Replacing the gear oil car Chevrolet Niva - procedure is not complicated, but very time-consuming. To replace the lubricant in the gearbox, not necessarily to use the services of professionals - if you have some knowledge of the event can be carried out independently. About this later in the article.

Transmission, why should the oil in the PPC

Most beginners and inexperienced motorists do not even have the slightest idea that the lubricant should be changed, not only in the engine, but also in the checkpoint. As it is known, gearbox design also includes gears that operate the vehicle while driving, and thus are able to wear. In the process of wear metal particles enter the checkpoint, increase the likelihood of deterioration of friction elements.

Oil for transmissions, why it needs to be changed as often, the signs speak about the need to change the oil in the PPC

To improve the performance properties of the gearbox Chevrolet Niva and to increase its service life, it is necessary to make a systematic replacement of oil. In addition, you should regularly monitor the level of lubricant in the device, in order to avoid exit checkpoint mechanism of action, since a change in its color indicates its immediate replacement needs. As a general rule, the manufacturer recommends that you change the oil in the gearbox after every 45-50 thousand kilometers.

Therefore, if for whatever reason do not replace the gear lubricant will accelerated wear of mechanical parts that can lead to rapid failure of the entire transmission.

CAT oil specifications, decoding marking gear oils

For Chevrolet Niva used gear oils, which have the following options:

For most car owners is obscure value of the data of digits, for motor oils marking differs completely different abbreviation. Let's try to figure it out.

Like the motor, transmission oils are winter and summer. «W» symbol in the designation of viscosity grade stands - «Winter», that is "Winter". This indicates that these types are designed for winter use, however, this does not mean that in the summer they can not be used. Running the oil used in countries with a warm climate, but, as we know, often cold in Russia, rather than heat.

SAE is generally accepted classification gear oils, consisting of nine viscosity levels. The above figures in the table indicate the application temperature ranges, thus, 75W-90 is allowed to operate at temperatures of -40 - +35, 80W-85 - at temperatures of -26 - +35, and 85W-90 - at temperatures of -12 - + 35. For this reason, every car owner has the opportunity to choose the required lubricants for your car model.

ARІ classification is also accepted. These standards were separated oil into groups, depending on operating conditions and type of construction. The system ARІ gear oils are designated GL and numbers 1-5 letters. It is worth noting that the higher this number, the harder the conditions of the lubricants.

It is known that Chevrolet Niva is designed to work in rough terrain. This means that the mechanism of the vehicle, and in particular the gearbox, is experiencing severe stress. If the PPC to fill lubricant with lower operation category, then in terms of the first load will need to replace the gearbox.

CAT oil, a select professional advice

Before buying oil, follow these guidelines and tips:

1. Examine the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.
2. It not always justified the use of more expensive oils because their properties can adversely affect the performance of the lubricating system itself. Therefore it is important to give preference to the lubricants of the recommended range.
3. Systematically Replace transmission oil.
4. Do not allow the reduction of lubricant and constantly monitor the norm.
5. The transport with high mileage oil change gear more often, because the checkpoint mechanism is subjected to more stringent operating conditions.

Synthetic or mineral oil, why not recommend a mineral oil

To date, there are many manufacturers of gear oils, differing only in the packaging label. It is not recommended to fill mineral oil types, as when severe frosts, they are able to freeze, which can not be said of the semi-synthetics. It is worth noting that among the low-cost gear oils in quality ranks first TNK, whose price is about 280 rubles per liter.

Among the more expensive oils can be distinguished Shell Spirax, whose price - 600 rubles. However, it does not matter what you have filled in the lubricant in the gearbox, it is important to match the operating characteristics of the vehicle.

How long should the oil in the gearbox Chevrolet Niva

The gearbox Chevrolet Niva fit 1.6 liters of lubricant. And as gear oils are usually sold in one-liter containers, have to buy two cans.

Safety precautions when changing the oil in the PPC

To drain the gear oil completely before the procedure, it is mandatory to warm up the engine. When changing the oil in the gearbox should comply with the general safety rules, since the oil is hot and may cause burns. Be sure to wear safety gloves and be very careful when draining lubricating fluid.

Instruments, tools, consumables

1. Clean rags.
2. Wrench on "17".
3. The hexagon on the "13".
4. Canister for draining spent lubricant.

CAT oil Replacement Chevrolet Niva, step by step guide

1. Install the vehicle on a platform or a viewing hole.
   
2. This is followed substituting an empty container under the drain hole.
   
3. The location where the drain and filler plug CPR, must be cleaned of dirt with a cloth.
   
4. First unscrew the filler plug, and then using the hex unscrew the drain.
   
5. Then you need to wait until the waste liquid to drain completely.
   
6. Drain plug characterized by a special magnet, attracting all metal particles. If the cover has these particles, remove them. Remember, the more such particles has on the tube, the less will last checkpoint.
   
7. When the oil has drained, the drain screw neck and start wash sump, which must be filled with about one liter of special material and allow the car to run for a few minutes.
8. Thus, in the transfer case is in neutral position and switch gear.
   
9. This liquid is discharged, and instead fill it with new oil.
   
10. Then check the oil level using the probe and start the engine. Next, we give the motor to work in first gear for five minutes.
    
11. In the last step - check the oil level and, if needs to refill its optimum level.
    

Tips pro

Well that's all, change the transmission oil at the Chevrolet Niva is over. As you can see, it's not hard. The main thing is to monitor the condition of the car and the gearbox in particular - control and the systematic replacement of lubricating fluid is able to prolong the viability of the motor mechanical elements for a long time.