Nuances in choosing oil
Before purchasing motor oil for your engine, you should know that saving on this maintenance is not worth it, as further problems that may occur with the engine will cost a pretty penny.
This problem usually happens to beginners who increasingly ask friends for advice, read reviews in online communities, and so on. And, if the advice of friends does not look so wary, then hidden advertising on Internet portals can only cause harm. Below, we will describe to you all the most popular types of motor oils for the VAZ-2114, so that you can make the right choice yourself.
Oil change period
According to the manufacturer's regulations, engine oil changes should be carried out no more than 15 thousand kilometers since the last change.
However, these figures will be considered as such if the car was operated in ideal conditions, without temperature changes and difficult operation. And since our weather, driving style and road condition cannot be called ideal, it is ideal to reduce the timing of engine oil changes from the nominal by 1.5-2 times - to 7-8 thousand kilometers, or every 8-12 months.
If most of the driving is in traffic jams, then the oil change period must be reduced
Such factors can easily include constant movement in the city, where the engine experiences stable loads while in traffic jams.
Advice from the “experienced”
Experienced VAZ-2114 owners try to constantly fill in the same oil, constantly sticking to one manufacturer, which has already proven itself on the positive side. This position is ideal not only because the product has already been tested, but also because the owner will be able to distinguish quality products from counterfeit ones only by the appearance of the packaging.
An example of an original and counterfeit Shell motor oil canister.
Also, purchasing goods constantly from one trusted supplier only increases the chances of purchasing quality goods.
A detailed example of the difference between an original canister and a fake one.
Advice! You should not consult with sellers in stores about purchasing this or that oil, because most often they pursue their own personal gain, trying to sell what is more expensive or has been on the shelf for a long time.
We have already figured out what the manufacturer advises, what experienced VAZ-2114 owners pay attention to, now we will describe in more detail specifically about each type of engine oil recommended for filling, ignoring all low-quality ones that can only worsen the lubricating properties of the oil, and clogging the oil filter.
Synthetic or semi-synthetic
The current trend is towards a wider viscosity range. Chemists have made the most significant steps in this direction in relation to the creation of synthetics, adding new components to them. For example, being the first to launch a synthetic lubricant on the market, it has been working with it and experimenting for over thirty years. A huge number of emerging competitors are also not asleep and are spending huge amounts of money on creating a new product with expanded capabilities. But there are few developers producing highly specialized synthetics, for example, for highly loaded diesel engines.
In addition to the “fives” - synthetics, there are similar semi-synthetics. Why not use it? Of course, you can also use liquid mineral water, add thickeners, a synthetic component with a modern set of additives - and you will get a completely standard semi-synthetic engine oil for winter, for example. However, it is known that its parameters will in any case be lower compared to synthetics. After all, the oil base plays an extremely important role, setting the physical and chemical base.
A well-known analogy can be traced with gasoline. There is a technology by which many additives are added in a homemade way to low-octane gasoline A-80 and AI-98 is obtained. But, after running on such fuel, the engine will soon require repairs: at a minimum, the injector will need to be flushed and the spark plugs replaced. After all, it is absolutely clear that high-quality gasoline of the highest quality will be obtained only through the use of appropriate technologies.
Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)
| winter from -35 to 0 °C | summer from 0 to +35 °C |
| 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 5W-20 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 5W-30 5W-40 0W-30 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 5W-40 5W-30 | 20W-30 20W-40 25W-30 |
| 0W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 0W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-30 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
| 0W-40 0W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 |
Recommended services for selecting automobile oils
If you already have preferences in the brand, then everything is even simpler. It is enough to go to any service for selecting automobile oils of the desired brand and the manufacturer will select the oil that will be compatible with your engine. The table contains the most popular brands and selection services from these brands. We go to any of the sites in the table and select the make, model of the car, engine and year of manufacture.
| Oil brand | Link to selection |
| LUKOIL | lukoil-masla.ru |
| Rosneft | rosneft-lubricants.ru |
| G-Energy | new.g-energy.org/ru |
| Gazpromneft | |
| GT OIL | gtoil.ru |
| Mobile | mobiloil.com.ru |
| SHELL | www.shell.com.ru |
| Motul | mymotul.ru |
| Castrol | applications.castrol.com |
| Kixx | kixxlube.ru |
| Lotos | lotosrf.ru |
| TOTAL | www.total-lub.ru |
| Liqui Moly | liquimoly.ru |
| Xado | xado.ru |
| ZIC | zicoil.ru |
| Valvoline | www.valvoline.com |
| TNK | www.tnk-oilcity.ru |
All compatible oils for VAZ 2114
- Elite 5W-40
- Genesis Advanced 10w-40
- Genesis Armortech 5w-40
- Genesis Polartech 0W-40
- Lux 5w-40
- Helix HX7 5w-30
- Helix HX7 5w-40
- Helix HX7 10w-40
- Helix HX8 5w-30
- Helix HX8 5w-40
- Helix Ultra 0W-40
- Helix HX6 10w-40
- 5W-40SN/CF
- 10W-40 SN/СF
- Super 5W-30
- Super 5W-40
- Super 10W-40
- Magnum 5W-30
- Magnum 5W-40
- Magnum 10W-40
- Magnum 15W-40
- Lux 1 0W-40/5W-40/10W-40
- Lux 2 0W-40/5W-40/10W-40
- Lux 3 0W-40/5W-40/10W-40
- 2000 15W-40/10W-40
- 3000 15W-40/10W-40
- Optimal 10W-40
- Mobil 1 0W-40/5W-50
- Mobil synt S 5W-40
- Mobil super S 10W-40
- HPS 5W-30
- SI 5W-40
- LLO 10W-40
- TSI 10W-40
- Turbo-C 15W-40
- HD-C 15W-40
- A Plus 5W-30
- A Plus 10W-30
- A Plus 10W-40
- Magnum Ultratec A3 5W-40
- Magnum Ultratec 5W-30
- Magnum Ultratec 5W-40
- Magnum Ultratec 10W-40
Which manufacturer is better, what to choose?
I have prepared many thematic ratings for my site, based on comparing reviews by brand and comparing laboratory analyzes of each model. I recommend checking it out. It's better to see once than to hear 100 times. There is never a clear answer.
Oil ratings, I recommend reading them
Severe frosts?
Remember , if frosts are severe in your region, the package with motor oil should have the designation - OW , which indicates that it is fluid even at the most negative temperatures. The abbreviation SAE will indicate that it does not care about the most severe and sultry heat, and the engine with such oil will operate stably and for a long time. And the most universal in its properties will be the oil that has the letters ACEA .
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1999 SAE Standard
What do those mysterious letters SAE mean? The abbreviation is translated from English as “Society of Automobile Engineers”. This is an international standard that viscosity must comply with. For example, in 1999 the standard requirements were as follows.
Based on the kinematic viscosity of the oil, compliance with a specific season is determined. It is calculated at low speeds from twenty to one hundred degrees and separately at one hundred degrees.
Starting properties are revealed through resistance when starting a cold engine and the ability to gain speed. Depending on the viscosity and class, they are determined at temperatures from ten to thirty-five degrees below zero and high shear rates (105 s-1), that is, the conditions for working in crankshaft bearings during a cold start are considered.
Car enthusiasts' choice
What kind of oil should I fill in the VAZ 2114? By examining forums and other sources, we can come to the conclusion that most car enthusiasts still choose recommended oils. So, according to surveys, most engine owners prefer to pour the following motor oils into their engines: Mobil 1, ZIC A Plus, Shell Helix.
As you can see, car enthusiasts do not really trust domestic manufacturers of motor lubricants - Lukoil-Lux, Tatneft Lux, TNK Super, and prefer foreign analogues.
Owner experience, including that confirmed by laboratory tests
Owners of cars produced by the Volzhsky Automobile Plant, using 5W-30 lubricant for engines, talk about the results.
Lev from Tyumen uses Lukoil synthetic oil 5W-30 for his Lada Vesta and believes: “Viscosity does not depend on the external air temperature, but on the local temperature. A difference in external temperature of 5-10°C cannot be the main factor when choosing a motor lubricant. If the engine does not operate for a long time at maximum power and high speeds, and the cooling system is working properly, then you can use 5W-30 without undesirable consequences even at +30°C and above.”
Alexander, Novosibirsk: “I have been using Lukoil synthetic 5W-30 for 3 years in Lada Granta. Everything is clean under the valve covers! Starts great in winter."
Konstantin, Arkhangelsk: “The total mileage of the Lada Kalina is 102 thousand km. The mileage on Lukoil synthetic 5W-30 is 13 thousand km. I change the lubricant every 9 thousand km. The unit is clean and works like a clock. I like".
Dmitry, Volgograd performed an analysis at PLM laboratories of used 5W-30 oil on a Lada Granta after 5960 km of mileage over 1.5 months at summer temperatures from +15°C to +40°C. The overall assessment of the analysis is “norm”. He believes: “The result is excellent. Everything is ideal."
Level check
It is important to monitor how much oil is left in the VAZ-2114. On Samara-2, the check can be performed as simply as on any other machine:
- We stop the car on a flat surface.
- Turn off the engine and wait 15 minutes until the lubricant drains.
- We take out the oil dipstick.
- We wipe it with a rag.
- Place the dipstick in the oil again and pull it out.
The lubricant level should be between minimum and maximum. You shouldn’t fill it too much, but you shouldn’t let the lubricant fall below the min mark either.
What do you need to know?
The purpose of transmission oil is approximately the same as engine oil, with minor differences. Such oil should evenly and effectively lubricate the rubbing components of the gearbox. This is needed for additional cooling and reducing the coefficient of friction. Many motorists never change the oil in the gearbox at all, which subsequently leads to the need to overhaul it.
In this article we will look at the line of domestic cars with a manual transmission. An automatic is a different topic for discussion, since everything is arranged differently there, but the oil also needs to be changed. First of all, let’s figure out whether it’s worth following the manufacturer’s recommendations. In addition, we will consider reviews from motorists regarding this or that brand of gear oil. In general, we will try to cover this issue as best as possible.
Replacement frequency
The oil change in the VAZ 2114 engine can be performed every 15 thousand km, according to the documentation. But there is one caveat. There you can also find information that during heavy use this period should be reduced to 7.5 thousand km. If you look at the characteristics of heavy driving, you will see that this also includes driving on dusty surfaces, idling, and driving speeds above 170 km/h. These are standard driving conditions for most car owners, so it is better not to delay changing the engine oil and definitely not to exceed 15 thousand km.
Viscosity
This characteristic is of paramount importance for a lubricating fluid. This parameter determines the maximum temperature for oil use. Therefore, which oil is better: 5W30 or 5W40 (in winter or summer) is determined precisely by this parameter. If the indicator is low, the lubricant should not be too viscous in order to cold start the engine with the starter and pump it through the pump. At high temperatures, the oil, on the contrary, should not have too low a viscosity so that it is possible to ensure a constant required level of pressure in the system and form a film that protects against friction around the parts.
So, based on viscosity, oils are divided into:
Winter. With a low viscosity, the engine will start easily, but the lubricant will not work effectively at high temperatures.
Summer. Cold starting will be problematic at temperatures below zero degrees, but with high viscosity the motor will be reliably and stably lubricated in warm and hot weather.
All-season. When it’s cold outside, the oil exhibits the quality of a winter lubricant, and when it’s hot, it exhibits the quality of a summer lubricant.
All-season vehicles are becoming increasingly widespread, displacing the first two types, since now there is no longer a need to change the oil every time the season changes. At the same time, they show themselves to be more efficient and energy-saving. An example of such a lubricant is 5W40 oil (synthetic).
