Inspection and maintenance of the Lada Granta car

After weighing all the pros and cons of selling a car and purchasing another car, the family council decided to postpone the sale of Grants until another time) The most compelling argument was that the construction ahead would require a lot of money and liters of trunk space. And somehow the salary was not increased by +50,000 rubles/month. So, there was no extra money =) But people don’t want to take Grant for 330,000 rubles. I need it for cheap.

And so gradually (having traveled to Ulyanovsk and Naberezhnye Chelny) we reached 45,000 km. We signed up for maintenance at the Parus auto center. I looked through the service book in advance, estimated the scope of work and purchased consumables: - oil filter /AvtoVAZ/ = 180 rubles.
— air filter for injection /AvtoVAZ/ = 199 rub. — cabin filter /AvtoVAZ/ = 259 rub. — valve cover gasket /Balakovo/ = 115 rubles. — brake fluid /Sintek/ = 149 rubles. Total: 902 rub.
I also presented the following to the inspection technician: — noises in the suspension; — rattling of the driver's door handle (play has appeared);

The handle was replaced under warranty. Now it opens tightly) Noises in the suspension are our restless ball joints. The technician made a diagnosis - everything was installed correctly, without errors, the balls were defective.

I decided that I would drive like this until I had enough nerves to listen to the groaning. Don’t buy spare parts at the car market - that’s the lesson.

To do or not to do? This question is often asked and I asked myself. I sat down, calculated how much I would spend on the consumables and approximately how much time it would take me to change the consumables + diagnostics (approximately MOT to MOT will come out). Well, maybe 2 mowers of savings at most, against a guarantee for another 15,000 km.

And so: MOT, 45,000 mileage: The cost of MOT includes: Oil 4 liters PH Maximum 10W-40 SL/CF, oil filter VAZ 2108, cabin filter, lubricant for battery terminals 150 ml. Replacing all this by itself, although I don’t think that all the grease on the terminals was gone, but I saw that the master sprayed some kind of compound on the terminals. At work (what I saw): Visual check of the brake pads, adjustment of the handbrake, tightening of some components of the chassis, visual diagnostics of the chassis, turned the wheels, tapped them with a fist))), checked the headlight adjustment on the stand, but did not adjust. Then a diagnostician got into the cabin with some kind of instrument, although I didn’t see what he was doing there. Adding antifreeze to the level was a bonus; 20-30 grams had to be added. Well, that seems to be all.

Work for all maintenance

Inspection work

• Brake fluid level and indication when the level is low. Condition of brake system pipes and hoses;
• Presence of defects in paintwork and protective coatings of the body;
• No extraneous noise from the clutch, gearbox, wheel drives, engine, steering. Gear shift accuracy. The operation of the handbrake and steering wheel clamps.

Preventative work

• Checking the tightening torques of fastening engine and chassis parts;
• Replacing the oil filter and engine oil. You need 3.5 liters of oil, with a viscosity from 0W-40 to 15W-40. When using Rosneft Maximum SAE 5W-40 API SL/CF, the price starts from $10.34 for 4 liters. Oil filter 21080-1012005-09 cost from $1.80 to $2.20;
• Check the alternator belt;
• Check the bolted connections of the air conditioner.

conclusions

This technical “mistake” did not happen by accident. The fact is that the Lada Granta was developed with a low retail price in mind. And, given the depreciation of the ruble, this car managed to enter the top ten cheapest cars in the world. At the same time, the equipment of the Lada Grant is much higher than that of its competitors on the list.

And some problems, like the alternator belt tensioner, can be solved yourself. Only consider warranty issues that may be violated during installation.

Despite the external similarity of the Lada Granta models with 8 and 16 valves, the method of replacing the alternator belt is different. 8-valve modifications: “Norma”, “Standard” are not equipped with an air conditioning system. The gas distribution design does not have a mechanical belt tensioner.

The Lada Granta “Lux” version with a 16-valve mechanism and pre-installed air conditioning has a built-in drive belt tensioner.

In order to provide methodological assistance to inexperienced Lada Granta owners, we will consider two ways to replace the alternator belt.

List of works during the second maintenance (14500-15000 km or year of operation)

1. Work and checks during all maintenance.
2. Replace the cabin filter. Number 11180-8122010-03, price from $3.88 to $4.43.
3. For eight-valve engines, adjust the valve clearances and check the timing belt tension.

Additional checks of the second maintenance

• coolant level and cooling system condition;
• all electrical equipment;
• gearbox oil level and absence of leaks;
• condition of suspensions, steering mechanisms and covers on elements;
• level and quality of electrolyte in the battery;
• condition of brake pads, boots, brake wheel cylinders;
• adjust the steering rack play, check the steering play;
• check the serviceability of the air conditioner and refill based on the results;

The cost of work for an 87 hp engine is $84.04.

The cost of work for engines 98 hp and 106 hp is $45.84.

Advantages of undergoing maintenance at a car service center

Someone will say that it is much easier to repair a Lada Granta car in your own garage. But the consequences of such actions may not be entirely pleasant. It’s worth starting with the fact that a car service has much greater capabilities than the average car owner. This should include the presence of special keys, motor testers, gas analyzers, and lifts. If you carry out repairs with a set of tools that you have in the garage, you can even damage the car. Don't forget that it's still new.

But this is not the main reason why it is worth carrying out the first and subsequent maintenance at a service center. The most important thing is to comply with the terms of the warranty. A failure can happen in any machine, even the most precise one. At the factory, robots may miss a main bearing with a defect. And it will get into your engine, which will ultimately lead to disastrous consequences. It is in your own interest that the guarantee is maintained throughout its entire validity period. This will save a lot of money in case of serious problems.

When the warranty period expires, the plant is no longer responsible for breakdowns that occur during operation of the machine. Now you alone are responsible for the timely replacement of consumables, repair of components and assemblies of the Lada Granta car. The factory gives you a guarantee that for a certain period of time you will drive without breakdowns. If they occur, AvtoVAZ undertakes to carry out repairs. But this is only possible if you comply with all the conditions that relate to the operation, maintenance and repair of the Lada Granta car.

List of works during the third maintenance (29500-30500 km or two years of operation)

1. Work and checks during maintenance 2 (except for adjusting valve clearances).
2. Replace the air filter. Number 21120-1109080-06, cost $3.39 - $3.42.
3. Replace the heater filter.
4. Replace the fuel filter. Code 21230-1117010-02, prices $4.65 - $6.31.
5. Replace the alternator belt, 11180-1041020-07, cost from $6.89.
6. Replace spark plugs. The eight-valve engine uses A17DVRM spark plugs at a price of $0.69 per piece, and the sixteen-valve engine uses AU17DVRM at a price of $3.13 - $4.23 per set (4 pieces).

Additional checks of the third maintenance

• Check the condition of all brake pads and the integrity of the brake system.

Chassis

Designations in the table: P - check (if necessary, replacement/topping up/adjustment/lubrication); 3 - replacement.

The rules given here are not exhaustive, because It is impossible to foresee absolutely all dangerous situations that may arise when performing maintenance on Lada Granta/Kalina 2 vehicles. When performing work, use common sense, be careful and careful.

Approximate cost of TO-1 (3000 km) , see transcript:

• for an 8kL engine - 1380 rubles for valve adjustment.
• for a 16kL engine - 0 rubles.

Approximate cost of TO-2 (15,000 km) :

1. for 8 cl engine - 8000 rubles.
2. for a 16 cl engine with manual transmission - 7100 rubles.
3. for a 16 cl engine with automatic transmission - 7900 rubles.

Approximate cost of TO-3 (30,000 km):

• for 8 cl engine - 9600 rubles.
• for a 16 cl engine with manual transmission - 9,700 rubles.
• for a 16 cl engine with automatic transmission - 10,500 rubles.

Approximate cost of TO-4 (45,000 km):

• for 8 cl engine - 7900 rubles.
• for a 16 cl engine with manual transmission - 8200 rubles.
• for a 16 cl engine with automatic transmission - 8900 rubles.

Approximate cost of TO-5 (60,000 km):

• for an 8 cl engine - 10,900 rubles.
• for a 16 cl engine with manual transmission - 11,400 rubles.
• for a 16 cl engine with automatic transmission - 11,300 rubles.

Additional list of works during maintenance:

1. Car wash - 320 rub.
2. Removing engine protection - 200 rubles.

You can also download the service book for Lada Granta/Kalina 2. To download the files you need to log in to the website. The cost of maintenance for all Lada models is indicated on the official website.

List of works during the fourth maintenance (44500-45500 km or three years of operation)

1. Work and checks during all maintenance.
2. Replace the cabin filter.
3. Replace brake fluid. Super DOT-4 is used. From $4.54 for 1l. Required quantity 0.45 l.
4. For eight-valve engines, adjust the valve clearances and check the timing belt tension.
5. Coolant replacement (or three years, for “OZH-40 TOSOL-TS” - 2 years or 40,000 km). Price from $5.41 for 5 l. Required volume 7.84 l.

Additional checks of the fourth maintenance

• maintenance checks 2.

The cost of work for an 87 hp engine is $84.

The cost of work for engines 98 hp and 106 hp is $76.

Maintenance prices

The cost of TO-1 Lada Granta liftback and sedan is no different.

• TO-0 for 8-valve Lada Granta costs about 1,400 rubles.
• A full list of maintenance work on the TO-1 Lada Granta will cost owners of the 8-class. car 8000 rub., for 16-class. with a manual transmission – 7,100 rubles, and for 16-valve cars with an automatic transmission, the amount of TO-1 will be 7,900 rubles.

During the warranty period, maintenance of the Lada Granta/Kalina 2 must be carried out only at specialized dealer service stations, with a mandatory note about the work being carried out in the service book coupons. Maintenance of the Lada Granta/Kalina 2 should be carried out depending on the mileage; a detailed distribution of work is given in the table:

Maintenance problems

If any malfunctions occur, you should contact service as soon as possible. By not paying attention to battery failures, you may miss the moment when it can be replaced for free. Then, in addition to the cost of maintenance work, you will also have to pay for replacing the battery. It's better not to make such mistakes.

Grant engines are currently filled with semi-synthetic motor oil at the factory. Since 2013, the features and conditions of maintenance have changed, now you don’t need to change the oil so often (previously, the time to change the technical fluid came after every 3,000 km). If your Granta has a 16-valve engine, then your first maintenance occurs only after 15,000 km. For cars with an 8-valve power unit, it does not require an oil change, but the valves must be adjusted.

During the first service, the Grants can adjust the headlights; if the light beam falls a little lower than expected, check the lambda probe.

In order not to overpay and risk the quality of the lubricant, buy the oil yourself

However, it can be difficult to guess with service in the sense that some enterprising dealers charge inflated fees for such a thing as changing the engine oil, and for the oil itself, which is cheaper to buy in a store and bring to the service station yourself, which is what many Lada owners do.

If possible, achieve the right to be present during service work so as not to disturb the staff, but to see the progress of the work. This is especially important if you live in a small city, where the number of car services is small and there is almost nothing to choose from. It’s easier for residents of large cities; they can take advantage of the advice and reviews of other drivers.

Despite all the riskiness of doing your own maintenance, it can help you save up to half the amount you pay in the end. But you can take it on only with good experience and knowledge. The warranty will not be voided just because you did the repairs yourself. And even the service technician can make a mistake. Another thing is whose mistake will be easier and cheaper to correct.

Please note that the dealer may impose additional services on you. Concentrate only on what is included in the list of necessary works. Moreover, all these procedures do not at all cancel things that are required by regulations. For example, if for some reason you are offered to replace the spark plugs out of turn, and at the next maintenance they need to be updated according to the service book, then you will have to pay for it again.

If you brought any parts and materials for servicing the Lada Granta, they must have a certificate of conformity. Otherwise you will be denied. But if you have the necessary document, no technician has the right, for example, to refuse to fill in the antifreeze you offer. Good luck!