The choice of engine oil for an engine and an oil filter is an individual matter, usually everyone prefers some kind of oil that he heard good about, which he tried or chose on the advice of others.
The plant issues only generally accepted recommendations related to oil viscosity depending on the ambient temperature, for example SAE 5W-40 - from minus 25 to plus 35 degrees Celsius, SAE 10W-30 - from minus 20 to plus 30 degrees Celsius, SAE 10W-40 - from minus 20 to plus 35 degrees Celsius, and the like.
The choice of engine oil for the ZMZ engine.
The classes of motor oils recommended by the car factory according to API standards (USA), for gasoline - SG, SH, SJ, SL, and for - CF-4 / SG or CF-4, should be taken into account very conditionally, because the API SG category today is generally invalidated as obsolete, and oil is practically not produced for it, and the API SH category is “conditionally valid”.
Only API SJ from 1995 and API SL which was introduced in 2001 are in effect, but they are also slowly being replaced by API SM from 2004. The same is true with oils. For example, ZIC A+ 10W-40 semi-synthetic motor oil already meets API SM dated 2004.
So you just need to fill the engine with just high-quality and proven modern engine oils, in any case they are suitable for everything, but preferably one on an ongoing basis. Well proven for UAZ engines, according to reviews, semi-synthetic engine oils Shell Helix HX7, ZIC A +, Bizol.
Choosing an oil filter for the ZMZ-409 engine.
The oil filter for gasoline has catalog numbers 406.1012005-02, 409.1012005, 2101С-1012005-NK-2, 2105С-1012005-NK-2, for diesel ZMZ-5143, respectively - 406.1012005-02 and 2101С-1012005 -NK-2. And he has a lot of suitable analogues. You can take, in principle, any, with a height of at least 90 mm. and with a diameter of 95-100 mm., which has an increased dirt capacity and is designed for a longer mileage before its replacement.
The filter must be equipped with a bypass valve filter element. The use of a bypass valve filter element reduces the likelihood of untreated oil entering the lubrication system when starting a cold engine and limiting contamination of the main filter element.
Replacement of engine oil and oil filter ZMZ-409.
Previously, the plant recommended changing the engine oil every 10,000 km, but now it has raised the bar to 15,000 km. or 12 months later, whichever comes first. If UAZ, then the interval between replacements by the plant is recommended to be reduced.
The oil is drained on a warm engine, in which case it has a lower viscosity and flows well. To change the oil, park the vehicle on level ground, open the valve cover oil filler cap, and unscrew the engine oil sump drain plug. The oil drains for at least 10 minutes.
After draining the oil, before wrapping the drain plug of the oil sump, it is necessary to check the condition of its sealing gasket. Replace the damaged gasket with a new one.
At the same time as changing the oil, the oil filter must be replaced. Before installing the filter, lubricate its rubber gasket with engine oil. Screw the filter onto the fitting until the rubber seal of the filter touches the surface of the thermal valve and then tighten by hand 3/4 of a turn. When changing the oil filter, check the tightness of the oil filter fitting and tighten if necessary.
Fill with fresh oil up to the upper mark MAX on the oil level gauge, install the valve cover oil filler cap, and then start the engine. After turning off the emergency oil pressure indicator lamp, stop the engine, make sure that there is no oil leakage from under the filter gasket. Let the oil drain into the crankcase for 10 minutes and check the oil level again, top up if necessary. The amount of oil from the mark MIN up to the mark MAX is about 1 litre.
Mixing different motor oils in the ZMZ-409 engine.
The plant expressly prohibits the mixing of engine oils of different brands and firms, in this case it is impossible to guarantee the good performance properties of the mixture of oils, since they can deteriorate significantly due to the possible incompatibility of the additives included in different oils.
When switching to oil of another brand or another company, flushing the lubrication system of the ZMZ-409 engine with flushing or replacement oils is mandatory.
To flush the engine lubrication system, you must:
- drain the used oil from the crankcase of a warm engine,
- fill in special flushing or replacement oil by 2-4 mm. above the top mark MAX level indicator,
- start the engine and let it run at the minimum crankshaft speed for at least 10 minutes,
- drain the special flushing or replacement oil,
- replace the oil filter,
- fill with fresh oil,
- start the engine, after turning off the emergency oil pressure lamp, stop the engine and after 10 minutes check the oil level, top up if necessary.
I made the cabin heater using a radiator from the KamAZ “stove” and two fans with electric motors from UAZ 3151. On the front panel of the heater, I installed switches for the headlight cleaner, cabin heater, interior heater, door locks, cigarette lighter and ashtray. In the lower part of the panel, on the right and left, I placed deflectors from the VAZ 2105 for supplying air to the legs of the driver and front passenger, in the middle part there are four VAZ 2107 deflectors for supplying air to the passenger compartment.
The interior heater was equipped with a more powerful electric motor with a larger diameter impeller. Air intake is only from the cabin, and hot air is supplied through the pipe through adjustable nozzles from the VAZ 2105 to the feet of the passengers in the cabin. The fluid supply to the heaters is completely separate and controlled from the passenger compartment.
He removed the partition behind the cab, strengthened the body frame in the middle part. The battery (it is behind the driver's seat) was covered with a casing. It turned out to be a convenient place for a first aid kit and an emergency stop sign.
At all four wheels, he fitted mudguards that were not installed by the factory, but required by the traffic police inspectors. The regular sunroof was replaced by another one - from KamAZ: it opens in all directions, which improved ventilation.
I installed upholstery on the front doors and personally assembled power windows, there will also be locks with central locking. Exterior mirrors - on racks from the Gazelle - are mounted on brackets from KamAZ. If desired, they can be folded, reducing the size of the car. An additional mirror above the windshield provides an overview of the interior.
All seats were replaced with more comfortable ones from the decommissioned tourist Ikarus. The driver's seat has two adjustments: longitudinal and backrest angle. In the cabin, I installed a folding table, which in the lower position “participates” in the formation of a berth, as well as six seats, three of which have backrest angle adjustment. The two middle seats in the back row are removable, which allows you to carry bulky items. Under the three seats of the cabin, he equipped tool boxes.
After all these replacements and improvements, both me and the passengers really like the car.
The homemade instrument panel houses a modern Gazelle shield and key switches.
In a warm interior with comfortable seats in winter, passengers feel like in a good bus.
Yuri KROMM, Novosibirsk zr.ru
As you know, winter is a difficult time of the year, not only for a person, but also for a car. And sudden changes in temperature, in turn, create continuous problems for car owners.
Engine oil plays a major role in the proper operation of the internal combustion engine mechanism. The fluid effectively lubricates internal parts, preventing premature wear. However, under the influence of high temperatures, the fluid loses its properties over time and must be replaced. How to change the oil yourself, read the article below.
How to change the oil in the UAZ Loaf engine with your own hands?
In order for the UAZ Loaf car to serve properly for many years, drivers need to regularly undergo a technical inspection, as well as replace consumables. Mandatory procedures include changing the oil in the engine.
Process fluid performs the following functions:
- provides the necessary pressure force;
- effectively lubricates the surfaces of spare parts and prevents their wear;
- removes dirt and prevents blockages in the mechanism;
- regulates the normal temperature.
After 70 thousand kilometers, the fluid must be replaced.
- Engine fluid of the correct viscosity and in sufficient volume. In order to determine which agent needs to be poured into the UAZ Loaf, you should look into the technical documentation of the vehicle;
- New oil filter;
- A set of standard socket and cutter keys;
- Funnel;
- Empty container for draining mining;
- Clean rag.
What oil to choose?
The driver can change the fluid in the system on his own. To do this, you only need to purchase the necessary tool recommended by the manufacturer. It is best to pour the original mixture marked SAE80W90 (TAD-17) into the UAZ Loaf car. The most suitable brand is Lukoil.
When is the oil changed?
The engine oil is most often changed at each scheduled maintenance. However, there are also factors that affect premature oil wear:
- intensive use of the vehicle;
- malfunction of the internal combustion engine mechanism;
- low class of liquid (poor-quality solution);
- adverse weather conditions (a sharp drop in temperature).
Do-it-yourself oil change process in the UAZ Loaf engine
Before draining the old fluid from the UAZ Loaf car, you must start the car and leave the engine on for 10 minutes. So the oil heats up, becomes less viscous, due to which it pours out faster. Repair work should be carried out in a suitable place for this - a garage or driveway is suitable. It is important to remember that the car must be on a flat surface.
The procedure for replacing the internal combustion engine fluid in a UAZ Loaf car:
- Initially, you need to turn off the engine;
- Next, you need to get under the hood and disconnect the crankcase protection. If there is too little space under the car, a jack will be required;
- Substitute the container and carefully open the drain hole. The oil can be hot, so gloves are recommended;
- Fluid will drain from the system within 15 minutes. During this time, you can change the oil filter or clean the old one, if possible;
- Before installing a new oil filter, it is necessary to impregnate its surface with a small amount of liquid;
- After the mechanism is installed in its original place;
- New ICE fluid is poured through a special hole. You can check the level with a metal dipstick.
After that, you need to start the engine and leave it to work for 5 minutes. So the liquid is evenly distributed throughout the system.
Oil change in the engine of various UAZ models
The procedure for changing the internal combustion engine oil in different models of the UAZ brand is no different from the above procedure. The only difference is the choice of motor fluid. For earlier models, only a synthetic solution is used, which includes protective additives. This mixture restores the insides of the engine and it starts to work at full power.
Consequences of late replacement
Ignoring the recommendations from the UAZ car manufacturer for replacing the fluid in the engine is fraught with consequences. First of all, the rubber mechanisms of the internal combustion engine fail, which, under the influence of high temperatures, begin to overheat and char. The rest of the parts get into the oil, gradually polluting it. Over time, such a liquid loses its properties and begins to negatively affect the engine.
To avoid premature engine failure, drivers are advised to change the oil in the system every 30 thousand kilometers.
For many years since the acquisition, I have been pouring oil into the UAZ-a M8V engine and somehow everything seemed to suit, but in recent years the quality of this oil has become, frankly, very poor. Of course, it would be necessary to switch to another, but in some places there were leaks, and since I had to constantly top up, I didn’t want to take an expensive option.
But after a major overhaul and elimination of all problems, the question again arose of what kind of oil to fill in the UAZ engine. In stores, the brands of oils indicated in the book for repair and operation, for some reason, were completely absent. After looking at the characteristics of these lubricants on the Internet, I picked up the analogue of the brand 10W-40, which is closest in parameters to M8B oil.
Some parameters are even better, such as viscosity.
One of the main parameters for selecting engine oil is the compression ratio in the cylinders, 10W-40 fully meets this requirement. The table shows the technical characteristics:
With the start of using this oil, I noticed that the pressure in the engine increased by half the atmosphere, and most importantly, the engine began to make quieter noise during operation.
The oil pressure in the UAZ engine should be at a speed of 45 km / h from 2 to 4 kgf / cm2, the maximum pressure can be up to 5 kgf / cm2. In the heat, it can be even lower, but all these indicators depend on the quality of the oil, the condition of the engine and pump. Starting the engine in winter is easier and the nuisance of squeezing out oil, which I wrote about in less.
System capacity
A fully filled engine lubrication system holds 5.8 liters. How much oil is poured into the UAZ engine depends on which filter is installed (large or small) and whether an oil cooler is connected. So for replacement, you need to purchase 7 liters. 6 liters will be filled and one in reserve.
Replacement
Oil change in UAZ engines is carried out during seasonal maintenance or after 16,000 km. If one oil was poured into the system and it is not very dirty, then it is not necessary to flush the engine. Otherwise, you need to use flushing oil or purchase an additive that is added to the oil before draining.
It is also used in new injection machines of the UAZ Patriot type. Here is a table of the dependence of filling the brand of oil into the UAZ Patriot engine on the ambient temperature:
Oils for UAZ Patriot
Conclusion
Summing up on the question of what kind of oil to fill in the UAZ engine, we can say that there are many options. However, you should not take a cheap one if you want the engine to serve you faithfully, and for as long as possible. The performance can be further improved by using mineral oil of a higher price category, for example, the ZIC brand for gasoline engines, the HIFLO category.
When operating a UAZ with a minibus body, the age of the developed engine for a car leaves its mark. Owners, in the case when an UAZ loaf oil change is required, are wondering about the frequency of maintenance of the lubrication system, and the type of oil.
Operation features
The base motor installed on the car is designated as UAZ-450 and has the following technical characteristics:
Working volume - 2.43 l;
. installed power - 62 hp;
. the volume of the lubrication system is 5.5 liters.
Later, the engine, which received an index of 452, was boosted to 72 hp, and the torque was also increased to 156 Nm.
Various sources indicate an engine oil change interval for this engine family of 5,000 km. However, this indicator was noted for the quality of fuel used, the compositions of mineral oil used.
Properly selected semi-synthetic oil for viscosity allows you to increase the service interval up to 7.5 - 10 thousand km. Replacement can be timed to the season of operation. The recommended oil viscosity can be 10W40 to 15W40.
As the practice of operation shows, the quality of the filled oils in this case does not deteriorate significantly, and the engine runs with greater efficiency. Long-term use of the same type of oil allows you to increase the life of individual parts of the main engine systems.
Depending on the degree of wear of the parts of the piston group, the frequency of changing the UAZ loaf oil can be adjusted based on the following indicators:
When the color of the oil changes to a dark, soot color;
. with a significant drop in pressure, including due to severe contamination of the filter;
. with a strong change in the viscosity of the oil, its dilution.
If you find these symptoms even before reaching the control run, you should immediately change the oil.
Replacement procedure
The ongoing UAZ loaf oil change requires the purchase, including an oil filter. It should be borne in mind that the UAZ and VAZ filters, which are similar in design, have different valve opening pressures. A low-revving UAZ engine simply will not be able to normally push oil along the lubrication system circuit through an unsuitable filter.
The replacement should be carried out on a warm engine, and the car is installed on a flat area. The necessary operations are performed in the prescribed order:
With the oil filler cap open, the drain plug is unscrewed, and the oil is poured into a pre-prepared wide-mouth container;
. unscrew the oil filter;
. install the drain plug and a new filter element in place;
. oil is filled into the system by 90%, and after the control measurement of the level, the required volume is added;
. conduct a test start of the engine, noting the pressure in the lubrication system.
In order not to forget the date of the replacement, it is recommended to install a commemorative label indicating the date and mileage at which the replacement was carried out.
