Installing the engine in a VAZ 21099 car
VAZ 21099 cars are equipped with four-cylinder, four-stroke carburetor engines with the cylinders arranged in a row, and a camshaft is installed on the head. In the engine compartment of a front-wheel drive car, the engine is located transversely. To increase the durability of engine parts, and therefore the service life of the vehicle, periodic replacement of the engine oil in the VAZ 21099 is necessary. Factors influencing this process may be:
- Duration of use of the car.
- Operating mode.
- Serviceability of motor parts.
- Time of year of car movement.
- Engine oil quality.
- What quality of fuel is used.
After purchasing a car that has recently rolled off the manufacturer's assembly line, changing the VAZ 21099 engine oil (see How to change engine oil) is carried out in strict compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations. This is described in detail in the instructions supplied with the car. Purchasing a used model requires, regardless of the owner’s assurances of cleanliness and a recent fluid change, an oil change. This is done after draining it into a container, washing the device with a special liquid or composition that is subsequently poured into the engine, and installing a new oil filter.
Replacement steps
The algorithm of actions that I propose has already been tested and is the best option. It consists of the following steps:
- At the first stage, we drive the car into an inspection hole or overpass, as in my case.
- Allow the engine to cool so that the oil drains into the engine sump. And later, when you open the drain plug, all the oil drains out. Be careful, draining hot oil can cause severe burns.
- After the engine has cooled, unscrew the oil filter, which is located on the side of the crankcase. It should unscrew without much effort, but there are times when it is difficult to unscrew. For such cases, there is one correct option. Take a long screwdriver and pierce the filter right through. (Be careful not to let any remaining oil in the filter leak onto you). We get a lever with which it will be more convenient to unscrew the filter.
- After unscrewing the filter, we proceed directly to draining the oil. To do this, remove the filler cap on the engine. Then unscrew the drain plug on the pan. To do this, we need a 13mm wrench. Take care in advance of the container into which the used oil will be drained. Wait 7-10 minutes until the oil is completely drained.
- After the oil has completely drained, you need to tighten the drain plug. When tightening the plug, do not overdo it with force (you can break the thread).
- The next step is to install a new oil filter. Before installation, lightly lubricate the filter gasket with used oil. Screw in the new filter until it stops and then tighten it, but not too much.
- After installing the filter, pour new oil into the filler neck. A VAZ 21099 car is usually filled with 3-3.5 liters. But it’s worth buying a 4-liter canister for possible topping up during operation. Fill the oil in parts, checking the oil level with a dipstick. The oil level should be slightly above the halfway point between the minimum and maximum values.
- After you have filled in the oil and checked its level, you need to tighten the filler plug.
- Next, we need to start the engine and look at the pan and filter for leaks. Please note that when starting the engine, the oil pressure indicator will light for 2-3 seconds, after which it should go out.
If there are no leaks and the light on the instrument panel goes out, then the oil change job can be considered complete. After changing the oil in my car, the engine began to run much better and quieter.
What kind of oil should I use and how much?
Owners of the VAZ 21099 (and its modifications with 1.3 and 1.5 liter engines) often fill in semi-synthetic oils with a viscosity of 10W-40. A smaller part (but still there is one) prefer to use synthetics with a 5W-40 class.
The manufacturer recommends maintenance every 15,000 km. In practice, owners try to change the engine oil at 8-10 thousand. If you choose something in between these numbers, then it will be the “Golden Mean”, but of course everyone decides for themselves.
When purchasing, be guided by a filling volume of 4 liters, because... the engine consumes a little more than 3 liters at a time. Do not forget to leave at least 0.5 liters for daily monitoring and, if necessary, topping up the level in the engine.
The choice of a particular company is not important; for “Ninety-Ninth” you can buy both oils from the middle and low price ranges. Here are some of the many products on sale today.
- G-energy 10w40;
- Totachi Touring 5w40;
- Sibi MOTOR 5W40;
- Motul 5W40 300V;
- Eni i-sint 10w40 and many others.
Along with the fluid, the oil filter also needs to be changed. Today, many manufacturers are available for sale at low prices.
- 0 451 103 274 BOSCH ~$4;
- 2108-1012005 AG Auto Parts ~ $1.5;
- 2108-1012005 WIX ~ 2.5$;
- MANN W914/2 ~ 5$;
... and a large number of other filters that can be found on the Internet today.
Changing the engine oil of a VAZ 21099 car
Before filling in new fluid, it is necessary to determine what type of fluid was previously poured into the car. It is better to choose the same type and good quality. So:
- Mineral oil has high viscosity. Its price is the most reasonable, but its service life is short. The estimated mileage of the car is 4,000 kilometers.
- The more common semi-synthetic oil. The mileage of the car when used is approximately 6,000 kilometers. In addition, it well protects engine parts and components from mechanical damage.
- Expensive synthetic oil has the longest mileage interval, more than 8,000 kilometers and good quality.
Tip: When changing the engine oil with your own hands, you don’t have to rinse the parts of the unit if the liquid is used of a similar composition.
Increased oil durability
Tip: Noise or knocking in the engine indicates a faulty unit. Therefore, you should not fill in expensive oil until the problems are completely eliminated.
So:
- Leaving the machine idle for a long time also requires changing the lubricant . This is explained by the formation of condensate inside the engine, which, after mixing with oil, will worsen its properties, and therefore increase the wear of parts rubbing against each other.
- A sharp start of the car from a standstill or strong acceleration reduces the durability of the unit.
- Oil that is not appropriate for the season can cause a rapid loss of its properties. Therefore, in winter you need to fill in “winter” oil, and vice versa in summer.
- The use of low-quality fuel leads to the formation of its residues in the lubricating fluid, contaminating the oil.
Type of engine lubricant
The oil base and additives are components of motor oil. The mineral is based on petroleum, while the synthetic is obtained through chemical synthesis. When the two bases are mixed in the right proportions, they form a semi-synthetic oil. To increase the service life of the engine, additives are added to ensure stabilization of the properties and characteristics of the fluid and normal operation of the engine. Parameters defining the oil group:
- Chemical composition. According to this parameter, oil can be mineral, synthetic and semi-synthetic.
- Viscosity. Classified according to SAE.
- The presence of certain additives and quality. Classification according to API and ACEA.
- Manufacturing approval. Different manufacturers define their own parameters.
Why change the oil
There are conditions that must be adhered to so that the lubricant present in the engine system fulfills its protective functions and does not become the cause of failure of the power unit.
There are several main points, you need to change the oil.
| Cause | Explanation |
| Recommended mileage exceeded | Each part has its own service life, during which the spare part uses up its existing resource. There is no point in continuing to use oil that should have been drained long ago. Otherwise, it may cause serious problems with the engine. |
| Change of seasons | For winter and summer, it is recommended to fill in the appropriate type of lubricant. This is due to the degree of viscosity, outside temperature, characteristics of the intensity and cooling of the engine in winter and summer. |
| Changing the oil brand | If you want to switch to a new brand of oil, the old one must be completely removed from the system. Under no circumstances should you mix different oils, even by brand. |
| Difficult conditions | If the car is regularly operated under high load conditions, oil changes are carried out more often than recommended intervals. |
This is what old oil looks like
Regardless of the recommended replacement interval, always pay attention to the current condition of the engine oil. Various factors can cause the oil to wear out prematurely, so it will have to be replaced earlier. Plus, additionally eliminate the reasons why the lubricant did not serve its intended purpose.
Often in the summer they like to fill in more viscous oil than for the winter. During prolonged operation in the engine, it loses its properties, additives, and chips from the engine's rubbing parts begin to adversely affect its condition. Over time, if the oil is not changed, this may lead to the need for major engine repairs.
Recommended services for selecting automobile oils
If you already have preferences in the brand, then everything is even simpler. It is enough to go to any service for selecting automobile oils of the desired brand and the manufacturer will select the oil that will be compatible with your engine. The table contains the most popular brands and selection services from these brands. We go to any of the sites in the table and select the make, model of the car, engine and year of manufacture.
| Oil brand | Link to selection |
| LUKOIL | lukoil-masla.ru |
| Rosneft | rosneft-lubricants.ru |
| G-Energy | new.g-energy.org/ru |
| Gazpromneft | gazpromneft-oil.ru |
| GT OIL | gtoil.ru |
| Mobile | mobiloil.com.ru |
| SHELL | www.shell.com.ru |
| Motul | mymotul.ru |
| Castrol | applications.castrol.com |
| Kixx | kixxlube.ru |
| Lotos | lotosrf.ru |
| TOTAL | www.total-lub.ru |
| Liqui Moly | liquimoly.ru |
| Xado | xado.ru |
| ZIC | zicoil.ru |
| Valvoline | www.valvoline.com |
| TNK | www.tnk-oilcity.ru |
Engine and transmission oils for VAZ 2114
The continuation of the VAZ “nine” was the Lada 2114. The “fourteenth” model differed from its predecessor in new headlights, hood, radiator trim, bumpers and the presence of moldings. The car was produced in Tolyatti from 2003 to 2013. The five-door hatchback received a new instrument panel, an adjustable steering column, a new heater and front windows. The car was equipped with 8 and 16 valve engines of 1.5 and 1.6 liters with distributed fuel injection, as well as a 5-speed manual transmission. Motor oil for Lada 2114. LIQUI MOLY OPTIMAL 5W-40 The most universal option, which is suitable in most cases, is HC-synthetic motor oil Optimal 5W-40 with an additive package adapted for Russian conditions. The latest synthesis technologies provide a high level of protection and optimal lubrication of engine parts. The product has excellent anti-friction properties for all-season use. The combination of hydrocracked base oils and the latest additive technology guarantees a motor oil that minimizes friction, resulting in reduced fuel consumption, ensures rapid flow of oil to engine parts at low temperatures, reliably protects against wear and reduces harmful emissions LIQUI MOLY OPTIMAL 5W-30 For newer Lada 2112 cars, HC-synthetic engine oil Optimal 5W-30 is recommended. The oil has the most popular viscosity class for modern cars and is optimally suited for use in Russia. Optimal 5W-30 provides easy engine running, high lubrication stability, quick lubrication of parts at low temperatures, optimal pressure under all conditions, excellent wear protection, and also saves fuel and reduces emissions of harmful substances. Thanks to the affordable price, the Optimal line oils are an ideal balance between price and true German quality. At the same time, they comply with modern international API/ACEA standards. Transmission motor oil for Lada 2114. Hypoid-Getriebeoil TDL 75W-90 LIQUI MOLY technicians recommend pouring Hypoid-Getriebeoil TDL 75W-90 into the manual transmission of the “fourteenth”. Semi-synthetic gear oil of class GL-4/GL-5 ensures precise gear shifting, has excellent lubricating and anti-corrosion properties, which increases the service life of the gearbox. Hypoid-Getriebeoil TDL 75W-90 oil uses a complex of high-quality base components and a special additive package, which provides high load resistance and reduced wear. Compliance and approvals: Approvals: -API: GL-4/GL-5/MT-1 -MIL-L: 2105 D -MIL-PRF: 2105 E
NS-synthetic motor oil adapted for Russian conditions. An easy choice for modern VAZ models and foreign cars with similar requirements. Meets modern requirements of international API/ACEA standards.
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Calculator for calculating engine oil consumption rates
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Production of the VAZ 21099 Sputnik was launched at the AvtoVAZ plant in 1990. The car differed favorably from its predecessor VAZ 2109 with its four-door Sedan body, the installation of a five-speed gearbox and the upgraded VAZ-210993 (1.3 l) and VAZ-210990 (1.5 l) engines installed on it. For those interested in the topic of maintenance, in this photo report we will clearly demonstrate how the procedure for changing the oil on a VAZ 21099 1.5 liter occurs.
Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)
| Year | Viscosity SAE all season from +25 to -25 °C | winter from -35 to +5 °C | summer from -5 to +45 °C |
| 0W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 0W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
