubber O-ring on the plug.
If the machine is used for a long time and actively, the ring may wear out. It is better to replace it immediately, since a worn seal will break the seal and the oil will gradually leak out. Such a ring costs about 5 - 10 rubles, so serious expenses for such repairs will not be required.
If you did everything correctly, the oil is not leaking anywhere and the gearbox is functioning normally, then the transmission fluid level is sufficient and you can continue to operate your car.
It is recommended to check the lubricant level in the Lada Largus transmission before replacing or topping up. The control procedure itself is quite simple and quickly feasible. Here you will need a minimum of skills and the following list of aids and tools:
- a syringe that allows you to add liquid;
- rags and a container that can hold about three liters;
- square key size 8;
- lubricant, similar in type and origin to that indicated in our material.
If a syringe is not available, it can be freely purchased in stores specializing in auto products. This device should not be confused with medical supplies, which, of course, are absolutely inapplicable in this situation. An addition can be a hose that provides easy access to the filler neck.
For control actions, the following algorithm will be optimal.
- We remove the motor protection. Among car enthusiasts, this protective part is called the central mudguard.
- We find the drain plug of the box and unscrew it using the designated “square” key.
- Before unscrewing, place a container under the hole.
- We estimate the level, which, in accordance with regulatory standards, should be located slightly below the lower edge of the filler neck. When this level is less than the designated limit, we top up.
- To do this, insert the tip (hose) of the syringe into the filler neck and perform the usual action of squeezing the liquid into the unit.
- We “pump” the box with oil until the return flow of oil begins through this hole. Here we complete the refilling, and carefully wipe the perimeter around the hole with a prepared rag. All that remains is to tighten the plug, which we do without any hesitation.
- Don't forget to inspect the condition of the sealing ring on the plug. If it is worn out, we replace it. The price issue of this important product is scanty (about 10-15 rubles).
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Now you can start operating the car, after first making sure that the oil in the gearbox is filled and there are no leaks.
- The car is installed at an angle.
- The car engine is running.
- The motor has not cooled down, except when the dipstick has two types of marks Cool and Hot.
- The dipstick has not been wiped and the original oil marks are taken into account.
- The check was carried out immediately after adding oil.
If the check is carried out carelessly, then the readings will be far from the actual level of lubricating fluid in the engine. A lack of oil can lead to accelerated wear of the working elements of the power plant. A chronic low level will lead to a decrease in the service life of the motor.
Automatic transmissions (ATDs) are rapidly replacing mechanical gear shift devices (MTDs). Almost all new car models come with an automatic transmission.
If it is better to check the engine oil level when it is cold, then with an automatic transmission the situation is the opposite. The check is performed on a warm automatic transmission.
- After driving ten kilometers, the machine is installed on a flat area with an inspection hole without a slope.
- The engine is turned off and the protection in the automatic transmission area is dismantled.
- The location of the probe is visually determined.
- The dipstick is removed and wiped with a rag.
- It returns to its original place and is removed a second later.
- The optimal oil level in an automatic transmission is between the min and max marks.
- The probe is installed in place.
Car enthusiasts are less likely to encounter CVTs. Automatic transmissions are becoming more and more common. Many are wary and suspicious of them.
- Checking the oil level in the variator is performed on a warm engine. This ensures high measurement accuracy.
- The machine is installed on a flat horizontal surface without a slope.
- There is no need to turn off the engine.
- By depressing the brake pedal and the variator selector switches to all available positions.
- You need to stay in each position for no more than 10 seconds.
- The selector returns to its original position.
- Unlock the hood using the handle on the left side of the steering wheel.
- Open the hood.
- Visually detect the dipstick in the variator filler neck (yellow or orange).
- Remove the dipstick.
- Wipe the working area of the dipstick with a rag and return it to its place again.
- Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
- The optimal position is between the min and max marks.
- Return the dipstick to its place.
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Checking the level and topping up
Before changing or adding lubricant, you should check the oil level in the box. This is not as difficult to do as many may think. If you have minimal experience and skills, you can easily cope with the task with your own hands. In the case of a Lada Largus car, for work you will need to take:
- a syringe that will be used to add the missing liquid;
- rags;
- an empty container for several liters;
- key square for 8;
- oil similar to what is in the box.
Special syringes are used, available in auto parts stores. Do not confuse them with medical syringes, which are not suitable for such purposes. Special topping and filling tools have a hose that allows easy access to the filler neck. When everything is ready, you can proceed to the box and top up the Largus gearbox with the missing volume of lubricant.
The work is carried out according to the following algorithm of actions:
If you did everything correctly, the oil is not leaking anywhere and the gearbox is functioning normally, then the transmission fluid level is sufficient and you can continue to operate your car.
Replacement procedure
If a simple top-up is not enough, then you will need to perform a full oil change in the Largus gearbox. The procedure is not the most complicated, so it can be done on your own. The set of tools is similar. You just need to take a completely new container with lubricating fluid that meets the requirements of the Lada Largus gearbox.
When all the tools are at your disposal, prepare the car itself for the procedure. For this:
- install the machine over the pit or lift it using a lift;
- prepare a container of sufficient volume to drain all the old transmission fluid;
- get to the filler neck and unscrew its cap (this will allow the oil to drain out of the gearbox faster);
- find the drain hole and carefully unscrew the plug (you can’t do it by hand, use special pullers for oil filler plugs);
- when the lubricating fluid has completely drained into the prepared container, you can return the plugs to their place;
- there is a copper sealing ring on the drain hole, which should be changed after each procedure for updating the oil in the box (it gets pinched and therefore does not perform its functions well in the future);
- Having closed the drain hole, start gradually pouring fresh oil through the filler neck;
- the Largus box holds approximately 3 liters of transmission fluid, but due to residual old oil it can fit a little less;
- pour gradually until viscous liquid begins to flow out of the filler hole, which indicates that the gearbox is correctly filled;
- thoroughly wipe off all the oil with a rag and return the plug to its place;
- start the engine, work the gearshift knob to fully distribute the oil throughout the gearbox system.
Practice shows that changing gear oils in Largus does not require much experience or special knowledge. The procedure is carried out using a minimal set of tools and requires a short amount of time. Keep in mind that the plant recommends changing the lubricating fluid in the gearbox once every 200 thousand kilometers.
Practice shows that changing gear oils in Largus does not require much experience or special knowledge. The procedure is carried out using a minimal set of tools and requires a short amount of time. Keep in mind that the plant recommends changing the lubricating fluid in the gearbox once every 200 thousand kilometers.
But you need to build on the operating conditions and current state. 200 thousand kilometers is the period when the lubricating fluid loses its technical and chemical properties.
Largus gearbox oil: partial and complete replacement
Let's start with the fact that the manufacturer indicates in the manual that there is no need to change the oil in the Lada Largus gearbox, that is, the gearbox is considered maintenance-free. In other words, it is filled with lubricant for the entire service life of the vehicle, and changing the transmission oil may only be necessary if the gearbox is repaired.
Taking into account the recommendations of specialists and experienced car enthusiasts, it is optimal to replace every 60-80 thousand km. If the car is constantly used in difficult conditions, then changing the oil in the gearbox may be necessary after 50 thousand km. mileage
- So, on the Lada Largus, Elf 75W80 Tranself TRJ oil is poured into the gearbox from the factory. As for the level and condition of the transmission oil, it is optimal to perform checks every 15-20 thousand km. In this case, in the case of topping up, you need to use only the oil that is already poured into the gearbox.
This means that even if a lubricant with similar properties was selected, an undesirable reaction may occur between the additive packages, which will lead to a significant deterioration or loss of useful properties of the entire volume of lubricant.
If a complete replacement is performed, the old lubricant must first be drained, after which transmission oil is poured in, which meets all manufacturer’s tolerances.
- Let's move on to checking the oil level in the Lada Largus gearbox and adding lubricant to the gearbox if necessary. To check the level and add oil to the box, you need to prepare: a syringe, a container, a wrench with a square head of 8, suitable oil.
The necessary syringe can be purchased at an auto parts store. At the same time, the kit includes a rubber hose that allows you to reach the filler holes.
- To check the level, first you need to remove the engine protection, after which you need to unscrew the gearbox filler plug with a key. In this case, before unscrewing the plug, you should place a container so that the oil does not spill on the floor.
- Normally, the oil level in the gearbox should be slightly below the edge of the filler hole. If there is not enough oil, it needs to be added. To do this, you need to insert a syringe filled with lubricant into the filler neck.
- The liquid is added until it begins to flow out through the control hole. In this case, you need to wait until the oil stops leaking. Only after this can you tighten the plug, after wiping the place where it is installed with a clean rag.
- Let's also add that there is an O-ring on the plug. If its condition or integrity is in doubt, then it is better to replace such a ring immediately. Otherwise, oil may leak from under the plug.
It is also advisable to keep a small reserve, since there is a possibility that during further operation it may be necessary to add oil to the box.
Please note that the box can fit less than 3L. oil, since certain remnants of old lubricant remain in the cavities of the box. You should also pour fresh oil into the filler hole slowly and gradually.
This will allow the oil to be distributed throughout the gearbox. In some cases, after this procedure, the engine is turned off, after which the lubricant level in the gearbox is checked again.
Oil change intervals
Unlike an automatic transmission, in which ATF plays the role of a working fluid, in a manual transmission the oil serves to remove heat and reduce wear on rubbing pairs. But even in this mode of operation, irreversible chemical and physical processes occur; the oil is filled with a suspension of wear products from rubbing metal surfaces.
We recommend making the first replacement at 60 thousand km. During the first tens of thousands of kilometers of a vehicle's run, parts are worn in inside the gearbox. After the break-in period, the amount of wear products in the oil decreases, so the interval between subsequent replacements can be increased to 80-100 thousand km.
How to choose oil?
Lada Largus models leave the factory assembly line with oil filled inside the transmission unit. Its viscosity-temperature characteristics imply compliance with the values of “75 W80”, and the brand is “Tranself TRJ” from. Factory regulations prescribe the need to check the lubrication level in the transmission after a periodic mileage of 15 thousand.
km. If there is a need to top up, this action should only be performed using the specified lubricant.
Changing the oil in the gearbox involves almost 100 percent draining of the used substance and filling the unit with new oil.
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Recommendations for changing the oil in the gearbox of a Lada Largus car
The Lada Largus car enjoys well-deserved popularity in Russia and abroad. This is a universal machine with good technical characteristics, spaciousness and fairly reliable components. To maintain the car in optimal condition, during operation you should follow some rules and recommendations and change consumables on time. One of these mandatory tasks is changing the oil in the gearbox.
According to the plant's recommendations, the gearbox oil should not be changed until the substance has completely exhausted its resource. But sometimes the situation requires intervention at the checkpoint before this date. This is usually due to the need to change the oil due to premature wear of the gearbox, or during the process of repairing the gearbox.
Oil change instructions
Changing the oil in the box is carried out on a well-warm-up car. It is determined by a special device - a scanner. If this is not the case, the car warms up to the operating temperature of the internal combustion engine. The gearbox lubricant temperature will correspond to 60 degrees. This will facilitate good oil drainage. Fig 3
- For access and convenience, we drive the car onto an overpass or inspection hole.
- Apply the parking brake.
- We turn on the transmission.
- We go down into the inspection hole and remove the engine protection. Six 10mm bolts.
- Unscrew the plastic filler plug by hand. Using a special four-sided wrench, remove the drain plug.
- Drain the oil into the prepared container. If there were no leaks, we get approximately 2.5-2.8 liters of waste. The full volume of 3.1 liters cannot be drained due to the design features of the upper row of gears.
- We replace the sealing washer with a new copper or aluminum one.
- We wipe the drain neck with a rag and screw the clean plug back on. Tighten with a force of 30 Hm. We use a torque wrench. If there is no key, tighten the wrench tightly enough to avoid possible oil leaks. But not too much, so as not to spoil the edges and break the thread.
- Using a syringe, fill in new transmission fluid through the filler hole. If you don’t have a syringe, take a hose with an outer diameter of no more than 16 mm and a funnel. Open the hood of the car and, through the top, insert the hose into the filler neck.
- Fill with oil until grease flows out of the same hole. The filler hole is also a control hole. The lower level, which is the norm. Before tightening the filler plug, inspect the sealing rubber for integrity.
- If necessary, to eliminate smudges, replace the rubber band or plug assembly with a new one. We start the car for a few minutes. Then we inspect the gearbox for oil leaks.
- Reinstall the engine protection.
- To carry out work on replacing the gearbox lubricant of a Lada Largus car, you can turn to professionals or do the work yourself.
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1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2.Unscrew the engine and transmission crankcase protection. In some variations, the protection has a technological hole for unscrewing the drain plug.
3. Clean the gearbox housing from dirt and dust in the drain area and near the filler hole. If drained oil is to be reused, the area near the drain plug must be clean.
4.Unscrew the drain plug using a 8-square. After loosening it with a wrench/ratchet, we recommend turning the plug out manually to quickly remove it from the stream of draining waste. An increase in backlash indicates the end of the thread.
If the color of the drained oil is cloudy, with an emulsion, then there are water impurities in the oil.
5.Use pliers to unscrew the filler plug, which is located at the end of the right side of the box. It is not necessary to change the gasket on this plug.
6.Tighten the drain plug. It is advisable to replace the sealing gasket.
7. To fill in new oil, use a homemade funnel with a piece of hose or a special syringe for filling technical fluids. First pass the hose through the top of the engine compartment, and then direct it from below into the filler hole.
Pour oil into the box until it flows out of the filler hole. The same method is used for in-line level checking. As soon as the oil has stopped flowing out of the filler hole (which is why the car is placed on a flat surface), tighten the plug by hand, wipe off any oily traces and install the engine protection.
Changing the gearbox oil
Note: the work of checking the level and changing the oil does not differ depending on the modification of the gearbox.
How often to change gearbox oil
The manufacturer does not require changing the gearbox oil during the entire service life of the vehicle. Those. In theory, you don't have to change the oil at all. However, due to various reasons, replacement may be necessary. (repair, contamination, leakage, or replacement with oil with other characteristics) In addition, we must not forget about the need to constantly (at least every 15 thousand km) check the oil level in the gearbox. (see below)
What kind of gearbox oil?
Transmission oils: API quality class: GL-4; GL-5 and SAE viscosity level: 75W80 For example, TRANSELF TRJ 75W-80 oil.
How much oil is in the gearbox
Box JH3 - 2.8 l. Box JR5 - 2.5 l. Box 21809 - 2.25 l.
Level check
Remove the engine protection (central mudguard) (see here)
There is a filler hole on the side surface of the gearbox, which also serves to control the oil level. Closed with a plastic stopper.
Wipe the gearbox housing around the filler (inspection) hole with a rag.
Unscrew the plastic plug (counterclockwise)
The plug has a rubber ring gasket. If it is severely compressed, replace it.
The oil level is checked with your finger. It should be located at the edge of the hole (or a little lower, it can be reached without difficulty)
Replacement
Attention: it is forbidden to pour oil through the breather hole
Place a container under the gearbox with a capacity of at least 3.5 liters. Loosen the drain plug (square “8”)
Note: if you do not have a suitable square wrench, you can grind the M10 bolt
Turn the plug completely and drain the oil.
The drain plug has a copper O-ring. If it is too compressed, replace it.
Wait until the old oil drains completely. Tighten the plug.
Unscrew the plastic filler plug and use a syringe to fill in new oil until it begins to flow out. (approximate volumes are indicated at the beginning)
Note: If you do not have a refill syringe, you can use a piece of clean hose of the appropriate diameter. Insert one end into the filler hole, pull the other end up into the engine compartment and fill in oil using a funnel.
Tighten the plug. Replace the protection.
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- Before starting work, travel at least 10-15 km so that the oil inside the gearbox warms up and becomes less viscous.
- If the sealing gasket of the filler plug is not torn and is elastic, it can be reinstalled.
- Pay attention to the processing status. The presence of an emulsion indicates mixing of oil and water. Often such a nuisance is a consequence of a leak in the boot of the inner CV joint of the left drive shaft. Therefore, inspect the boot for tears or loose clamps. Pay attention to the transmission breather, through which, if installed incorrectly, water and dirt enter the manual transmission. Often, after unqualified repairs, craftsmen neglect the correct installation of the breather. 4.For preventive purposes, rinse and blow out the breather with compressed air. As the pressure inside the transmission increases, a completely clogged "breather" valve can push out. If the malfunction is not noticed in time, dust, dirt and moisture will render the new gear oil unusable.
5. We recommend lubricating the engine protection mounting bolts with graphite grease.
Seal
Lubricant replacement
If a regular oil change in the gearbox is not able to bring the Lada Largus owner the expected result, then you will have to resort to a complete replacement of the lubricant in the transmission unit. This work is also not difficult, so it can be done by a novice owner.
We use a similar set as a list of tools. Unlike the topping up procedure, here you will need to worry about the presence of the full volume of oil that needs to be replaced. According to regulatory requirements from the manufacturer, this amount is equal to three liters. We also do not recommend experimenting, but using gearbox oil that complies with the regulatory postulates of the technical manual.
Having prepared all the specified tools, we perform the following list of actions:
- we install our Lada Largus over the pit (you can also hang it with a lifting device);
- We prepare a container that can hold the specified volume of liquid;
- first unscrew the plug on the filler hole, which will speed up the draining process;
- Now we move to the drain plug and carefully unscrew it (it is recommended to warm up the box before replacing the lubricant);
- drain the liquid, waiting for it to completely drain;
- upon completion of this moment, return the plug to its place, not forgetting to replace the seal;
- Next, we begin the process of pouring oil through the neck of the same name; we do this slowly, allowing the viscous oil to gradually leave the cavity of the syringe and fill the crankcase of the unit;
- Often it is not possible to drain 100% of the used lubricant, so after filling, not 3 liters are placed, as indicated in the regulations, but a little less;
- We fill the transmission housing with “fresh” lubricant until a return current appears from the hole;
- now all that remains is to thoroughly wipe the area of the transmission housing directly adjacent to the filler neck with a rag;
- install the plug in its original place, tightening it to the required torque;
- we start the 16-valve engine of the Lada Largus car and make a series of gear changes in the box, which will allow the new lubricant to be optimally distributed inside the transmission unit (this is important before starting to drive, when the gearbox begins to experience load).
That's all, the gearbox oil has been changed.
Let's sum it up
In practice, it has been reliably established that procedures such as topping up or changing gearbox oil in a Lada Largus transmission with a 16-valve engine are in no way associated with difficulties. This allows inexperienced owners, without a shadow of a doubt, to resort to such repair actions when the need arises.
In any case, monitor the level and what kind of oil you are pouring, that is, its condition (color, smell, presence of chips, etc.) of the oil in the transmission after the scheduled interval and then you will have complete information about the real need for replacement or topping up.
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The joint production of AvtoVAZ and Renault equipped Lada Largus cars with five-speed gearboxes. Depending on the configuration, gearboxes marked JR5 and JH3 are installed. On more common versions with engine displacement 1.
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The maintenance regulations do not provide for changing the oil in the Lada Largus gearbox. Although cars are adapted for harsh operating conditions, it is recommended to carry out lubricant diagnostics every 15,000 km.
This is done using a visual inspection. It is enough to unscrew the filler plug at the end of the box closer to the cooling radiator.
How to fill oil in a Lada Largus gearbox
The procedure for changing the transmission does not seem technologically complex. With certain skills, as well as a lift and a set of keys, almost any car enthusiast can do it. However, official services are also willing to take on this work. Given the long change intervals, in addition to lubricants, it is necessary to purchase an original oil filter. In addition, depending on the type of replacement, this procedure can last from half an hour to 2 hours.
Complete oil change in the box of Lada Largus
A complete fluid change involves a procedure with several stages, during which the used fluid is completely replaced with a new one:
- The unit body is checked for leaks and fogging, and the liquid level is also checked using a dipstick.
- After this, the car is raised on a lift, a container is placed for draining and the drain plug is unscrewed. By gravity, such a substance will completely drain within 1-2 hours.
- A new one is installed in place of the old filter.
- After this, fill in a new product at the level in accordance with the marks on the dipstick.
Then you need to start the engine and change all gears sequentially. In this case, there should be no parasitic vibrations, hum, buzzing and other negative factors during switching and operation of the transmission.
Partial oil change in the Lada Largus gearbox
A partial change of fluid is represented by simply topping up the mark on the dipstick to the required level or by partially changing the substance. When changing, you need to lift the car on a lift, unscrew the drain plug and drain the waste material. After this, use a funnel to pour the required lubricant into the crankcase to the required level.
You should also replace the oil filter even with a partial change. This procedure is carried out when leaks are detected and fogging of the gearbox housing.
Causes and signs of oil losing its properties
If the transmission fluid is darkened or black in color, this may indicate that the lubricant has undergone a chemical change as a result of severe contamination with wear products of the gearbox elements (gear shafts and synchronizers) or a violation of the tightness of the gearbox (moisture and dirt entering through the seals of the drives or input shaft ).
- The smell of burnt oil in Lada Largus. May indicate insufficient lubrication levels due to leaks. Under heavy loads on the unit, cooling of the rubbing parts is not adequately ensured.
- If shifting gears is difficult, you may hear some noise or hum at certain speeds or when idling. The lubricating properties of the transmission fluid are partially lost or the level in the gearbox housing is insufficient.
- Increased wear of gearbox elements. Aggressive driving style and incorrect gear shifting.
- Mileage over 60,000 km since previous replacement. It is at this interval that service stations recommend replacing the transmission fluid.
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The joint production of AvtoVAZ and Renault equipped Lada Largus cars with five-speed gearboxes. Depending on the configuration, gearboxes marked JR5 and JH3 are installed.
On more common versions with a 1.6-liter 8-valve engine and a 1.6-liter 16-valve engine, a JH3 manual transmission is installed.