Choosing what coolant to fill in the VAZ-2114?

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The other day I stopped by a car shop to buy antifreeze to top up, I had red G12 in it... I tell the salesman I need red G12, but he gives me red but G11, he says that since both are red, they are compatible with each other. I took it but was wary, didn’t top it up right away, when I arrived home, I went online and asked what the difference was between G11 and G12 antifreeze, it turned out that my fears were not in vain. Having read articles on the Internet, I now found out what the difference is between different antifreezes what now I want to share this information with you

What is the difference between G11 and G12 antifreeze? Let's look at facts and examples

Quite often, car enthusiasts have questions about what is the difference between G11 and G12 antifreezes.

, is it possible to mix them, how long do they last and which one to choose - more expensive or a budget option. Since a quiet ride (without nerves, stops and boiling, especially in the heat) depends on the quality of the cooling system, this curiosity is appropriate, correct and not idle.

The classification by which antifreeze is labeled was introduced into use by Volkswagen. At first, only antifreezes from this company were divided in this way. Over time, other Europeans joined it, and then domestic manufacturers began to use the marking.

What is the difference between G11 and G12 antifreezes

, not everyone sitting behind the wheel is aware. There are drivers who ignore these foreign letters: cooler and cooler, they are all the same. However, with this approach, you can be left without wheels for a long time and incur large expenses.

We can say that this is the most common antifreeze, which has been familiar since Soviet times. Made from the usual and standard ethylene glycol. In addition to it, the composition includes a small set of additives (inorganic). The principle of operation is the formation of a kind of carbon deposit on the entire surface of the cooling system, which prevents unwanted corrosion.

On the one hand, it is a guarantee of the absence of rust, on the other hand, because of this crust, thermal conductivity decreases and cooling efficiency decreases. In the modern automotive world, it is used exclusively for cars manufactured before 1996. Distinctive feature: it burns out, loses additives and stops working as expected after a fairly short time.

It is based on the same ethylene glycol, but with the addition of organics - carboxylate compounds. Plus a huge range of additional additives. From different manufacturers it may be different both in composition and in proportions. Designed for high-speed engines with high temperature load. It does not cover the entire system; it attacks only areas affected by rust. Due to this, the degree of cooling is higher, the consumption of additives is much more economical - as a result, it operates successfully for at least 5 years on an intensively used machine. Recommended for cars born before 2001 (in Europe. We have peace of mind in newer ones too).

G12+ antifreeze is considered more advanced. It contains no borates, nitrites, amines, phosphates and silicates. According to European standards, it is suitable for cars that came off the assembly line up to the present day (although it is considered not entirely modern).

The most correct and suitable for modern cars is G13 antifreeze. It causes significantly less harm to the environment. Instead of ethylene glycol, the base is propylene glycol. This antifreeze is not toxic, it decomposes very quickly - production is so expensive that it is not produced in Russia and the rest of the CIS.

It is not recommended to add liquids with different indicators to each other. And this applies to all oils, antifreeze and other substances. As for g11 and g12, when they are combined, two negative points are observed:

G12 loses its properties both when added to G11 and when G11 is added to it. The crust formed by 11 antifreeze prevents the action of the more advanced G12, so overpaying for a more modern antifreeze is in vain;

If the antifreezes are from different manufacturers, no one can predict the consequences of combining them. There have been cases when antifreeze additives reacted with each other so actively that jelly literally formed in the cooling system.

If the situation is really bad, and there is nowhere to retreat, you can risk adding another antifreeze to one, hoping to only get a loss in the qualities of G12. That is, try to find at least antifreeze from the same manufacturer in a force majeure situation. However, upon reaching the end of the journey, the system will need to be thoroughly rinsed and the indistinct compote replaced with a homogeneous antifreeze that you use constantly. The same applies to the case when you intend to improve the quality of the coolant being poured.

Realizing the difference between G11 and G12 antifreezes, a caring owner would rather carry a certain supply of native antifreeze with him than pour a foreign one into the car. After all, a bottle of antifreeze does not take up much space in the trunk.

I hope that this information has become useful to someone and saved unnecessary problems and waste of money associated with antifreeze...

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What kind of coolant to pour into VAZ 2114

The most useful tips for replacing coolant on a VAZ 2114
When buying a used car, the new owner does not know what kind of coolant

filled gasoline engine cooling system.
There may be antifreeze or antifreeze, and even enough water (if purchased in the summer). Very often the cooling liquid
is mixed with water. When the radiator or cooling pipes leak, the owner is reluctant to invest in the car before selling the car and filling it with water.

How to check which liquid is filled in the radiator?

When you buy a car with it, you just need to check the presence and level of coolant in the engine cooling system!

Its absence can have a negative impact on the engine, not to mention the complete absence of water in the radiator. It is also worth checking whether there are leaks from pipes, from the radiator, from the heater in the cabin.

If the owner of an old car forgot to say which fluid

Poured into the radiator, you can try to find its composition without outside help.
Antifreeze is almost always blue; Antifreeze is usually greenish or reddish (reddish in different colors, even purple). If the color is not clear (rust color), then this composition must be changed. In general, after purchasing a used car, it is recommended to completely change the cooling fluid
(Coolant).

Is it possible to mix different fluids in the cooling system?

Can antifreeze be combined with antifreeze?

You should know that antifreeze. This is a type of antifreeze. it was specially designed for Lada in Russian times. At that time, Russian antifreeze was of low quality, and a better composition of the coolant for the latest car model was simply necessary.

Car owners often ask themselves if it is possible to combine antifreeze and antifreeze. This issue is often discussed among motorists in real life, on various forums on the Internet. To be honest, they didn't come at one glance. We can only say for sure. Such accidents will not happen to the car. However, it is not recommended to combine connections. It is best to adhere to the technical criteria for a specific car model. flooding The coolant recommended by the manufacturer for this brand of vehicle.

Cooling liquid for VAZ 2114

What coolant to fill

in a VAZ 2114?
You may first ask which
Coolant to fill at the factory?
The Volzhsky Automobile Plant does not meet any standard; in a VAZ 2114 car, with a similar probability, there may be both antifreeze and antifreeze in the engine cooling system. flooding is still recommended ; it’s not for nothing that it was once specially designed for VAZ cars. Change the coolant from time to time in the following cases:

• 60 thousand kilometers after purchasing a new car;
• Once every couple of years;
• If the coolant has a reddish tint or the fluid
  is dull;

Rusty cooling fluid

• If coolant leaked, it had to be mixed with water;
• When repairing, removing and installing a gasoline engine (ICE).

To make a replacement, you need to know how much antifreeze should be in the VAZ 2114 cooling system. According to the technical specifications, the VAZ 2114 engine cooling system is filled with 7.8 liters before it is fully charged.

replacing coolant. VAZ 2114

In this video we will look at how to replace the coolant. liquids

for
VAZ 2114
. You won't be able to do this on your own.

replacing coolant: antifreeze or antifreeze for VAZ 2110, 2114, 2115 injector

Coolant replacement procedure

for all VAZ 8-valve injectors: 2108, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113.

The industry produces three types of ready-made antifreeze:

AK antifreeze is a concentrate and cannot be used in its pure form. The concentrate is diluted with water for each other, then the freezing point of the coolant will be 30ºC. A65 freezes at 65ºC, the most popular brand being A40 (freezing point 40ºC). It is the A40 brand that is most often poured into Zhiguli BA3 2114.

Before replacing the coolant, the question arises whether it is necessary to flush the cooling system when replacing antifreeze. Answer: If the old coolant is free of turbidity and there is no sediment in the form of insoluble flakes in the radiator, there is no need to flush the system. But washing it definitely won't hurt, it won't make it worse.

How to flush a cooling system

Before replacing antifreeze on a VAZ 2114, in some cases you should first wash it. Flushing is necessary if scale forms in the engine cooling jacket when engine oil gets into the radiator (oil gets in if the cylinder head gasket is faulty). The system is very easy to clean:

• Old coolant fuses (how to drain antifreeze from a VAZ 2114);
• Water is poured (preferably boiled or distilled);
• The engine starts and idles for 20-30 minutes;
• The water is drained and the system is replenished with new coolant.

A few quotes from a physics course

No, we will not sprinkle in formulas and laws, recall Carnot cycles and calculate efficiency using the ABC book. There is simply one figure that will convince even a camel that the coolant in the engine is no less important than engine oil.

If we take an average engine with a power of 100 kW, then according to all the laws of thermodynamics, this figure indicates the positive work that the motor transmits to the drive wheels. A modern tuned motor cannot produce more than 30% efficiency, hence the rated power of our motor is 333 kW. In other words, the engine burns just enough fuel to produce 333 kW. At the output we get only 100. Where the remaining 233 went is quite clear - they turned into heat. The enormous amount of heat that the coolant removes from the engine into the atmosphere.

Video recommendations for antifreeze: which color is better to fill?

TOSOL or green antifreeze G11

These two substances are practically twin brothers - that is, our antifreezes can be conditionally called G11, according to the European classification. It just so happens that G11 is in most cases painted green.

They have a common chemical composition of additives - as I wrote above, these are phosphates, borates, silicates and nitrates.

The advantages of such compositions are that inside they create a thin film (several microns), which prevents destruction or rust of pipes (metal or rubber), and also protects radiators.

Disadvantages - due to the film, there is no good heat removal, so in the summer the engine with them heats up much more than with other antifreezes. After 2 years it is necessary to change it, otherwise it will precipitate.

It’s difficult to determine which one is better! Let me emphasize once again that they are very similar, the only difference is in color, although this does not carry any semantic meaning.

So if you want to fill in green antifreeze instead of antifreeze, then there’s nothing wrong with it, you can even mix them without fear.

Is it possible to mix antifreeze?

Is it possible to mix antifreeze from different manufacturers? The operating manual for the Lada car states: “The use of mixtures of coolants of different brands is not allowed.”

Is it possible to mix antifreeze of different colors, but from the same manufacturer? There is no definite answer, because... Some manufacturers color the coolant “to taste,” while others add color based on the chemical composition or additives. According to statistics, about 85% of motorists do not mix antifreeze of different colors. At the same time, 64% believe that if you mix antifreeze of different colors, nothing bad will happen. You can view the survey and take part in it here.

The book on operation, maintenance and repair of the Lada Vesta car states:

Difficult choice between antifreeze and antifreeze

In order to choose the right coolant, it is recommended to study in detail the manufacturer’s manual, which most often states what type of coolant is intended for the car. Such instructions are always supported by successful tests of these compounds, specifically for each type of car engine. In addition, the recommendations may include a class of liquids that are produced using the following technologies:

• Traditional - coolant created using this technology contains additives from inorganic salts, such as nitrites, nitrates, phosphates, etc.
• Carboxylate - a coolant created using this technology already has additives from organic salts and carbonates, which interact much better with the internal parts of the engine.
• Hybrid - this technology was created to create a type of carboxylate technology with the addition of inorganic acids. This is done to reduce the cost of the final product.

As you can understand, antifreeze is a liquid created using traditional technology, and antifreeze is created using carboxylate technology, which has clear advantages over the former.

COOLING SYSTEM VAZ 2114

Once upon a time, back in Soviet times, water was poured into a car radiator as coolant. But it was very inconvenient - in cold weather it had to be drained regularly so as not to defrost the system, and in the morning before the trip I had to run around with buckets of hot water. In addition, the cooling jacket in the cylinder block and in the cylinder head suffered from corrosion. Nowadays, water is practically no longer used; antifreeze or antifreeze is poured into the cooling system (CO).

The volume of VAZ 2114 coolant in CO is about 8 liters (7.8 liters according to factory conditions). A car that has rolled off the assembly line can be filled with any coolant; the manufacturer does not adhere to any specific rules in this matter.

But if the fluid runs out or the time has come to replace it, then topping up or replacing is necessary. And here you need to know what is poured into the system, and whether it is possible to mix antifreeze with antifreeze.

ANTIFREEZE

The name "antifreeze" contains Greek and English roots. The Greek “anti” means “against”, the English “freeze” translates to “freeze”. Therefore, the coolant located in the cooling system must not only prevent overheating of the internal combustion engine, but also not freeze in frosty weather. The basis of antifreeze is ethylene glycol, and the freezing point of the coolant depends on how much water is added to the chemical composition. The fluid components do not cause corrosion of engine parts.

The composition can be of almost any color; ethylene glycol itself is colorless. The composition is painted so that it can be seen in case of leakage, and so that it is not drunk by mistake; the antifreeze itself is poisonous. In addition, the old coolant changes color, which means it is time to replace it.

Antifreeze

Antifreeze is a type of antifreeze, only at one time it was specially developed for VAZ cars. It is blue in color and can be concentrated, diluted 60% with water (grade A-40M), diluted 35% (A-65M). The concentrate is not used in its pure form; it is diluted at your discretion, depending on the freezing temperature that is oriented towards in the region where the car is located. Antifreeze has a more aggressive environment, but this does not mean that it is of low quality.

Antifreeze or antifreeze - what to choose

Before you find out what antifreeze to pour into the VAZ 2114, you should figure out how, exactly, antifreeze differs from antifreeze? And why can’t they be poured into one system at the same time?

To put it quite simply, dividing coolants into antifreeze and antifreeze is not entirely correct. After all, antifreeze is also one of the varieties of the latter. The point here is that classic antifreeze was developed specifically for VAZ cars and, despite the composition being very close to modern antifreezes, it has a different density.

The presence in the cooling system of two solutions with different specific gravity (antifreeze and antifreeze) can lead to foaming and disruption of coolant circulation.

Antifreeze for VAZ 2114

It is also worth noting that classic antifreeze (its category is marked with the symbols Tl) has a slightly more aggressive chemical environment, which can sometimes even lead to damage to the radiator (of course, with very long-term use of the car). In addition, an important difference between it and antifreeze is that the liquid sold in canisters is a semi-finished product.

In order to pour it into the car’s cooling system, you should dilute it with distilled water in a certain proportion (based on the expected negative ambient temperature).

Currently, the most common categories of coolant are:

• Tl - classic antifreeze, usually blue;
• G11 - green antifreeze (very often also of the “antifreeze” type);
• G12 - red antifreeze (color can vary from yellowish to purple);
• G13 - yellow antifreeze.

Types of coolant for VAZ 2114

Speaking about which antifreeze is best for the VAZ 2114, we can say with confidence - the G11 category. It has a more inert composition from a chemical point of view and is safer for the radiator and cooling system. In addition, it is much more common at present than antifreeze of the classic composition, so there will be no problems with its purchase.

Which coolant to choose

Every motorist who wants to replace the entire coolant in the car system is interested in what kind of antifreeze to pour into the VAZ 2114? And which one is better not to buy? First of all, it’s worth saying that there are now a very large number of counterfeit coolants on the market, which can be easily recognized by poor-quality packaging and labels. In addition, you should always carefully read the name, which should indicate the category of the liquid.

As for brands and manufacturers, preference should be given to the following:

• CoolStream Standard – G11, green;
• CoolStream Premium – G12, orange;
• Lada Concentrate - category G11, produced either by Oil Center (Tolyatti) or Bulgar Lada Plus (Kazan);
• Lada A-40 - similar to Lada Concentrate, but supplied ready-to-use;
• OZH-65 TOSOL-TS - classic antifreeze, produced in the city of Dzerzhinsk;
• OZH-65 TOSOL-TORSA – G11, blue-green color;
• “Antifreeze G-48” – slightly green, G11. Previously produced in Perm, now rare.

How can I find out what kind of coolant was filled in at the factory?

In the vast majority of cases, it is very easy to find out the brand of antifreeze that was initially poured - just look at the sticker placed on the tank. This sticker always indicates in large letters the liquid with which the system was filled (and which it is recommended to add as needed).

In the vast majority of VAZ 2114 cars, the liquid filled at the factory is either Felix TC-40, produced in Dzerzhinsk, or CoolStream Standart 40, produced in Klimovsk. They can also be distinguished by color.

The first is bright green, the second is either green-yellow or faint green, in both cases there is slight fluorescence. Both of these liquids are antifreeze (belonging to class G11), and they can only be mixed with other liquids from this class.

Antifreeze FELIX

Many people believe that Antifreeze is much worse in quality than antifreeze, so they cannot be mixed. This is incorrect - the reason lies not in the quality or acidity of the medium, but in the very different densities of these two liquids.

If it is not intended to replace the coolant with a liquid of a different category (for example, antifreeze for antifreeze), then you can add it without draining the entire cooling system. Otherwise, this operation will be strictly necessary.

Briefly about antifreeze

Engine cooling fluids are vital for the functioning of any car, so an important indicator of antifreeze is its non-freezing at low ambient temperatures. Manufacturers indicate the freezing temperature of antifreeze on the bottles - “OZH-40”, “OZH-65”, “A-40”.

Any refrigerant is based on a glycol-water mixture, which determines:

• the ability of the coolant not to freeze in the winter season;
• specific heat capacity of the consumable material;
• viscosity and ability to collect on the walls of the expansion tank;
• the likelihood of the element impacting the rubber components of the car’s cooling system.

Leakage of green coolant in a car
Additives, in turn, can be:

• anti-corrosion;
• anti-foaming;
• stabilizing.

In domestic production, antifreezes are standardized based on ethylene glycol:

• color of the substance;
• its density coefficient;
• the temperature at which the liquid begins to turn into crystals;
• corrosion property on metal parts;
• ability to foam.

But other properties, such as the amount of various additives, the miscibility of liquids, and the color of the refrigerant, are chosen by the manufacturer himself.

Red coolant leaks

The period for replacing the fluid is determined by the manufacturer. But it is also important to take into account the car manufacturer’s recommendations regarding the replacement period specified in the operating instructions. On average, the service life of the refrigerant is about two years.

If you plan to switch the car from antifreeze to antifreeze for any reason, then the old coolant should be drained by unscrewing the plugs in the block and in the radiator. It is worth remembering that this will not help remove the entire volume of coolant (and it is consistently equal to 7.8 liters).

In order to completely clean the entire system, you should fill it with ordinary water and drive the car for about 30 kilometers, after which you should drain everything again and add antifreeze. It goes without saying that this procedure can only be carried out in the warm season, but not in the cold.

It should be said right away that some motorists perform themselves and advise others to carry out additional procedures for cleaning the system of old coolant - adding vinegar, acetone and other additives to distilled water. It is strictly not recommended to carry out such operations. At best, they will be of no use; at worst, they can cause damage to the cooling system.

What is the difference between antifreeze and antifreeze

Antifreeze has been used to cool the engine of Soviet VAZ cars since 1971.

This coolant was specially developed in the Leningrad laboratory “Organic Synthesis Technology”. This word is simply an abbreviation of this name. The ending “-ol” indicates that it belongs to alcohols.

At that time, such a coolant was a real godsend, since it was not necessary to drain the water from the cooling system every time after driving. Now the situation has changed radically.

Antifreeze gained popularity only within the former Soviet Union.

The more common name is antifreeze. This word simply means “non-freezing compound.”

Depending on the basic components, two types of coolant can be found on the automotive chemicals market today:

• blue or green saline solution;
• red acidic refrigerant.

All antifreezes are made on the basis of polyhydric alcohols. Most often, polypropylene glycol and ethylene glycol are used here, which are more toxic. Therefore, the first option in modern cars is becoming increasingly popular.

Antifreezes come in several types: mineral, organic and lobrid compounds, which have the corresponding designations G11, G12, G12++, G13.

Antifreeze belongs to mineral coolants, the service life of which is 50,000 kilometers. Organic antifreeze can be used without replacement for up to 5 years, driving a car for 250,000 kilometers. The strength of lobrid refrigerants is their compatibility with almost any coolant.

What is antifreeze

Salts of organic acids, carbonates, are used as additives in this coolant. Thanks to these chemical compounds, a thin protective layer is formed directly at the corrosion sites, ensuring high engine cooling efficiency during operation. This composition retains its protective properties at a high level up to 250,000 kilometers. It reliably protects aluminum.

Unlike antifreeze, antifreeze is more gentle on plastic elements, rubber gaskets and seals.

Good old antifreeze

Here traditional technology is used for production. Additives with salts of unlimited acids are added to the alcohol base. Against the background of good protection against corrosion due to poor thermal conductivity, the cooling properties of this composition “do not shine.” The engine often operates at elevated temperatures. Additives are produced in antifreeze after 30,000-40,000 kilometers, so the refrigerant loses its protective properties.

At high temperatures above 105 degrees, this coolant cannot provide effective protection for aluminum engine parts. Here, a large number of gel-like by-products are formed, which settle on the surface of the system in the form of insoluble particles.

What do colors say?

Different coolant colors contain specific performance information. Based on these signs, you can determine the following qualities of antifreeze:

1. Boiling point. Modern power units heat up to a temperature of 104-118 degrees Celsius during operation. High temperature stability contributes to effective cooling of the motor, extending its service life. Thus, blue and green antifreeze is not very suitable for new cars.
2. Freezing temperature. Blue antifreeze is absolutely not suitable for extremely low temperatures. Under such conditions, it is better to use new antifreezes that have been released recently.
3. Corrosion protection. Blue coolant provides effective rust protection for up to 2 years, green coolant for 3 years, and red coolant retains its properties for as long as 5 years.