Automobile Italian made « Fiat Albea"cannot be called the most popular in Russia or other CIS countries. Albea is quite popular in its homeland, but here high demand does not have. But the car has its fans who actively operate the car, maintain and repair it. Like any other car owners, owners of the Fiat Albea model need to periodically change all consumables in order to maintain the technical characteristics of their car at optimal levels. Fundamental difference in on " Fiat Albea"When compared with other cars, no. Therefore it is important to adhere general principles and some recommendations from the automaker.

Before changing the oil in the gearbox, check the level and condition of the lubricant.

Many companies producing modern cars, do not take into account real Russian conditions operation, positioning the filled transmission oils at the factory as eternal. But practice shows that most of these eternal oils survive up to a maximum of 100 - 150 thousand kilometers, completely losing their operational and physical-chemical characteristics. It is dangerous for a driver to drive a car whose gearbox has not had the lubricant changed for such a long time.

IN Fiat company They don’t make such loud statements. It is recommended to change the gearbox oil every 60 thousand kilometers traveled. This is optimal average, in which the factory lubricant does not lose its quality, but still needs to be replaced. Based only on your specific situation. Operation of the Fiat Albea does not always provide for a moderate climate, relatively smooth and high-quality roads. Under such conditions, the box is capable of operating at factory transmission fluid for 60 thousand kilometers or more.

In order not to take risks and not to provoke serious damage, as you travel 40 - 50 thousand kilometers, monitor the condition of the oil. In many ways, its wear can be determined by the behavior of the transmission itself. If the gears are difficult to shift, difficulties arise when switching to different modes, it makes sense to drain old fluid from the transmission housing and fill it with new one. Experience domestic owners Fiat Albea shows that this Italian car The optimal interval between changing transmission fluid is 50 thousand kilometers.

If the old lubricant remains in the Fiat Albea gearbox for a long time, even if it is original from the factory, the composition will gradually lose its enveloping abilities. Because of this, increased friction is formed between the elements of the gearbox, the temperature will begin to rise, and metal shavings will form. Wear of parts contributes to the breakdown of the entire assembly. Because timely replacement oil in the transmission is simply necessary.

Selection of composition

When choosing gear oil, car owners often approach this issue irresponsibly. They are confident that inexpensive cars it’s quite possible to upload frankly cheap oils. But this is absolutely the wrong approach. The efficiency, quality, reliability and durability of the mechanisms in which they take part directly depend on the quality of consumables.

In the case of a gearbox, it is important to obtain a dense oil film that will cover the rubbing elements of the transmission and prevent their premature wear. Cheap compounds are not capable of performing their functions efficiently. As well as those oils that do not meet the requirements and specifications of the vehicle transmission itself. The ideal solution for Fiat Albea it will be the purchase of original oil, which is poured into the gearbox of this model at the production stage. This composition is called Tutela Car ZC 75 Synth. It perfectly meets all requirements and standards, since it is the original transmission oil for Fiat Albea.

The only problem is its availability. Finding this composition is quite difficult. If you are unable to purchase original gear oil, then look for Alternative option in accordance with technical characteristics composition.

For Albea it is important to use only synthetic composition with the following viscosity indicators:

• 75W85;
• 75W90.

The API requires a composition with a specification of GL4 Plus and higher. Using lower quality compounds, you risk encountering serious troubles and problems in the future when operating the gearbox.

• Tutela;
• Castrol;
• Shell;
• Mobil;

Little-known manufacturers do not guarantee compliance with the declared qualities real characteristics. Therefore, saving on transmission lubricant can negatively affect the performance of the gearbox of your Fiat Albea. Having decided which transmission oil you will pour into the box of your Fiat Albea, it is easy to understand the procedure for replacing this yourself working fluid. As car owners themselves admit, by choosing the right oil for the gearbox, you will have already done half of the work. Fiat is quite demanding on the quality of working fluids and Supplies. If you take this feature into account, Italian sedan will be able to serve you faithfully for many years.

To drive a manual transmission, you don’t need any special skills or special tools. Changing the oil in the box requires the presence of the oil itself for the Fiat Albea, as well as some auxiliary components:

• a set of keys;
• Screwdriver Set;
• container for draining waste;
• tube for filling new lubricant;
• lighting fixtures if it is dark under the car;
• inspection hole, overpass or lift;
• workwear;
• rags, etc.

If someone has already changed the oil in a gearbox, then they understand perfectly well that for almost all cars the set of tools and materials remains standard. But if you are going to change not only the oil in the gearbox, but also repair other components, then your set will expand somewhat. The transmission of a Fiat Albea requires approximately 2 liters of lubricant. But in fact, when replacing it yourself, the crankcase holds less than 2 liters. This is due to the fact that it will not be possible to drain all the liquid. Some of the old lubricant remains in the system.

At correct execution Most car owners manage to drain up to 1.7 liters of old waste from the gearbox. This allows you to change the oil in the gearbox by almost 90%. This amount is enough to carry out the next scheduled maintenance after 40 - 60 thousand kilometers. If you want it as completely as possible, then you will have to contact a car service. The system is purged using a special stand compressed air, the entire volume of old oil is removed and a full 2 ​​liters of new transmission fluid is poured in its place.

Step-by-step instruction

This completes the oil change in the gearbox. Experienced motorists are advised to periodically check the level. If you can do this approximately every 10 - 15 thousand kilometers, then you will be able to monitor the condition of the lubricant in the transmission, change it in time or top up as necessary. Checking the level is quite simple. You need to go under the car and remove the filler plug. When the crankcase is normally full, the oil should be at the level of the lower edge of the filler hole. If the level is lower than expected, be sure to top up the crankcase. When traveling more than 40 thousand kilometers by the time of inspection, it makes sense not to top up fresh oil, and immediately carry out the procedure for its complete replacement.

"Fiat Albea" is structurally quite simple, inexpensive, but reliable car. There is no point in looking for reasons for his low popularity in Russia. This is a car of Italian quality with not quite standard domestic consumers design. But it’s difficult to find fault with the build quality, reliability and durability of the machine. The car justifies its cost, allows you to independently carry out a wide range of repair work and scheduled maintenance. Changing the gearbox oil is considered one of the simplest tasks. Therefore, there is no point in giving money to car service specialists if you have a standard set of tools and some free time.

Half the success is making the right choice lubricant. If you find original oil, or as close as possible to it in terms of quality, the box will be able to work long and efficiently throughout the entire stated period until the next scheduled replacement.

Does it make a difference what oil to use? Newbie drivers ask similar questions when choosing oil for their iron horse. Yes, it is important, very important! The service life and wear of car parts sometimes depend on the oil.

Its composition is similar to motor lubricant, but the composition differs in the proportions of the components. The oil contains chlorine, zinc, phosphorus, and sulfur, which strengthen the oily coating (i.e., strong areas of oxides are created in the form of films that are maximally resistant to high blood pressure and factors inhibiting the work of mechanics).

Important properties of oil for Fiat Ducato

For Fiat Ducato with parts made of materials more resistant to various influences, gear lube serves as support for the stability function. Plus, it significantly lightens the load on the units during their operation. In the absence of lubrication or in small quantities, the parts simply grind off, so the oil for the Fiat Ducato is viscous, with special additives.

It envelops parts of the manual transmission (manual transmission), forming a durable protective film. The film has increased sensitivity to aggressive environments and factors (corrosion, overheating, etc.).

To avoid breakdowns, the owner needs to monitor the fluid level. It should also be replaced at certain intervals. And you should not put untested or expired products into your car. Each car model has its own recommended oils.

Lubrication task for Fiat Ducato

It ensures safety and minimizes the perception of negative environments and factors by the oil film. Thereby increasing the service life of the mechanics and eliminating negative factors influences of the external environment. Already at the stage of release from the production belt, manual transmissions are treated with phosphate.

The transmission for Ducato contains anti-wear, viscosity-temperature, and anti-corrosion additives. Transmission lubrication guarantees high-quality protection mechanics from wear and harmful deposits in different conditions operation, and its resistance to oxidation will ensure stable properties in the intervals between maintenance or independent replacement.

Initially, the Fiat Albeza box was filled with synthetic oil API GL-4 75W-80 TUTELA CAR ZC75 SYNTH. Naturally, you are unlikely to find such a thing, so buy from a company you trust, as long as it meets the standards and specifications. For example, a good ZIC G-F TOP 75W-85. At the Fiat Albea gearbox you will need to buy two liters, since about 1.5 liters of oil will fit into the box, although the Albea/Palio repair manual says that the oil volume is manual transmission is 2 l., because It will not be possible to drain everything completely.

In general, no difficulties should arise when changing the FIAT Albea manual transmission oil. And why would... everything is quite simple: crawled under the car, found drain plug, unscrewed the oil into a cut-off canister, screwed it on, found the filler (aka control level), filled it with a syringe or ran a hose from the engine compartment to the filler hole, and filled in 1.5 liters of oil. And there may be more (if you warm up the car well and jack it up on one side, you will probably be able to drain more). Ley until it starts to flow out.

Just one thing - be careful not to confuse the gear axis mounting bolt and the drain plug! The drain and fill plugs are located on different sides, and not one under the other.

Where, what kind of traffic jam, look at the photo.

To drain the oil from the Albea box you will need an “8” hexagon

We drain the used oil from the box into the prepared container.

To unscrew filler plug– hexagon at “12”.

We pour new oil into the gearbox from the engine compartment (by placing a suitable size tube on the canister).

Regular oil changes in the Fiat Ducato gearbox should be carried out in a service center, since proper performance of the procedure requires special tools and a mounting hole for access to the bottom of the minibus. High-quality lubricant, which helps reduce the wear of components, is the key to the health of the car. Service station Ducato provides St. Petersburg car owners with the opportunity comprehensive service lung commercial vehicles on the most favorable terms.

Features of changing gearbox oil

The need to change the lubricant more often arises when operating cars with a manual transmission, since the oil in the automatic transmission is designed by the manufacturer to last for a long time, but the automatic mechanism is more complex and requires maintenance. The recommended frequency of the procedure is indicated in technical documentation, although it largely depends on the intensity and conditions of use of the Fiat Ducato. Lubrication in mechanical device in any case, it must be replaced at least after 60 thousand km.

Preventive maintenance allows you to determine exactly when it is necessary to add new oil to a minibus service center with professional equipment and qualified personnel. During operation, metal particles, which appear as a result of friction of parts, and sometimes drops of water enter the container, deteriorating the properties of effective additives. Degradation of the composition reduces protection and leads to premature wear gearbox elements. Regular inspections by specialists help assess the condition and level of the oil.

Advantages of service station Ducato

Available at our station Maintenance own warehouse of spare parts and consumables supplied from trusted manufacturers. We guarantee our customers the quality of gearbox lubricant Fiat Ducato, fully consistent with that recommended by the manufacturer. At the same time as the damaged oil, the filter is changed and the mechanism is cleaned of contaminants. Constant monitoring and a professional approach will ensure the serviceability of the unit for the entire life of the minibus.

By contacting any Ducato service station to change the lubricant in the gearbox, in the future you will be able to receive significant discounts provided for regular customers. Call if you want to save on car maintenance without compromising the quality of service!

MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION (MANUAL GEARBOX)

DESIGN FEATURES

Fiat Albea cars assembled in Russia are equipped with five-speed manual transmissions. The gearbox is made according to a two-shaft design with five synchronized forward gears, reverse gear does not have synchronizers. Transmission, main gear and differential have a common housing.

Fig 1. General form Checkpoint.
1 - back cover; 2 - gearbox housing; 3 - working cylinder of the clutch release drive; 4 - lamp switch reverse; 5 - clutch release fork lever; 6 - clutch release fork shaft; 7 - clutch housing; 8 - vehicle speed sensor; 9 - gear shift lever; 10 - gear shift mechanism; 11 - breather; 12 - gear selector lever

OEM codes for gearbox spare parts.

40004630 - right drive oil seal;
40004620 - left drive oil seal;
40004800 - gear shift rod oil seal;
55203408 – reverse sensor.

The oil used in the gearbox must comply with SAE 75W-85 and meet or exceed the requirements API specifications GL-4 Plus and MIL-L-2105 D LEV.The oil volume in the manual transmission of a FIAT Albea car is 1.5 liters.

Transmission drain and filler holes.

The drain and filler holes of the manual transmission are located in the places indicated by arrows. On FIAT Albea there is no dipstick for checking the level transmission oil in a manual transmission, the filler hole is considered a control hole. If the box is completely filled, oil should ooze through the threads of the filler hole. The manual transmission of a FIAT Albea car requires 1.5 liters of oil and NO MORE!!!

The main malfunctions, to eliminate which it is necessary to remove the gearbox from the car:

Increased (compared to usual) noise;

Spontaneous shutdown or unclear gear shifting;

Oil leakage from seals and gaskets.

In addition, the gearbox is removed to replace the clutch, flywheel and rear oil seal. crankshaft engine.

Replacing the oil seal on the gear selector rod.

To do this you need to remove battery and her platform.

Then disconnect the power connector for the reverse lights and gear selector link. Next, we remove the mechanism itself (5-6 bolts with a 13-mm head with an extension), the box remains in place.

This is what the removed mechanism looks like. In the photo it is all oily and covered with a layer of dirt, as a result of a leaking oil seal.

You will have to disassemble the gear selection mechanism, because... The pressed oil seal into the mechanism body is prevented from being removed by the balancer plate, which is welded to the gear selection rod. Back on the box, the mechanism is placed on a degreased surface with a special red sealant for the gearbox (self-hardening when heated, at normal temperatures like a gel).

After removing the mechanism, remove the lock washer and pin (stopper) (see photo). When knocking out the pin, the mechanism must be positioned as in the photo below, otherwise the pin will not come out. It will fall into inaccessible cavities, which will greatly puzzle you, because it will then be impossible to get close to it.

Then we pull out the gear selection shaft and press out the old oil seal.

We purchase an oil seal, preferably an original one, you can choose the size and Russian production. But it is not recommended to do this, because the original oil seal, in addition to the working sealing edge, also has a dirt boot (see photo below).

We press the new oil seal into the selector housing.

Then we assemble the selector mechanism in the reverse order. Special attention When assembling the flag, it must be in the groove indicated by the arrow. In photo 3 correct position checkbox.

Correct position of the checkbox.

A ground wire is connected under the battery platform on one of the gear selector mounting bolts. When reinstalling it, it is recommended to clean it to ensure reliable contact.