Lada Kalina Hatchback UltraViolet Logbook -062- How to drain antifreeze

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.

All motor oils recommended for use

Engine oil is usually replaced along with a paper filter. This consumes 2900 ml of fluid (for versions with automatic transmission – 4100 ml). The intervals between replacements are indicated in the service book. Recommended materials for use:

To narrow the range of choices, be guided by the climatic conditions in which the car will be used. It is recommended to determine the viscosity class based on air temperature:

It is recommended to change the oil at a service station (service station). , however, the owner himself can add liquid to the tank.

Adding oil to the expansion tank

The oil level is controlled as follows: when the engine is turned off, unscrew the diagnostic dipstick located near the cylinder head cover between the third and second cylinders. A secondary check is carried out no earlier than after 3–5 minutes. after topping up.

Remember that motor oils of different brands cannot be mixed. The same applies to materials made on different bases (synthetic/semi-synthetic). Be careful when choosing.

The factory usually fills it with semi-synthetic material with a viscosity of 5W30 produced by Rosneft OJSC. Check the information by opening the service book.

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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

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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.

Manual transmission oil

Transmission oils, just like motor oils, are classified according to quality level. According to API designations, all performance properties are characterized by one number (from 1 to 6). The following consumables are suitable for the manual transmission of Kalina-2 cars:

In an automatic transmission, the oil cannot be changed. When changing manual transmission oil, it is preferable to use material with a viscosity of 75W85, 75W90.

How to add transmission oil

By unscrewing the dipstick plug from the gearbox housing, you can check the transmission oil level. Topping up is done through the hole in the casing in small portions.

The main thing is that the dipstick plug should always be screwed in as far as possible. The volume of transmission fluid in a manual transmission is 2200 ml, but, according to reviews, it is about 3 liters. The material used is from the factory manufactured (see table above).

Useful expert advice

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

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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.

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.

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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.

Replacing antifreeze on Lada Kalina

This is what a used one looks like. Antifreeze, very tired

The entire cooling system of the Lada Kalina engine contains 7.6-7.8 liters of antifreeze, and according to official instructions it should be changed every 60,000 kilometers or five years of operation, whichever comes first.

Advice!

Possible option for replacing standard antifreeze

Lada Kalina cars are filled with Felix Carbox 40 antifreeze, red, from the factory. Therefore, it is up to you to decide what kind of antifreeze to fill in during a complete replacement, the main thing is that your desires coincide with the temperature range in which the car is operated.

Tool for the job

In order to carry out all the work, we will need the following:

• New antifreeze (coolant) in the amount of 8 liters.
• Crosshead screwdriver.
• The key is "13".
• Socket head for “13” and “17” with ratchet.
• Container for draining waste liquid.
• Rags.

Step-by-step process for draining antifreeze

Before you begin work on replacing the fluid, you must place the car on a flat surface or on a slight slope, provided that the front part is higher than the rear. Also take into account the fact that the machine’s engine must be cold to prevent the possibility of getting burned during operation, so it is best to carry out such work in the morning, after the machine has cooled down overnight.

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1. The first step when starting work is to remove the cap from the expansion tank.

   On a cold engine there will be no pressure under the cap.

2. Next, we install a pre-prepared container for draining the liquid (a basin with a capacity of 10 liters is perfect).
3. On VAZ-11183, VAZ-21116 and VAZ-11186 engines, before getting to the drain plug, you will need to remove the bracket together with the ignition coil, since during draining liquid may get on it and the module will fail.
4. To dismantle the coil you only need to unscrew 2 bolts and loosen 1.
5. First of all, unscrew the right bolt, located closer to the gearbox housing.
6. The second one is located in the center and can be easily removed thanks to the key set to “13”.
7. And the last bolt is located at the very bottom on the left side of the bracket; it is not necessary to unscrew it, just loosen it by 2/3.
8. When the module does not fix anything, we lift it together with the body and place it in such a way that it does not interfere. Next, you can continue working on draining the liquid.
9. We unscrew the drain plug on the engine block using a spanner and wait for the moment when everything flows out.

   To unscrew this plug, you will need a key set to “13”.

10. Next, unscrew the drain plug on the radiator, which is located on the right side, and wait for the antifreeze to pour out from there.

    To avoid stripping the thread, unscrew the plug carefully.

11. And the last step in draining the liquid will be to replace the O-rings on the plugs and return them to their place.

The process of filling new antifreeze

When all the plugs are tightened, you can begin the operation of filling in new coolant.

1. First of all, loosen the clamp and take out the throttle hose. This is necessary so that during replacement, excess air escapes through this hose.
2. Next, fill in antifreeze until it flows out of the disconnected hose, or until the liquid level remains unchanged in the expansion tank.

The coolant (antifreeze, antifreeze) on a Lada Kalina car must be replaced either after two years of operation or after 60,000 km, whichever comes first. In order to replace antifreeze on Kalina we will need a 13mm wrench, a 13mm socket, a ratchet or wrench, a Phillips screwdriver, a 17mm socket.

We drain the coolant on Kalina as follows. First, we install the car on level ground. You also need to keep the car engine cold to avoid burns.

So, first of all, you need to unscrew the ignition module so that when draining antifreeze it does not flood the module, unscrew the module using a ratchet. It is secured with three bolts, one of which is located closer to the gearbox.

The second one is located in the center.

And the third one is at the very bottom on the left side.

Next, very carefully lift the module together with the housing and remove it so that it does not interfere.

We unscrew the drain plug on the block, placing a container in advance.

After waiting for the antifreeze to flow out of the Kalina engine, unscrew the drain plug in the radiator. Also substituting the container.

Well, that’s all, after all the antifreeze has been drained, we wipe away any traces of antifreeze and tighten all the plugs.

Fill the coolant as follows. We unscrew the clamp on the hose that goes to the throttle assembly and remove it. This is necessary to bleed air from the system.

Now pour antifreeze into the expansion tank until it flows from the disconnected hose.

We connect the hose back and add antifreeze almost to the MAX mark.

We tighten the cap of the expansion tank, and do not forget, by the way, to install the ignition module in place. And also connect the wires to it. We start the car and wait until it warms up, see if Kalina’s stove is working properly. It is very important that when Kalina’s engine is warm, hot air blows from the heater and not cool air. If cool air blows from the stove, it means that an air lock has formed in the system. We need to get rid of her. After turning off the car, wait until the engine cools down and check the coolant level. If necessary, top up to the MAX mark.

The question arises, what kind of antifreeze to fill? The car is filled with red Felix Carbox 40 from the factory; you can fill it with the same antifreeze. But it is entirely your choice what kind of coolant to fill into the car, the main thing is that it meets the specifications.

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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.

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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Now the procedure for replacing the fluid in a Lada Kalina car can be considered completely completed.

How to fill

1. After successfully completing the first part, you can move on to the second.

We screw the drain plugs back, as well as the plug from the radiator.

2. Disconnect the hose from the tank by loosening the clamps.
3. Fill in the required amount of antifreeze.
4. Reconnect the hose and continue pouring until the liquid reaches the 3 cm mark below the “max”.
5. We tighten the cap of the expansion tank.
6. Reconnect the terminal.
7. Turn on the engine and warm up until the fan turns on. Check the level.

We remove or replace the hoses.
Done, the replacement in the Kalina car has been successfully completed.