By the time of the next technical inspection of the car, the owner should be fully armed and familiarize himself in advance with the range of oils suitable for the VAZ-2114 gearbox. You should be especially careful about the replacement procedure at high mileage, because then the car requires increased attention.
How much oil should I add to the VAZ-2114 gearbox? According to the manufacturer, the volume of the VAZ-2114 gearbox is 3.5 liters . Due to the fact that when changing the oil, a certain amount of transmission fluid remains on the walls, the amount of oil will be approximately 3.3 liters .
Recommended oil types
Lubricating fluids of the GL4 . Synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral types of oils are suitable for the VAZ-2114 Most often, car enthusiasts choose the following options:
- 75w90
This type of oil is synthetic . It is ideal for vehicle use in low temperature conditions and has excellent lubricating properties. It is this type of transmission fluid that is recommended by the factory for the VAZ-2114. The disadvantage is the increased noise level compared to semi-synthetic analogues.
- 85w90
Representative of the semi-synthetic type. It has a lower cost than synthetic oils and is well suited for high mileage vehicles.
- 80w90
This is a mineral lubricant for gearboxes, which many car enthusiasts consider the best choice for the VAZ-2114 gearbox . Disadvantages include high price and instability to low temperatures due to increased viscosity.
Keep in mind that when replacing lubricating fluid, you cannot mix different oils; this can lead to costly repairs.
Selecting gearbox oil
The manufacturer recommends using semi-synthetic or synthetic oils with a viscosity grade of SAE 75W-90 . This liquid is all-season and can withstand temperatures down to -40 degrees . 75W-80 , 80W-85 is also allowed . If in winter the temperature in the region does not drop below 12 degrees, then it is possible to use 80W-90 .
In addition, the oil used must be API GL-4 .
Castrol.
Rosneft.
Lukoil.
- LUKOIL TM-4 (GL-4) 75W-90 . Semi-synthetic oil for manual transmissions. It has increased anti-foam, anti-corrosion and anti-wear properties. Works great in sub-zero temperatures. This oil is filled at the factory. The cheapest option. If you change the oil yourself and plan to change it after 40,000 -50,000 km , then this option is for you. Our bunker is filled with exactly this type of oil.
- Castrol Syntrax Universal 75W-90 . Multi-purpose synthetic oil, which is characterized by excellent fluidity characteristics, protecting transmission elements from wear. Also noteworthy is the long service life and compatibility with conventional mineral oils. Great reviews, but the price tag is steep. There is also evidence that this brand is often counterfeited. You need to buy carefully from trusted stores. We buy from large retail chains.
- SHELL SPIRAX S4 G 75W-90 . Used in manual transmissions of cars and small trucks. Ensures smooth operation of the box, protecting internal elements from wear, corrosion and shock loads. Has an extended service life. Good reviews, relatively inexpensive .
- Rosneft Kinetic MT 75W-90 - semi-synthetic.
- ZIC GFT 75W-90 is a fully synthetic oil. It's expensive, the reviews are excellent.
Survey
Video on the topic of choice:
Among the 75w90 group oils, the following options are especially popular:
- Shell Getribeoil EP
- Eneos
- Castrol Syntrans Transaxle
These lubricants are somewhat more expensive than other oils, but their composition is significantly superior to their analogues.
The best choice in the 85w90 would be the following brands:
- MOBIL Mobilube LS
- JB GERMAN OIL GL4
- Gazpromneft SUPER
For type 80w90 the following oils can be distinguished:
- Motul MOTUL HD
- LIQUI MOLY Marine Gear Oil
- Castrol Manual EP
Liquids from these manufacturers are considered the best in terms of price-quality ratio.
Great owner review
The owner of a Lada Vesta (gagarinec) decided to find out which oil for the VAZ 21807 manual transmission is better to choose.
During the operation of his car, he changed the oil in the transmission several times, each time filling in a new brand of oil. Here are his observations:
- Oil ROSNEFT Kinetic MT 75W85 GL-4. This is the factory option. Nothing drastic happened, except for updating the gearbox oil.
- Castrol Syntrans Multivehicle 75W90 GL-4. I expected improvements in work, but nothing much has changed.
- UAZ 75W85 GL-4 (LUKOIL). It seemed that it was getting better, but time passed and it became clear that, if there were any improvements, they were at the placebo level.
- Castrol Syntrans Transaxle (Castrol Transmax Manual Transaxle) 75w90 GL-4+ (15d705), I liked the option with this oil the most. Shifts became somehow “oilier”, i.e. not dry, with steps and bumps, as if there was water in the gearbox, but soft, as it should be in a normal gearbox.
As a result, he settled on the latter option. What gear oil can you recommend?
Synthetics
When choosing synthetic gearbox oil, the motorist needs to pay attention to the temperature conditions for which the purchased product is designed. These are the last two digits in the encoding.
The main advantages of synthetic oil are that it prevents the formation of toxins, reduces power loss when the engine warms up, and ensures efficient operation of the car in the long term. Buy synthetic lubricants only from trusted sellers, since by saving a few hundred rubles you can run into a fake and spend much more money on eliminating the damage caused. The best synthetic oil for the VAZ-2114 is Castrol Edge Titanium FST.
Oil change intervals
According to the manufacturer's regulations, the oil in the LADA Priora gearbox must be changed every 75 thousand kilometers, or after 5 years of operation. But this replacement interval can be used as a guide if the machine is operated without special loads on good roads. In fact, the oil is changed every 50-60 thousand kilometers, and with an aggressive driving style, frequent traffic jams and other difficult conditions, the transmission fluid should be changed every 35-40 thousand kilometers.
The fact that it is time to update the oil in the box can be determined by the following signs:
- Oil deposits
- The smell of burning
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Knockout of the gearbox lever when the gear is engaged
- Increased noise during unit operation
- Increased vibrations of the gearshift lever
All this indicates that the transmission fluid has lost its properties or is of poor quality.
How to change the gearbox oil yourself
To do this, you need to arm yourself with a container for draining used oil, keys “8” and “17” and perform the following steps:
- First, it is important to determine the oil level in the gearbox . To do this you need to find a dipstick. Be sure to remove oil traces using a lint-free rag. Then return the dipstick to its original position. After a couple of minutes, remove it again. Find the maximum and minimum marks on the dipstick, and then compare with where the oil mark is located. This way you will find out how much oil is missing.
- Before changing the oil, it is necessary to warm it up. To do this you will need to drive a little. This is necessary so that the old oil flows out faster. After a short trip, drive your car onto the overpass. Remove the protection and remove the dipstick. Then you need to carefully unscrew the drain plug and immediately place a container for used oil. Before moving to the next step, make sure that all transmission fluid has drained from the transmission. It can take some time. Tighten the drain plug.
All that remains is to fill in new oil. Insert the funnel and hose into the hole from which you removed the dipstick. Fill with 3.3 liters of the selected lubricant. Be sure to check the level with a dipstick.
Which viscosity should I choose?
According to the car's operating manual, the oil for the VAZ 2114 gearbox should have a viscosity of TM4-12 SAE80W-85. But such gearbox fluid is not suitable for frosty winters and regions with very harsh climates. Therefore, it can only be used in areas with fairly warm winters.
For those who live in the North, it is advisable to fill the VAZ 2114 gearbox with oil for all-season use. It is designated by the index SAE75W80 or SAE75W90 . Chemicals with different parameters cannot be poured into the 4’s manual transmission. Also, you should not fill the transmission of this car with mineral fluids or oils with high viscosity. Sometimes experts recommend doing this if the unit is severely worn. Perhaps this method will help temporarily restore its functionality. But in reality, this will only make the problem worse. Therefore, it is better not to experiment, but to carry out a full repair of the box.
List of recommended oils for Priora
The Tolyatti Automobile Plant prematurely gave its answer: “what to fill.” A whole list has been compiled of what can be poured into the Lada Priora gearbox with justification - a link to standards that confirm the quality of the product of each manufacturer.
The list of recommended automotive lubricants for the Lada Priora gearbox is as follows:
- Rosneft KINETIC 75W-90 from 40 to 35; 80W-85;
- Novoil Trans KP 80W-85;
- Lukoil TM 412 75W-80, 75W-85, 75W-90, 80W-85, 80W-90;
- THK Trans KP 80W-85; THK Trans KP Super 75W-90;
- Tatneft Translux TM4-12 75W-85;
- Shell Spirax; Shell Transaxle Oil 75W-90;
- Trans KP-2 80W-85.
An important clarification regarding API groups: for almost all oils this is GL4, with the exception of Rosneft Kinetic 75W-90, Shell - they correspond to GL 4/5. The difference in viscosity is as follows:
- 75W is the degree of viscosity at which the crystallization (freezing) temperature is -45֯С, and begins to thicken at -30֯С;
- 80W is the degree of viscosity, which corresponds to a crystallization temperature of -30°C, and it begins to thicken at -15°C;
- 85W is the degree of viscosity for which crystallization begins at -15֯, and already at -10֯ it thickens.
