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- Replacement frequency. Influencing factors
- Choosing oil
- Replacement steps
Oil change is one of the most common services used by service station customers. But in practice, the procedure is not complicated, which is why many people don’t want to pay specialists, so they do the work themselves.
Lubricant filler cap
Today we will tell you in more detail about changing the oil in the VAZ 2114 engine, we will tell you about the frequency of this event, the features of choosing oil and much more.
Oil change intervals
Let us list the factors influencing the oil change period in the VAZ-2114 engine.
- If you bought a used car, no matter what the previous owner told you about changing the oil, it needs to be changed. You don’t know for sure when the engine oil was changed and what quality it was.
- Experienced car owners recommend changing the engine oil after 10-15 thousand kilometers of the car. But for the VAZ-2114 model, it is recommended to reduce this distance to 9 thousand kilometers.
- Seasonality plays a big role in replacement. Experts agree that an oil change is also necessary when the seasons change, since the winter and summer versions of the fluid used differ from each other in their properties, which affects the quality of the car. Even if your car was parked most of the time, when the season changes, replace the engine fluid, since condensation accumulating in engines has a detrimental effect on its operation.
Having decided on the deadline, we go to choose the replacement product itself and related materials and tools.
How much oil is usually in a VAZ 2114 engine?
The oil volume in the VAZ 2114 engine is 3.5-3.8 liters. This amount is enough to completely renew the lubricant with a scrupulous approach to the process of draining the waste. That is, when draining the oil, sometimes the front part of the car is raised so that everything that is in it is completely glassed from the pan.
For a standard oil change without using folk tricks, you will need 3.5 liters. Typically, a 4-liter container of oil is purchased. What remains in the canister after replacement is used for topping up.
It is worth considering how much lubricant the motor consumes. Severely worn engines sometimes consume up to several additional liters in the estimated mileage interval. Therefore, if your engine consumes a decent amount of oil, it makes sense to immediately purchase 5 or 6 liters, so as not to subsequently look for the same in small containers.
Additionally, oil should be added to the VAZ 2114 engine between maintenance so that it does not exceed the permissible level. Some car owners with engines that are lubrication-hungry are too lazy to top up every 1000 km and fill it up in advance to exceed the level. And this can negatively affect the health of the engine.
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Tools for draining and measuring lubricant in the VAZ 2114 engine
To independently update the lubricant in the engine, a minimum set of tools and tools is enough:
- open-end, socket or socket wrench 17 (socket or socket will be most convenient);
- clean, lint-free rags;
- empty container for processing (with a capacity of at least 4 liters);
- wrench for unscrewing the filter.
How often to change
The mileage between oil changes on a VAZ 2114 car is 10-15 thousand. The period depends on the following factors:
- degree of engine wear;
- operating conditions;
- annual mileage.
If the engine is worn out, then the oil should be changed more often (at least once every 10 thousand kilometers), since it becomes clogged with wear products much faster and degrades more actively.
The same applies to harsh operating conditions. This may include increased dust and humidity, extremely low or high temperatures, and increased load on the motor.
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If the annual mileage is less than 10 thousand km, then the oil needs to be changed once a year. Preferably in late autumn or early spring, that is, in the off-season. Under normal conditions and if the engine is in good condition, replacement is carried out every 15 thousand km.
Choosing engine oil
When choosing engine oil for your car, you must first of all take into account the manufacturer’s recommendations. This recommendation is included in the operating instructions for the machine. It would also be a good idea to listen to the opinion of ACEA - the Association of European Automobiles or SAE - the community of automotive engineers.
Motor oils are divided into:
- synthetic;
- semi-synthetic;
- mineral.
Without delving into the properties and characteristics of these fluids, let’s say that for Zhiguli VAZ-2114 it is recommended to use a semi-synthetic fluid with a viscosity of 10W-40. When purchasing the selected product, you should remember that the price of a popular brand is much higher due to its promotion, and all properties are the same.
In addition to oil, for the replacement process we will need:
- new oil filter. It can be purchased at the same store as the oil;
- key to 17;
- rags;
- waste container;
- gloves;
- funnel for pouring liquid.
Armed with everything we need, we begin to change the engine oil in the VAZ-2114 car.
Changing the engine oil
- Before you start changing the oil, you need to let the engine run to warm up the fluid being replaced.
- To change the engine fluid, the car will have to be raised. This could be an overpass, a lift, etc.
- The next step is to unscrew the lid of the container to fill the liquid.
- We are located under the bottom of the car, grabbing a key for 17 and a container for draining the waste.
- We place the container under the drain hole and carefully unscrew its plug. The waste substance is hot, so you need to use gloves.
- It will take some time to completely free the engine from the old filler. Be patient and wait for everything to pour out. After this, screw the drain plug back.
- The next step in the replacement process is to change the oil filter. We get out from under the car and unscrew the old oil filter. Be careful, the filter may also be hot. Remains of waste liquid will flow out of the filter, so waste containers will be needed here as well.
- Check for an old gasket on the filter or at its mounting location. You can now get rid of these two unnecessary elements.
- After lubricating the gasket of the new filter with fresh engine oil, pour about 200 mg of this fluid into it.
- We put the new prepared oil filter in place of the old one and tighten it well.
- Pour fresh engine oil through the hole using a funnel. The amount of liquid poured can be determined by the indicators on the dipstick. The level should be between o and “max”.
- After this, close the hole and start the car engine. The machine should run until the low oil pressure switch goes out.
- After this, turning off the engine, we once again check the level of the filled liquid with a dipstick, and if necessary, top up.
The engine oil in the car's engines has been replaced.
Replacement steps
Now let's talk directly about how to change the oil in a VAZ 2114 engine.
To work on draining the old fluid and filling in new lubricant, you will need a certain set of tools, which includes:
- New engine oil that meets the vehicle's requirements;
- New oil filter;
- Dry rags that do not leave lint or threads;
- Container for old oil;
- 17mm wrench.
Pouring oil into the engine
Drain the used oil
- The car is placed on the inspection hole. You will need to get under the bottom.
- Run the engine for a short time to allow the lubricant to warm up. Due to this, it will drain out of the crankcase faster and more fully.
- Open the filler cap located on the valve box. This will relieve pressure.
- Now crawl under the car, taking the key number 17 with you.
- It is advisable to choose a socket wrench, since the drain plugs are usually too tight. Using a spanner may cause you to lose edges. It is better not to allow this, since you will have to change the plug.
- Place a container with a volume of about 5 liters at the bottom. Be careful not to let the leaking oil splash onto you. It is hot, plus not every wife will want to wash off oil stains, and not every washing machine will be able to.
- After unscrewing the plug on the oil pan, let the oil drain into a prepared container. Do not rush to completely unscrew the plug. Turn it gradually until oil starts flowing. After this, feel free to remove it completely. It often falls into a container for collecting waste liquid. It's no big deal, it happens to many people. Getting it later will not be a problem.
- Be careful during the first couple of hours, because due to a warm engine, the oil may not only be hot, but also come out under pressure.
- The process of expressing the oil will take about 10 minutes. If you decide not to warm up the engine, then you will have to wait even longer.
- Be sure to remove the old oil filter on the VAZ 2114, which is located at the rear on the passenger side. It is usually easily removed by hand, but sometimes it does not just give in. Use a special key.
- When there is also no key to remove the filter, insert a screwdriver into the housing. Using it as a lever, the oil filter is eventually removed. But this is an extreme measure, which is still not recommended.
- Make sure the old filter gasket comes out as well. If it remains in its seat, remove it. For a new filter, be sure to use a new gasket. They often come included.
- About 100-200 milliliters of clean new oil are poured into the new filter, and the rubber gasket is also treated with lubricating fluid.
- Insert it into its rightful place and tighten it. The filter is screwed on until the gasket comes into contact with the surface. After this, there is no need to make more than 3/4 of a turn. This installation option is enough for the filter to hold firmly.
- Close the drain hole in the oil pan with a plug.
- Perform flushing if necessary.
Now all that remains is to fill in new oil. For this:
- Head to the neck located on the valve box cover. That is, now you are working directly in the engine compartment. It's time to crawl out of the hole;
- To make it more convenient to pour liquid into the engine from a container with oil, use a small funnel;
- First fill in approximately 2.7 liters of oil;
- Whether you add it or not can be checked using a dipstick;
- Wait a while for the oil to settle;
- Now take the dipstick and check the level. Optimally, the oil should be at a level between the Max and Min marks indicated on the dipstick. At the same time, many are interested in how much oil to pour into the VAZ 2114 engine. We will answer. This requires about 3.8 liters of lubricant. Plus you will need about 200 milliliters for the filter. Although some argue that 100 milliliters is enough;
- The filler plug is closed;
- After this, you must start the engine and let it run for a while. This will allow the new oil to distribute throughout the system;
- Turn off the engine and let the car sit for a while;
- Now check the level again with the dipstick. If necessary, add fluid to the optimal level;
- You should not fill the entire canister at once, as this may be too much. It is not possible to get rid of all the old oil, because some will still remain inside. Consequently, this affects the total amount of new fluid being added;
- Be sure to remove any drops of oil that remain on the engine. This must be done for security reasons.
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- luxvaz.ru/vaz-2114/123-zamena-masla-v-dvigatele.html
- maslocar.com/motornoe-maslo-dlya-dvigatelya-vaz-2114.html
- masllo.com/skolko-masla-v-vaz-2114-8-klapanov.html
- oilspec.ru/zamena/menyaem-maslo-vaz-2114
Oil fill volume
The question of the amount of oil needed for an oil change often worries novice car enthusiasts. Experts recommend focusing on the volume of old engine fluid drained and the dipstick readings. The amount of oil poured should not be less. Depending on the condition of the car (possible deformation of the pan), the volume of liquid poured into the VAZ-2114 engine ranges from 3.0 liters to 3.7 liters.
Changing engine oil in a VAZ-2114 car is not a complicated procedure, but it is necessary. This will save your car from breakdowns and extend its service life.
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