First and subsequent maintenance of Lada Granta: maintenance, features

Why is the service better?

Of course, much of what concerns the first maintenance work can be done in your garage, but your car will receive truly high-quality service only in the service center, because that is where any necessary devices and tools are always available. It's hard to work without a ramp or lift. And if you rely only on your own garage, you can only make things worse for your new car.

In addition, when buying a car, you entered into an agreement with the dealer, and this is a document whose provisions you must strictly comply with. Even in a new car, something can break down, some kind of assembly defect can be discovered, which you cannot fix on your own. And so you dismantled half the car and went to the dealer, but the dealer cannot help because the car owner violated the terms. By performing preventive maintenance correctly and on time, you will have peace of mind when the warranty ends.

Order of conduct

The first standard procedure for servicing is replacing the engine and transmission oils. It is mandatory to change the oil filter and measure the voltage on the Lada Granta battery. Check the tightness of the wheel bolts. Maintenance 1 must necessarily include lubrication of the door locks and trunk lock.

Next, you need to check the antifreeze level and, if necessary, add the one that is already present in the tank under the hood. Brake pads, drums and hoses are also checked as part of Maintenance 1. If there is the slightest malfunction, the technicians must replace them without talking and add brake fluid to the normal level. For the first service, adjustment of the power brake pedal and handbrake is also required.

Let's move on to the Lada Granta engine. First, technicians must inspect it for engine oil and coolant leaks. Then check the operation of the spark plugs with a special device (strobe light or motor tester). Be sure to check the number of crankshaft revolutions at idle and the level of carbon monoxide in the exhaust.

The car engine must be thoroughly inspected

Regardless of what CO level the instruments show, the release of the Lada Grant must also be carefully checked. Any drives, including the timing belt, are thoroughly inspected and, if a breakdown is suspected, they are promptly replaced.

Next comes the tuning and adjustment of the steering and suspension - the next stage of maintenance work 1. A specialist technician checks the play of the steering wheel, the condition of the steering rods and their tips and silent blocks in the suspension. Foci of body corrosion are visually identified. In places where rust has formed, it must be neutralized. At the first maintenance, the wheel alignment is adjusted, the cost of this procedure is about 600 rubles. How much does TO 1 cost?

For the first maintenance they usually charge from 3 to 6 thousand rubles. The cost of maintenance 1 often depends on which car service center performs it. The scope of work for the first warranty maintenance is not too large, but can take up to 4 hours.

Required spare parts

The maintenance regulations indicate which elements must be replaced during the next service.

Based on the technical regulations, the following mandatory parts and consumables are identified that must be replaced at certain intervals:

• The air filter is changed at 30, 60 and 90 thousand kilometers.
• The cabin filter needs to be changed every 15 thousand, that is, within the framework of TO1, TO2, etc.
• Engine oil, like the oil filter, is changed every maintenance, starting with the so-called zero. Although there are some nuances here. Not all versions of the Lada Granta must undergo zero maintenance.
• The brake fluid is changed for the first time after 45 thousand km, and then at 90 thousand kilometers.
• Spark plugs are changed after one maintenance, that is, at a mileage of 30, 60, 90 thousand km.
• According to the regulations, the timing belt will have to be changed for the first time at 75 thousand km.
• Drive belts must be replaced at 30, 60 and 90 thousand.
• The oil in a manual transmission lasts up to 90 thousand km.
• The fuel filter is changed in the same way as the drive belt and spark plugs.
• The lambda probe or oxygen sensor needs to be changed for the first time after a mileage of 75,000 km.

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.

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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.

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!

Maintenance schedule and work performed

By following the established schedule and performing the required list of work, you will maintain the machine in optimal technical condition.

Having studied the basic information about maintenance for cars of the Lada Granta line, it is worth taking a separate look at when the first maintenance of the car is carried out, how the 8-valve version differs from the 16-valve version, and what list of works is relevant for this or that maintenance.

If there is a 16-valve engine under the hood, TO-0 is not required, nor is it necessary to make any entries in the service book.

For 8-valve engines installed on Lada Granta, as part of zero maintenance, only valve adjustment is required. This is done in the period from 2 to 3 thousand kilometers.

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* Or after five years (whichever comes first)

**Or after three years (whichever comes first)

If the car is operated in dusty conditions, low ambient temperatures, used to transport a trailer, frequent trips at low speeds or over short distances, then the engine oil and oil filter should be replaced after 7.5 thousand kilometers.

When operating a vehicle in dusty conditions, the replacement air filter element must be replaced more often.

When the vehicle's mileage is more than 105 thousand km, maintenance procedures should be carried out at the frequency indicated in the table.

Zero maintenance

Although this is considered the first maintenance, in fact it is zero, since it is not relevant for all versions of the Lada Grant.

The so-called TO-0 has its own characteristics, provided for by the instructions of the domestic automaker dated March 20, 2013.

According to this directive, for 8-valve engines installed on Lada Granta, only valve adjustment is required as part of zero maintenance. This is done in the period from 2 to 3 thousand kilometers.

If there is a 16-valve engine under the hood, TO-0 is not required, nor is it necessary to make any entries in the service book.

Therefore, it is often important to study the list of necessary work on Lada Granta cars within the framework of 1, 2, 3 and all subsequent regulated maintenance. By following the established schedule and completing the required list of work, it is possible to maintain the machine in optimal technical condition.

TO-1

It is carried out one year from the start of operation, or after 15 thousand kilometers.

This includes the following checks and work:

• a complete list of work prescribed for all maintenance;
• replacing the cabin filter;
• checking belt tension and adjusting valves (for 8-valve versions);
• cooling system and antifreeze level;
• electrical equipment;
• gearbox oil level and signs of leaks;
• suspension;
• steering mechanisms;
• electrolyte in the battery;
• brake pads, cylinders and boots;
• clearances on the steering rack;
• steering rack play;
• air conditioner.

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All work, except the first 3 points, belongs to the category of additional.

Engine

An 8-valve engine must be taken for the first maintenance at a mileage of 2000-3000 km

Work is also being carried out on the engine to check the tension of the timing belts and generator. The coolant level is checked, and the pipes, connections, thermostat and heater radiator in the cooling system are also inspected for leaks. The spark plugs and high-voltage wires going to them are checked, and in 8-valve engines the thermal clearances of the valves are also adjusted.

Transmission

Checking all fluid levels. A jamb like the one in the photo may also come out. In the photo - the gearbox dipstick has ground off

For the transmission of a Lada Granta car, TO-1 includes checking the oil level in the manual transmission or automatic transmission, checking the condition of the CV joint boots. For the chassis, at the 1st maintenance, the condition of the front and rear suspension parts is checked, and the wheel alignment is checked and, if necessary, adjusted. Steering rod boots are also subject to inspection.

The brakes should also be checked when servicing the Lada Granta according to TO-1. Brake fluid should be added if the level in the reservoir drops below the minimum level. The caliper and drum brake pads and brake discs are checked for wear.

Headlight adjustment

You should also adjust the headlights. The car's electrical system checks the condition of the battery and how much charge it receives while the engine is running.

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 according to the results

TO-3

Required after a mileage of 45 thousand kilometers or after 3 years from the start of operation of the vehicle.

It is necessary to perform the following work:

• operations within all maintenance;
• replace the cabin filter;
• fill in new brake fluid;
• adjust the valve clearances and check the tension of the alternator belt (8-valve engines);
• change the coolant.

Additional checks include the work prescribed in TO-1.

List of works during the fourth maintenance (44500-45500 km or 3 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.

List of works during the fifth maintenance (59500-60500 km or 4 years of operation)

Work and checks during maintenance 3 (except for replacing spark plugs).

The cost of work on all engines is $91.

TO-6

This is already an impressive 90 thousand kilometers. However, within the framework of this maintenance, the same operations are carried out as in the case of TO-2. But you will also need to replace the brake fluid.

TO-7

As part of the conditionally final maintenance at around 105 thousand kilometers, the work is similar to that performed at maintenance-1.

List of works during the eighth maintenance (104500-105500 km or 7 years of operation)

Maintenance work and checks 2.