The entire engine is in VAZ 2110 oil. Engine oil: what to pour? Drain the old fluid

The best engine oil for a domestic car should immediately be said about the fact that engine parts in a normal state do not rub against each other at all. Of course, metal-to-metal contact occurs, but this happens only at the time of engine overloads, as well as engine start.

In order to reduce the load on all metal parts of the engine, engine oil is poured into the car - it completely eliminates the scratching of surfaces against each other. We note the special strength of the micrometer film - it can even withstand those loads that are sometimes measured in tons.

Let's return to the original topic of the article. We have a difficult task to choose the best engine oil for the VAZ 2110/2112 for the summer. For the warm season, it is best to choose synthetic oils whose viscosity is 5w40 . On how to determine the best value for money?

The most popular manufacturing companies:

1. Total
2. Mobile
3. Castrol
4. Shell

Choose according to the promoted classification

Speaking about motor oils, one cannot fail to say that the SAE classification is rightfully considered the most popular today - in fact, it is used all over the world to classify the viscosity of compositions.

A small educational program for motorists. The first part of the index (this is 5w) is the viscosity that occurs at low temperatures. And the lower the viscosity, the faster the car will start.

The number 40 (from our index 5w40) characterizes the viscosity of the product poured into the machine at operating temperature. Actually, it is in this figure that the bearing capacity of oil films is displayed. And the higher it is, the better, of course. And the greater the difference between both of these numbers (the first and last part of the code), the more versatile the product will be.

API and ACEA classification

The American Petroleum Institute has introduced its own classification - API. This indicator displays a combination of qualities, as well as the viscosity of the oil product. When choosing oil for your VAZ according to this classification, remember that the older the second letter in the alphabet, the better the product will turn out. If the oil belongs to the SM category, this is the highest level of quality.

ACEA - classification comes from Europe. It is more strict, but the principle remains the same - the higher the number in the index, the better, respectively.

A lot of motor oils are subjected to specific testing by competitive automakers in their programs. However, this does not mean that such compounds can only be used in those engines whose certificates they have. Domestic AvtoVAZ did not receive foreign certificates at all, but this does not at all prevent car owners from using popular brands.

Let's be more specific

However, we have greatly digressed from the original topic of conversation. What kind of oil to fill in the VAZ 2110 and 2112 in the summer? We present to your attention popular products that have earned recognition from motorists all over the country.

Korean motor oil is an exceptionally high-quality product that can be used not only in summer, but also all season. All physical and chemical parameters are in full compliance with modern standards of viscosity class. ZIC XQ shows excellent acid number as well as stability.

MOBIL Synt S

All owners of the "classics" actively use the Belgian product of Belgian origin. In all respects, this oil fits into the existing standards, but, as experts say, there are many questions about the polymer thickener.

Russian car - Russian oil. SPECTROL Galax

Even though the score for the SPECTROL Galax test turned out to be satisfactory, experts note the presence of rather large particles (oxidation products) here, as well as very, very high rates of response. If you use SPECTROL Galax constantly in the summer - thoroughly flush the engine when changing the oil to remove all kinds of deposits.

Originally from Belgium – MANNOL Elite

It is recommended to use this oil for a domestic VAZ only as a last resort - a very high response rate of polymer thickeners. However, the stability in terms of thermal oxidation is stable.

Russian car - Russian product! SELECT Lubricants Supreme

A new oil that has recently entered the modern market. However, as tests show, this oil really deserves the attention of each of the modern consumers. Stability and excellent value for money -
SELECT Lubricants Supreme is best poured into a VAZ!

Have questions? AGA 027MS

And there are questions, even despite the fact that the old domestic product AGA 027MS showed excellent physical and chemical characteristics. As shown by the test of motor oils, this product has no equal in terms of cold start! However, this advantage pales against the background of a fairly rapid aging of the oil during use.

Made in France - TOTAL Quartz 9000

Excellent results - that's what this oil showed us! Experts also note the stability of all additives that are part of the package. TOTAL Quartz 9000 can be used for a full season without the need for replacement.

Another Russian - CONSOL Ultima

The highest stability, as well as the ability to resist ongoing thermo-oxidative processes - this is CONSOL Ultima. As a budget solution, this is an ideal option. Experts also recommend using this oil for the summer season on all VAZs.

Neither fish nor meat - VALVOLINE SynPower

Here, the physico-chemical indicators correspond to all declared standards, and a significant replacement interval can be maintained during the operation of this oil. But here's the bad luck - VALVOLINE SynPower gives very tangible additives, which is not a plus.

For those who love their car — SHELL Helix Ultra

The best engine oil from our original rating is SHELL Helix Ultra. Modern experts recommend it for continuous use on all VAZ models - including 2110 and 2112.

Changing the VAZ 2110 oil is a mandatory and quite responsible procedure, but it is so simple that almost every car owner can handle it.

In domestic vehicles manufactured by AvtoVAZ JSC, the oil change (“workout”) in the engine must be carried out every 10,000 km mileage. And the VAZ 2110 is no exception. The reliability of its operation is largely determined by the quality of regular maintenance, where one of the most important operations is the replacement of used oil in the engine.

Getting ready to replace

The need for regular replacement of "working off" is caused by the fact that during the operation of the car, engine oil operates under conditions of high temperature and high mechanical loads. As a result, the additives included in its composition burn out. At the same time, lubricating characteristics also deteriorate (viscosity decrease, etc.), which causes increased wear of parts in the friction units of the power unit.

In addition, the chemical composition is supplemented by wear products, which, together with insoluble particles formed during the burnout process (soot), leads to failure of the oil filter.

The level of "development" in the crankcase of the car must be regularly monitored. For this you need:

• install the car on a horizontal platform;
• wait about 10 minutes for all the oily solution to be in the crankcase;
• Use a dipstick to check the mixture level in the engine crankcase. If the oil mark is located between the MIN and MAX risks, the amount is correct. If the MIN marks are lower, the level is insufficient, which may indicate increased oil consumption. It must be topped up to a normal level. Higher risks MAX - the level is redundant. The excess must be drained. In this case, it is recommended to visually check whether fuel enters the crankcase and, if necessary, eliminate this serious malfunction.

Advice! Having identified a lack of oil in the engine crankcase, it is necessary to determine the cause and eliminate it.

What oil to pour

When replacing, experts recommend filling in engine oil of the same brand that was in the power unit before. If you want to replace it with another one, you must follow the recommendations of the car manufacturer. In this case, it is necessary to flush the lubrication system of the power unit with a special flushing compound.

ATTENTION! When mixing oils of different brands and manufacturers, their foaming and loss of working properties are possible.

In accordance with the section "Fuels, lubricants and operating fluids" given in the maintenance and operation instructions for the VAZ 2110 car, the following types of oils are allowed (SAE classification):

• "REXOL UNIVERSAL" (10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-30, 20W-40, 30);
• "REXOL SUPER" (5W-30, 10W-30, 15W-40); "UFALYUB" (15W-40);
• CASTROL GTX (15W-40);
• ELF SPORTY (10W-30, 15W-40);
• SHELL SUPER PLUS (10W-40, 15W-40) etc.

In addition, it is possible to use analogues that have a Russian quality certificate and are recommended by their manufacturers for use in a VAZ 2110 car.

Engine oil volume

All engines that power the VAZ 2110 are developed on the basis of the well-known VAZ 2108 power unit with a cylinder displacement of 1.5 liters and a combined lubrication system (pressure + spray).

Nothing fundamentally changed in its design, so the amount of engine oil poured into the engine has not changed and is approximately 3.5 liters. This also applies to 16-valve engine modifications, which use the same cylinder block as in 8-valve power units.

When installing a new oil filter, about 300 ml of auto-lubrication is poured into it, so about 3.2 liters are poured into the engine. However, given that when draining the “working out”, some of it remains inside the motor, it is recommended during the filling process to periodically monitor how much oil is in the engine.

Where to pour oil

Engine oil in a VAZ 2110 car is located in the crankcase of the power unit. For filling, a special neck is provided in the upper part of the cylinder head, closed with a lid, which prevents it from splashing during engine operation.

Changing the oil

When operating a car, it is necessary to constantly monitor the quality and quantity of engine oil. After all, it ages, burns out, oxidizes, picks up soot, wear products, etc. You can make sure that it needs to be replaced in various ways:

• by the color of the liquid on the control probe - its dark brown color indicates the need for replacement;
• on the remnants of the dirt left after hot oil is dripped onto a dry napkin or blotting paper - if after soaking into the paper there is a dirty mark on it, then it's time to change it.

In addition, the terms for changing the oil in the engine are highly dependent on:

• on operating conditions and driving style;
• features of the power unit;
• fuel quality.

Tools

An oil change on a VAZ 2110 car should be carried out on a lift, overpass or viewing hole. Getting started you need to have at hand tools and auxiliary materials:

Set of wrenches.

1. Oil filter wrench (optional).
2. Funnel.
3. The capacity where mining will merge (at least 5 liters).
4. Rags.

Step-by-step instruction

Before starting work, it is necessary to warm up the engine well. This is done so that the oil warms up and becomes more liquid - this contributes to its better drainage from the channels of the lubrication system. Having prepared the necessary materials and components, proceed directly to the replacement procedure:

• unscrew the filler cap;
• install a container designed to drain the "working out" under the drain hole and unscrew the drain plug in the crankcase;
• merge mining;

ATTENTION! When draining the “working out”, special care must be taken, since it has a rather high temperature.

• if there is a need to flush the power unit, then we screw the drain plug into place, pour the flushing compound into the engine and close the filler neck with a lid. After that, we start the engine, let it run for 10 - 15 minutes and then drain the flushing fluid;
• remove the oil filter with a special wrench. If there is no such key, you can use a screwdriver, with which we pierce the filter housing and, using it as a knob, unscrew the filter;
• wait until all the liquid flows out of the filter hole;
• we clean the seats of the oil filter, the crankcase drain hole and the filler neck from dirt. To do this, we use pre-prepared rags;
• pouring about 300 ml of fresh engine oil into the new oil filter and moistening the rubber gasket with it, install the filter in place;

IMPORTANT! It is necessary to twist the oil filter only using the force of the hand. The use of the tool is prohibited.

• using a wrench, we twist the crankcase drain plug into place;
• having installed a funnel in the filler neck, carefully pour in new oil;
• the bay is about 3 liters of auto-lubrication, we check its level in the crankcase using a control dipstick. If the oil mark is between the MAX and MIN marks, the process is stopped. If the mark is below the MIN mark, add oil;
• we return the control probe to its place and close the filler neck with a lid;
• start the car engine;
• after the indicator light for emergency engine oil pressure goes out (5-7 seconds), we again check how much oil is in the engine with a dipstick;
• if the level of auto-lubrication in the crankcase is below normal, add it to the required level (the mark should be between the MIN and MAX risks).
• we check for leaks from the car's lubrication system and, if necessary, eliminate defects.

This completes the procedure for changing the oil in the engine of a VAZ 2110 car.

The manual for the domestic car VAZ 2110 says that it is necessary to change engine oil every 8-10 thousand kilometers. The process itself is not very complicated, and even a person without special skills and abilities can cope with it, and this does not require a set of special tools or devices. It will take about half an hour to work, but you will not have to wait long for your turn at the service center and still pay money for it.

Oil change interval

Motor 16 valves

Experts advise replacing the lubricant in the VAZ 2110 engine every 8 thousand kilometers, and this is especially true for difficult operating conditions, which include:

• constant driving in urban conditions with long traffic jams, when the engine is forced to idle for a long time;
• low ambient temperature, which contributes to an increase in oil viscosity and an increase in loads on the main parts and assemblies;
• riding in the steppes and other dusty or sandy roads;
• a long downtime of the vehicle, as a result of which condensation forms in the engine - it penetrates into the oil and changes the characteristics of the liquid.

You can determine that it is time to change the fluid by darkening the lubricant. This happens due to the accumulation of fuel combustion products in it, which adversely affects the operating parameters of the lubricant.

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Preparing to change engine oil

Before replacing the lubricant in the VAZ 2110 engine, you should familiarize yourself with certain recommendations from specialists:

1. The lubricant is drained after a short trip, until the engine has had time to cool down. Warm oil is more fluid, so it flows better from all corners inside the engine.
2. If the engine is cold, warm it up to operating temperature.
3. We recommend filling in the same oil that was filled earlier.

How much oil do you need?

Before changing the oil, many car owners have a question, how much oil should be poured into the VAZ 2110 engine? Opinions differ on this issue, since not all the oil is drained from the system, and some motorists fill in lubricant to the maximum mark, while others are slightly lower. In addition, various engines are installed on the VAZ 2110 - with 8 and 16 valves. Despite all the factors, on average, for filling, you will need a volume of engine oil in a VAZ 2110 from 2.2 to 3.5 liters. Therefore, you'd better buy a 4 liter canister and that should be enough.

What kind of oil to fill in the engine?

When changing engine oil, you must immediately change the oil filter, so when buying liquid in a store, do not forget to order it too. All oils can be classified into several categories:

• synthetic;
• semi-synthetic;
• mineral.

It is not difficult to choose between them - you need to focus on certain indicators:

1. If the engine of your VAZ 2110 is in good condition and does not consume oil during operation, and the pressure in all cylinders is stable, you can fill in synthetic lubricant all year round, changing it according to the regulations.
2. If the engine has a high mileage, you can fill in seasonal semi-synthetic or even mineral oils, as they are thicker and do not burn as much when the engine is running.

There is a wide range of lubricants of different brands on the market today. Choose the option with the best value for money. The viscosity must be at least 10W-40, otherwise the grease will begin to seep through the seals.

An excellent option for changing oil on a VAZ 2110 is Shell Helix 10W-40. The main thing is not to run into a fake, since up to 40% of counterfeit products are sold on the market today.

Replacement tools

To work on changing the VAZ 2110 oil, you will need the following set of items:

• spanners;
• funnel;
• key for unscrewing the filter;
• rags;
• container for draining the waste liquid.

Drain the old fluid

Before changing the lubricant, warm up the engine to operating temperature, and also find a pit or overpass for work. If possible, use a lift - it will be most convenient.

To drain the oil, proceed as follows:

1. We unscrew the filler plug, preventing the formation of a vacuum in the engine and better oil drainage.
2. We substitute the prepared container under the drain hole.
3. Unscrew the drain plug with a wrench.
4. Drain the old engine fluid.
5. We work carefully so as not to burn our hands, as the oil is hot. If the cork falls into the container along with the used oil, do not worry - you can get it later.
6. The oil will drain for about 10 minutes - be patient and wait for the end of the process.

Flushing the power unit

1. Replace the plug after draining the oil.
2. Pour flushing fluid into the motor up to the minimum mark on the dipstick.
3. Start the engine and let it run for 10-15 minutes.
4. Drain the liquid.
5. Unscrew the filter using a wrench or do it by hand.
6. Wait for the oil to drain completely from the engine.

We proceed to the last stage of changing the oil on the VAZ 2110 8 or 16 valves. We do it according to the following scheme:

1. Wipe down the oil filter screw-in area and any surfaces around it that might be dirty.
2. Pour new grease into the filter, filling it up to half.
3. Lubricate the threads with the sealing rubber of the new filter with oil.
4. Screw in the plug and tighten with a wrench, but do not overdo it.
5. Screw the filter back into place, but do it carefully and without a key.
6. Slowly pour new oil into the neck using a funnel for convenience.
7. Check the fluid level so that it is in the middle between the two marks on the dipstick.
8. Screw in the filler cap.
9. Start the engine and wait until the oil pressure light on the panel goes out.
10. Stop the engine and check the oil level again and top up if necessary.

The oil change on the VAZ 2110 is over, and you can collect all the tools and go on a trip. The next day, check the oil level with a dipstick and, if necessary, add it to the normal level.

Very often, especially novice motorists are interested in such questions: what kind of oil to fill in the VAZ 2110 engine, synthetic mineral oil, ZIC or Shell, Mobil or Castrol .... and there can be no clear answer. But it is still possible to make some convincing arguments in favor of certain types of oils. And we will talk about this below.

Synthetic, semi-synthetic or mineral water?

Now there is a huge choice in the motor oil market and of course, it all depends for the most part on your willingness and ability to pay one price or another for a can of motor oil. For example, the cheapest mineral water already costs about 400 rubles per 4 liters, semi-synthetics start from 500-600 for the same canister, and vaunted synthetics even from 1,500 rubles and more.

So what to choose for the VAZ 2110 engine? And are there any differences between 8-valve and 16-valve oils. In fact, the only plus of mineral oil is its cheapness. More, unfortunately, this type of fuel and lubricants cannot boast. As for synthetic oils, there are a number of advantages:

• Higher lubricity
• Detergent properties are much higher
• Ability to operate over wide temperature ranges
• In winter, there are no problems with starting (does not freeze)
• Increased engine life due to all of the above

The only downside is the high cost. As for the fairy tales about the leakage of oil seals when filling synthetics into the engine, these are fairy tales that, fortunately, fewer people believe in every day.

Personal experience: using my engine as an example, I can say that there are already more than 60,000 miles, and half of them are synthetic. Inside, under the valve cover, perfect cleanliness, without plaque and other deposits. Looking at some motors with less mileage on cheap oil, it gives me the creeps from what I see.

The choice of oil manufacturer for the VAZ 2110-2112 engine

Well, here, of course, the choice is quite huge, and to be honest, the quality of any synthetic oil from a well-known manufacturer for a VAZ engine will be much better than the most vaunted mineral water. So it's better not to bother with the company too much. Mobil or ZIC, as well as Shell or Lukoil, for example, can be a completely excellent option.

But I personally fill my ZIC engine with full synthetics. Prior to this, lil was the same, only semi. There is no oil consumption for waste, the lubricating properties are excellent, and it is hardly possible to evaluate this factor at home. But about the washing properties - here it is beyond praise, the camshaft and housings are in perfect cleanliness, as if everything had just been from the factory.

As for winter launches on ZIC synthetics, then again, I personally never had any problems. The engine starts without any problems, if all the necessary points are observed at this time of the year (clutch depressed, fully charged battery, etc.).

If you have a fairly large operating experience on any of the motor oils, then you can share it below in the comments to this article, I think that the information will be very useful for many owners of the VAZ 2110-2112.