Changing the oil in a VAZ 2114 engine, 8 valves, 16 valves

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.

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.

Replacement frequency. Influencing factors

First of all, changing the oil in the VAZ 2114 engine is carried out based on the mileage that the car has traveled. Each car owner decides for himself when it is time to change the oil. Recommendations from the manufacturer and dealer centers, as well as recommendations from experts, suggest that it is better to change the oil approximately every 10-15 thousand kilometers, but more often is better; it is recommended every 5 thousand kilometers.

There are a number of factors that can affect the frequency of replacement:

• Current condition of the car;
• Engine wear level;
• The quality of the previously used lubricant for the power unit;
• Conditions in which the vehicle is operated;
• Seasonality of car operation;
• Driving style.

The level of wear and tear on a car in winter is much higher than in summer. Therefore, the optimal solution is a seasonal oil change. This is confirmed by the motor oil manufacturers themselves, who offer a range of special summer and winter fluids.

If you have just purchased a used VAZ 2114, the oil should be changed immediately for two objective reasons:

1. You don’t know exactly how long the car was operated with oil in the engine crankcase;
2. You don't know what oil is currently being used. Mixing different lubricants is the most ridiculous mistake you can make.

Before adding new oil, it is recommended to use the so-called five-minute flushing period. This will remove carbon deposits. Do not get too carried away with such activities, since in practice it has been proven that flushing spoils the engine.

Many people believe that the less often they use their car, the longer they can go without changing the oil. Serious mistake. This is explained by the fact that when a car is left idle in a garage for a long time, condensation accumulates inside the car, eventually ending up in the engine crankcase with lubricant. This aggressive environment has a detrimental effect on the lubrication system of engine components.

Getting ready for replacement

There are several issues that should be addressed before starting the replacement procedure.

What kind of oil should I use?

First of all, you should decide on the engine oil that is best poured into the VAZ 2114 engine, since the proper operation of the engine in the future largely depends on it. The user manual indicates the recommended oils from the manufacturer. It is advisable to use them, since they have been tested on this type of engine and meet all the requirements for viscosity and lubricating characteristics. If you rely on the SAE certificate, then in the name of the oil the first digit indicates the limit of lower temperatures at which it is better to use the lubricant, and the upper digit indicates high temperatures.

There is no fundamental difference between manufacturers. Lubricating fluids differ in their composition: a set of additives. It is important when purchasing not to run into a fake. When buying lubricant, you should ask the seller for quality certificates.

How much to pour?

The amount of lubricant to be filled depends on the engine size. A guideline for the volume of required fluid can be the amount of used lubricant spilled out when replacing. For VAZ 2114 cars this volume is approximately 4 liters.

When pouring fresh lubricant, you should monitor its level using a special dipstick. It has maximum and minimum marks. The lubricant level should be between them. If it is lower, then the liquid must be added, if higher it can be pumped out using a syringe.

When should you change your oil?

First of all, you need to know the reasons for replacing the lubricant, which determines the frequency of its replacement. Everything regarding replacement, as well as which lubricant is best to use, is described in the VAZ 2114 operating manual. According to the manufacturer’s recommendations, the engine oil should be changed every 10-15 thousand kilometers. This assumes normal operating conditions.

The period after which the lubricant should be changed is influenced by several factors:

• Terms of Use. If the car is used in urban conditions with a lot of traffic jams, and also experiences constantly increased loads, for example, traveling with a trailer, then the time between replacements is halved.
• Lubrication quality. If it is of poor quality, the oil filter quickly becomes clogged, and a large amount of residue from engine operation accumulates in the lubricant, which requires more frequent replacement of the lubricant.
• The season in which the machine is operated affects the lubricants used in the engine. In winter and summer they differ in their characteristics.
• Driving style. If the driver is a fan of fast, dynamic driving, then the load on the engine is higher, so the oil has to be changed more often.

When buying a car that was used by another owner, it is advisable to change the lubricant and filter, after first flushing the entire fuel system.

Choosing oil

According to the operating manual for the VAZ 2114, for this model it is recommended to use semi-synthetic motor oil, the viscosity of which is 10W-30. This way you will be able to decide what kind of oil to fill in your VAZ 2114. Choosing oils from leading manufacturers is not a mandatory requirement. But this is a recommendation based on detailed analysis. Practice shows that it is high-quality lubricated fluids that interact best with VAZ 2114 engines.

Market analysis and a survey of owners of the “fourteenth” model show that the main demand is now for several types of oils from leading manufacturers. However, their temperature ranges are different. To determine the choice of this parameter, we offer the corresponding table for your reference.

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.

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.

Draining used oil

1. The car is placed on the inspection hole. You will need to get under the bottom.
2. 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.
3. Open the filler cap located on the valve box. This will relieve pressure.
4. Now crawl under the car, taking the key number 17 with you.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. About 100-200 milliliters of clean new oil are poured into the new filter, and the rubber gasket is also treated with lubricating fluid.
14. 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.
15. Close the drain hole in the oil pan with a plug.
16. Perform flushing if necessary.

Filling with new oil

1. 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;
2. To make it more convenient to pour liquid into the engine from a container with oil, use a small funnel;
3. First fill in approximately 2.7 liters of oil;
4. Whether you add it or not can be checked using a dipstick;
5. Wait a while for the oil to settle;
6. 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;
7. The filler plug is closed;
8. 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;
9. Turn off the engine and let the car sit for a while;
10. Now check the level again with the dipstick. If necessary, add fluid to the optimal level;
11. 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;
12. Be sure to remove any drops of oil that remain on the engine. This must be done for security reasons.

That's it, the procedure is completed. Now you can compare how much it cost to change the oil yourself and what amounts the nearest service stations require. You will be pleasantly surprised and continue the practice of independently replacing the lubricating fluid for the engine of your VAZ 2114.

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Changing the oil

Typically, the lubricant change procedure begins with draining the old fluid. An inspection hole or overpass is best suited for this procedure. Having gained full access to the bottom of the car, this replacement will be much easier.

But before starting work, you need to warm up the machine, which will greatly simplify draining the viscous liquid, the fluidity of which is significantly improved by heating.

After this, you can begin to dismantle the plug on the drain hole. But before this, it is worth preparing a container for the waste substance in advance.

Tools

Despite the fact that changing the oil in a VAZ 2114 engine is a fairly simple procedure and does not require professional skills, it is still worth preparing for it in advance.

To do this, you will need a number of tools available to every motorist, which are also necessary to replace the pressure sensor:

1. First of all, buy a sufficient amount of motor lubricant. Typically these are containers with a volume of 5 liters or more;
2. Rags;
3. Lubricant filter;
4. 17mm wrench. For convenience, it is best to have both a socket and a socket version. This can make DIY changing procedures much easier. You should choose a high-quality tool, since the drain plugs are usually tightly tightened and considerable effort will be required to remove them;
5. A container of sufficient volume to drain the waste substance. Usually a 5-liter canister is enough for this type of work. But to avoid inconvenience when draining, the neck of the tank must be of sufficient diameter;
6. Funnel;
7. Oil filter removal wrench.

After preparing all the tools, you can start working.

Step-by-step instruction

The procedure for changing the lubricant yourself consists of several steps described below in the instructions:

1. Using a 17 wrench, the drain plug in the tank is removed. In some cases, a regular wheel wrench may be suitable for this purpose. You must be careful when removing the cover, because if it has not been opened for a long time and is difficult to remove, then its edges can be torn off. This will lead to an increase in the price of maintenance costs;
2. After the plug has given way and unscrewed 60 percent of the entire thread, you need to prepare a canister in advance into which the waste liquid will be drained. Also, do not put your hands under the lid, as the substance will still be hot and can burn the skin;
3. Carefully remove the plug and wait for the draining to finish. It is worth waiting at least 10 minutes;
4. Next, the filter is removed. It is usually located on the passenger side (see photo on the right). To dismantle it, additional tools are usually not required, but if difficulties arise, it is best to use a special key. To better know the location of this element, you can see the photo of the engine compartment structure. The images will also help to dismantle and replace the pressure sensor;
5. After removing the old filter, you can begin installing the new one. To do this, you need to pour 200 grams of new lubricant into it, and you also need to lubricate the rubber gasket with it. Then you can put on a new filter. To secure it, 5-6 turns are enough. At the end, you need to screw the drain pan plug back on;
6. Now you can start pouring new lubricant into the engine. For this, the neck on the engine is used, it is located on the valve box cover itself. To avoid overflow, it is best to use a wide funnel.

Do not completely pour in the entire required volume. For starters, 3 liters will be enough. After waiting for some time, you should check the fill level. It should be located between the “min” and “max” values. Now you can add everything else to the maximum allowable volume mark.

After the work has been done, you should clean the engine compartment from drops using a rag and you can start the car.

With the start of production of VAZ 2114 cars, the VAZ-2111 injection engine with a volume of 1.5 liters was included in the package; on all subsequent modifications such as 21114, 11183, 21124, 21126, the engine volume was 1.6 liters. Using the example of a VAZ 2114 with a VAZ-2111 engine, we will demonstrate how to change the oil and replace the oil filter.

Replacement instructions

In order to change the engine oil, the engine must be warmed up. Hot grease drains better, and wear debris is suspended, so more of it will come out along with the old grease. It is better to replace it after the trip. If the engine is cold, then it needs to be warmed up to operating temperature by letting it run for 10 minutes.

What will you need?

The work is carried out on a device that makes it possible to get to the drain hole of the car engine: an overpass, an inspection hole or a lift.

During the procedure you will need the following materials and tools:

• key to "17";
• new oil;
• new filter
• filter removal device;
• clean rag;
• gloves;
• container into which used oil is drained.

Along with changing the lubricant, it is necessary to change the oil filter, otherwise wear residues will get into the new lubricant, which will negatively affect the operation of the engine.

Stages

Replacing lubricant in a VAZ 2114 consists of the following steps.

1. The car is installed on the existing fixture.
2. A prepared container is placed under the drain hole.
3. Use the key to “17” to unscrew the drain plug. You should be very careful not to get burned by any liquid that leaks from the drain hole. It is advisable to perform the procedure with gloves.
4. All liquid is drained within 10 minutes.
5. When all the used oil has poured out, the drain plug should be cleaned of dirt and screwed back into place.
6. The next step is to replace the old filter with a new one. The old oil filter must be unscrewed manually or using a special wrench. If these methods are not possible, you can pierce the housing with a screwdriver and, using it as a lever, unscrew the oil filter.

   
   Unscrew the oil filter using a wrench

7. The oil filter seat must be thoroughly wiped with a clean cloth to prevent dirt from getting inside.
8. Taking a new filter, you need to pour 2/3 of the new oil into it and lubricate the sealing rubber with liquid.

   
   New consumables

9. Screw the filter into its original place by hand, without the need for much effort.
10. After unscrewing the plug on the filler hole, pour new lubricant through the funnel.

    
    Unscrew the cap from the filler hole

11. After filling, you need to check the oil level using a dipstick. It should be in the middle between the maximum and minimum.

    
    Checking the lubricant level

12. Next, you need to start the engine. It should idle for about 10 minutes until the oil pressure light on the dashboard goes out.
13. The level is measured again. If necessary, add liquid.

The quality and level of lubricant should be monitored throughout the operation of the VAZ 2114 to ensure proper engine operation.