What oil to pour into the VAZ 2110-2112 engine

The choice of engine oil for every owner is always not so easy, since you have to choose among numerous products, different brands and manufacturers, which is now a dime a dozen. In the spare parts store alone, you can count at least 20 different types of oils that are suitable for the VAZ 2110-2112. But not every owner knows what to look for in the first place when buying oil for a car's internal combustion engine.

Choosing an engine oil manufacturer

It is not necessary to draw special attention here, and the main thing is to look at more or less well-known brands, which may include:

• Mobile (Esso)
• Zic
• Shell helix
• Castrol
• Lukoil
• TNK
• Liqui Moly
• Motul
• Elf
• Total
• and many more other manufacturers

But the most common are still listed above. The main thing in this matter is not the choice of the manufacturer's company, but the purchase of the original engine oil, that is, not a fake. Very often, when buying in dubious places, you can safely run into counterfeit products, which later can simply destroy the engine of your car. Therefore, with the choice you need to be extremely careful. Do not purchase goods in various eateries, also try not to take them at car markets and trade pavilions, because in which case, you will not even be able to make a claim later.

It is believed that the lowest risk of buying a fake is an iron canister, since it is much more difficult to fake packaging and costly for scammers. If we take the oils described above as an example, then ZIC can be noted among them, which is located in a metal canister. Yes, and according to many tests of reputable publications, this company often takes first place.

I will say from personal experience, I had to fill the ZIC with semi-synthetics and drove more than 50 km on it. There were no problems, the engine worked quietly, there was no oil consumption for waste, the level kept from replacement to replacement. Also, the cleaning properties are quite good, since looking at the camshaft with the valve cover open, we can say that the engine is completely new. That is, ZIC does not leave any deposits and deposits.

Selection by type of viscosity and temperature conditions

It is highly advisable to choose oils based on the climatic conditions in which the car is currently being operated. That is, in this case, it is necessary to change the oil at least 2 times a year: for the winter and before the onset of the summer period.

The fact is that in winter it is necessary to fill in a more fluid lubricant liquid, so that when extremely low temperatures occur, the engine starts up better, and it is easier for the starter to turn it. If the oil is too viscous, then starting the VAZ 2110 engine in severe frost will be extremely problematic, and from unsuccessful attempts you can even plant the battery, after which it will be necessary at least charge the battery.

As for the summer period, here it is, on the contrary, to choose such types of motor oils that will be thicker, that is, with a higher viscosity. I think that it is no secret to anyone that at elevated ambient temperatures, the engine also heats up more and the average operating temperature rises. As a result, the oil becomes more liquid, and when a certain state is reached, its lubricating properties are lost or become ineffective. That is why it is worth pouring thicker grease into the engine in the summer.

Recommendations for viscosity grades depending on ambient temperature

Below there will be a table in which there are all the designations for the viscosity classes of engine oils, depending on the air temperature at which your VAZ 2110 is operated. Pour oil into the engine.

For example, if you live in the central zone of Russia, then we can assume that in winter frosts are rarely below -30 degrees, and in summer the temperature does not exceed 35 degrees Celsius. Then, in this case, you can choose the viscosity class 5W40 and this oil can be used to operate the car both in winter and in summer. But if you have a more contrasting climate, and the temperature varies in wider ranges, then you need to choose the appropriate class before each season.

Synthetics or mineral water?

I think that no one will argue with the fact that synthetic oils are much better than mineral oils. And it's not just the high price, as many people think. In fact, synthetic oils have a number of advantages over cheap mineral oils:

• Higher washing and lubricating properties
• Larger range of maximum permissible temperatures
• Less impact to lower or higher ambient temperatures, therefore better start-up in winter time
• Longer engine life in the long run

Well, and the most important thing that you need to always remember is the timely engine oil change, which must be performed at least once every 15 km of run of your VAZ 000-2110. And it will be even better if this interval is significantly reduced to 2112 km.