What is the best engine oil to choose for Chevrolet Niva: recommendations from the manufacturer, reviews from owners

The best semi-synthetic motor oil for Chevrolet Niva

For Niva Chevrolet SUVs, you can also use semi-synthetic compounds, which are slightly cheaper than synthetics, but perfectly protect the engine from wear. Here are the best products in this category.

LIQUI MOLY Molygen New Generation 5W-40 4 l

Rating: 4.8

This semi-synthetic motor oil from a German manufacturer belongs to the premium class, despite the mineral base in the composition. In addition to approval for the Niva, it is officially approved for use in such brands as Porsche, BMW and Volkswagen, which are in a class higher than the Niva Chevrolet model. Car owners in reviews note a noticeable increase in power, which gives an increase in dynamics. This is especially felt in the Niva models of 2002-2009, equipped with an internal combustion engine with 125 hp. The substance has no friction losses due to its low-viscosity state.

Our experts consider this engine oil to be the best for use in new Chevrolet Nivas that have just left the showroom. If you pour lubricant into a new engine from the very beginning, you will be able to delay major repairs as much as possible, perhaps up to 400 thousand km. This is achieved through Molygen New Generation technology (molybdenum additive), which creates a durable film on the surface of rubbing parts. The protective coating does not disappear when the machine is idle for a month without operation or when there is a strong temperature difference.

Advantages

• easy start in winter;
• high stability at temperatures -30…+40 degrees;
• reduces exhaust toxicity;
• optimally protects against wear.

Flaws

• high price;
• there are fakes.

SHELL Helix HX7 5W-40 4 l

Rating: 4.7

If you are a fan of quality products from the British brand SHELL, then pay attention to the product Helix HX7 5W-40. The semi-synthetic base is equipped with protective additives that create a durable film. In addition, the technical fluid is not prone to the formation of solid deposits or contamination of the discharge. GM approval is expressly stated in the product specifications. Easy cold starting of the engine is ensured by increased fluidity. Service station technicians in their reviews praise the product for its constant viscosity throughout its entire service life. The manufacturer claims that this lubricant has a protection level that is 19% more effective compared to similar products from competing brands.

This oil from a British manufacturer has active cleansing properties. The engine of your Chevrolet Niva will remain shining from the inside, despite the dubious quality of gasoline. We recommend that those who have to travel a lot around the country and refuel in untested places take a closer look at the product.

Advantages

• sold in volumes of 1, 4 and 20 l;
• increased efficiency of the internal combustion engine;
• has antioxidant stability;
• rapid supply of oil to the channels upon startup.

Flaws

• high price;
• It is recommended to replace it after 1 year, even if the mileage is not checked.

Shell

Shell is a leading specialist in the production of synthetic oils. For the Niva model, the Shell Ultra, Shell Helix Plus Ultra and others series of oils are suitable. In general, this oil is suitable for cars of any class. The lubricant in question has a special protection technology and is made with various innovative additives. Together with them, the engine components are lubricated and cleaned much faster. Shell oil is recommended for use in cold climates and in severe road conditions.

Lukoil Lux 10W-40

The product is produced by the Russian company LUKOIL and is known not only in the domestic market, but also abroad.

The liquid in question is semi-synthetic. Lukoil Lux 10W-40 can be used at any time of the year and under any conditions. It is perfect for gasoline and diesel engines of modern cars, both domestic and foreign.

The advantages of this oil include the following:

• retains its working qualities for a long time;
• remains stable even with sharp fluctuations in ambient temperature;
• has a low viscosity, making it easy to start the engine in winter;
• has high lubricating properties, allowing you to reliably protect the vehicle’s power plant from wear;
• counteracts corrosive processes;
• allows you to keep engine parts properly clean;

Rating of the best motor oils for Niva Chevrolet

Bottom line

You need to change the oil, you need to do it on time and use high-quality consumables. The longevity of the engine largely depends on the issues that are associated with this important component. Don’t skimp on such little things, because a major overhaul of your car’s power unit will cost tens of times more than regularly replacing high-quality engine filler.

In other words, all questions about oil depend on your correct vision of the issue, the financial capabilities and integrity of the sellers of motor products and the people who change the oil itself on the car.

There are not so few links in this chain, and this always means that not everything is as simple as you would like. But statistics show, and reviews from car enthusiasts confirm, that counterfeit oil is becoming increasingly rare on store shelves, and it’s not worth chasing after saving money when shopping on spontaneous, semi-legal auto parts markets.

It is also worth paying tribute to the Chevrolet Niva model itself. The car is very unpretentious and can forgive some mistakes when it comes to changing the oil, but you should not look for the ultimate strength in this matter in your car by personal example.

3LUKOIL ATF

Universal all-season Price: from RUB 360.00 Country of origin: Russia Rating (2018): 4.0

Semi-synthetic fluid for automatic transmissions. According to the manufacturer, the all-season product LUKOIL ATF contains an improved package of antifriction additives and can be used both in automatic transmissions of passenger cars and in transmissions of trucks, special equipment and buses. Approved for BelAZ hydromechanical transmissions. According to user reviews, it does not tolerate mixing with other liquids, it can foam and lose its antioxidant stability.

pros

• Low price
• Minimal risk of encountering a fake

Also interesting: Connecting rods and pistons VAZ-21213

Owners' opinion

In principle, car owners most often use the products that we have already discussed above. And the leader in the popular vote is Lukoil oil. The Chevrolet Niva drives it more often than other options, if you believe the reviews of the owners of these cars, and there is no reason not to believe them. We provide only statistics and facts. In general, everyone finds the answer to the question of which engine oil is best for the Chevrolet Niva for themselves, based on their experience, which is acquired in the process of owning a car.

Castrol Magnatic

For Chevrolet Niva, Castrol Magnatic oil with parameters 5W-40 is suitable. It is also advisable to use an option with additives that contain molecules that attract oil to parts. In other words, this allows the oil to remain on the walls of the parts for a long time, even several days after inactivity. And then the liquid is drained into the crankcase. In addition, additives ensure the safety of parts and protect them from premature wear. The oil has a transparent shade and high consistency.

Rosneft Premium

This oil is a fully synthetic product with high performance qualities. It consists of a synthetic base stock and the latest package of functional additives.

Having excellent viscosity-temperature characteristics, Rosneft Premium can be used in any climatic conditions.

• providing the engine with the maximum level of protection during operation;
• prevention of all kinds of negative deposits on the surfaces of parts;
• easy starting of the power unit in winter;
• providing savings due to low volatility.

Fuel consumption. According to the passport and in reality.

According to the manufacturer’s technical documentation, gasoline consumption on a Niva 21213 carburetor is expressed in the following figures:

The actual fuel consumption of the VAZ 21213 per 100 km will differ slightly from the declared one. This data depends on many factors. For example, in winter, fuel costs increase and reach 15-16 liters per hundred kilometers

. In summer, the figures drop to 10-12 liters. Increased fuel consumption is caused by poor condition of the carburetor and chassis of the VAZ.

The fuel consumption of the VAZ 21213 per 100 km is also influenced by the speed at which the car moves, the year of its manufacture and many other factors, from the condition of the road surface, the correct selection of car tires and their wear, to the driving experience of the driver himself. Off-road gasoline consumption on a VAZ 21213 carburetor, even a new one, will consume 20-30 liters of gasoline.

How often to change

The transmission units of the vehicle a priori experience less thermal stress than the power plant. Due to the absence of critical overheating, the working mixture burns out less and lasts many times longer.

The manufacturer recommends servicing every 35,000-40,000 kilometers, depending on the intensity of use and applied loads. Motorists change lubricants already when they reach 25,000-30,000 kilometers covered by the speedometer.

Do-it-yourself replacement or car service?

Both options exist. There is nothing difficult in the process of changing engine oil yourself, of course, if you have the appropriate place to carry out this manipulation (this could be an overpass or a lift in the garage).

If this is not possible, then the operation can be performed at a car service station. The procedure is simple and does not cost a lot of money. The only point is to do the specified procedure in a trusted place. Because there are situations when dubious services partially drained the used oil, added some new oil, and that’s it. That is, the filler is not completely changed, part of your new oil is stolen by service workers, and the resulting car engine does not work very well.

These cases are rare, but they do occur, therefore, you should not completely exclude them; if possible, you can attend the oil change procedure to remove such a risk.

Luxe Hit and Luxe Best

These oils belong to Delfin Group products and are aimed at protecting the engine during vehicle operation. They have a synthetic base, make it possible to save fuel and increase engine stability due to the molybdenum contained in the composition. In the case of a vehicle with fairly high mileage, these lubricants may be a suitable option.

Featuring a synthetic base, Luxe Hit is suitable for both cars and trucks with different types of engines - petrol and diesel, conventional and turbocharged.

You can safely fill the following series of Luxe oils into the Chevrolet Niva engine:

Criteria for selecting VAZ 2123 oil

All oils are selected based on compliance with SAE, ACEA, API. In terms of composition, it is optimal to use semi-synthetics for used VAZs.

• ACEA A3/B3-B4.
• API SL, SM, SN.

At the pre-production stage (1998-2002) it was produced as the VAZ-2123 Niva, then as the Chevrolet Niva. The car is still being assembled to this day.

AvtoVAZ offers the following table to select the appropriate viscosity:

But most often drivers fill in with 5w-40.

Information on viscosity for a specific engine can be found in the motor oil interchangeability catalog: https://www.northsealubricants.com/en/oil-advisor

The catalog can be trusted, the data is taken from car manufacturers. In this case, you can choose not only oil for the engine, but also for the gearbox, power steering, brake system, and cooling system. That is, all liquids.

Original LADA oils

#1

LADA PROFESSIONAL 5W-40

Best price Yandex Market

#2

Lada Ultra 5W-40 API SN/CF

Best price Yandex Market

The supplier of original oils for AvtoVAZ is the Rosneft company, so branded oils can be replaced by any product from this manufacturer that meets the specifications.

Causes

If low oil pressure appears in the engine, the reasons for this may be the following:

• The lubricant needs to be changed. Perhaps it has lost its properties and become very liquid
• The filter is clogged
• There is a problem with the oil pump
• The pressure relief valve has failed
• The crankshaft plain bearings have small gaps and perhaps they have become larger than the permissible value
• Gaps appeared larger than required between the camshaft journals and its bed
• The wiring is faulty or there is a problem with the pressure sensor

If the lubricant was not changed on time, this could lead to a decrease in its viscosity, and therefore the gear pump that pumps the oil could not create the necessary pressure, which led to the appearance of a warning signal on the dashboard, and to prevent this, the oil must be changed every ten thousand kilometers. A complete or partial failure of one of the cylinders occurs, the fuel mixture accumulates in the cylinder, and along their walls it enters the oil, and the greater the wear of the piston group, the more intense it will be, the combustible mixture enters the oil. And if at the same time coolant gets into the system, then engine repair cannot be avoided.

Very rarely, the cause of an error may be a clogged filter, as there is an intensive process of wear of parts in the engine. For example, if the chain guide shoe flies off and begins to hit the cylinder head, noise will appear and the chain will begin to punch a groove in the housing, and all the chips will begin to settle in the filter.

If the car owner does not provide sufficient care for the car, this can lead to clogging of the oil receiver grid. The appearance of all other reasons listed above are considered more serious malfunctions and in order to eliminate them you need to disassemble the engine.

Separately about turbo engines

It's no secret that turbocharged engines consume more oil than conventionally aspirated ones (by the way, which is better - we talked here ). The thing is that old turbines are cooled precisely from the engine lubrication system, and if the turbine is broken, it can drive oil through its bearings, and the consumption can be quite large, about 1 - 3 liters per 10,000 kilometers, and in in case of malfunction much more.

Also, if the turbine malfunctions, increased crankcase gas pressure may occur. Thus, oil can enter the cylinders directly through fuel injection from the crankcase ventilation system. The turbine definitely needs to be replaced or repaired.

I wrote a lot, and as you can see, the reasons are not always clear-cut; each individual case must be taken into account.

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