How much antifreeze is in Kalina 8kl

Today, car maintenance with your own hands is not a novelty. First of all, this is a significant saving of your own time, effort and money. In order to efficiently replace the coolant on the Lada Granta and Kalina, you need to use special step-by-step instructions with a clear sequence of actions.

Which antifreeze to choose and what volume is needed

To completely change the cooling water in a 2nd generation Lada Kalina/Kalina car, you need 7.8 liters of antifreeze or antifreeze, depending on what you choose. Reddish Felix antifreeze is poured from the factory.

To completely replace the coolant (cooling water), we will need to purchase either one 10-liter canister, or two 5-liter containers.

Choosing antifreeze to replace

If reddish antifreeze was poured from the factory, then we recommend creating a replacement with reddish one.

AGA 003Z (-40*) reddish 10l cost from 1000 rub.
Professional Premium G-12 reddish 10 l cost from 700 rub.
SINTEC LUX G-12 reddish 10l cost from 1000 rub.
FELIX Carbox-40 (10 l) red price from 950 rub.
NIAGARA G12 (10 l) red price from 800 rub.
Arctic Circle G12 (10 l) red price from 700 rub.

All of the manufacturers mentioned above have proven themselves, so antifreeze from these manufacturers can be used for replacement.

What is needed for replacement

Container for draining old antifreeze for 6-8 liters.
16mm head
13mm socket wrench for removing the starter on the 16 valve version of Kalina

It is better to create a replacement for a cool engine. Before replacement, you should release the pressure in the system by unscrewing the cap of the expansion tank. In order to freely access the drain plug, you need to remove the middle mud flap.

Choices

When choosing, do not neglect the color of the liquid. The color is intended to indicate certain properties of the antifreeze, so replace it only with an option with an identical color.

Recommended brands of antifreeze include the following products:

“AGA 003Z” (temperature minus 40 degrees), has a red color, costs approximately 1 thousand rubles. for a 10 liter container.
“Professional Premium” belongs to the “G-12” category, and the cost of a similar “tank” reaches 700 rubles.
“SINTEC LUX G-12” is also characterized by a red tint and costs from 1 thousand rubles. for a volume of 10 liters.
“FELIX Carbox-40”, a canister of the same volume with red liquid will cost the owner from 950 rubles.
"NIAGARA", substance "G12"; for a volume of 10 liters you will need to pay at least 800 rubles.
“Arctic Circle”, a substance with similar parameters; A 10-liter container costs at least 700 rubles.

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Antifreeze from the above-mentioned manufacturers has proven itself quite well, so you can purchase it without the slightest hint of doubt.

Instructions for replacing Coolant

On Kalinas with 8 and 16 valve engines, the coolant replacement is different. Old fluid can be drained from a radiator without any problems, but from a block on a 16- valve engine it is more difficult. You will have to unscrew the starter.

Replacing the coolant. Kalina

The time has come to change the coolant and the question arose whether to fill in Antifreeze or Tosol

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Features of replacing antifreeze on a Lada Kalina car

Replacing antifreeze

produced after 5 years.

Replacing antifreeze on an 8-valve Lada Kalina engine

So, we relieve the pressure in the system by unscrewing the cap of the expansion tank. Then we remove the motor protection to get to the drain plug.

We take a container with a volume of 6-8 liters. and place it under the drain hole located at the bottom right of the radiator. To make the pressure weaker, screw the expansion tank cap back.

Design of the cooling system for Kalina-2 cars

We will tell you how best to flush the cooling system of the Lada Kalina-2 in the last chapter. There are several suitable options, but ideally a distillate (chemically pure water) is required. Now let's try to understand how the standard CO is designed and works, cooling VAZ 21116-21126 engines (27). So, in any cooling system there are two circuits - large and small.

This is how the Lada Kalina-2 engine is cooled

The large contour contains the radiator located behind the bumper. The small circuit, in turn, serves to supply coolant to the stove. A unit called “thermostat” is included in both circuits at once, but the valve located in the thermostat can close off the large circuit. In order for this valve to open slightly, it is necessary to heat the coolant to 85 C. An important conclusion follows from this.

The computer of the “second Kalina” learned to display the temperature of antifreeze not so long ago. Therefore, the previous advice will be doubly relevant. We are interested in how easier it is to drain antifreeze from the cooling system. It turns out that there are two screw plugs for this. One of them is screwed into the radiator tank, and the second closes the hole drilled in the engine cooling jacket.

Useful expert advice

If the expansion tank cap leaks and does not hold pressure, it should be replaced

The lid will expand. tank 2108 2108-1311065 Automatic device price from 130 rub.
The lid will expand. tank 2108 LUZAR LL 0108 price from 100 rub.
The lid will expand. tank 2108 Chistopol 2108-1311065 price from 70 rub.

After replacing the antifreeze, check all pipes for signs of leakage. If necessary, replace the pipe clamps.

AVTOVAZ recommends replacing the fluid in the cooling system of the Lada Kalina every 75 thousand km of the vehicle or after five years, whichever comes first. Our illustrated step-by-step instructions will help you complete this procedure yourself.

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It is more convenient to replace the coolant when the car is installed on an inspection ditch or overpass.

Determining Thermostat Operation

After warming up the LADA Kalina engine, carefully touch the lower outlet hose of the radiator assembly. Its heating will indicate the presence of refrigerant circulation in the so-called large circle. After the system fan turns off, removing heat from the radiator honeycombs, turn off the engine and note the level in the previously indicated tank.

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We unscrew the plug and drain the coolant from the cylinder block.

We tighten the drain plugs of the radiator and cylinder block. The connection between the plug and the cylinder block uses a conical thread that does not require additional sealing. Tighten the drain plug of the cylinder block to a torque of 25–30 Nm. We pour the fluid recommended by the manufacturer into the engine cooling system through the expansion tank until it is full. Let's start the engine. With the engine running, vigorously compress all the hoses of the cooling system several times in turn - this will help the fluid fill the system and displace air from it. As the coolant level in the expansion tank drops, bring it to normal and screw on the tank cap. When the engine warms up, the outlet (lower) radiator hose should be cold for some time, and then quickly heat up, which will indicate the beginning of fluid circulation in a large circle. After waiting for the cooling system fan to turn on, stop the engine. After the engine has cooled, check the coolant level again and, if necessary, replenish the system.

Welcome! Thanks to this liquid, the car engine is cooled - the crankshaft, camshaft, cylinder block and other parts. Over time, the liquid becomes unusable and loses its properties: the additives expire, the car begins to overheat much more often, and this leads to rapid engine failure.

Note! You will need the following tools: a repair kit, socket wrenches, hex wrenches, wrenches and screwdrivers, a clean rag to remove traces of spilled liquid on the car engine.

Summary:

When to change the fluid?

There are several opinions: some complain about the replacement according to the regulations, others - that it can take longer, who to believe? Recently, many fakes have been produced for auto parts and components, and liquid is no exception. Therefore, when choosing a new liquid, be extremely careful. (The article will help you recognize a fake and buy a quality product: “Detailed information about Antifreeze and Antifreeze”)

The factory recommends changing the fluid every 75 thousand km or 3 years from the moment of filling. Keep in mind, these are deadlines. If possible, replace more often, do not let the additives wear out, because thanks to them the cooling system is protected from premature corrosion and other unfavorable things.

Note! So, we change the fluid either according to the factory’s recommendation or according to its appearance. To do this, unscrew the cap of the expansion tank (indicated by the arrow) and look inside. If the color of the liquid changes - it has acquired shades of rust, has become red-brown, then it is time to change it. An oil film on the surface is also an alarm bell for replacement.

We change it to a 16-valve modification

As noted, to complete the procedure in full, you will need to dismantle the starter assembly. If this important manipulation is neglected, spilled liquid may penetrate into the starter unit through the open hole, causing its breakdown.

We turn off the power supply to the LADA Kalina starter by disconnecting the block with cables from the solenoid relay on the unit body.
On the positive terminal of the unit, remove the protective cap, then use a “13” key to unscrew the fixing nut, remove the terminal with the wire and move it to the side.
Now you can use the same key to unscrew the 3 bolts that hold the unit to the block. We take out the starter.
Next we move on to unscrewing the plug and dumping the refrigerant into the container.
Having completed this stage of the process, screw the plug into its original place. The torque should not exceed 30 Nm.
Using the previously indicated method, we drain the liquid from the radiator assembly.

After installing the plugs, we proceed to filling the system with the indicated liquid. We perform this action through the neck of the expansion tank. After this, we install the starter, start the power plant and, by pressing on the pipes, help the fluid begin circulating in the circuit faster. At the same time, we check the level using the marks on the tank. It should be located between the “Min” and “Max” marks. The antifreeze replacement has been successfully completed.

How to replace coolant on a VAZ 1117-1119?

Note!

At engine operating temperature, the fluid heats up to 100 degrees - you can get burned. Sometimes you urgently need to cool the liquid - unscrew the cap of the expansion tank. Act carefully and smoothly, and completely remove the lid only if the hissing sound disappears, otherwise the air inside the tank will knock out the lid and the liquid will flow out in a column - everything around will get dirty, and you can get burned. It is best to work with a cold engine.

Remember! The liquid is highly toxic, pour it into a tightly closed container and throw it away not in a bucket, but in a landfill!

Merging

Drive the car into the inspection hole and ensure that it stands level. If this is not possible, park the car so that the front is higher than the rear.

Flushing the cooling system of Kalina-2 and Granta cars, people's advice

Symptoms, the presence of which indicates deposits in the pipes or other elements of the cooling system, have been known for a long time:

The cabin stove does not heat well;
The engine often overheats (although the fan may be faulty);
The coolant temperature changes over a wide range and does not remain approximately at the same level.

Deposits on the inner walls of the pipes, blockage of the radiator tubes

All tips on how to flush the cooling system of Kalina-2, Granta and any other car can be considered similar. It seems that it is enough to get rid of the old coolant in order to pour a cleaning solution into the system. Then, after starting the engine, you need to wait 20-30 minutes. When the engine has cooled, the solution is removed to replace it with antifreeze. The washing step is repeated several times if necessary.

Interference with vital vehicle systems will void the warranty. However, the warranty period for cars of the “berry” family is three years or 50 thousand km. And the replacement of antifreeze is carried out just after this period, unless it is associated with a breakdown. Use all of the above tips at your own risk.

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