A reliable domestically produced car is widespread throughout the CIS countries due to the optimal combination of price and quality. This encourages resale on secondary markets. In 60% of cases, after the transaction, the end user does not receive technical documentation, which raises the question of what oil to fill in the VAZ 2115. The dilemma is easily resolved - the manufacturer does not set strict requirements for consumables. The main parameter is original production and compliance with generally accepted standards.
So, in order.
Criteria for selecting VAZ 2115 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-B4.
- API SL/SM/SN. The production of VAZ 2115 cars ended in 2012, the model replaced the Lada Granta in the segment.
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 with 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
To choose your own oil for the VAZ-2115, you should start with the instruction manual. At the end of the manual there is a list of characteristics for all technical fluids, including motor lubricants. Based on AvtoVAZ data, the best oil poured into the VAZ-2115 engine (injector) with 8 valves is semi-synthetic with a viscosity index of 10W40. It perfectly matches the features of the motor and its technical characteristics.
There is no significant difference in terms of branding. The main thing here is that the car owner uses real motor oils. This is not so simple due to the widespread distribution of counterfeit products in Russia. If you contact official AvtoVAZ dealers, they most often fill in Shell Helix for VAZ-2115. The option is good, but not the only one. The manufacturer sets viscosity requirements (10W40 is recommended), leaving the choice of brand to the car owner.
When deciding which oil will be best to fill into the engine of your VAZ-2115, focus on the following criteria:
- seasonality;
- viscosity.
In the case of the fifteenth model, the preferred option is a semi-synthetic lubricant, which performs the functions of cooling, protecting the moving elements of the engine and at the same time cleans the engine parts from contaminants. But semi-synthetics cannot cope with sudden temperature changes. Therefore, in regions with very cold winters, it is better to operate the VAZ-2115 using synthetic motor oil. It has the following advantages:
- effectively lubricates engine elements;
- additionally cleans the engine in severe frost;
- does not change its properties depending on the outside temperature;
- quickly starts the engine in cold weather;
- has low consumption;
- characterized by high antifriction properties;
- has a large resource.
But for all its objective advantages, synthetic oil cannot be considered the optimal choice for the VAZ-2115. The reason is its increased fluidity. The oil gradually penetrates through the seals and seals, corroding the rubber elements. Leaks occur and sealing components have to be replaced more often. In terms of viscosity, the most popular parameters are:
- 5W30;
- 5W40.
But in the case of the VAZ-2115, it is better to use:
- 10W30;
- 10W40.
The choice is made based on the region of residence, operating conditions of the car and the current condition of the car. Based on the above, we can say that each VAZ-2115 car owner chooses what oil his car’s engine will run on. AvtoVAZ does not impose strict restrictions. A wide selection of options somewhat complicates the purchasing procedure, since due to the variety of manufacturers it is difficult to settle on just one thing.
Oil volume in the VAZ 2115 engine
| Engine | hp | Year of release (beginning-end) | Engine oil volume, l | |||
| 1.5 | VAZ-21083 | B | 70 | 1997 | 2000 | 3.50 |
| 1.5 | VAZ-2111 | B | 78 | 2000 | 2008 | 3.50 |
| 1.6i | VAZ-11183 | B | 80 | 2008 | –> | 3.50 |
We carry out the replacement ourselves
For those who want to save on car service, we suggest changing the engine oil on a VAZ 2115 with your own hands, since this procedure is simple.
What will you need?
To carry out the procedure, you need an inspection pit, an overpass, a lift, and you can lift the car on jacks. Tools and materials will be needed:
- 17 mm spanner or wrench;
- container for draining old lubricant;
- a special wrench for unscrewing the filter or any other device;
- new oil;
- new oil filter;
- funnel;
- clean rag.
You need to fill in the same lubricant that was poured into the engine. If it is different or you change from mineral oil to synthetic oil, then before replacing, you should flush the engine with the oil that will be filled in or with a special flushing oil.
For the container into which the waste liquid will be drained, you can use a bucket or a five-liter plastic water bottle. You can make your own funnel by cutting a plastic bottle in half.
Stages
It is advisable to drain the lubricating fluid from a warm VAZ 2115 engine, then it drains better. Therefore, replacement should be done after the trip. If the car was at rest and the engine was cold, then you need to start it and let it run for ten minutes.
Recommendations for changing the oil in the engine of a VAZ-2109 car yourself
When draining waste liquid, you must be very careful, as its temperature reaches one hundred degrees and you can get burns. You need to place a container under the oil sump where it will drain.
To drain the lubricant, you need to unscrew the plug on the oil drain hole with a 17 key. You need to twist counterclockwise. After unscrewing the plug, you should wait until all the lubricant drains. This usually takes 10 minutes. When all the oil has flowed out, screw the plug back in.
After draining, the oil system will be flushed if necessary. To do this, add new oil or special flushing fluid to the minimum level on the dipstick. Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes. Then the liquid is drained again. After this procedure, begin replacing the oil filter.
The old oil filter is usually unscrewed by hand. If you cannot unscrew it manually, use a special key.
Unscrew the oil filter with a special wrench
If you don't have it, you can use a flat screwdriver, an awl or a chisel. With their help, the filter housing is pierced and rotated, using the devices as a handle.
After unscrewing, the seat of the product should be wiped with a clean cloth to prevent dirt particles from getting into the new oil. The new oil filter is filled 2/3 full with lubricating fluid so that it quickly lubricates the rotating parts of the engine, and they do not run dry when starting the engine after replacement. You should also lubricate the O-ring on the new filter with fresh oil.
Pour oil into the new filter
Having placed the oil filter on the fitting, you should manually tighten it until the gasket touches the cylinder block. Then tighten it another ¾ turn. Do not overtighten so that it will be easier to remove the filter the next time you replace it.
Changing the oil in a VAZ 2114
After unscrewing the plug on the neck of the filler hole, add oil.
Unscrew the plug on the filler hole
You need to pour to the maximum level on the dipstick, without exceeding. Before removing the dipstick, you need to wait a few minutes for the liquid to drain. To ensure accurate results, wipe the probe dry with a clean rag before measuring.
After installing the filler plug in place, turn it clockwise 90 degrees. Then you need to start the VAZ 2115 engine so that it idles for several minutes. When the oil pressure light on the dashboard goes out, the engine can be turned off. After stopping the engine, you need to check the lubricant level again. If necessary, add lubricant. The level must be greater than the minimum mark, but not exceed the maximum.
This concludes the replacement procedure for a VAZ 2115.
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 10W-30 10W-40 | 20W-30 25W-30 |
| 5W-30 | 20W-30 25W-30 |
| 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 |
| 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 |
| 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 |
Climatic conditions
At the same time, it is advisable to proceed from the climatic conditions of the vehicle’s operation, for which purpose it is necessary to replace it in the winter and before the summer months.
This is due to the fact that in winter the lubricant must have greater fluid properties. In this case, the starter turns easily and the engine starts quickly.
It is recommended to change the oil before the summer and winter months
In cold weather, viscous lubricant makes it difficult to turn the crankshaft in thickened oil, and there is a real possibility of damaging the battery with all the repair consequences.
In the summer, the VAZ-2115 engine feels great with high-viscosity motor oil. Coupled with the hot external environment, the engine also heats up, making the lubricant thinner and less effective. For this purpose, the type of liquid chosen is of thick consistency.
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 |
Choosing a lubricant for the gearbox
When choosing oil for a VAZ 2114 box, first of all, you need to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Today there are many brands on the market and choosing a good option is not difficult. AvtoVAZ allows the use of the following fluid:
- 75w90 is a synthetic oil for the VAZ 2114 gearbox. It has excellent lubricating characteristics and is capable of ensuring normal operation of the unit at low temperatures. The only drawback is the increased noise during operation of the VAZ 2114 gearbox compared to the use of semi-synthetic lubricant. According to the API classification, the liquid must comply with the GL-4 standard.
- 85w90 - semi-synthetic gear oil. It has good performance characteristics and is often used in used cars. It is cheaper than “synthetics”. Replacement frequency is every 60,000-70,000 km. API class is also not lower than GL-4.
The question of what kind of oil to put in a VAZ box requires a fairly wide variety of answers. Based on the brand, the car manufacturer recommends using the following lubricants:
Engine oil for VAZ 2111
- Lada Trans KP;
- Lukoil TM 4-12;
- New Trans KP;
- Nordix Supertrans RHS;
- Slavneft TM-4.
If you have problems purchasing the above brands, you can use products from more famous brands, after consulting with repair specialists. For example, the following are popular:
- Castrol 75w90;
- Shell Getribeoil EP 75w90;
- TNK 75w90.
The operation of the unit will depend on which oil is chosen for the box. If you fill in with a low-quality product, you won't have any problems later. Therefore, you should trust only trusted sellers and competent specialists.
What do the owners of the 2114 model themselves say about what kind of oil to pour into the VAZ gearbox? By listening to the experiences of others, you can greatly simplify the operation and maintenance of your machine. However, the advice of other people is quite subjective, and it is up to you to decide whether to listen to them or not.
This is what a certain portion of drivers think. Some car owners note the need to add up to 250 grams of “mineral water” to any fluid in the gearbox. A number of car owners do not recommend pouring synthetics into manual transmissions due to its strong fluidity. Many car owners tie the choice of lubricant to the nature of the drive. It is up to the owner to decide what kind of oil to pour into the VAZ box; the main thing to remember is that the oil for the car’s gearbox must meet all the requirements of the unit.
Changing the gearbox oil on VAZ 2110-2112, 2114-2115, Kalina, Granta and Priora
Replacement procedure
To change the oil in the VAZ-2115 gearbox, you have everything ready. Therefore, you can safely begin this procedure. The presented instructions for changing the oil will make you clearly understand that there is nothing complicated here. All work can be easily done with your own hands without outside help. If you do not want to take risks or are afraid to service the transmission yourself for the first time, it is better to trust trusted people from a good car service center. But practice shows that the vast majority of car owners do well in garage conditions. Therefore, do not be afraid, but start working.
To change the working fluid in the gearbox, it is better to have an overpass or inspection hole at your disposal. Many garages have it, so there shouldn’t be any problems with access to the bottom of the car.
- Place the car on a flat horizontal area. Pre-warm the gearbox and engine to operating temperature. This will allow the oil to drain faster and in greater volume. Stop the engine and remove the negative terminal from the battery.
- You need to drain the old oil from the box of your VAZ-2115. It’s not difficult to figure out how to drain the waste. To do this, remove the engine crankcase protection, if you have one. The gearbox housing is located approximately under the front wheels, where the engine crankcase ends.
- About 15 minutes should pass from the moment the engine stops. This will allow the transmission lubricant to drain down.
- Using a size 17 wrench, unscrew the drain plug. Keep an empty container next to you where the waste will be drained. When the plug is removed, lubricant will begin to flow out of the hole. Act carefully so that the composition does not get on your skin or spill on the floor. Leave a container under the crankcase to allow as much oil as possible to drain from the transmission housing.
- In total, it takes from 10 to 15 minutes to drain the waste if you have pre-warmed the machine. If not, then the composition may drip for a very long time.
- When all the waste has come out, return the plug to its place. Make sure that it is not deformed and maintains its sealing properties. Otherwise, the plug will have to be replaced with a new one.
- Insert a funnel or hose into the filler hole where the dipstick or plug is located, depending on the type of gearbox. If the box is old, then connect the hose to the syringe and start injecting lubricant into the crankcase. Typically this includes about 3.3 liters of fresh transmission fluid. You are unlikely to be able to fill in more than you need, since all the excess will begin to flow back out.
- Raise the front of the car with a jack. This way you can pour a little more lubricant into the box, where the dipstick is missing and you have to navigate along the neck. The transmission will not suffer from an excess of the composition, but if there is a shortage of lubricating fluid, problems with 5th gear will constantly arise.
If you go by the dipstick, then for the VAZ-2115 it is optimal when the level is 4 - 5 millimeters above the o. After all the procedures performed, when the drained liquid has already cooled down, be sure to check its sediment. If there are problems with the gearbox, which the car owner may not be aware of due to the still normal behavior of the transmission, metal shavings are found in the sediment. This is a dangerous sign indicating excessive wear of the elements. As a preventative measure, special additives can be used. If the problem is too serious and the chips appear again during the next service, it makes sense to contact a car service center to disassemble and repair the unit.
How to change the lubricant?
Draining the crankcase and filling it with new oil does not require any special skills or special expensive tools. It is advisable to have an inspection ditch, although in extreme cases you can do without it, but doing the work will be inconvenient.
List of required tools:
- key for unscrewing the drain plug measuring 17 mm;
- a container for mining is more convenient when it is wide and equipped with low sides;
- filter wrench or other device;
- filler funnel;
- gloves and rags.
Changing the oil and filter in the VAZ 2114, 2115 engine
The procedure is carried out only when the engine is warm, otherwise the oil will not flow out of the crankcase completely. If the engine is cold, you need to warm it up to at least 60-70°C or start working immediately upon arrival at the garage. Before starting work, arrange for good lighting, secure the car with the hand brake and follow the instructions:
- Clean the hex plug from any dirt. Place a container under the car crankcase and use a key to loosen the plug so that it rotates by hand.
- Tighten the oil plug all the way by hand and sharply push it to the side. It is not advisable to drop the plug into the drain, as you will have to take it out later. Adjust the position of the container relative to the stream.
- Open the hood and unscrew the filler cap. Wait until most of the old oil drains.
- Using a puller, loosen the oil filter. Place a rag underneath, tighten it by hand and quickly turn it upside down so that grease does not leak from it. In this position, pack and prepare for disposal.
If there is no device for loosening the filter, then you can pierce it through with a flat-head screwdriver or a steel rod and unscrew it, holding the ends. After emptying, go down into the hole and screw the plug back, holding it with a key with a little force. Then lubricate the rubber ring of the new filter with fresh grease and screw it into place, tightening it by hand and making a half turn back.
A few words about how much oil to pour when filling. Using the scale on the canister as a guide, pour 3 liters through the funnel and check the level with a dipstick after 5-10 minutes. After this, add oil so that the level is between the marks on the dipstick indicating maximum and minimum.
Which brands should you pay attention to?
When choosing the best oil for the VAZ 2114, you should pay attention to the following manufacturers and individual brands:
- Lukoil Lux.
- Nordis Ultra Premier.
- Slavneft Ultra 1-5.
- Tatneft Ultra.
- TNK Magnum.
- TNK Super.
- Extra 1-7, produced by the Sibneft-Omsk Oil Refinery.
- Utech Super Navigator.
- BP Visco.
- Mannol Elite.
- Mobile 1.
- Mobil Super S.
- Mobil Synt S.
- Ravenol Turbo-C.
- Ravenol HPS.
- Ravenol SI.
- Shell (Ultra, Super, Extra, Plus series).
- ZIC A Plus.
Popular brands of oil for the VAZ 2114
Judging by the numerous reviews of car owners and auto repair shop workers, we can identify the following three manufacturers that produce the most suitable oil for the VAZ 2114 injector and the Russian operating conditions of this car:
- Mobil;
- ZIC;
- Shell Hellix.
The difference between original packaging and fake packaging
At the same time, do not forget about the advice given at the very beginning of this article - purchase such oils only from trusted suppliers. After all, it is now very easy to buy a counterfeit disguised as a well-known brand, and the consequences of such a purchase can be very negative.
That is why, when purchasing branded oil, you should carefully inspect the canister with it - you need to check how clearly the label is printed (blurred pictures and letters can be a sign of counterfeit), check for serial numbers, production dates and other important designations.
In addition, you should not purchase products at too low a price - such sales “from stock” can also lead to the purchase of a counterfeit or simply low-quality oil.
