Changing the oil in the VAZ 2115 engine

Car engine care involves timely oil changes. This need is caused by the loss of the natural properties of the lubricant. After a certain time, the oil ages, accumulating a large amount of dirt and soot, which affects the technical condition of the engine. Changing the VAZ-2115 oil can be done by the car owner himself. The procedure does not take much time, and you do not need to visit a service station to carry it out.

The engine oil in the VAZ 2115 must be replaced promptly.

When is it time to change the oil?

The manufacturer has established the time frame within which the engine oil in the VAZ-2115 car engine should be replaced. They range from 10,000 to 15,000 kilometers (up to two years of operation). But in practice, the lubricant has to be changed much more often, because many factors can influence the need to reduce the oil change interval. The frequency of the procedure depends on operating conditions, external factors and engine wear. The need to change the lubricant in the VAZ-2115 engine is influenced by:

seasonality;
technical condition of the engine;
load on the car;
driving style;
quality of motor oil;
gasoline quality;
age of the car.

Operation in severe conditions can reduce the replacement frequency by almost half, so it is necessary to take into account all possible influencing factors, including weather conditions and even the terrain in which the vehicle is operated.

Blindly following the instructions while waiting for the required numbers on the odometer can lead to engine failure. When setting the timing for changing the oil, the manufacturer relies on normal operating conditions, but for each car the frequency of the procedure will be individual.

What is the right choice

Is this the first time the question of purchasing motor oil has arisen for you? The warranty period for the car has expired, and you don’t know what brand was originally poured at the service station, or you bought a used car and have no idea what brand of lubricant the previous owner used, and should you trust his advice?

Today there is a huge selection of different motor oils on store shelves.
Finding out the truth from sellers is not an option; they often try to sell you old, stale goods

You'll have to choose for yourself; our instructions will help you here. The information about oils in the owner's manual that came with the car is now very outdated. First, we select the oil according to its viscosity class, which corresponds to the international SAE standard:

By viscosity it is classified as summer, winter and all-season
Properly selected oil will help you quickly start the engine in cold weather without harmful or dangerous consequences, preserve its performance, and also protect against increased engine wear in the summer.
We select a winter viscosity class in accordance with the average negative temperature in your region, place of residence, region where you will operate the car:
In winter and hot weather, it is recommended to spend some time to allow your oil pump to deliver lubricant to all rotating parts of the engine.
Because at this very moment friction and wear are at their highest level.
Let the engine run at idle speed, do not rush away as if on fire
The speed of lubricant circulation in the engine depends initially on the fluidity of the lubricant
Even at very low temperatures, damage to engine parts from friction (with good oil) will be minimal
An excellent option for you would be motor lubricants of the “0W” class.

Choosing a summer class:

Considering the high temperature stress of modern engines, almost all manufacturers from Europe advise using class “40″” according to the SAE standard and higher
This measure serves to prevent increased wear of engine parts and severe overheating of the lubricant in the crankcase

Secondly, you should choose according to its quality class API, or ACEA (CCMC). Because the right oil will help you save fuel and at the same time protect your engine. So what should we choose: Mineral, synthetic or semi-synthetic?

Mineral ones are among the most gentle on the engine.
They remove dirt deposits in the engine carefully and gently.
Synthetic ones, on the contrary, peel off dirt in pieces from the internal surfaces of the engine and often disable it due to contamination of the oil receiver mesh.
In addition, having paved its way through microcracks and places of oil seals, the synthetic will begin to flow out.
Semi-synthetic oils are mineral oils with the addition of some synthetic components; they keep the engine clean and, in addition, provide excellent protection against wear of engine parts.

Having thoroughly studied the properties of lubricants, we can conclude:

For heavily polluted engines, non-elastic or already cracked oil seals and sealing elements, in engines using oil seal packing, it is better to fill in mineral oil, with the exception of frosty weather
Synthetic oil protects a heavily worn engine and extends its service life.

Checking the oil level

It is important to constantly monitor the oil level when caring for your car. Checks should be carried out at intervals of one to two weeks. The manufacturer recommends monitoring the amount of oil in the VAZ-2115 engine every time you refuel.

To check the fluid level, you need to perform a number of simple manipulations:

place the car on a flat horizontal surface;
after the engine has been turned off, at least five minutes must pass for the oil to completely drain into the oil pan and measurements can begin;
remove the oil dipstick and wipe it dry;
insert the device all the way into the crankcase;
remove the dipstick and look at the marks on it. The fluid level should not be at or below the minimum level mark. If you find that this is the case, or the warning light comes on, you should immediately add lubricant to avoid engine failure.

Car oil is added through the filler neck. One liter will be enough for moderate vehicle operation.

For a machine operated in difficult conditions with heavy loads, it is necessary to keep the level closer to the maximum mark, but exceeding it is highly not recommended.

Audi Q5

On the AUDI Q5, the oil level is also checked with an electronic dipstick, but here the manufacturer has gone overboard with this matter. Why? You will understand further.

Algorithm of actions:

Turn on the ignition;
Simultaneously activate and hold the “SETUP” and “CAR” buttons;
Release the buttons when the hidden menu appears;
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Go to “CAR” - “Carextdevicelist” - “Oil level gauge” and activate the latter;
Next, go to “Carmenuoperation” - “Oil level” and set the value to “5”;
Press and hold the "Return" and "CAR" buttons to close the hidden menu;
To reboot the system, click the buttons shown below;
After reboot, go to “Oil level”;
If the oil level is normal, the message “Engine oil level OK” will be displayed. It will also be visible where the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.

Engine oil volume

It is known that each car model and each engine in particular requires the use of different amounts of lubricant. With engine volumes in different modifications of 1499 cm³ and 1596 cm³, it is necessary to pour 3.5 liters of lubricant. Recommendations regarding how many liters of oil should fit in a VAZ-2115 engine do not depend on the type of fuel system. Most Lada Samara cars are equipped with injection engines. You need to fill the oil injector with 3.5 liters, the same recommendation applies to the carburetor. You should also take into account the fact that when replacing the lubricant, some of the liquid remains. For this reason, you should not neglect checking the oil level after changing it.

What oil is better to pour?

Choosing a car oil is the most crucial moment, requiring care and a particularly thorough approach. The lifespan of your engine will depend on the type of engine oil you use. It is better to fill the engine with high-quality lubricant to extend the life of the engine. Please note the requirements of the API standard. The choice is also made taking into account the viscosity of the material. Here it is necessary to take into account the seasonal factor. Correctly selected viscosity indicators will ensure normal engine operation in any weather.

Mineral motor oil does not last as long as synthetics or semi-synthetics, moreover, it is not effective at low and high temperatures, however, it is gentle on engine parts. Any of the three types is suitable for the LADA Samara car engine. It's up to you to decide which product is best to use. There are a great many manufacturers producing motor oils; you can choose a high-quality product, but when choosing, you should take into account all the characteristics.

It is advisable to purchase the product at trusted outlets or in specialized stores so as not to run into a fake.

Choosing the best brand

Now that we have decided on the properties of the lubricant, we move on to choosing a brand:

Optimal SAE 10W-40 brand oil is excellent for the VAZ 2115, retains excellent energy, and has the approval of the VAZ manufacturer number 30000
For urban use in difficult (traffic) conditions, Super Leichtlauf , which has a durable base,
Lukoil Lux grease also holds its mark
Shell helix is widely advertised on TV
SYNTHOIL HIGH TECH with viscosity 5W-40 (and molybdenum additives) is the most fashionable and delicious
Made from semi-synthetic MOS2-LEICHTLAUF with a viscosity of 10W-40 and also Molygen 10-W50

It remains to be added that you need to be especially careful when choosing oil. A mistake in choosing is unacceptable and can lead to sad and even tragic consequences.

Preparation for the process

It is recommended to use the same motor oil, but in case of replacement, it will be necessary to flush the engine with the same product that you decide to fill in later or with a special flushing composition. To replace the lubricant and oil filter, you will need the following tools and materials:

17 mm spanner or wrench;
puller for unscrewing the filter;
container for draining waste liquid;
gloves;
clean rags;
funnel;
engine oil;
oil filter.

Good non-original filters

Since original oil filters have extremely low quality and poor performance characteristics, car owners resort to buying analogues. There are a lot of good specimens among them. The best alternatives to branded consumables are presented in the table below.

Table - Good analogues of the original VAZ 2114 oil filter

ManufacturerArticlePrice, ruble

Zommer	21051012005	140-170
Stellox	2050503SX	170-200
SAT	ST21051012005	180-250
Knecht	OC606	350-450
Patron	PF4047	220-250

How to change your own oil

The procedure is carried out after the engine has warmed up, because in order to maximize the removal of contaminants along with the used oil, it needs to be stirred up somewhat. It is advisable to immediately change the oil filter because the old one accumulates quite a lot of dirt over a certain period of operation, which can penetrate into the lubricant. After carefully preparing the necessary tools and materials, you can finally get to work. Changing the oil and filter for the VAZ-2115 engine is easy to do with your own hands without the help of specialists. The process takes place in several stages:

After pre-warming the engine, drive the car into a pit or place it on supports using a jack.
Unscrew the drain plug with a wrench (turn counterclockwise).
Next, drain the oil into a previously prepared container for waste material. The whole procedure takes about 10 - 15 minutes, we wait until the remaining old oil drains.
You can start replacing the filter without wasting time. Unscrew the old element by hand or using tools. Then fill the new filter housing with oil, lubricate the O-ring and screw it on by hand.
Replace the drain plug.
If there is a need to flush the engine (you decided to change the type of oil or purchased the car second-hand), then fill in the flushing agent or oil that you plan to use, and then let the car idle for several minutes, after which we drain the liquid again.
Pour new oil into the filler neck, tighten the plug and start the engine for 5 - 7 minutes. Monitor the lubricant level using the dipstick and add if necessary.
After waiting 2 - 3 minutes, check the lubricant level. The optimal indicator is between the minimum and maximum designations. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes until the oil pressure light goes out. After stopping the engine, check the lubricant level again.

The quality of your engine's performance directly depends on proper care of it. Excessive savings or experiments with different types of oils can lead to serious consequences and the need for repairs. Whereas, in gratitude for the use of quality products, your car will delight you with excellent driving characteristics and will not require an unscheduled visit to the service station for a very long time.

Approximate price and article number of the original VAZ 2114 oil filter

The VAZ 2114 uses an original oil filter, the article number of which is 21080101200508. Its price ranges from 190 to 250 rubles.
The automaker does not manufacture filters on its own, but purchases them from other companies. The main supplier is . The original oil filter for the VAZ 2114 is of extremely low quality. It has mostly negative reviews from drivers. There are problems with both the active part of the filter element and the return valve. It does not hold oil inside the consumable. Because of this, the oil pressure sensor often triggers falsely. The low pressure warning light may come on for 4-6 seconds. In this case, the filter can cause oil starvation of the engine.

The automaker has another supplier of oil filters. It is. Direct analogues of the original consumables are available for sale. They are produced under the Salyut brand with catalog number 21081012005010. The cost of such consumables is slightly lower and amounts to 150-170 rubles.

Filters from the supplier ZAO SALYUT-FILTER also have mostly negative reviews. This is due to the fact that the filter paper used is of extremely low quality. During operation, through holes often appear in it. This leads to the free passage of unfiltered oil along with abrasive particles and other debris.

On the VAZ 2114 there are original oil filters with different catalog numbers. These include articles:

2108-01012005-82;
2105-01012005-82;
2108-01012005-00;
2105-01012005-00.

The peculiarity of the original filters is that consumables with index 2105 are slightly longer than products with number 2108. Despite this, they are fully interchangeable and have a similar price. At the same time, all original VAZ filters have a negative attitude from drivers. In most cases, car owners recommend buying third-party consumables, for example, from Mann.