Changing the oil in a Lada car engine

April 29, 2015 Lada.Online 112 127 18
AVTOVAZ installs the same type of power units on its models, so the process of changing the oil in the Lada Kalina, Priora, Grant, Vesta, Niva or XRAY engine is similar. Let's look at the process of changing engine oil in VAZ engines, and also talk about some of the features of this procedure.

AVTOVAZ installs the following engines on Lada cars:

Engine model	Volume, l	Power, hp	Number of valves, pcs	Engine oil volume, l	Installed on cars
VAZ-21114 or VAZ-11183	1,6	81	8	3,5	Granta and Kalina
VAZ-21116/11186/11189	1,6	87	8	3,5	Granta, Kalina 2 and Priora, Largus
VAZ-21126	1,6	98	16	3.2 (2.9)* manual transmission 4.4 (4.1)* AMT	Priora, Kalina, Granta and Kalina 2
VAZ-21127	1,6	106	16	3,5	Priora, Kalina 2, Granta
VAZ-21126-77	1,6	118	16	3,5	Granta Sport
VAZ-21128	1,8	98	16	3,5	Priora
VAZ 11194	1,4	89	16	3,5	Kalina
VAZ 21129/21179	1,6/1,8	106/122	16	3,2 (2,9)* (1) 4,4 (4,1)* (2)	Vesta, Lada XRAY
VAZ 21214	1,7	81	8	3,75	Niva 4x4
H4M	1,6	110	16	4,7 (4,2)	XRAY
HR16	1,6	114	16	4	Lada Vesta

* - when changing the oil (with replacing the oil filter) (1) - stamped oil sump (AMT) (2) - cast oil sump (manual transmission)

See also the features of changing oil on Renault engines: K7M or K4M.

The maintenance regulations state that the first oil change in the engine should be done after 3 thousand kilometers, and then at each maintenance (after 15 thousand kilometers) or once a year, whichever comes first.

You will need : warm up the engine to operating temperature, prepare new engine oil and filter, a “17” wrench, an oil filter remover (or a large screwdriver), clean rags and an empty container (4 l).

How to drain engine oil

For convenience, it is recommended to drive the car onto a pit/overpass, then:

Unscrew the oil filler cap on the engine.
Clean the oil pan from dirt, install an empty container and unscrew the drain plug from the bottom of the car using a 17mm wrench. Be careful not to burn yourself!

After all the oil has run out (about 10 minutes), clean the plug from dirt and screw it back in.

How to replace the oil filter

The oil filter is located behind the engine.

We place an empty container under it and unscrew the oil filter counterclockwise using a puller. Another way to unscrew the oil filter is to pierce its housing with a screwdriver (closer to the bottom of the filter, so as not to damage the engine fitting), unscrew the filter, using the screwdriver as a lever.

Fill the new filter halfway with new engine oil and lubricate the sealing ring with it. Then install the oil filter, tightening it by hand until the O-ring comes into contact with the cylinder block. After this, tighten the oil filter another 3/4 turn.

Oil filter, change along with the oil, why and what quality of filter is needed

As noted above, after each replacement of lubricant in the engine, installation of a new oil filter is required. There are a lot of such products on the modern automotive market, so choosing a truly worthwhile product is quite difficult.

First of all, you should pay attention to the brand and cost of the product. Dimensions are no less important. In addition to original filters, there may also be analogues on sale. They are cheaper and of lower quality than original products.

When replacing the fluid, be sure to install a new sealing ring for the drain plug to avoid oil leakage during vehicle operation.

How to add motor oil to the engine

We pour new oil into the engine through the oil filler neck; approximately 3.2 liters of oil will be required (about 0.3 liters of oil will still remain in the engine). We control the level using the oil dipstick (the oil level should be between the MIN and MAX marks).

Screw on the cap and start the engine for 1-2 minutes. We check that there are no leaks from under the plug and oil filter, and wait until the oil pressure indicator on the instrument cluster goes out.

Control check: stop the engine and check the oil level with a dipstick, if necessary, add oil to the specified level.

Stages of replacing lubricant VAZ 2105

On classic Lada cars or the more familiar Zhiguli, a convenient drainage of used oil from the engine is provided. The oil filter is also easily accessible and can be reached from the engine compartment.

During the production of the VAZ 2105, a large number of modifications were produced, which were equipped with various engines. Experienced drivers note good maintainability, unpretentiousness in maintenance, as well as consumables.

Before starting to replace the lubricant, precautions should be taken. It should be noted that the drained waste will be at a high temperature. Since the replacement is carried out on a warm engine.

Draining waste fluid

Before starting the draining procedure, you should prepare tools, empty containers, as well as new liquids for subsequent filling. If additional protection is installed under the engine, it can also be removed for convenience.

Next, we perform the procedure for draining the liquid from the VAZ 2105:

We lift the hood, under it we find the filler neck on the engine and unscrew the plug (Fig. 1).

To unscrew the filter element, it is advisable to have a special puller. If it is not available, you can try to unscrew the filter using improvised means. In this case, you can use, for example, an old alternator belt, a regular belt, a bicycle chain or a simple screwdriver.

Using this method, you can drain the maximum amount of used oil, after which you can proceed to further actions. The main thing is not to forget, everything that we unscrewed must be put back in place.

Flushing the lubrication system

Flushing the engine on a VAZ 2105 should be carried out only in exceptional cases, which include:

Purchasing a used car when you cannot know about the quality, as well as the regularity of lubricant replacements.
During operation, the service replacement interval was repeatedly exceeded.
Engine operation with constant frequent overheating, which contributes to coking and other deposits.
In cases of switching to another type, for example from synthetics to semi-synthetics.

There are several types of flushes for the VAZ 2105 engine:

Five- or seven-minute, capable of cleaning even the most difficult deposits. They must be used very carefully and strictly follow the instructions printed on the packaging. It is recommended to use them only when absolutely necessary. Since there is a high probability of causing premature wear of the sealing seals. And also clog the oil channels with particles of washed away carbon deposits.
Special compounds that are added to the oil several hundred kilometers before the expected change. They are more gentle, but there is also a possibility of clogging of the oil channels.
Flushing oil is the most gentle method of cleaning the engine from the inside. This composition is poured after draining the waste, the engine runs for 15-20 minutes, after which the liquid with deposits is drained. The absence of aggressive additives in the wash composition gently cleans the engine, but is not able to remove heavy contaminants.
Regular oil that you are going to use when changing. This method is not so popular due to its high price.

Installing a filter, filling in new engine fluid

If the VAZ 2105 lubrication system is sealed and does not require repair work to eliminate leaks, you can proceed to filling in fresh engine oil. In addition to the oil itself, we may need a new drain plug, its part number 14325301. As well as the original oil filter 2101-1012005.

When everything is ready, let's move on to the bay:

Replace the drain plug and replace it with a new one if necessary.
We tighten and put the oil filter in place. Pre-lubricate the rubber sealing ring with fresh oil.
Pour new oil into the filler neck.
We check the level on the dipstick; it should be between the MIN and MAX marks.
We start the engine, let it run for 10-15 seconds, then turn it off.
After 5 minutes, check the level with a dipstick and top up if necessary.

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Video on changing oil in a VAZ engine

As a reminder, use only the engine oil recommended by the manufacturer. And also do not forget to change the oil in the Lada gearbox on time.

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Which oil is suitable for VAZ 2114

The manufacturer indicates in the operating instructions that semi-synthetic or synthetic oil with a viscosity of 10W30 is suitable for all eight-valve and sixteen-valve engines.

However, it is worth noting that this viscosity is suitable for central Russia. If the car is operated in the southern or northern regions, then it is necessary to make adjustments to climatic conditions.

The second factor determining the choice of motor oil is the presence of a catalytic converter. Some oils with a low API class emit substances harmful to the catalyst during combustion.

And if the engine is worn out, the fuel supplied is of poor quality, then, combined with inappropriate lubrication, the catalyst will fail quite quickly. Changing the catalytic element is expensive. And if you remove it, there is a high probability that you will not be able to pass inspection .

When choosing a manufacturer, you should pay attention to more modern oils. The latest requirements of European and American manufacturers include such an item as energy saving.

This means that oils of higher classes (for example, according to API these are SM and SN) will allow fuel savings to some extent. This is achieved by reducing internal friction in the oil and, accordingly, reducing the energy consumption of burned fuel to overcome the forces of viscous friction.

So, when choosing oil for a VAZ 2114 engine, you need to consider the following points:

type (synthetic or semi-synthetic is suitable);
viscosity (depending on the climate in the region);
additive package (it is advisable to select energy-saving options with catalyst-friendly additives).

And an equally important factor is the price. There is not much point in purchasing synthetics from the expensive segment. The engines of domestic cars are not so whimsical. And a high-quality option from the mid-price range is quite suitable.