How much oil is poured into a 16-valve VAZ-2112 engine

VAZ 2112 became the last domestic car in the “tenth” model range. Serial production of the new product started in 1999 and continued until 2008 at the Volzhsky Auto facilities. It was distinguished by its sporty handling and absorbed all the best from its predecessor, the 2110 model.

Externally, the differences between them are almost imperceptible - the body was only slightly shortened while the trunk was increased at the same time (the rear seat now folds compactly, increasing the space). In 2008, Priora came to replace the “twelve”.

The Lada-112 engine line included several modifications. These were 8- and 16-valve power plants with different capacities. The base engine was a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with 16 valves and 93 hp. With. in the asset.

Despite the rather mediocre technical data, the model’s dynamics were excellent: maximum acceleration of up to 187 km/h, reaching the first hundred in just 12.3 seconds. For comparison, the 8-valve 1.5-liter analogue had only 72 hp. With. , which accelerated the car to hundreds in 13.9 seconds at a maximum speed of 164 km/h. As for oil consumption and what kind of oil needs to be poured into the tank, this will be discussed in the article below. But fuel consumption in the combined cycle was 8.8-9. 0 liters in the city and 5.5-5.6 liters on the highway per 100 km. Indicators of engines with displacements 1. 6 and 1.

The practicality, unpretentiousness and reliability of the VAZ-2112 deservedly won it the title of the best car in its model range. Its production was completed almost 10 years ago, but the Lada-112 still remains in demand on the secondary market. And not the least role here is played by a wide field for the activities of tuning enthusiasts - the “twelve” has all the capabilities for this thanks to its sporty image.

Engine Super Auto 21128 16 valves 1.8 l. 105 hp

What kind of engine oil is filled from the factory (original): Synthetic 5W-30
Oil types (by viscosity): 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40, 15W-40
How many liters of oil in the engine (total volume): 3.5 liters.
Oil consumption per 1000 km: up to 50 ml.
When to change oil: 15000

The VAZ-2112 engine is developed on the basis of the VAZ 2110 engine, but has many modified and changed parts. Units with 16 valves have the following modifications:

engine 21120 volume 1.5 l (GLI luxury version);
engine 21124 volume 1.6 l (years of production from 2004 to 2008);
unit 21128 with a volume of 1.8 liters (100 hp, luxury version of the car from Super-auto JSC).

Using the example of a classic 21120 engine with a volume of 1.5 liters on a VAZ 2112, we will show how the most common maintenance procedure is performed - changing the oil.

Purpose of motor oil

Motor oil is an integral part of the engine, without which its correct operation is impossible. The main task of this material is to lubricate the rubbing surfaces of the unit parts. The oil covers the parts with a thin film and thus protects them from wear and creates favorable conditions for the operation of the engine as a whole. Also, one of the most important tasks of motor oil is to create and maintain the necessary temperature conditions during engine operation. If there is not enough lubricant, the engine will fail in no time. Below is a specific list of the main functions of motor oil:

Preventing wear of parts.
Anti-corrosion protection.
Reduced friction of parts.
Preventing engine overheating.
Selection of wear products of parts (metal particles and chips).
Selection of fuel combustion products (soot and soot).

What brands of motor oil are there?

Motor oil Mobil SUPER 3000 FORMULA-FE 4L

First, it should be noted that oils are mineral, semi-synthetic and synthetic. Mineral oils are made from petroleum with the necessary additives. Their main advantage is that they do not have harmful impurities. Semi-synthetic oils are produced on the basis of mineral oils with the addition of synthetic ones. The percentage of inclusions in this lubricant is: 80% mineral base and 20% synthetic. Synthetic oils are made from organic compounds that allow it not to harden at low temperatures. This property ensures relatively easy engine starting in winter. Also, such oils successfully resist the oxidation of engine parts. The following brands of oils are considered the most popular:

Since this article is about a specific car model, it should be noted that the oil marking for the VAZ 2112 engine is not particularly different. The oil must be used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with established standards. In addition to the basic properties, when choosing an oil brand, you also need to consider the following:

How thoroughly can oil clean the engine of all kinds of deposits?
What degree of burn does this oil have?
How consistently does the lubricant resist the coking process in a car engine?
How stable are the protective properties of the oil at high temperatures in summer and at subzero temperatures in winter?
How long can a lubricant maintain stable properties from change to change?

Today, any car owner can afford to purchase brands of oils that previously could only be learned about from popular printed publications. And their retail price is quite affordable. The idea that branded oils are not suitable for domestic engines is clearly erroneous. Synthetic oils from imported manufacturers, which are provided with the necessary markings, are quite suitable for use and are successfully used by car enthusiasts. Therefore, when choosing the best oil for a VAZ 2112 engine, you must be guided mainly by the operating conditions of the car. This means the region of residence, weather conditions and season of operation.

Changes in the consistency of automobile oil during vehicle operation

When the engine is running, the condition of the oil and its consistency change depending on the temperature. All types of motor lubricants today are divided into three types: winter, summer and all-season. Due to its low viscosity, winter oil lubricates parts well in winter and promotes quick engine starting at subzero temperatures. Summer oil is naturally more suitable in the summer due to its high viscosity. In winter, it makes starting the engine much more difficult.

Note: Most car enthusiasts prefer to use multi-grade oil. It has good energy-saving properties and combines the technological characteristics of summer and winter oil.

The viscosity of the oil used greatly affects the correct operation of the engine. In this case, the question involuntarily arises: “What should be the maximum oil pressure of a VAZ 2112 engine?” Naturally, the question cannot be posed this way. The oil pressure in a car engine must correspond to its design parameters. If the oil pressure in the VAZ 2112 engine is low and the warning light on the dashboard turns on, urgent measures should be taken to find the cause of this problem and eliminate it. Let us immediately note that the oil pressure on a warm VAZ 2112 engine at idle speed should correspond to the following indicators - 200 kPa or 2.0 kgf/cm². In practice, it is very difficult to achieve such specific indicators for various reasons. And one of these reasons is the viscosity of the automobile oil, which does not meet operational requirements. In this case, the oil must be changed.

When to change and how much oil to pour into the VAZ 2112 engine

Changing the VAZ 2112 oil is carried out along with replacing the filter every 15,000 km.

The design differences between engines 21120 and 21124 from their 8-valve counterparts did not affect the volume of oil poured into the engine. For 16 valve engines 21120 and 21124 it is the same 3.5 liters.

When replacing VAZ 2112 engine oil, please note that the stated volume for changing the oil is 3.5 liters and includes an additional 300 ml, which is poured into the oil filter. But be that as it may, the process of filling engine oil needs to be controlled by measuring the lubricant level with a dipstick.

Oil change guide for engines 21124 and 21120

Before starting, you need to warm up the engine, and ideally change the oil immediately after a long trip.
Using a 10mm wrench, unscrew the four nuts securing the plastic shield. A small nuance: on unit 21124 the plastic cover is attached with elastic bands, in this case we simply move the cover upwards.
Using a 17 key, unscrew the plug, having previously placed a container for drainage under the drain hole.
Be careful not to burn yourself as the oil is hot!
Don't forget to tighten the drain plug. Recommended tightening torque is within 28.7 - 46.7 Nm .
The oil filter on engine 21120 is located on the right side closer to the right wheel. Using a puller, unscrew it. And on the 21124 engine, the filter is also located on the right side, only near the catalyst.
Half fill the new filter with engine oil - 100-120 ml. Don't forget to lubricate the rubber gasket with oil.
We tighten the new filter by hand, the tightening force will be in the range of 37.48 - 87.47 Nm .
Fill in 3.2 liters of fresh oil.
We start the engine for 3-4 minutes, wait until the “Oil” lamp (red oil can) goes out on the instrument panel.
We check its level with a dipstick. If necessary, add a little so that the oil film is between the minimum and maximum marks.

What kind of oil to pour into a VAZ 2112 16 valves

To replace VAZ-2112 oil, the manufacturer has established lubricant quality standards corresponding to the API quality level: SG, SH, SJ. It should also be noted that for the correct selection of oil, climatic conditions should also be taken into account. Below are the values of the maximum and minimum annual temperatures, taking into account which you need to select oil for your car.

from -15 to +45 °С SAE 15W-40;
from -20 to +30 °C SAE 10W-30;
from -20 to +35 °С SAE 10W-40;
from -25 to +20 °C SAE 5W-30;
from -25 to +35 °C SAE 5W-40.

On engines 21124 and 21120, the use of API SF oil is not allowed, as it has a destructive effect on the rubber parts in the engine.

Step-by-step instruction

To carry out oil change work, you need to slightly warm up the engine, which will allow you to easily drain such fluid oil. All work is done on a lift or garage pit. With some skill, the car owner will be able to change the engine oil by placing the car on a flat surface. You will only need to carefully unscrew the drain plug, placing a suitable flat container under the leaking oil.
We drive the car onto the overpass, warm up the engine, after which you can drain the oil from the engine. To unscrew the drain plug you will need a #17 open-end wrench. Carefully unscrew the plug in the pan and wait for the technical fluid to drain from the crankcase. As a rule, this takes 10 minutes. After this, we wipe the oil pan and screw back the drain plug.
If you plan to flush the engine immediately after the old lubricant has been drained, you need to pour flushing liquid into the engine and let the power unit idle for about 10 minutes.
Next, drain the liquid and begin replacing the filter. The oil filter can be removed with a special puller or you can pierce the filter element housing with a flat screwdriver. If you use a screwdriver for these purposes, then you need to pierce the filter as far from the thread as possible.
Carefully unscrew the old filter and drain the remaining liquid from it. Next, screw in the new oil filter, having previously lubricated its rubberized gasket. The filter must be tightened three-quarters of a turn. You should not tighten its thread as much as possible, since it will be difficult to replace it in the future.
To add fresh engine oil, you need to manually unscrew the oil filler cap, then carefully pour approximately 3.3 liters of lubricant into the engine through a funnel. We check the level with a dipstick, which should be between the maximum and minimum marks.
You should also check the tightness of the drain plug and filter, after which you should start the engine and let it idle for about 5 minutes. The first few seconds after the engine is started, the low pressure warning light may come on. However, literally after 10-15 seconds the pump will provide the necessary pressure in the system, and the control lamp will go out.
We turn off the engine, after which you will need to wait about half an hour, check the oil level and, if necessary, top it up to normal.

This completes all work on changing the engine oil in the VAZ 2112. All work will take you no more than an hour, and you can save several thousand rubles, which you would invariably pay if such a service was performed in a repair shop.

How to change the oil in a car

The procedure for changing the oil in a car engine is not particularly difficult. It is necessary to change the oil on a warm engine. For additional information, please watch the following video:

Remove the plug from the filler neck. This will eliminate the vacuum in the engine.
Unscrew the drain plug and drain the used oil into a prepared container.
Replace the oil filter.
Screw in the drain plug.
Pour 3.7 liters of new oil through the filler neck.
Close the filler neck with a plug.

See the photo below for the location of the plugs and oil filter.

Filler plug

Drain plug

Note: It is recommended to change the engine oil after 10,000 km.

This brief instruction will allow you to independently, that is, with your own hands, change the oil in your car’s engine.