VAZ-2114 cars are in great demand in Russia and the CIS countries. This machine combines a low price with good technical characteristics and an affordable operating cost. The costs of the car are insignificant, but the VAZ-2114 serves for a long time and reliably. To keep your car in optimal condition, you should change consumables in a timely manner. The replacement procedure itself is not difficult. Many car owners are interested in which motor oils are best to choose for the VAZ-2114 8-valve injector. This is a responsive, quite peppy engine and simple in design. If you can properly maintain it and carry out scheduled work to replace consumables, you will rarely have to think about any serious costs. But to do this, decide on the choice of engine oil.
Before changing the engine oil in the VAZ-2114, it is important to choose the right lubricant.
Criteria for selecting VAZ 2114 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.
- API SN/CF. The production of VAZ 2114 cars ended in 2013.
AvtoVAZ offers the following table to select the appropriate viscosity:
| Minimum engine cold start temperature, °C | Viscosity grade according to SAE J 300 | Maximum ambient temperature, °C |
| -35 | 0W-30 | 25 |
| -35 | 0W-40 | 30 |
| -30 | 5W-30 | 25 |
| -30 | 5W-40 | 35 |
| -25 | 10W-30 | 25 |
| -25 | 10W-40 | 35 |
| -20 | 15W-40 | 45 |
| -15 | 20W-40 | 45 |
But most often drivers fill in 10w-40, 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
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#2
Lada Ultra 5W-40 API SN/CF
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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.
Manufacturer's recommendations
Many car enthusiasts are wondering what oil is best to pour into a VAZ 2114 8-valve engine? According to the technical documentation of the manufacturer, it is recommended to fill in the following grades of semi-synthetic oils:
- Lukoil-Lux.
- Tatneft Lux.
- TNK Super.
- BP Visco 2000 and 3000 from the manufacturer British Petroleum Lubricants.
- Mannol Elite Extreme Classic made in Germany.
- Mobil 1, Super S and Synt S. Ravenol HPS, SI, LLO, Turbo-C HD-C and TSI from a German plant.
- Shell Helix, Super. Plus. Ultra, Extra.
- ZIC A Plus from the Korean manufacturer “SK Corporation”.
The AvtoVAZ plant provided a wide selection of motor oils to suit the motorist’s taste.
Oil volume in the VAZ 2114 engine
| Engine | hp | Year of release (beginning-end) | Engine oil volume, l | ||
| VAZ 2111 | 1.5i l | 78 | 1994 | –> | 3.50 |
| VAZ 21114/11183 | 1.6i l | 81 | 2004 | –> | 3.50 |
| VAZ 21124 | 16V 1.6i l | 89 | 2004 | –> | 3.50 |
| VAZ 21126 | 16V 1.6i l | 98 | 2007 | –> | 3.50 |
Oil change process
Any car enthusiast can change the engine oil in the power unit with his own hands. You don't have to be a great car mechanic or car repair specialist to do this. The process is quite simple and takes on average 30-40 minutes. But, before proceeding directly to the issue of changing the lubricant, it is worth understanding - how much oil to fill?
According to the technical documentation of the AvtoVAZ plant, 3.3 liters will be required. But, as practice shows, the answer to the question: how much oil should be poured into the engine is incomplete. Experienced car enthusiasts recommend stocking up on 3.5 liters of motor lubricant.
Now that all the issues have been considered, we can begin to directly consider the issue of changing the lubricant:
- Let the car cool down while removing the negative terminal from the battery.
- We dismantle the motor protection, if any.
- Unscrew the drain plug and substitute the container.
- While the oil is draining, use a special puller to change the oil filter. Do not forget that before installing a new product, you need to pour 150-200 grams of new oil into it.
- We tighten the drain plug. In this case, it is also necessary to replace the copper O-ring, which most likely was worn out or damaged during dismantling.
- We unscrew the filler neck on the power unit and pour in the required amount of engine oil.
- Let the car run for 5-7 minutes and check the lubricant level in the engine. If necessary, add lubricant so that the mark on the dipstick is between the maximum and minimum marks. If everything went well, then the car can be driven.
- After 50-60 km, it is necessary to re-check the lubricant level in the engine.
Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)
| Year | Viscosity SAE all season from +25 to -25 °C | 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 |
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.
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 | gazpromneft-oil.ru |
| 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 |
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.
Which winter oil is better: synthetic or semi-synthetic?
The question of which oil is better - synthetic or semi-synthetic - is relevant at any time of the year. However, with regard to negative temperatures, the low-temperature viscosity mentioned above is much more important in this context. As for the type of oil, the reasoning is fair that “synthetic” better protects VAZ 2110 engine parts at any time of the year. And given that after long periods of inactivity their geometric dimensions change (albeit slightly), protection for them during startup is extremely important. Based on the above, we can draw the following conclusion. The first thing you should pay attention to is the low temperature viscosity value. The second is the recommendations of your car manufacturer. Third, if you have a modern, expensive foreign car with a new (or recently renovated) engine, then it makes sense to use synthetic oil. If you are the owner of a medium or budget car and do not want to overpay, then “semi-synthetic” is quite suitable for you. As for mineral oil, it is not recommended to use it, since in severe frosts it becomes very thick and does not protect the engine well from damage and/or wear.
Which winter engine oil is best for gasoline engines?
Now let’s look at the TOP 5 oils for gasoline engines popular among domestic motorists (although some of them are universal, that is, they can also be poured into diesel engines). The rating was compiled based on performance characteristics, in particular frost resistance. Naturally, today there is a huge variety of lubricants on the market, so the list can be expanded many times over. If you have your own opinion on this matter, please share it in the comments.
| Name | Characteristics, standards and approvals manufacturers | Price at the beginning of 2021 | Description |
| POLYMERIUM XPRO1 5W40 SN | API SN/CF | ACEA A3/B4, A3/B3 | MB-Approval 229.3/229.5 | VW 502 00 / 505 00 | Renault RN 0700 / 0710 | BMW LL-01 | Porsche A40 | Opel GM-LL-B025 | | 1570 rubles for a 4 liter canister | For all types of petrol and diesel engines (without particulate filters) |
| G-ENERGY F SYNTH 5W-30 | API SM/CF, ACEA A3/B4, MB 229.5, VW 502 00/505 00, BMW LL-01, RENAULT RN0700, OPEL LL-A/B-025 | 1500 rubles for a 4 liter canister | For gasoline and diesel engines (including turbocharged ones) of passenger cars, minibuses and light trucks operating in various operating conditions, including heavy ones. |
| Neste City Pro LL 5W-30 | SAE 5W-30 GM-LL-A-025 (gasoline engines), GM-LL-B-025 (diesel engines); ACEA A3, B3, B4; API SL, SJ/CF; VW 502.00/505.00; MB 229.5; BMW Longlife-01; Recommended for applications where Fiat 9.55535-G1 oil is required | 1300 rubles for 4 liters | Fully synthetic motor oil for GM vehicles: Opel and Saab |
| Addinol Super Light MV 0540 5W-40 | API: SN, CF, ACEA: A3/B4; approvals - VW 502 00, VW 505 00, MB 226.5, MB 229.5, BMW Longlife-01, Porsche A40, Renault RN0700, Renault RN0710 | 1400 rubles for 4 liters | Synthetic oil for gasoline and diesel engines |
| Lukoil Genesis Advanced 10W-40 | SN/CF, MB 229.3, A3/B4/B3, PSA B71 2294, B71 2300, RN 0700/0710, GM LL-A/B-025, Fiat 9.55535-G2, VW 502.00/505.00 | 900 rubles for 4 liters | All-season motor oil based on synthetic technologies for use in gasoline and diesel engines of new and used cars of imported and domestic production under severe operating conditions |
Also, when choosing oil, you need to pay attention to the following nuance. As the engine wears out (its mileage increases), the gaps between its individual parts increase. And this leads to the need to use thicker oil (for example, 5W instead of 0W). Otherwise, the oil will not perform its intended functions and protect the engine from wear. However, when assessing, it is necessary to take into account not only the mileage itself, but also the condition of the engine (it is clear that it depends on the operating conditions of the car, the driver’s driving style, and so on).
