The oil in the gearbox VAZ 2114 is recommended. Which lubricant to choose

I have many familiar auto mechanics who help me if something happens and have considerable experience in disassembling / carrying out repairs. In this article I will try to tell you what oils to use on a VAZ 2114 car.

Sooner or later, or rather, on the basis of the rules for carrying out technological maintenance of the car, it is also time to replace the lubricant mixture in the gearbox. And in this case, the car owner is faced with a difficult choice, which oil is more reasonable to use? The choice of lubricant for the machine in the gearbox must be carried out as carefully as possible.

If you choose a lubricant for a VAZ-2114 car, in this case, the manufacturing company provides in its technological documentation a certain list of lubricants for automotive systems and engine elements. However, this list does not always correspond to the existing realities and quality standards of oils.

Having examined some sources of information on the Internet and scrolling through many automotive sites with discussions of motor oils and reviews (they will be below in the article), I came to the conclusion that motorists are pouring such a lubricant into the gearbox that their motor will definitely not like.

Let's not get too carried away and go aside. Consider which lubricants for engines are the most popular among car owners, as well as which lubricants were recommended in the work: the famous oil from is synthetic in its basis and is advised by the car manufacturer. It is this lubricant that is used in many of the latest AvtoVAZ engines. It is also often used in 14 models.

The excellent lubricating properties of this series of oils guarantee long machine operation at high and medium pressures. According to the existing classification, the oil complies with the API and GL standard.

85w90 is another quality semi-synthetic oil, which belongs to the API class and has a designation of at least GL-4. Many experts advise for 14 used Avtovaz models. For my price, I would put it at the very beginning. By the way, it costs much cheaper than the classic "synthetics", and by the way the gearbox operates on this oil much quieter.

• However, many car owners will ask a fair question: what oils (meaning specific companies) can be poured into the 2114 engine? I would look at this question more precisely and write a list of gear lubricants that can be poured into this unit:
• Trans KP, TM, Nordix Super trans, Slavneft. It also includes oils, Getribeoil and some types of TNK greases. The latter oils are expensive, however, in terms of chemical composition and additives, they are much superior to similar products from other manufacturers.
• For this reason, if the owner of the car worries about his beloved "iron horse", naturally he will choose these particular lubricants.

Types of lubricants

As everyone knows, the established marking of lubricants was not invented from scratch and there are certain reasons for this. I would like to point out three types of lubricants for 2114 that can be added to the engine and gearbox. These greases have different designations and chemical indicators, but the main thing in the choice is the viscosity index. It should be taken into account if you select a lubricant for your VAZ 2114. So, let's take a look at how oil auto fluids are classified.

Semi-synthetic oil. It is often used in the 14th model of Avtovaz. In fact, it is the most popular type of motor lubricant. Semi-synthetic oils are almost ideal for use in most of the climatic zones of Russia. This mixture is something between mineral water and synthetic oil, which is obtained by mixing certain proportions.

These oils are also suitable for 2114 as they are much less sensitive to temperature fluctuations.

Choosing a lubricant in the checkpoint

When choosing a lubricant, I would advise you to be guided by the words of the automakers. It is difficult to say for sure which lubricant is better, since oils on the market are sold in quite large quantities.

The overall performance of the car depends on the oil purchased for the gearbox or engine, as mentioned earlier, so I would not recommend saving. Filling with low-grade grease guarantees certain problems after several thousand kilometers. It is best to listen to the advice of the machine manufacturer and opt for only trusted companies.

It is worth buying lubricants for VAZ (and for any car in general) only in good car dealerships with a reputation.

Main motor grease 10W-40 from Lukoil

For all Avtovaz car owners, and first of all for those who use the car in difficult conditions: the company's oils are suitable at extreme temperatures and making constant movements over short distances, the oil guarantees a cold start.

The engine oil of the series has the following advantages: the lubrication of the series guarantees instant start and quiet operation of the 2114 engine in any weather. The lubricant also guarantees high gasoline savings and effectively prevents sludge formation. These lubricants have won many awards in competitions and are very popular.

The oils are distinguished by the best anti-wear properties in almost any conditions, as well as when starting in cold weather. The oxidation stability allows the longest drain intervals for this oil. The oils of the series fully comply with the existing quality standards.

High-quality grease was created and developed as if specifically for cars of the 14 series and is used in other cars of the company. The oil is distinguished by the best anti-wear properties and guarantees the highest level of protection in almost any conditions, also when the engine is running in the cold. The resistance to increased oxidation allows the longest drain intervals for this oil.

On the choice of viscosity and the term itself

The viscosity of the lubricant is determined at maximum temperatures and at high speeds of friction of surfaces, while being characterized by three main indicators - these are dynamic indicators, kinematic indicators, as well as indicators of the oil viscosity index.

In terms of viscosity characteristics, there are both all-season and summer / winter samples.

Universal oils for VAZ include:

• SAE, SAE, SAE and SAE 20W40.
• With the values ​​on the container of all-season greases, such values ​​should be present, the first is the oil viscosity at minimum temperatures, and the second - at maximum temperatures.
• The number after the SAE index indicates the viscosity of the oil, and the higher this number, the higher the viscosity of a particular lubricant.

Sooner or later, or rather, according to the rules of the Maintenance it's time to change the lubricant in the gearbox for the VAZ-2114. And then the owner is faced with a difficult choice, which oil is best?

The choice of oil in the gearbox for the VAZ-2114

The bottle contains old oil drained from the gearbox on the VAZ-2114 with a mileage of 55,000 km

If we consider the choice of oil in the VAZ-2114 gearbox, then, of course, the manufacturer provides in the technical documentation a recommended set of lubricating fluids for all components and assemblies. Only now it does not always correspond to the realities of quality and use by motorists.

Having considered many sources of information, as well as automobile forums, we can come to the conclusion that motorists pour the oil they like into the gearbox. Here they are doing the wrong thing, because the high-quality functioning of the node, as well as its resource, depends on this element.

We will not walk around for a long time, and about and consider which oils are the most popular among motorists, and also recommended for use:

1. 75w-90- synthetic oil recommended by the manufacturer. It is this type that is used in all modern AvtoVAZ transmissions. Excellent lubricating characteristics are required to ensure the functioning of the unit at high and low temperatures. Increased noise during the operation of the gearbox compared to semi-synthetic oil. According to API classification, GL-4 standard.
2. 85w-90- semi-synthetic oil, API class also not lower than GL-4. Recommended for used cars. It costs less than "synthetics", and the checkpoint works on it quieter.

It's all General characteristics, but many car enthusiasts will ask the question: what specific manufacturers can be poured into the gearbox? So, we will consider this issue in more detail and write a list of transmission oils that can and should be poured into this unit:

• Lada Trans KP;
• Lukoil TM 4-12;
• New Trans KP;
• Nordix Supertrans RHS;
• Slavneft TM-4.
• Castrol 75w90;
• Shell Getribeoil EP 75w90;
• TNK 75w90.

The last three are more expensive specimens, but surpass their budget counterparts in their composition and chemical properties.

Therefore, if a motorist loves and cares for his "iron horse", then of course he will choose them.

Survey

Types of oils

As you know, the marking of oils was invented for a reason. There are three types of oil that are added to the engine and gearbox. They all have different indicators, but the main one is considered to be viscosity. So, let's look at how automotive lubricating fluids are classified: Conclusions

As you can see from the article, the choice of oil for the VAZ-2114 is quite simple. There is a list of recommended oils from which you can choose the most suitable option for a motorist.

Whoever chooses quality, despite the price, is recommended to fill in Castrol 75w90, but Lada Trans KP is considered a budget option.

VAZ-2114 is a time-tested car, easy to operate and maintain. Even inexperienced motorists will not have problems with the repair of this car, since there is a lot of text and video information on this car, presented in various forums on the Internet. And yet, many owners are tormented by the question of choosing the right gear oil for the VAZ-2114. This question is now relevant, if only because today many manufacturers offer counterfeit products that can greatly harm the VAZ-2114 gearbox. This article lists the parameters and the most popular brands to follow in order to choose a truly quality product.

Nuances of choice

According to the manufacturer, the oil in the VAZ-2114 gearbox is not calculated for almost the entire period of vehicle operation. In fact, it all depends on the operating conditions. As you know, road and climatic conditions in Russia are far from the best in the world. For this reason, unfortunately, the owners of the VAZ-2114 will probably have to think about more early replacement oils - it will be safer and safer both for the car and for the owner of the car.

Of course, the manufacturer understands and recognizes the difficult situation with the roads and climate in Russia, and therefore has compiled a list of recommended brands for the production of oils, as well as suitable parameters for them.

So, before choosing a company, you first need to pay attention to the oil standards for the VAZ-2114 gearbox:

• 75W-90 - this is how synthetic oil is designated used in gearboxes of all modern machines AvtoVAZ. It is suitable for the relatively outdated model 2114. An oil with this standard has good lubricating properties, ensures a minimum noise level in the box, and also reduces vibrations. Much better than any semi-synthetic oil. Conforms to API-GL-4 class.
• 8W-90 is a semi-synthetic oil that meets the API-GL-4 class. It is considered a more readily available lubricant and is recommended for used cars.

Now let's name the specific manufacturers of oils approved by AvtoVAZ specifically for the VAZ-2114:

• Lada Trans KP
• Lukoil TM 4-12
• New Trans KP
• Nordix Supertrans RHS
• Slavneft TM-4
• Castrol 75w90
• Shell Getribeoil EP 75W90
• THK 75W90

Viscosity selection

As you know, there are three types of oils on the market - synthetic, semi-synthetic and mineral. Each of them has its own parameters, and the main one is viscosity. The specific viscosity is calculated for the specific ambient temperatures in which the vehicle is operated. Consider suitable viscosity standards for VAZ-2114, preferred for a particular climatic region:

• OW-20
• 5W-30
• 10W-30
• 10W-40
• 15W-40

The most viscous oil is considered to be a mineral lubricant, which is suitable not only for the box, but also for all technical units. It is recommended to use it in cars with high mileage. As for semi-synthetics, this type of oil is considered one of the most popular, as it supports almost all climatic zones, and is ideal for hot and cold temperatures. Semisynthetics consists of mineral water and semisynthetics. Semi-synthetics are the most economical and optimal option for owners of domestic cars. Synthetics is a more expensive and high-quality oil with a high degree of fluidity, due to which it quickly penetrates into all engine components and lubricates them. Such a lubricant is more preferable for foreign cars.

If the “fiery engine” is the heart of your car, then the gearbox (abbreviated - gearbox) can claim to be its “nervous system”. And sooner or later these nerves begin to "fail". True, unlike human ones, they are very easy to restore. The solution is very simple - change the oil. So we will figure out how to change the oil in a VAZ 2114 gearbox. For this it is not at all necessary to drag your iron horse to a service station. Experienced motorists know that the device domestic VAZ 2114 or 2115 in ergonomics is in no way inferior to the Kalashnikov assault rifle: shook - blew - ready to fire! It is enough to first unscrew one plug, drain the old oil, then pour new oil into the other hole. That's it - the replacement was successful! Fast, not expensive, which means - better than at the service station.

All that is required for emergency rehabilitation of the VAZ 2114 gearbox:

• overpass;
• inspection pit;
• duty set of tools;
• a couple of hands growing "out of that place" and a little knowledge.

What is poured - then pour

No matter how much the automakers go out of their way, no matter how many liters the volume of the engine is set, no matter what type of fuel they transfer their brainchildren to, but Harry Ford, a hundred years ago said - "Transmission", and they will not be able to change at least something in the basic design another century and a half.

And in the database we have the same gearbox - that is, the crankcase, a set of gears of different sizes and oil, which ensures the reliable operation of all components of the automobile body. And no matter what problems happen on the way, any car owner should know how to change the oil from a traditional mechanical box transmissions of a native VAZ or in a foreign car machine.

The basic principle of replacement is one - what brand of lubricant the manufacturers have poured into the crankcase - and fill in for replacement. Unfortunately, auto-makers often think that when replacing, a box can be poured motor oil... But this is not at all the case, because, unlike engine oil, gearbox oil has a different viscosity and temperature characteristics. Taking into account the difference in temperature conditions and other nuances of the operation of the units, then it is already up to top-class car mechanics to deal with such a fatal mistake. Therefore, do not experiment - the lubricant for the VAZ 2114 gearbox must exactly match the one that the manufacturers have poured into it. Otherwise, you will not end up with a hassle.

For mechanics and automata

Yes, that's right - if there are different types of boxes, then the technical liquid in them needs to be poured differently. Without going into complex technical and chemical terms, this can be explained by the fact that they must have different viscosities. For our reliable, unpretentious VAZ 2014 and VAZ 2015, with a mechanical type of gearbox, it is best suited transmission oil certified according to GOST: SAE or API. For domestic motorists, the first grade is more in favor.

What is it like? Conventionally, transmission oils are divided into three types:

• 80-250W - reliable oil for car operation in summer or in hot climates;
• 70-85W - perfect for preparing a car for winter;
• the all-season fluids of choice for most drivers.

Which one to choose - everyone can check it in action, and then decide for himself.

It is much more difficult with an automatic transmission of foreign cars. In them, the liquid serves not only to lubricate all units, but also enhances the torque itself. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to carefully study the manufacturer's instructions, which indicate the appropriate brands of oils and strictly follow them.

When should you change the oil?

It is difficult to verify this by eye. But the answer to this question, again, can be found in the factory operating instructions for the car. But here, too, there are some nuances. If your VAZ 2014 rolled off the assembly line not so long ago, then the transmission gears, most likely, have not yet got used to each other. Consequently, small metal chips gradually accumulate in the pallet, which does not at all improve the operation of the manual transmission. Therefore, it is better to drain the oil for the first time a little earlier than the period indicated in the manual.

In the case of an automatic transmission, the replacement time directly depends on the mileage and type of the box. In slot machines, it all depends on how long you run. In a conventional machine, the lubrication must be renewed after each 30-60 thousand kilometers traveled. In the variator - after 70-80 thousand kilometers. In robotic boxes of the DSG type, it is better to replace it every 80-90 thousand kilometers. However, not all "foreigners" have time to accumulate such a mileage. In this case, a simple rule applies - a new grease is poured at least once every two years.

By yourself with your hands

In memorable times Soviet Union there were few service stations. And they served mainly the transport of the party and economic elite. Therefore, any Soviet motorist could then independently check the level and change the oil in his Zhigulenka or Muscovite. Today we are spoiled by the presence of technical stations within walking distance. But in fact, the replacement technology is as simple as anything ingenious.

Replacing transmission oil in manual transmission

Replacing transmission oil in automatic transmission

For example, changing the oil in an automatic transmission is much more complicated:

• Along with the new oil, you should definitely buy a new filter element. Replacing it together with lubricant for automatic machines is a prerequisite.
• As in the case of mechanics, we warm up the transmission fluid. Then we put the car on an overpass or observation pit.
• We unscrew the bolts securing the pallet to the crankcase. After removing the pan, let the oil drain completely into the previously prepared reservoir.
• While the liquid is draining, remove oil filter... We throw away the old cleaner, and install a new one in its place. We carefully wipe the inner surface of the box and the pallet from oil residues. Now, in the place of its attachment to the gearbox, we put a new gasket and apply a layer of sealant to enhance the effect. We mount the pallet.
• Find the filler hole under the hood and unscrew the plug. Armed with a funnel of a suitable size or with the same plunger syringe, we begin to pour the transmission fluid. How many? Up to the level specified in the instruction manual.
• We close the cork. The replacement has been made. Bon Voyage!

As you can see, self-service of the VAZ 2114 gearbox takes a maximum of 40 minutes. But it allows you to significantly save money on a visit to the service station. Take care of your car, and it will serve you faithfully for many years.

Choosing oil for the VAZ 2114 gearbox, the motorist should take into account the following:

1. The weather conditions in which the machine is operated. First of all, the seasonal ambient temperature is important.
2. Design features of the gearbox installed in the car: mechanical forces, specific loads, etc.
3. The viscosity of the oil is based on the analysis of the above two points.
4. The presence of additives and other active additives that affect the performance of parts of the VAZ 2114 gearbox.

Having analyzed all these factors and having studied the range of transmission oils for the VAZ 2114, the motorist can choose the best option.

We select oil for the VAZ 2114 gearbox

When choosing a lubricant for a transmission, it is better to follow the recommendations of the automaker. The company prescribes the following viscosities for transmission oils:

1. 75w90 is a synthetic transmission fluid with excellent lubricating properties. It ensures the normal operation of the unit at negative temperatures. The main disadvantage is associated with the excess noise that occurs during the operation of the gearbox, compared with a semi-synthetic lubricating fluid... According to API classification, the liquid must meet GL-4 standards.
2. Semi-synthetic oil 85w90. It has good performance parameters and is better suited for used cars. Costs less than synthetic grease. You need to change it after about 50-70 thousand kilometers. According to the API class, the oil must not be lower than GL-4.

The oil for the VAZ 2114 gearbox is difficult to say unequivocally, since the lubricant is presented on the market with a fairly wide range. If guided by the brand, the automaker recommends choosing from the following domestic brands:

• Lukoil TM 4-12;
• New Trans KP;
• Nordix Supertrans RHS;
• Slavneft TM-4.

If you are not satisfied with any of these oils, you can buy gear oil for the VAZ 2114 of the more famous and expensive brands, including:

• Castrol 75w90;
• TNK 75w90.

As we said, the performance of the unit depends on the oil selected for the gearbox, so it's better not to save. Filling with low-quality grease, you cannot avoid problems. It is better to give preference to trusted manufacturers and contact good car dealerships with a good reputation.

What do VAZ owners choose?

As for the owners of domestic cars VAZ 2114, everyone chooses the best option for themselves in terms of price, quality and personal preferences.