Lada Granta automatic transmission: changing the oil in an automatic transmission
Let's start with the fact that the automatic transmission on the Grant conventionally belongs to the category of so-called “maintenance-free” gearboxes.
In other words, as the manufacturer himself claims, the oil in the automatic transmission of the Lada Granta is filled for the entire service life of the car. It turns out that you only need to change the oil in the Lada Granta automatic transmission if the gearbox is being repaired. Otherwise, there is no need to change the oil during operation. Let us immediately note that in practice, the absence of the need to change the oil in the automatic transmission on Grant is more of a marketing ploy. The fact is that the warranty period for the automatic transmission expires, but the service life of the automatic transmission, provided it operates on old oil, is greatly reduced.
It should also be added that transmission fluid, although slower than motor oils, still inevitably loses its beneficial properties. Taking into account the fact that the Grant has a “classic” hydromechanical automatic transmission, the ATF oil in such a box gets very hot in the torque converter when transmitting torque.
You can also note temperature changes, wear products of the box itself, contaminating the liquid, etc. It turns out that if the owner is interested in increasing the service life of the machine, the oil in the automatic transmission of Grants and any other car needs to be changed.
ATF change timing
In order not to spend money on overhauling the automatic transmission, experienced car owners advise changing the oil in the gearbox after 65 thousand km of driving the vehicle.
Since negatively influencing processes occurring inside the machine, both due to the fault of the car owner and natural ones, contribute to the rapid production of lubricant.
Such negative processes include:
- an increase in the temperature in the box when slipping or driving off-road, as well as in countries with hot climates;
- cold and abrupt starts in winter;
- dirty filter device.
The oil in the Lada Xray automatic transmission ceases to perform the functions for which it was intended. Namely:
- protection of metal parts from wear;
- lubrication of machine components;
- automatic transmission cooling.
Attention! The Jatco JF414E automatic transmission is very picky about the quality of the lubricant. Therefore, cheap analogues will quickly disable it.
The manufacturer indicates that the lubricant must be changed after 80 thousand kilometers. Experienced car owners and mechanics advise motorists who have a car with this gearbox to replace it much earlier than this period. Therefore, the recommended complete replacement, taken from practice, is 50 - 60 thousand kilometers.
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Partial replacement must be performed after the vehicle has driven thirty thousand kilometers. Beforehand, every 10 thousand kilometers, experts advise checking the lubricant in the automatic transmission and adding it if necessary.
What does the manufacturer recommend?
AvtoVAZ recommends using Genuine GM EJ-1 ATF oil, or filling in a high-quality analogue of Nissan ATF Matic-S. The reliability and high beneficial properties of both oils are confirmed by many years of research, as well as test results. Both oils have official approval from AvtoVAZ. We can say that the same oil that is used for the previous generation Nissan Micra is suitable for the Lada Granta automatic transmission.
Naturally, there are other options. For example, among cheaper analogues, Aisin ATF AFW+ would be a very good product.
ATF change timing
In order not to spend money on overhauling the automatic transmission, experienced car owners advise changing the oil in the gearbox after 65 thousand km of driving the vehicle.
Since negatively influencing processes occurring inside the machine, both due to the fault of the car owner and natural ones, contribute to the rapid production of lubricant.
Such negative processes include:
- an increase in the temperature in the box when slipping or driving off-road, as well as in countries with hot climates;
- cold and abrupt starts in winter;
- dirty filter device.
The oil in the Lada Xray automatic transmission ceases to perform the functions for which it was intended. Namely:
- protection of metal parts from wear;
- lubrication of machine components;
- automatic transmission cooling.
Attention! The Jatco JF414E automatic transmission is very picky about the quality of the lubricant. Therefore, cheap analogues will quickly disable it.
The manufacturer indicates that the lubricant must be changed after 80 thousand kilometers. Experienced car owners and mechanics advise motorists who have a car with this gearbox to replace it much earlier than this period. Therefore, the recommended complete replacement, taken from practice, is 50 - 60 thousand kilometers.
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Partial replacement must be performed after the vehicle has driven thirty thousand kilometers. Beforehand, every 10 thousand kilometers, experts advise checking the lubricant in the automatic transmission and adding it if necessary.
What kind of oil is in the Lada Granta automatic transmission?
According to the manufacturer, the fluid in the Lada Granta automatic transmission does not require replacement and is designed for the entire service life of the automatic transmission.
But we are adults and we understand that no liquid can retain its properties for a long time. And if you add to this constant loads in the form of towing a trailer, sudden acceleration, etc., then the oil service life is sharply reduced. Therefore, changing the oil in the automatic transmission will certainly not be superfluous. The optimal oil change interval for the Lada Granta automatic transmission is 100,000 km.
How to check the oil level in a Granta automatic transmission
To check the oil level, a dipstick is used and the easiest way to get to it is to move the air filter housing to the side. Using the dipstick you can check not only the level, but also the condition of the oil. It is recommended to check every two to three months or more often. The procedure for checking the oil level in a Jatco JF414E machine is as follows:
- We start and warm up the engine.
- Press the brake all the way.
- We turn on each mode alternately with the selector.
- We put the selector in neutral position.
- With the engine running at idle, check the oil level with a dipstick.
Checking the oil level with a dipstick
In the case when the engine is not warmed up to operating temperature, we focus on the COOL notch; if the engine is hot, we look at the HOT mark. The level should be between the maximum and minimum marks for each ATF condition. If necessary, add oil according to the manufacturer's instructions.
What kind of oil can be poured into the automatic transmission Jatco JF414E Lada Granta
According to Jatco's instructions, Nissan ATF Matic-S 999MP-MTS00-P is considered the optimal gearbox oil. In addition to it, the use of the following synthetic fluids is allowed:
- Genuine EJ-1 ATF;
- Petro-Canada ATF D3M;
- DURADRIVE MV SYNTHETIC ATF;
- and other analogues with Dexron VI approval.
It should be noted that the use of Matic-D mineral oils is not allowed, only analogues of Matic-S or Matic-J.
Preparing for partial or complete replacement
Open the hood and disconnect the battery (key “10”, terminal “minus”). Next, remove the filter housing:
- We disconnect the mass air flow sensor connector (oval), as well as the adsorber valve connector (small plastic). We also disconnect the power cable tie from the case;
Two connectors and one tie
- The corrugation and the filter must be separated: loosen the clamp, remove the corrugation;
The corrugation is pulled from the socket on the body
- The filter housing must be removed from the supports - start with the front support located closer to the center;
- The supply pipe is disconnected from the housing. Then the box is removed, and it will need to be mounted before starting the engine.
Don't forget about the pipe
Now that there are no unnecessary parts, changing the oil in the Lada Granta automatic transmission can be done quickly.
To operate you will need the following set of spare parts:
- Automatic transmission oil. In this matter, everyone chooses based on their own considerations; many use Nissan. You need to take extra oil, you will need at least 5-8 liters;
- Automatic transmission pan gasket (code 31397 3MX0A);
- Copper washer (code 1102601M02);
- Automatic transmission filter (code 31728 3MX0A). It is advisable to change it, although many people just get by by washing it, and some don’t touch it at all, it all depends on the mileage.
From the tool you need to have:
- Container for draining old oil;
- Watering can and several pieces of hose;
- Lots of rags that don't leave lint;
- Key to “19”, “10” and hexagon to “5”;
- Inspection pit or lift.
What you need to purchase to change used lubricant in an automatic transmission
To change the oil in a Lada Granta automatic transmission, the car owner will need the following spare parts:
- automatic transmission filter for Lada Granta with catalog number 31728 3MX0A. Experts prohibit washing it. Needs to be replaced with a new one;
- pan gasket with catalog number 31397 3MX0A;
- copper washer (No. 1102601M02);
- a container with a measure for determining the volume of oil for a partial change and for determining the volume of drained used fluid for a full change;
- hose of suitable size;
- watering can;
- lint-free rags;
- lubricating fluid at least 6 liters;
- overpass or pit;
- wrenches 19 and 10.
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Nuances of choosing oil
Every Lada Granta owner will sooner or later have to face the need to change the automatic transmission oil. This is especially true for Russian motorists who operate their cars, to put it mildly, not in favorable climatic conditions. Taking into account severe weather conditions, as well as the specific quality of the road surface in our country, the car is constantly exposed to enormous loads, and at the same time the gearbox is also subject to overloads. In this regard, an urgent oil change or an unscheduled fluid change may be required. The frequency of replacement is ambiguous and depends on many weather factors. Thus, the automatic transmission oil change schedule for Lada Granta averages 20-30 thousand km. Let us immediately note that this is the opinion of experienced motorists who have been using the Granta for quite a long time. The fact is that the manufacturer himself does not recommend changing the oil, or advises changing it after 100 thousand kilometers, which is equivalent to the entire operation of the car for one owner. After all, often after reaching this mileage, the first owner sells the car. But we must admit that the need to change the oil in the automatic transmission will be required much earlier than this date.
General advice for everyone
- An automatic transmission is more sensitive to dust than any manual transmission. This must be remembered even when changing the oil in the automatic transmission of Lada Grants. All funnels and tubes must be perfectly clean.
- There is no need to increase the temperature of the box too much. The optimum is 45 degrees, but in general, if we are talking about an “automatic”, you can replace it with a “cold” one. But for greater efficiency, the box is “heated”, and then the “new” oil must also be heated.
- When measuring the volume of liquid being drained, take into account the temperature - heated liquid expands.
Conclusion
Having considered the suitable options, you can decide on the best oil for the Lada Granta automatic transmission. It is better to use a quality product, which does not have to be expensive and original. This can be seen judging by the presence on the market of quite good analogues from the companies Mobil, Castrol, ZIC, ExxonMobil, Lukoil, etc.
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