How to check the oil level in a VAZ 2114 8 valve box

How often should you check the oil level?

Once every two to three weeks, at least its level should be checked.
Although for some car owners, time is not the best control measure. If so, then you can focus on the car’s mileage: check if everything is in order after every seventy thousand kilometers. Negative consequences of a leak:

Noises in the gearbox.
Premature depreciation of parts.
Significant costs for overhauling the gearbox.

It is worth distinguishing between two similar, but nevertheless different questions: “how to check the oil level in the gearbox” and “how to check its level in the engine.” These are completely different concepts and procedures. We are interested in the first.

There are two options for checking the oil level. It all depends on the presence of a dipstick in the car. We will tell you what this is a little later. Just keep in mind that until 2003, VAZ 2114 cars were produced without a dipstick.

Preparation for the procedure

Option one, if there is a dipstick, then the car needs to be placed on a flat horizontal surface.

If there is no dipstick, then, on the contrary, the car needs to be installed on an overpass, a lift, or an inspection hole.

Helpful advice: before starting the test, you need to wait ten to fifteen minutes. This interval is necessary after stopping the engine so that the liquid we are testing cools down and drains from the shafts and gears into the gearbox housing.

Verification procedure

The easiest way to monitor the oil level in the gearbox is with a dipstick. But where is the oil level dipstick in the VAZ 2114 gearbox and what is it?

Location of the gearbox oil level dipstick on a VAZ 2114

The probe looks like a metal strip at one end of which there is an o and “max”, and at the second, opposite end, the part ends with a black rubber ring.

Checking the oil level using a dipstick:

Place the car on a flat surface.
We wait the required fifteen minutes.
We stock up on rags.
Open the hood.
On the side of the driver's fender we are looking for the black rubber ring of our part. It is located on the gearbox directly under the air filter tube for air purification.
We take out the found ring.
Wipe it dry with a rag prepared in advance.
Carefully, without touching the walls, put the dipstick back until it stops.
We take out and inspect the marks on the dipstick.

The optimal oil level in the VAZ 2114 gearbox shows about. If the actual level is below this mark, then the oil should be added.

Helpful advice: if you can’t get to the dipstick with the air filter attached, you can remove it.

Well, how to check the oil in the box of a VAZ 2114 if there is no such dipstick in it?

Test procedure without dipstick:

We install the machine over an inspection hole or on an overpass.
We free the bottom from the protective devices.
We remove (unscrew) the plug from the gearbox.
Place your finger there.
Determine the oil level by touch.

It is necessary that the oil in the hole reaches the lower border and that your finger can feel it.

About types of transmission oils

The oil for the VAZ 21014 gearbox requires careful selection. So what are the options - what to choose from? So:

When front-wheel drive cars appeared, owners tried two options. The first was the same as for the “classics”, that is, transmission oil TAD-17, but experience has shown that such oil is not suitable for the nine. And all because the main pair in the fourteenth gearbox is helical, and not hypoid, as on the classic.
The second option is regular motor oil. That's where we stopped at that time. This option will be discussed in more detail later.
Now there are many other options for oil for filling in the VAZ 2114 gearbox.
Foreign oils
Various classifications (GL-4, GL-5 and TM-4, TM-5)
Various viscosities (SAE 80, SAE 90)
Mineral, semi- and synthetic oils

Advice! As you can see, the choice is large, and the correct choice is usually one or two. Take your time, but carefully study the theory before you start changing the VAZ 2114 oil.

How to add oil if its level is low?

If there is a dipstick, oil is poured into the same hole where it went down. For convenience, you can use a rubber hose with an appropriate connector and a homemade funnel made from a plastic bottle attached to it. And then check again with a dipstick. Experienced car owners recommend pouring a little more oil, about five millimeters above the maximum mark. This is important for those who often use fifth gear. After all, she is higher than her predecessors and may not have enough oil. Additional millimeters of oily film at the dipstick mark will eliminate the hum when switching to fifth gear, and will also protect it from rapid wear. However, here it is also important to know when to stop: if you overfill the oil, the gaskets and seals may deteriorate, and the consumption of the replaced fluid itself will increase. Although, debates about the correctness of such a warning are still ongoing among car owners.

In the second option, when there is no dipstick, oil is also poured through the hole, but using a special syringe for filling transmission units. Attention! A medical syringe is definitely not suitable for such a procedure. And in order for there to be enough oil to use fifth gear, the car must be installed at an angle on an overpass. So, much more fluid will get into the gearbox.

Checking with a dipstick

Place the car on a flat surface and wait for the oil to settle (10-15 minutes).
We open the hood, find the gearbox dipstick, it is in the form of a black rubber ring (not to be confused with the engine crankcase dipstick). The dipstick is located on the gearbox; if you approach from the driver's side fender, it is located under the air filter tube.
Having pulled it out, wipe it with a cloth and put it back.
If you cannot reach the dipstick, you can remove the air filter.
We pull it out and look at the dipstick reading.

The oil level should be at the max mark. If there is not enough oil, then add oil of the same brand through the dipstick hole, let it settle and look at the readings again.

It is also worth noting that the oil in the box should be slightly above the max level. The fact is that fifth gear is the highest, and therefore the level is not always enough. So fill above the max level, then you will avoid the hum of the fifth gear and extend its life. And the stories about the fact that if the oil is above the level, it will break the gasket - these are all old-fashioned legends.

Where is the Kalina gearbox dipstick located?

If you are the owner of an 8-valve model, the manual transmission dipstick on the Lada Kalina is located under the battery.

For convenience, remove the metal pad under the battery. Now remove the dipstick from the manual gearbox.

The Kalina 2 gearbox dipstick is located on the left side of the engine compartment, under the air filter housing. To dismantle it is enough to remove the casing. When removing the dipstick on a Kalina 2 with an automatic transmission, it is not necessary to remove the battery, since it is easy to get to the oil rod.

Checking the oil level without a dipstick

We park the car on the overpass.
We remove the protection.
Unscrew the filler plug on the gearbox.
We put our finger in there and feel if we touch the oil.

The oil should be up to the bottom of the filler plug. You can fill the oil with a special syringe (not a medical one).

But here again, there is a big disadvantage: there is not enough oil for 5th gear. To do this, we need to place the car on an overpass at an angle so that more oil can fit in. Fill it in, tighten the plug, and put everything back in the reverse order.

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Checking with a dipstick

The correct oil level in the VAZ 2114 box ensures its correct operation and lubrication of parts and mechanisms. If there is a lack of fluid, the elements of the assembly are not lubricated.

This leads to their abrasion and rapid failure. Therefore, it is impossible to operate a manual transmission without oil. You can check the oil level in the VAZ 2114 box if there is a dipstick:

Place the car on a flat surface. If the machine has been recently used, allow it to cool slightly. This usually takes about 20 minutes.
Open the hood and find the oil level dipstick. It is located near the fuel filter and air pump tube.

3.Take out the dipstick, wipe it with a dry, clean cloth and put it in place;

Take it out again and estimate the amount of transmission fluid using the marks. Ideally, it should be on o. But some experts and car enthusiasts advise using a little more oil. This is necessary to ensure high-quality lubrication of the fifth gear of the car. Its gears are set slightly above the maximum. Therefore, parts may experience oil starvation. It leads to their breakdown and the appearance of a hum when this gear is engaged.

Replacement process

Specialists at a service station are ready to offer you replacement of transmission fluid. They are well versed in such technical issues, so they will carry out the replacement without difficulty. However, you should be prepared for the fact that you will have to pay a significant amount of money for such a service. We suggest that you do things differently, initially arm yourself with our recommendations, purchase all the necessary materials, and then begin the practical replacement of the transmission fluid.

How often should you change the oil?

Recommendations from the manufacturer of your vehicle help us figure out how often the TM needs to be changed. In particular, if you own a domestic VAZ-2114 car, then it is necessary to replace the transmission fluid every 60 thousand kilometers. However, let us hasten to make small adjustments. If you operate your car in difficult conditions, forcing you to travel long distances on poor quality roads, then it is best to fill in new oil in the gearbox after a run of 30 thousand kilometers.

We also recommend learning to hear your own car. Listen for any sounds that were not previously apparent when shifting gears. If you begin to notice suspicious squeaks, if every attempt to change gear is accompanied by even minor difficulties, then it’s time to change the TM. Replacement will also be required in cases where the clutch does not work.

Checking the oil level in the gearbox

Even if you recently filled in new oil, we recommend checking its level from time to time. Even a slight decrease in the permissible volume can provoke a technical failure, as a result of which the gearbox will stop functioning normally. Inexperienced drivers do not always know how to properly check the oil level in a VAZ-2114 gearbox, so we provide you with ready-made recommendations.

First, open the hood and visually inspect the engine compartment to determine where the dipstick is located. Remove the dipstick and wipe it thoroughly with a rag to completely remove old oil traces. We recommend using lint-free rags. Otherwise, these fluffs may remain on the surface of the dipstick and then end up in the transmission oil.

Now simply return the dipstick to its original position, wait a few minutes, remove it again and carefully look where exactly the oil mark is located. On the surface of the dipstick you will find marks for the permissible maximum and minimum. It is recommended that the oil trail necessarily reach the permissible maximum mark, since the manual gearbox has a gear that is responsible for the operation of the fifth gear; it is located above the other components of the gearbox. To ensure the normal functioning of this particular gear, it is important that the oil level is always at the maximum level.

Which gear oil to choose

Now we invite you to familiarize yourself with what gear oil needs to be poured into the VAZ-2114 gearbox. Here, too, mistakes cannot be made, since transmission fluid that does not match the technical parameters of a specific gearbox will not only not be able to ensure the correct operation of the box, but, on the contrary, may cause its breakdown. So, we suggest you figure out which oils recommended by the manufacturer you need to look for in car dealerships. By the way, the manufacturer recommends that car owners take into account several factors in this matter:

under what weather conditions do you most often have to operate the car?
what type of gearbox is installed on the car: manual or automatic;
installed on a car injector or carburetor;
what additives are preferred?

In auto stores you will be offered mineral, semi-synthetic and synthetic TM. We recommend avoiding mineral oil as it is associated with poor performance. Synthetic oil copes well with technical tasks, which is why most car owners purchase this particular type of oil.

Unfortunately, synthetics have a high cost, so not everyone can easily purchase them. As an alternative, it is better to purchase semi-synthetic oil, which has an affordable price and very acceptable technical parameters. Experienced motorists recommend purchasing either 75w-90 synthetics or 85w-90 semi-synthetics. It is forbidden to purchase oil with high viscosity, as it will prevent sufficient lubrication of the rotating gears.

How much to fill

Before going to a car store, it will be useful for you to know how much oil fits in a VAZ-2114 box. This is indeed useful information, since it is unwise to purchase an insufficient number of liters of oil, since it will not be possible to achieve a high result from such a procedure. But purchasing an excess amount of TM will provoke unjustified extra expenses.

The manufacturer recommends purchasing 3.3 liters of gear oil. However, in the auto shop you will find containers that hold 1, 3 or 5 liters. Decide for yourself what volume you will purchase. You can take two containers (1 and 3 liters), or you can buy a five-liter canister at once, and always carry the rest in the trunk, so that if necessary, you always have TM on hand, topping it up in time when a deficiency is detected. By filling in a sufficient amount of oil, you ensure the successful functioning of the gearbox, the operation of the valves and the breather, which relieves pressure.

What tools are needed?

You have almost already prepared for the upcoming procedure; you have purchased the right oil. All that remains is to prepare the necessary tools, without which the upcoming actions will be difficult. Let us immediately note that you do not need to prepare many tools:

a container in which the waste can be collected;
keys to "8" and "17".

How to add oil to a gearbox

Adding oil to the gearbox is not difficult, it is only important to initially figure out how much is missing. To do this you will use a feeler gauge. You just need to add oil into the filler hole, which you have stored and carry with you in the trunk. If there is no such stock, then you will need to urgently visit a car store to buy a minimum container of TM.

Checking the oil level without a dipstick

Some “fours” were equipped with boxes from the factory that were not equipped with a dipstick. If you have such a checkpoint, you can check the level like this:

Place 2114 on a lift or overpass;
Remove the crankcase protection;
Remove the transmission filler plug;
Insert your finger into the hole and estimate the amount of liquid. It can be felt to the touch. Normally, the oil should be at the level of the lid or slightly lower. Sometimes when opening it it may leak. Therefore, the check should be carried out carefully.

How to add oil to a VAZ 2114 gearbox?

If checking using any of the methods described above showed that there is not enough oil in the “fourteenth” box, it needs to be added. This operation is necessary if the planned replacement is still far away. To top up, remove the crankcase protection and unscrew the filler cap. The fluid should be added to the maximum value on the dipstick. You can also navigate by the plug if the dipstick is missing.

If the transmission has to be topped up too often, it is worth checking the tightness and serviceability of the system. Perhaps it is leaking somewhere. This often happens at hose connections. You can usually detect and fix leaks yourself. But, if this cannot be done, you must urgently contact a service station. You cannot operate a car without transmission fluid. This may lead to damage to the manual transmission.

How much oil is in a VAZ 2114 box?

The manufacturer recommends pouring 3.3 liters of transmission fluid into the gearbox of cars of this model. This is written in the instruction manual. But when replacing, you need to understand that sometimes you may need a little less of it. This is due to the fact that the old oil was not completely drained. Often, a little more of it may be needed to ensure lubrication of the fifth gear. But this difference is small.

To extend transmission life, owners should periodically check the oil level. It is advisable to do this at least every 5,000 kilometers or several times a year. The amount of fluid should be checked if a hum or other extraneous sounds appear in the gearbox or if there are difficulties when shifting gears. The transmission must be replaced according to regulations every 60,000 km or more often if the car is often used in difficult conditions. To replace and top up, you should use only chemicals with parameters recommended by AvtoVAZ.

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Procedure for complete replacement

If your VAZ-2114 car already needs a complete oil change, then you will need to carry out completely different manipulations, which we recommend doing it yourself.

Draining waste

It is clear that since you have set yourself a task that involves changing the oil in the gearbox on a VAZ-2114, then initially you need to drain the old oil. Before carrying out the procedure, drive a little, warm up the gearbox, and with it the old oil fluid, then it will flow out much faster. After a short trip, drive your car onto an overpass, dismantle the protection, remove the dipstick to check the TM level.

Unscrew the drain plug and immediately place a container into which the waste will flow. Once the fluid starts leaking, you can move on to other things, since in any case, you can't do anything until all the old transmission fluid stops leaking out of the box.

Filling with new oil

Now let's move on to the final stage of such a technical procedure. You will need to refocus all your attention on the filler hole from which you removed the dipstick. Insert a funnel and hose into this hole, then fill in 3.3 liters of new transmission oil. To make sure that this amount is quite enough for the successful functioning of the gearbox, arm yourself with a dipstick and check the level of the filled TM. If the oil trace does not reach the maximum mark, add a small amount more.

So, as you can see, the process of replacing transmission fluid is not accompanied by any difficulties. It is for this reason that we recommend that you carry out this procedure yourself, while saving your own savings.

Oil in the VAZ 2114 gearbox: checking the level with a dipstick, topping up, timing of oil changes

A manual transmission is a multi-stage helical gearbox with manual gear shifting. It can be from 4 to 7 steps. In cars of the Volzhsky plant, and in particular in the VAZ 2114 model, there are 5 stages. To put it simply, a gearbox is a combination of gears and shafts in close contact with each other, rotating at high speed. When working dry, such blocks will, on the one hand, overheat, and on the other, quickly wear out and wear out. And to prevent this from happening, it is necessary that all moving and contacting components of the box are continuously lubricated with special gear oil, which performs a dual task:

on the one hand, it reduces friction between gears and gearbox shafts
on the other hand, it provides cooling of parts.

That is why it is extremely important to ensure that the oil level in the VAZ 2114 gearbox, as well as other VAZ models, does not fall below the minimum point.

Oil filler neck and dipstick in gearbox

From this article you will learn how to check the oil in the gearbox of a VAZ 2114

What oil is better to use?

To choose the right fluid for the VAZ 2115 gearbox, you need to take into account the factory recommendations. According to the service documentation, it is necessary to fill the box with special gear oil that meets SAE 80W-85 and API GL-4 or GL-5 approvals. This type of liquid is present in the product range of any company that produces lubricants for cars.

At the factory, when the car is released, TNK or Lukoil brand oil is poured into the box. These same fluids are among those recommended by the manufacturer for the VAZ 2115. When operating a car in winter, many owners try to use synthetic oils that meet the requirements of SAE 75W-80 or 75W-90. The use of such lubricants significantly reduces the operating noise of the unit and facilitates gear shifting at negative air temperatures - below minus 16–18 degrees.

Among the most common oils for the VAZ 2115 are the following (in ascending price):

Lukoil TM 4–12 80W-85;
THK Trans KP 80W-85;
ZIC GF 75W-90;
Shell Spirax S5 75W-90.

HOW TO CORRECTLY CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION OF CARS OF THE "SAMARA" FAMILY

Checking the oil in VAZ 2113, 2114 and VAZ 2115 cars is almost identical. To see where the oil level dipstick is located in the VAZ 2114 gearbox and other models, you need to remove the engine air filter. You will notice it as soon as you open the hood. The filter occupies the front part of the hood at the top. The dipstick is located below the thermostat; you can recognize it by the ring on the plug, which you need to carefully pull on . A rod called a probe is attached to the plug. The smeared dipstick should be wiped with a rag. There are two level marks at the bottom of the rod indicating the minimum and maximum level. Insert the dry wiped dipstick into its place and remove it again. By the end of the rod stained with oil, you will understand what the oil level is in the gearbox. Ideally, if it is in the middle between the marks. It's normal if the level is maximum. But if it reaches the min mark, or, even worse, below it, then the oil must be added. In the same way, you can check the oil in the box of a VAZ 2115.

Transmission oil change intervals

Despite the durability of the gearbox, it also tends to wear out and periodically requires attention from the car owner.

A scheduled oil change in the VAZ-2114 gearbox should be carried out every 70 thousand km. mileage or after 5 years of operation. However, if extraneous sounds begin to appear from the device, the procedure must be carried out earlier.

It is also necessary to take into account the fact in what conditions the car is operated. Sometimes the replacement time is almost halved, for example, for cars subjected to heavy loads, the service interval will be about 40 thousand kilometers.

HOW TO ADD OIL TO THE TRANSMISSION

Any self-respecting car enthusiast should know how to care for his vehicle, and in particular, how to add oil to the gearbox. Let's consider the moment when its level is at or below the minimum level. The hole from which the dipstick was unscrewed is the inlet for the lubricating fluid.

To regularly add oil to the gearbox, you need a special tool that you can make yourself. To do this, you will need a large funnel with a capacity of 500-750 grams with a spout and a hose up to half a meter long. The diameter of the hose should fit easily but tightly onto the spout of the funnel, and also fit freely into the inlet of the PP box. Fix the hose on the spout so that it does not jump off.

This tool is built to last and should be kept in the trunk of your car along with your other tools.

Take a funnel with a hose,
insert its lower end into the hole in the box,
Start pouring oil from the bottle, periodically checking the level with a dipstick.
As soon as you reach the optimal level, take a break, give the liquid time to spread throughout the box, filling the empty spaces between the parts.
After about five minutes, check the level again with the dipstick. If it drops to the bottom line, add a little more.

What oil to add is up to you to decide, based on what the market offers. But it is recommended to add lubricant of the same brand (or close to it) that is already used in your car. When replacing it completely, you should take into account the recommendations of the manufacturer, which prescribes in the instructions which gear oils should be used. So, for cars such as the VAZ 2115, the GL 4 brand should be used, which is classified in Russia as TM 4. The manufacturer recommends using Lukoil TM 4-12 SAE 80W85.

Step-by-step replacement instructions

Essential Tools You'll Need

LIQIUI MOLY for gearbox

1.5 l bottle

Bottle 5 l

Key 8 Key 17 Knife

Oil to replace.
The key is 17 (we will use it to unscrew the drain plug).
The key is 8 (we use it to unscrew the air filter).
Plastic bottles of 1.5 and 5 liters.
Knife.

We stocked up on tools, then we need to drive the car onto an overpass and change the oil.

Stages (step by step instructions)

Stage 1-2

Stage 3

Stage 4-8

Stage 9-13

Using a knife, cut off the neck of a 5-liter container and the bottom of a 1.5-liter container and set them aside for now.
Using a 8mm wrench, unscrew the air filter and remove it so that it does not get in the way.
We remove the gearbox dipstick from the hole to change the oil.
We go under our car.
Remove the protection (if any).
We find and unscrew the drain plug of the gearbox using a 17 key. No difficulties should arise here, everything is extremely simple. ATTENTION! Be careful, when you unscrew the plug, oil will rush towards the front left wheel. As soon as the pressure weakens a little, we substitute our large container and pour everything into it.
When everything is drained, tighten the drain plug.
We get out from under the car.
Insert a funnel into the oil change hole from which you removed the dipstick.
Using a 1.5-liter container, pour 3 liters of oil into the funnel. You need to pour it slowly so as not to accidentally spill it.
Temporarily put the bottle aside, take the dipstick and check the level. If it reaches the MAX mark, great, if not, add a little more.
We wipe and put the dipstick in place.
Ready! Replaced. The gearbox of your VAZ 2114 has found a new life.

Take care of your car's transmission, use only the correct and high-quality oil, replace it on time and do not forget to check its level. Then you will not have any problems, and the gearbox will serve you for many years.