Changing the oil on a VAZ 2101 yourself
In order for the engine to work properly, it is necessary to monitor the serviceability of its parts and regularly change the oil filter and oil. For the classic VAZ 2101 model, this procedure is simple, so any car enthusiast can do the replacement. To do this, you need to purchase consumables and follow the instructions.
Which oil is better to choose
To choose the right oil, you need to know its main characteristics and the possibility of use on the VAZ 2101. Any lubricant consists of a base oil base and additives that give it certain properties. There are additives that increase the viscosity and stability of the film formed by oil, and have detergent properties.
Based on the basic basis, lubricants are divided into: synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral. Synthetic ones have low viscosity and are divided into PAO synthetics and hydrocracking. The first ones are manufactured using complex technology, the highest quality and most expensive. The second ones have lower quality, simpler production, and are based on petroleum products.
Mineral oils are made from natural raw materials – petroleum. Thanks to simple manufacturing technology, they have an affordable price. The disadvantage is a short service life: they quickly lose their properties and are susceptible to oxidation. At low temperatures they quickly thicken and become viscous.
Semi-synthetics are a mixture of the first two types of lubricating fluids. Synthetics are added to the mineral base. As a result, a product is obtained with characteristics better than mineral water, but cheaper than synthetic analogues. The best combination of price and quality.
For modern lubricants, there is no concept of seasonality. If earlier oils with a lower viscosity were chosen for the winter season, and thicker ones for the summer, now they are all-season. For the VAZ 2101, the best option would be semi-synthetic all-season oil 10W40.
Reasons and frequency of oil changes
How well it will perform its functions depends on the condition and quality of the engine oil:
- protection against dry friction between contacting parts;
- ensuring cooling of rubbing parts, removal of excess heat;
- removal of waste products, soot, soot formed after fuel combustion;
- protection against corrosion processes;
- increasing resistance to aggressive chemicals;
- removal of wear waste.
In a modern car it acts as a lubricant, but this is not its only function. If you analyze it.
During vehicle operation, deposits, contaminants, and wear products accumulate in the oil. Gradually, additives lose their properties, viscosity changes, etc. Accordingly, engine performance deteriorates. Therefore, to restore the normal functioning of the power unit, it is necessary to periodically change the lubricant.
During normal operation of the VAZ 2101, the lubricant is changed every 8-10 thousand kilometers. The following factors influence the frequency of replacement:
- operation in difficult conditions;
- driver's driving style;
- quality of fuels and lubricants.
When using mineral oils, replacement is carried out after 5-6 thousand km, semi-synthetics - 7-8 thousand km, hydrocracking and synthetics - 10 thousand km. Experts recommend changing the oil filter along with the lubricant. If you neglect routine procedures, the life of the engine is shortened, parts wear out faster, and the number of breakdowns increases.
Is an engine flush necessary?
Before changing the oil, it may be necessary to flush the engine. It is needed in the following cases:
- when changing the type of oil (for example, mineral to synthetic), it is impossible to mix;
- when buying a car, it is unknown what the previous owner filled in;
- when changing seasonal oil;
- if the drained waste liquid is dark in color with a large amount of wear products.
The power unit is washed using a special flushing oil or a five-minute wash.
Pyatiminutka is a concentrate containing detergent particles. It is poured into the system and the flushing agents are allowed to work for 5 minutes. Then it is drained together with the waste. The disadvantage of such washing is its intensity; all deposits, even useful ones, are washed away completely. After using the five-minute solution, oil seals often begin to leak due to lubricant dilution. Therefore, you must strictly adhere to the instructions for use.
It is more effective to use flushing oil because it contains a large amount of detergent components. Its application is similar. First, the old oil is drained. Then the rinse is poured in for 5-10 minutes according to the instructions. Then the flushing oil is drained and fresh oil is added. The advantage of this washing is that it is a gentle cleanse and does not remove useful deposits. The disadvantage is that these products are based on mineral oil, so they are not compatible with synthetics.
Engine oil change procedure: step-by-step instructions
To carry out the replacement, you need to buy 4 liters of oil and an oil filter. Tools you will need:
- a hexagon at “12” and a hollow steel tube with an internal diameter exceeding 12 mm as a lever;
- special wrench for unscrewing the oil filter;
- set of spanners;
- a container for draining waste liquid (a plastic water bottle will do);
- rags.
To make it more convenient to carry out work, the car should be driven onto an overpass, inspection hole, or use a lift. The machine must be installed horizontally. It is advisable to drive several kilometers before the procedure to warm up the engine or start the car, and let the engine warm up to operating temperature - 70-80 degrees. Heated liquid drains better.
Replacing engine oil and filter on a VAZ 2101 consists of the following steps:
- Using a “12” hexagon, unscrew the drain cap and allow the oil to drain into a container placed in advance. To make the process go faster, you need to unscrew the plug on the filler neck.
- If a decision is made to flush the power unit, after draining the waste, pour in five minutes or flushing oil.
- Start the engine, let it run according to the instructions and drain the fluid again.
- After waiting for the last drops of oil to drain, screw on the drain cap.
- Using a special wrench, unscrew the oil filter.
If the key is missing, this is done manually. If it is impossible to unscrew it by hand, take a screwdriver, pierce the body of the old filter and turn it out, using the tool as a lever.
- Before installing it on the seat, pour a little fresh oil into the filter and lubricate the sealing rubber with it.
- The seat should be cleaned with a rag to remove dirt and oil stains. The filter is tightened by hand, without pressure.
- Finally, new oil is added.
- The oil level is controlled using a dipstick. Before measuring the level, you need to wait until the liquid has completely drained. The lubricant level should not reach the maximum mark and fall below the minimum mark.
- After replacing, start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
- Then measure the oil level, check the quality of the filter and the drain cap. If there are any drips, tighten the filter or plug more tightly.
- After a few seconds, the warning light indicating the oil level should go out.
Oil filter device
As a rule, along with changing the oil, VAZ 2106 owners also change the oil filters. Let's figure out what this device is and how it works. By design, oil filters are divided into:
- modular;
- collapsible;
- non-separable.
Collapsible filters have a long service life and high cost. All that is required of the car owner is to periodically change the filter elements.
Non-separable oil filters have a much shorter service life, which is understandable: these are disposable devices that the driver simply throws away after they are completely dirty.
Finally, a modular filter is a cross between a collapsible and a non-separable filter. The housing of such a filter can be disassembled, but only partially, in order to remove the filter element. The rest of the design of such a filter is inaccessible to the user. At the same time, modular filters are more expensive than collapsible ones.
Whatever the filter housing, its internal “filling” is almost always the same. It is shown schematically in the photo below.
Oil filters on the VAZ 2106 have a similar design, differing only in the housings
The filter housing is always cylindrical. There are a pair of valves inside: one is direct-acting, the other is reverse-acting. There is also a filter element and a return spring. In addition, all oil filter housings have holes. They are located next to a rubber o-ring that prevents oil from leaking out.
Filter elements can be made of different materials. On inexpensive filters, they are made of ordinary paper, which is impregnated with a special composition, then folded into an “accordion” shape and placed in the housing of the filter element. This design allows you to increase the filter surface area several times and improve the quality of oil purification by 12 times.
Oil filter filter elements are made of ordinary paper with special impregnation
The purpose of a direct bypass valve is to allow oil to flow into the engine when the filter element is severely clogged. That is, the bypass valve is, in fact, an emergency device that provides continuous lubrication of all rubbing parts of the engine, even without preliminary oil filtration.
The check valve prevents oil from entering the crankcase after the engine is stopped.
From all that has been said above, we can draw a simple conclusion: the type of oil filter installed on the VAZ 2106 is determined only by the financial capabilities of the motorist. If he wants to save money, then the best option would be to install a modular or collapsible filter. A good choice would be MANN products.
MANN filters are in constant high demand among VAZ 2106 owners
CHAMPION modular filters also have a good reputation.
A good alternative to MANN filters can be an oil filter from CHAMPION
Yes, this pleasure is not cheap, but then you will have to spend money only on new filter elements, which are much cheaper than new disposable filters.
If your financial capabilities do not allow you to buy a reusable device, then you will have to limit yourself to a non-separable filter. The best option is the NF1001 filter.
Disposable non-removable filter NF1001
Frequency of oil filter replacement
The VAZ 2106 manufacturer recommends changing oil filters every 7 thousand kilometers. However, mileage is far from the only criterion for replacement. The driver should periodically monitor the condition of the engine oil using a dipstick. If dirt and various debris are visible on the dipstick, it means that the filter needs to be changed urgently.
Driving style is another factor that influences the frequency of oil filter replacement. The more aggressive it is, the more often these devices will have to be changed.
Finally, if the car is constantly operated at high temperatures, in heavy dust, dirt and in off-road conditions, then the filters will also have to be changed more often than the manufacturer recommends.
Changing engine oil on a VAZ 2101-VAZ 2107
Welcome! Every car needs to have its oil changed from time to time. But basically, not all people know how to make this replacement. Therefore, today, especially for you, we have prepared detailed instructions for changing the oil. The replacement instructions, as you already understand, apply only to classic cars. And also at the very end of the article, you will find a video on changing engine oil.
Note! To change engine oil, of course, you will need tools and things, but what ones you ask? If you start with things, you will need a new oil filter, as well as a bottle of new motor oil, which must be at least “5 liters”, and a container for draining used oil into it, which is also recommended to be at least “5 liters”. Another thing you will need to take is a funnel and a clean rag.
Now let's talk about tools, of which we will need an L-shaped hexagon for the drain plug, and we may also need a special wrench for unscrewing the oil filter. (You can find what the special key looks like at the bottom of the article in the section: “For beginners!”)
Summary:
When should you change your oil? 1) If the engine oil has turned black. 2) And also if the car has already driven within 10,00-15,000 thousand km.
Note! You can read more detailed information about how often the engine oil needs to be changed in the article entitled: “Frequency of engine oil changes, its selection and detailed instructions for replacing it”!
How to replace the filter and oil fluid
Changing the VAZ 2107 oil is carried out in a certain sequence of actions. It is necessary to prepare 4 liters of new lubricant, as well as a new oil filter. In addition, you should have at hand:
- container for draining waste, from 4 liters;
- rags and funnel;
- 12mm wrench with extension tube;
- filter removal device.
Before changing the engine oil, you should warm it up well, then drive onto an overpass or place the car over an inspection hole.
- The oil filler neck opens.
- An empty container is placed under the drain plug.
- The plug is unscrewed with a key and the lubricant is drained into the container.
- As soon as all the lubricant has flowed out, the container is placed under the old filter.
- The filter element is unscrewed with a special device, and the old liquid is drained from it.
- The drain plug is screwed onto the pallet, and the surface where the new part will be installed is wiped with a rag.
- The filter element is 2/3 filled with oil. It also lubricates the O-ring.
- The filled filter is screwed onto the seat by hand.
- 3.5 liters of oil mixture is poured into the oil filler neck through a funnel.
- The engine starts and the oil pressure light is checked for proper operation. After it goes out, the engine must still run for about 5 minutes, after which it turns off.
- The lubricant level is checked with a dipstick. It should be in the middle between the min and max risks. If the level is lower, add a little oil.
How to change engine oil on a VAZ 2101-VAZ 2107?
Draining: 1) First you need to remove the cap from the oil filler neck.
2) Next you will need to unscrew the drain plug.
3) Whatever pollutes the environment, place some container for drained oil.
4) After the oil has poured out of the hole, you will need to screw the plug back on.
5) Now unscrew the oil filter and remove it.
Note! You can unscrew the oil filter by hand, but if nothing comes out, use a special wrench!
Pouring:
If you are going to fill in with a different brand of oil, then you need to: 1. Drain the old oil. (We do not change the oil filter!) 2. Fill in new oil to the bottom mark on the dipstick. 3. Start the car and let it run for about 10 minutes. (You can’t move away!) 4. Turn off the car and drain the oil. 5. Replace the oil filter with a new one. 6. Now you can fill in new engine oil. (You need to fill up to the top mark on the dipstick!)
If you are not going to change the brand of oil, then you need: 1. First, pick up a new oil filter. 2. Then pour new engine oil into it, one-third of the filter volume. (A third of the volume is slightly less than half the filter.) 3. Then lubricate the filter O-ring with new engine oil. 4. Then screw the new filter into place. (Wrap it with your hands!) 5. Now you need to pour clean oil into the oil filler neck (For convenience, you can use a funnel!) 6. After pouring the oil, start the car and let it run for a few minutes. (You should not drive the car right away!) 7. While the engine is running, look to see if oil is leaking from under the drain plug or oil filter.
Important! 1. The oil must be drained at engine operating temperature! (Draining oil on a cold engine is “PRIMBERED”)
2. Also, when draining used oil, be careful, because the oil is hot!
For newbies! Question: What does the oil filter look like? Note: The oil filter may come in different colors! Answer:
Question: What does the special wrench for unscrewing the oil filter look like? Note: This is one of the types of keys that come in other shapes! Answer:
Additional video on replacement: Below is a video in which you will learn in detail the instructions for changing the oil:
Leaks and problems
The higher the mileage of the VAZ 2107, the more problems appear, as in principle with any car. Most often this is due to natural wear and tear of the engine, causing oil to burn. Although the manufacturer allows for a small consumption.
There can be many reasons why an engine eats oil. And in each case they can be individual. But, over the years of the model’s existence, we can talk about the most common places where leaks occur.
If the breather is spewing or throwing oil, or if there is oil in the exhaust manifold, this may indicate a serious problem with the oil rings. In this case, you can try decoking with dimexide. But it is better to use special auto chemicals designed for these purposes.
A leak from under the valve cover may be due to a worn gasket. Sometimes simply replacing the gasket does not solve the problem. Since the cover itself may have significant curvature. Therefore, in some cases it will have to be replaced.
A white emulsion in the engine or on the oil filler cap may indicate condensation. This is a common occurrence when temperatures change from minus to plus, mainly in autumn or spring.
But if the emulsion is also observed on the dipstick, then this is already a sign of more serious problems. Most often we can talk about a broken cylinder block gasket. And in rare cases, a cracked cylinder head may be to blame.
Also, with this problem, you can find oil in the expansion tank. Sometimes, simply replacing the gasket is not enough. It may be necessary to grind the head itself, and this is completely different money for repairs.
All this is general information, which may manifest itself differently on each specific vehicle, since everyone’s operating modes are different. The same applies to places of leaks or oil leaks. Therefore, it is impossible to identify the cause from a distance.
Stages of replacing lubricant VAZ 2107
On classic Lada cars or the more familiar Zhiguli, a convenient drainage of used oil from the engine is provided. The oil filter is also easily accessible and can be reached from the engine compartment.
During the production of the VAZ 2107, a large number of modifications were produced, which were equipped with various engines. Experienced drivers note good maintainability, unpretentiousness in maintenance, as well as consumables.
Before starting to replace the lubricant, precautions should be taken. It should be noted that the drained waste will be at a high temperature. Since the replacement is carried out on a warm engine.
Draining waste fluid
Before starting the draining procedure, you should prepare tools, empty containers, as well as new liquids for subsequent filling. If additional protection is installed under the engine, it can also be removed for convenience.
Next, we perform the procedure for draining the liquid from the VAZ 2107:
- We lift the hood, under it we find the filler neck on the engine and unscrew the plug (Fig. 1).
Fig.1 Oil filler neck - Now we go down under the car and place a waste container in the drainage area. You can use a cut canister or an old bucket.
- Unscrew the drain plug using a 12mm hex key (Fig. 2).
Fig.2 Drain plug - The drain plug is not always located at the lowest point, so about 100-200 milliliters of waste may remain in the pan. To remove them, you can use a rubber bulb or a syringe with a hose attached to it (Fig. 3).
Fig.3 Pumping out residues with a syringe - Now you need to unscrew the old oil filter, which is located on the right side of the engine under the hood (Fig. 4).
Fig.4 Oil filter
To unscrew the filter element, it is advisable to have a special puller. If it is not available, you can try to unscrew the filter using improvised means. In this case, you can use, for example, an old alternator belt, a regular belt, a bicycle chain or a simple screwdriver.
Unscrewing the oil filter using improvised means
Using this method, you can drain the maximum amount of used oil, after which you can proceed to further actions. The main thing is not to forget, everything that we unscrewed must be put back in place.
Flushing the lubrication system
Flushing the engine on a VAZ 2107 should be carried out only in exceptional cases, which include:
- Purchasing a used car when you cannot know about the quality, as well as the regularity of lubricant replacements.
- During operation, the service replacement interval was repeatedly exceeded.
- Engine operation with constant frequent overheating, which contributes to coking and other deposits.
- In cases of switching to another type, for example from synthetics to semi-synthetics.
There are several types of flushes for the VAZ 2107 engine:
- Five- or seven-minute, capable of cleaning even the most difficult deposits. They must be used very carefully and strictly follow the instructions printed on the packaging. It is recommended to use them only when absolutely necessary. Since there is a high probability of causing premature wear of the sealing seals. And also clog the oil channels with particles of washed away carbon deposits.
- Special compounds that are added to the oil several hundred kilometers before the expected change. They are more gentle, but there is also a possibility of clogging of the oil channels.
- Flushing oil is the most gentle method of cleaning the engine from the inside. This composition is poured after draining the waste, the engine runs for 15-20 minutes, after which the liquid with deposits is drained. The absence of aggressive additives in the wash composition gently cleans the engine, but is not able to remove heavy contaminants.
- Regular oil that you are going to use when changing. This method is not so popular due to its high price.
Replacement frequency, what oil to fill
According to the manufacturer's regulations, service changes of engine oil on the VAZ 2107 are carried out after 8,000-10,000 kilometers or at intervals of 1 year. But some car owners consider this interval to be a little too high, recommending that it be shortened taking into account operating conditions.
It is recommended to use semi-synthetic with a viscosity of 10W-40 as a lubricant. The following motor oils are most popular among model owners:
- Lada Professional 10W-40
- Lukoil Genesis Advanced 10W-40
- Shell Helix HX7 10W-40
- Total Quartz 7000 10W-40
When using this car in winter, you should select oil taking into account the climate zone, as well as the recommendations of AvtoVAZ. Viscosity 5W-40 will allow you to operate the car down to -30°C, and 0W-40 up to -35°C.
Replacing the oil filter on a VAZ 2107 car
To replace the oil filter on a VAZ 2107, no special tools are needed.
- After the old oil has been drained from the engine and it has been washed, the filter is unscrewed from its niche manually (in very rare cases, the device cannot be unscrewed by hand. In this case, it is recommended to use an oil filter puller).
So, changing the oil on a VAZ 2107 is not a very complicated technical procedure and can be done even by a novice car enthusiast who has held a socket and wrench in his hands at least once. All you need to do is follow the above recommendations exactly. And of course, you shouldn’t skimp on engine oil and filters.
Prologue. I take the choice of an oil filter very seriously, since the engine life directly depends on it.
Unfortunately, choosing this part for a VAZ is not as simple as it seems at first glance. There are more than a dozen offers - from very inexpensive Russian products and “democratic” brands from the Middle Kingdom like SCT or HOLA to very pretentious filters from the world's leading manufacturers - for example, MANN or MAHLE.
Difficult choice
Please note that it does not matter what kind of engine you have in your VAZ 2107: carburetor or injector. Engine oil can be replaced by any type:
— synthetic (product of chemical synthesis);
— semi-synthetic (a mixture of synthetic and mineral oils);
— mineral (fuel distillation product).
Synthetic motor oil is considered the most advanced, as it practically does not oxidize and has excellent viscosity, which contributes to lower fuel consumption. It can be used at any time of the year, because even in winter it does not thicken much. Its only disadvantage is its high price compared to other types of oils.
Semi-synthetic is a cross between the other two types, containing approximately 40% synthetic and 60% mineral. Of course, it has a higher viscosity, but its price is much lower than that of pure synthetic.
Mineral is very susceptible to oxidation, its chemical properties are unstable, and at very low temperatures such a product can freeze. It is replaced quite often. After how many thousand kilometers it needs to be changed, if the engine has a carburetor, it’s up to you to decide. Naturally, it has a very low cost.
So, take your pick based on your budget and preferences. In any case, if the car's performance bothers you, you can try a different type of oil.
Selecting a filter for VAZ 2107
Which oil filter is best for VAZ 2107? The answer to this question is not as simple as it seems. You can immediately tell that short (68.5 mm) and long (from 92 to 108 mm) devices are suitable for this car. Many motorists claim that long ones are more effective, since the area of the filter paper is larger. They may be right, but the short pieces are thicker than their counterparts (95.5mm vs. 78mm), so the area may be a moot point. Be that as it may, the short filters were created specifically for front-wheel drive models - 2108 onwards, but are also suitable for rear-wheel drive models.
If you decide to use a long filter element, then you can purchase any that is applicable to engines: B032106 - 1.6 l; B032105 – 1.3 l; B032103 – 1.5 l. Several options will be best.
In addition to these, there are several other models of shorter filter elements.
The choice of filter devices is quite large. If the size of short devices confuses you, the oil filter on the VAZ 2107 can be changed more often - for example, halfway through the mileage, between oil changes.
Product quantity
Buy motor oil only in specialized stores for car enthusiasts, otherwise you risk spending your money on a low-quality fake, which will have a very negative impact on the operation of the car’s engine. In this case, you need to know how many liters you need to use.
The VAZ 2107 engine, type injector and carburetor, holds about 4 liters (according to experienced car enthusiasts, approximately 3.75 liters). No one can say exactly how much it will be consumed by the machine, since leaks are always possible. That is why it is necessary to have a couple of liters in reserve so as not to get into an unforeseen situation.
