Changing the engine oil in a VAZ-2114 with your own hands: oil selection and tips

Changes in the restyled version of the classic "nine" - VAZ 2114, affected not only the appearance, but also the technical components. Internal combustion engines of 1.5 and 1.6 liters with a distributed injection system are not only more dynamic, but also consume less fuel.

To maintain the technical characteristics of the internal combustion engine, competent and timely maintenance is necessary, which will increase the resource of the power unit, reduce the risk of malfunctions, and protect against expensive repairs. One of the most important procedures responsible for the overall suitability of a vehicle for use is changing the oil in the VAZ 2114 engine.

Why change engine oil

As a result of ongoing processes. Inside the internal combustion engine, the formation of combustion products and wear of engine elements is considered completely natural. Thanks to the detergent properties of the lubricant, engine elements are protected from the formation of varnish and sludge deposits.

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Keeping them in suspension prevents deposits on engine elements. During operation, the concentration of combustion products increases. The formation of metal shavings also contributes to oil contamination.

The lubricating and cleaning properties of motor lubricant are reduced. Elements of the internal combustion engine are subjected to heavy loads, and wear increases. The entry of water and dirt, coolant, or unburned gasoline into the engine crankcase leads to a change in the composition of the lubricant. Reduce its protective functions.

What determines the frequency of oil changes?

Causes:

• Seasonality: winter-summer (different conditions).
• Driving manners.
• The age of the car and the condition of its engine.
• The quality of the oil used.
• Vehicle operating conditions.

Replacement frequency

It is clear that the lubricant in the engine is changed at least twice a year - when switching from the winter to the summer season and vice versa. If your new car has begun to break in, you need to monitor the engine especially carefully. Running in a car, as a rule, occurs up to 10 thousand kilometers . During this period, you must not in any way overheat the engine or “drive” at maximum speed. Engine parts are run in to each other during the break-in period. Also, on a new car, do not skimp on oil. If you purchased a used car, it is recommended to change the filter and engine oil immediately after purchase. And immediately before replacing, pour flushing oil into the engine to clean it. The frequency of replacement on a stable engine and with high-quality oil is about 10-15 thousand kilometers. It should not be forgotten that at the same time as changing the oil, the filter is also changed. Check the lubricant level in the engine before each start. Some car enthusiasts think that when you rarely use the car, about once a week or month, then the lubricant can be changed rarely. Why change it often if I rarely use the car? This seems to be fair, if not for an unaccounted for circumstance. When the engine does not start for a long time, condensation accumulates in the engine, which enters the lubricant and creates an aggressive (acidic) environment that destroys the engine. Let’s summarize and conclude: the correct frequency of replacement is every 10-15 thousand kilometers.

Choosing the right brand

The correct choice of oil is an important and most crucial moment in servicing a VAZ 2114 car. In this matter, follow the recommendations of the manufacturer, since the oils recommended by the factory have been tested for compliance with this type of car, and the additives used in them are unambiguous meet the requirements and fit perfectly. The manufacturer regulates a certain viscosity, which corresponds to 5w-30 or 5w-40. The oil should be semi-synthetic or mineral (if a more fluid, fully synthetic oil is used in the engine of this VAZ model, it will leak through the oil seal seals and leak out). If you take a car's operating manual, at the end you will definitely find a list of data for technical fluids recommended for replacement. It is optimal to fill the VAZ 2114 car with semi-synthetic 10W-40, which is optimally suited for such engines. There is obviously no difference in the brand, the main thing is not to fall for a fake. Usually, official dealers fill in the ShellHelix brand with a viscosity of 10w-40; this is not a bad oil for this car. At the same time, the brands themselves from different manufacturers are similar in their properties; the difference is usually made up of additives used in one or another oil. The final choice is up to the owner who uses the car, because in this matter it is not only quality that decides, but also price. It is not recommended to save on such consumables; it will definitely cost more.

Tip 1: It is better to carry out the replacement procedure on a warm engine. If you decide to change the brand of oil, you should first “flush” the lubrication system of your engine with flushing oil or oil of the same brand that you plan to fill.

Tip 2: To “flush”, in full accordance with the procedure we described below, you should drain the old one and fill in flushing or new oil to the bottom mark on the oil level indicator (dipstick). Then start the engine and let it run for about 10 minutes.

Important: this operation is performed with an old filter!

Tool

You will need:

• key on "17".
• funnel.
• wrench for removing the oil filter.
• rags.
• container (bucket) for draining waste.

How often to change the oil

On petrol VAZ 2114 cars, the oil is changed every 10-15 thousand km. In severe operating conditions, it is recommended to reduce intervals to 8-10 thousand km.

With intensive use of the vehicle, aggressive driving style, in a metropolis, at very low or high ambient temperatures, the aging of the lubricant accelerates.

If the VAZ 2114 is not used often. The replacement period should not exceed the warranty period of the lubricant. Even without operating the car, the oil in the engine crankcase is exposed to environmental influences. Oxidation of the lubricant occurs.

ABOUT REPLACING THE LUBRICATING FLUID IN THE VAZ 2114 GEARBOX

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The operating instructions for the car state that the oil in the VAZ 2114 gearbox is changed after 60 thousand kilometers. But, especially on new cars, each time you check the level, you need to test the lubricant with your fingers to check for the presence of solid particles. These may be metal particles from the running-in parts of the gearbox. If suddenly they are noticed, then it needs to be changed.

Before changing the lubricant, you need to remember how much oil is in the gearbox. According to the recommendations of the instructions, 3.3 liters of lubricant are poured into the gearbox crankcase. It is sold in containers whose capacity can be 1.5 or 5 liters.

Points have appeared at gas stations that sell this oil on tap.

You need to be careful here

There are known cases of counterfeit products being sold by such outlets. Saving a couple of hundred rubles can result in a box repair costing several thousand. It is better to fill the oil from well-known manufacturers who have been working in the fuel and lubricants market for a long time and have proven themselves well. Such a replacement is not made every day; you should not save on it.

We have found out how much oil to fill in the gearbox, now we can talk about how to change the oil in the gearbox. This procedure is simple, but requires certain skills and the availability of tools. It is advisable to carry out the replacement in a garage with an inspection hole or on a lift.

If you have neither one nor the other, then a car jack with stands for the car will help out. To do this you need to prepare:

1. Work clothes and gloves;
2. Empty containers for draining the waste;
3. 1.5 liter empty plastic bottle and a knife for cutting it;
4. Key for unscrewing the drain plug. This will be easiest to do with a head at “17”;
5. New transmission lubricant for replacement with a volume of at least 3.5 liters.

You also need to have rags, sawdust or other means nearby in case of a liquid spill.

After the run, let the car sit for 10-15 minutes and you can start replacing. To get to the drain plug, you need to be under the car. Look closely at the engine protection.

It should have a cutout for the drain plug. If it is not there, then you will have to remove the protection. Then do this:

• Place an empty container for “working off” and unscrew the drain plug. At this moment, you need to be careful not to spill it on the floor and not to drench yourself in the “working off”.
• While the “working off” is being drained, it is necessary, for the convenience of further work, to remove the air filter and pull out the measuring probe.
• If the drain is finished, screw the drain plug back into place and wipe the area with a rag. This is necessary in order to see possible leaks after adding fresh oil.
• Now you need an empty plastic bottle; it will serve as a kind of watering can. The bottom is carefully cut off with a knife and it is ready for use.
• Now you need to place the bottle neck into the hole for the dipstick, you can fill it. We already know how much to fill, but you shouldn’t pour all the lubricant at once.
• Fill in about 3 liters and carefully inspect the floor under the car. If no drops are found on the floor, add to the required level.

It is necessary to fill the oil slightly above the level. This is due to the fact that the fifth gear of VAZ 2113, 2114 and 2115 cars is located above all other gears and often experiences “oil starvation”. I would also like to remind you that “synthetics” have high fluidity compared to other types of lubricants. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the condition of gearbox seals, especially for cars with high mileage.

After the replacement, some time passed, the oil flowed into the crankcase, which means it’s time to check its level. If everything is normal, you can safely hit the road.

If the “fiery engine” is the heart of your car, then the gearbox (abbreviated as gearbox) can claim to be its “nervous system”. And these nerves sooner or later begin to “give up.” True, unlike human ones, they are very easy to restore. The solution is very simple - change the oil. So we’ll figure out how to change the oil in a VAZ 2114 gearbox. To do this, it’s not at all necessary to drag your iron horse to a service station. Experienced motorists know that the design of the domestic VAZ 2114 or 2115 is in no way inferior in ergonomics to a Kalashnikov assault rifle: shake it - blow it - ready to shoot! It is enough to first unscrew one plug, drain the old oil, then pour new oil, but into a different hole. That's it - the replacement was completed successfully! Fast, not expensive, which means better than at a service station.

All you need for emergency repair of the VAZ 2114 gearbox:

• overpass;
• inspection hole;
• duty set of tools;
• a couple of growing hands “from that place” and a little knowledge.

Which oil to choose

According to the API classification, for VAZ gasoline engines produced in 1993 and younger, oils with quality levels are recommended: SH, SJ. According to the SAE classification, the oil recommended for use is marked 10W40.

The low-temperature viscosity of these oils will allow you to start the engine at a minimum air temperature of -25 degrees. High-temperature viscosity will maintain the properties of the oil at temperatures up to +40 degrees.

Mineral oils have a high viscosity and harden even at high subzero temperatures. They show their qualities well in hot weather. Suitable for cars with high mileage.

Semi-synthetic lubricants made on a mineral basis have a relatively low viscosity. Sufficient for work in hot weather and at low temperatures. Thanks to a package of additives, they have high lubricating, anti-corrosion, and detergent properties.

Synthetic oils are recommended for use to a lesser extent for VAZ cars. Due to high fluidity, leaks are possible at the junctions with adjacent units.

When choosing a manufacturer, you should proceed from financial capabilities. Oils from the brands Mobil 1, Liqui Moly, Shell, and Castrol have received good reviews. When purchasing, ask the sellers if they have a quality certificate. This will help avoid using low-quality motor oil.

What to pour into the VAZ 2114 engine?

It is recommended to pour mineral or semi-synthetic oil into the engine of the VAZ 2114, as well as other VAZs; “synthetics” are contraindicated. The reason for refusing synthetics is fluidity; since the oil becomes very liquid and fluid when heated, there may be problems with oil leaks through the oil seals and rubber seals. There are also rumors that synthetics corrode VAZ rubber parts, which causes big problems for owners. As a rule, semi-synthetics labeled 5W-30, 5W-40, or 10W-30, 10W-40 are poured into a VAZ engine, depending on the condition of the engine, the region in which you live and the age of your car.

Before you start replacing, prepare:

1. Key to "17";
2. Engine oil + oil filter;
3. Puller for removing the oil filter, if not, prepare a powerful screwdriver;
4. Empty waste oil containers;
5. Sealant; if necessary, you can replace the plug itself.

Do-it-yourself engine oil change

Work is carried out with the engine warmed up to operating temperature. We drive the VAZ 2114 into the inspection hole. We turn off the engine and take precautions (handbrake, gear).

1. Open the hood and filler neck. We go down into the viewing hole. If there is engine protection, but it does not have a hole for access to the drain plug of the engine crankcase pan, dismantle it.
2. Using a metal brush, clean the drain plug from dirt and unscrew it. In order not to tear off the edges, we use the cap side of the wrench or a socket head with a knob.
3. Drain the waste into a prepared container with a volume of at least 4 liters. Until the oil starts dripping.
4. Using a special puller, unscrew the oil filter. If there is no tool, and the filter does not respond to force applied by hand, you can use a powerful screwdriver or a hard metal rod.

   
   If you don’t have a key, a screwdriver will help you unscrew the filter.
   Punch through the oil filter and, using the screwdriver as a lever, unscrew it. Proceed with caution; oil will leak from the filter. Wipe the filter seat with a clean rag.

5. Lubricate the rubber ring of the new filter element to avoid ruptures during installation and tighten it with a force of 40 Hm. We use a torque wrench. Without tools, we do the same with a filter remover or with our hands. Turn it ¾ of a turn after the rubber band touches the engine housing.
6. Tighten the drain bolt.
7. Fill in new engine oil. The total volume of required lubricant in the system is 3.7 liters.

8. After three fresh liters of oil, check the level using a dipstick. We focus on the min and max marks. The level should be in the middle. If necessary, add in small portions. Motor oil tends to expand when heated. Therefore, it is on a hot engine that the final measurement of the lubricant level is made. Should correspond to the maximum mark.

Important. Deviations from the optimal level can affect the overall performance and health of the engine. An insufficient level, especially when operating an unheated internal combustion engine, is unable to adequately ensure the lubricating properties of engine elements. As a result, accelerated wear.

A level higher than normal will cause excess pressure in the system, which may affect the tightness of the seals. The most vulnerable places, such as crankshaft oil seals, can leak.

Based on all of the above, we can conclude that changing the lubricant on a VAZ 2114 is a necessary procedure that any car owner can perform.

Articles

• 2108-1009156 – conical screw plug;
• 2108-1012005 (-07) – oil filter;
• 2108-1009045 – level indicator assembly;
• 2101-1009055 – seal for the indicator-probe;
• 2112-1009146 – plastic plug (2111);
• 2101-1009146 – metal plug (2111);
• 2101-1009140 – plug gasket;
• 11190-1009146 – Euro plug (11183).

Analogs for oil filter

Before installation, pay attention to the filter. They are now often counterfeited. The photo is fake. The drawing is not clearly applied, the picture is blurry, plus it can be easily erased with a finger. It shouldn't be this way

Original oil filter from the same manufacturer

• MANN W914/2
• BOSCH 0 451 103 274
• MAHLE/KNECHT OC384
• BIG Filter GB-102М
• SCT MANNOL SM101
• FRAM PH2857A
• FILTRON OP520/1T
• Finwhale LF105 or LF105M
• Nevsky NF-1005

Read more about choosing an oil filter here.

Sequence of actions when changing the oil

Let's look at specific instructions for changing the oil on a VAZ 2114. Before work, you need to acquire the following things:

• suitable oil;
• filter;
• rags;
• key to 17;
• some kind of container for draining old grease.

Since when changing the oil you need to look under the bottom of the VAZ, you will not be able to do without a lift, overpass or pit. Before draining the oil, start the engine and leave it running for a few minutes so that the oil warms up and then it is easier to drain with almost no residue. After warming up, proceed according to the following scheme: open the oil filler cap on the engine block, take the key 17 and go under the car.

It is more convenient to use a socket wrench rather than a socket wrench, since the drain plugs are usually too tight and you can damage the edges, which will lead to the need to purchase a new plug. You can use a 17-size cylinder wrench. After unscrewing the plug, place a previously prepared container for used oil - a volume of 5 liters will be enough.

Be careful as the engine is warmed up and the fluid is very hot and you may get burned. At first, when unscrewing, the pressure may be quite strong, so be careful. All the liquid will drain in about 10 minutes - be patient.

Replacing the filter

You need to remove the old oil filter, which is located at the rear of the engine on the passenger side. In most cases, you can unscrew it by hand, but if you cannot do this, use a special key. Otherwise, you can resort to one proven method that all experienced car owners have heard of: pierce the filter housing with a screwdriver and unscrew the filter, using it as a lever.

After unscrewing the filter, make sure that there is no rubber left in the seat on the engine, and if there is any, remove it. Pour a little clean oil (about 150-200 ml) into the new filter and lubricate the rubber gasket. Screw the filter in as far as it will go, but don’t overdo it – it’s better to do it by hand.

All the steps to changing the oil “from start to finish”

You need to drain the oil when the engine is already warmed up. The instructions are simple: on the left is a photo for engine 11183, on the right is for a VAZ-2111. The differences will be small:

The neck must be free

Lower crankcase plug

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Extra detail - away with it

Add new oil here

Filling new oil in VAZ 2114

Screw the drain plug into place on the pan and pour new oil into the engine through the neck under the hood. A funnel may come in handy for this. First, fill in about 3 liters of lubricant, and after a while measure the level using a dipstick. It should be between the min and max marks. If necessary, add more oil.

Replace the valve cover cap and run the engine for a few minutes. Turn off, leave for a few minutes and measure the level again. If necessary, add more fluid (about 3.5 liters in total). Use rags to clean any surfaces that you may have gotten dirty during your work.

Video on changing the oil in a VAZ 2114 engine

VAZ 2113 (LADA Samara) is an updated V8 model with three doors, a hatchback body type. The car was equipped with a 1.5 liter injection engine of Euro-2 standard. New 1.6 liter engines began to be equipped with Euro-3 standards in 2007. Since the beginning of 2011, updated 1.6-liter engines (Lada Kalina) have been supplied according to Euro-4 standards. In total, about 73 thousand cars were assembled, and production ceased in 2013.

The designers thought about car maintenance and made it accessible to every owner. You don't need to be a mechanic to change engine oil; each of us can do it.

The manufacturer has specified a service interval of 15,000 km. However, many VAZ 2113 owners change the oil at 10-12 thousand, justifying this by the quality of the products on the market and our “good” roads.