TOP 5 motor oils for Lada Priora: correct selection and replacement

Usually, the amount of engine oil to be poured is indicated in the operating instructions for each car, so you can find out how much oil to pour into the engine simply by reading the documentation for your Lada Priora.

Experts recommend changing the lubricant in the engine of any car at least once a year. It is for the Lada Priora that auto mechanics advise changing the engine oil after 8 thousand kilometers.

But the standard replacement interval is 10-15 kilometers. Lada Priora, whose engine oil needs to be changed constantly, consumes quite a lot of lubricant every thousand kilometers, so you should regularly add lubricant, and for this, keep a small canister of oil in your car.

When to change engine oil

The maintenance schedule for this vehicle is once every 15 thousand kilometers. This is what the car manufacturer dictates. However, the share of Lada Priora with a mileage of up to 100 thousand kilometers is becoming smaller and smaller every year, since these cars have been discontinued. In this case, the regulations should naturally decrease to 8-10 thousand kilometers.

However, the regulations are far from the only criterion that determines the timing of engine oil changes. The engine oil should be changed under the following conditions:

the car was purchased secondhand;
low-quality oil was poured into the engine;
the oil turned black;
there was a knocking sound from the hydraulic compensators;

Black oil usually means that the driver simply forgot to change it when it was supposed to. Therefore, such fluid must be changed immediately!

What happens if you don’t change the lubricant in time?

What problems can result from untimely replacement of lubricant:

The appearance of carbon deposits on the internal walls of the internal combustion engine. Its formation will lead to an increase in fuel consumption by the engine. Some of the oil will go to carbon deposits, so the car owner will have to periodically add fluid to the lubrication system.
The motor will start to “trouble”. When driving at low speeds, a knocking sound from the hydraulic compensators may be heard; experienced car enthusiasts say that their “fingers are knocking.” If the engine is running rough and a metallic knock is heard from under the hood, you need to check the quality and level of the oil.
When the lubricant does not change, this leads to a loss of fluid properties. As a result, the level of the substance may decrease due to the fact that part of it goes to soot. As a result, the pressure in the lubrication system will change and the oil seals and seals will be squeezed out.
Overhaul of the power unit. The saddest consequence of untimely replacement. The internal elements of the engine wear out faster, and as a result, some parts may fail.

How to choose engine oil for Lada Priora

The Priora engine is an unpretentious and easy-to-maintain unit that responds well to almost any engine oil. However, mistakes in selection can cause knocking when cold. The choice is based on manufacturer and viscosity.

5 best oils for Priora

First of all, we turn to tolerances. The oil must meet API SM/SL standards. Many car owners do not pay attention to these classifications, but they are important.

As for manufacturers, the Priorovsky motor’s tolerances correspond to:

Name	Viscosity	Description
Shell Helix Ultra	5W-40	Good oil for many VAZ engines. It has a huge amount of additives and perfectly cleans the engine from carbon deposits and deposits. It is one of the most affordable oils. The disadvantage is that it is a natural waste and requires constant level monitoring.
Mobile 1	5W-40	A good motor oil that has proven itself well in many foreign cars. Well suited for engines with high mileage, facilitates winter starting and is not consumed. However, you should be careful when purchasing as there are many fakes on the market.
ZIC X9	5W-40	A balanced motor oil whose additives and composition are determined based on strict standards. Has wear protection for parts. Disadvantages - weak detergent additives, so replacement should be done more often.
Total Qartz	10W-40	Provides smoother engine operation and has a package of additives that extend the life of the oil. Does not leave varnish deposits, even after prolonged use. There is no waste. One of the disadvantages is that the viscosity is too high in the cold. Requires a good battery.
Lukoil LUX	5W-40	Perhaps the best oil for Lada Priora when it comes to savings. Unlike its predecessor - Lukoil Super, LUX has a “purer” composition and is better suited for engines of front-wheel drive Lada models. However, this oil does not withstand harsh use - it will have to be changed more often.

The most important thing is that the oil is not fake and meets the tolerances. Often, many bad reviews about manufacturers arise after using counterfeit products. Original oil from any manufacturer will work 100%.

What should the viscosity of the oil be?

The viscosity of engine oil for Priora should be selected based on the climatic conditions of the vehicle's operation. The colder the region, the thinner the oil should be and vice versa.

As a rule, for the off-season in temperate Russia, it is customary to fill in oils with a viscosity of 5W-40. Despite the fact that it works great both at -30 and +30, this option is only suitable for infrequent use.

A car used in “taxi” mode should run on “winter” oil in winter, and “summer” oil in summer. It is recommended to select oil based on the season using the generally accepted viscosity table. The difference is clearly shown below:

After choosing the liquid, you can start purchasing everything you need and replacing it.

Which products to choose

Now let’s devote a few lines to what kind of oil should be chosen for the engine in the Priora. The most important thing is to always make a choice in favor of quality products. What do you need to do to buy a truly suitable and correct oil and not cause damage to your engine? The answer is obvious: contact only trusted retail outlets, read reviews from other customers. You shouldn’t chase savings so that you don’t have to pay for early repairs of cylinders, pistons or valves.

This car comes off the assembly line filled with semi-synthetic oil produced by Lukoil. But not only the products of this manufacturer are suitable for filling, but also a number of other brands, such as:

Rosneft;
ESSO;
Shell;
Mobil;
Ravenol;
ZIC and others.

The oil must be filled with oil that is suitable for use in gasoline engines. This is a classification type A3/B3 according to the standards of the international organization ACEA. There is another important criterion - the viscosity of the lubricant. It is also very important to pay attention to it. It must be selected taking into account the conditions in which the vehicle will be operated, and this is true not only for the Priora in this case. If frosts in your region exceed 35 degrees Celsius, but there is no great heat, then it is better to use 0W-30 grade lubricant. For the temperature range -25 - +25, 10W-30 oil is suitable. In hot regions, 15W-40 products may be optimal.

What is needed to change engine oil in Priora

To change engine oil in Lada Priora you will need two components:

oil filter;
required volume of oil.

Since different engines were installed on the Priora, their crankcase volume is also different. Refill volumes are shown in the table below:

Motor	Oil volume
VAZ-21116/11186/11189	3.5 liters
VAZ-21126 with manual transmission	3.2 liters
VAZ-21126 with AMT	4.1 liters
VAZ-21127	3.5 liters
VAZ-21128	3.5 liters

It wouldn’t hurt to find out the catalog number of the oil filter – 21080101200508.

Attention! The store may sell a filter element with a different number or with the first digits - 2105... This is normal and the filters are interchangeable. The only difference is in size.

Table of filling volumes

Filling volumes and names of liquids used in the Lada Priora car, according to the instructions of the manufacturer.

Place for filling the required liquid	Name of infused liquid	Volume of infused liquid (L)
Engine crankcase (lubrication system for engine rubbing parts)	Automotive motor oils classified according to SAE 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40	3,5
Gear box	Automotive transmission oil classified according to SAE 75W-90, 80W-85	3,3
Interior heating and engine cooling system	Antifreeze or antifreeze with a freezing point of at least -40 degrees	7,9
Fuel tank	Gasoline with an octane number of at least AI - 95	43
Hydraulic Brake System	DOT-4 brake fluid	1
Windshield washer reservoir	Special liquid for glass processing that does not freeze in frost (in winter), water (in summer)	2,2

Oil change instructions for Lada Priora

After purchasing everything you need, you should prepare the tool. To change the oil in a Lada Priora, you will need a regular driver's tool kit, an oil filter remover and a container for waste fluid.

Procedure:

Warm up the engine to operating temperature. Ideally, you need to drive it for some distance so that the oil becomes hot and less thick.
Place the car on the inspection hole.
Remove the crankcase protection (optional).
Place an empty container under the drain plug.
Unscrew the drain plug and oil filler cap. Wait for the old oil to drain, this will take about 10 minutes.
Screw the drain plug into place.
Unscrew the oil filter and screw a new one in its place, after lubricating the rubber seal with new oil. You should twist it with both hands. It is not recommended to use a special tool for this, so that it can be unscrewed easily in the future.
Pour new oil into the engine and close the cap.
Start the engine, wait until the emergency pressure lamp goes out (no more than 3-5 seconds) and turn it off. Wait 2-3 minutes.
Check the oil level and, if necessary, add the missing amount or drain the excess.

This completes the oil change in the Priora engine. The procedure is similar for all engines.

List of recommended oils for Priora

The Tolyatti Automobile Plant prematurely gave its answer: “what to fill.” A whole list has been compiled of what can be poured into the Lada Priora gearbox with justification - a link to standards that confirm the quality of the product of each manufacturer.

The list of recommended automotive lubricants for the Lada Priora gearbox is as follows:

Rosneft KINETIC 75W-90 from 40 to 35; 80W-85;
Novoil Trans KP 80W-85;
Lukoil TM 412 75W-80, 75W-85, 75W-90, 80W-85, 80W-90;
THK Trans KP 80W-85; THK Trans KP Super 75W-90;
Tatneft Translux TM4-12 75W-85;
Shell Spirax; Shell Transaxle Oil 75W-90;
Trans KP-2 80W-85.

An important clarification regarding API groups: for almost all oils this is GL4, with the exception of Rosneft Kinetic 75W-90, Shell - they correspond to GL 4/5. The difference in viscosity is as follows:

75W is the degree of viscosity at which the crystallization (freezing) temperature is -45֯С, and begins to thicken at -30֯С;
80W is the degree of viscosity, which corresponds to a crystallization temperature of -30°C, and it begins to thicken at -15°C;
85W is the degree of viscosity for which crystallization begins at -15֯, and already at -10֯ it thickens.

Types of oils

There are three types of motor oil. So, minerals are made from oil or from some plants. The simplicity of the technological process and low energy costs make it possible to sell such lubricant at very affordable prices. The problem is that mineral formulations have many disadvantages. So, they:

thicken in the cold;
quickly lose the necessary properties at high temperatures.

Because of this, the engine has to be lubricated with conventionally natural products too often. This product is definitely not the best choice if you have a 16-valve Priora on your farm.

The synthetic variety is a purely chemical composition. This oil has high consumer properties and stable quality. The trouble is that the complexity of the technological process also dictates rather high prices for the finished product, and therefore poor car enthusiasts rarely purchase it.

In addition, synthetic oil has extremely high fluidity, which is why it easily penetrates worn seals and oil seals, which is not very suitable for economical drivers. The latter prefer to use such a lubricant only in the cold season.

Semi-synthetic oil has become a completely compromise option - here ingredients are added to the mineral base to stabilize the composition and improve properties.