Characteristics of the VAZ 2101 engine
Years of production – (1970 – 1983) Cylinder block material – cast iron Power system – carburetor Type – in-line Number of cylinders – 4 Valves per cylinder – 2 Piston stroke – 66 mm Cylinder diameter – 76 mm Compression ratio – 8.5 Engine displacement VAZ 2101 – 1198 cm3 Engine power VAZ 2101 – 59 hp. /5600 rpm Torque – 89 Nm Fuel – AI92 Fuel consumption – city 9.4 l. | track 6.9l. | mixed 9.2 l/100 km Oil consumption - 700 g. per 1000 km Weight of the VAZ 2101 engine - 114 kg Overall dimensions of the VAZ 2101 engine (LxWxH), mm - 540x522x621 What kind of oil to pour into the VAZ 2101 engine: 5 W -30 5 W -40 10 W -40 15 W -40 How much oil is in the 2101 engine : 3.75 l. When replacing, fill in about 3.5 liters.
Service life of VAZ 2101: 1. According to the plant – 125 thousand km 2. In practice – 200 thousand km
TUNING Potential – 200 hp. Without loss of resource, about 70-75 hp.
How much oil is poured into the VAZ 2106 engine
How much oil does a VAZ engine infuse? 2106
Vase Oil 2106
The choice of lubricant depends on the type of engine and the degree of wear. the most correct approach. You must select the motor oil for your specific engine. The first thing you need to know before purchasing:
engine year and type;
machine operating conditions;
minimum temperature of the area in which the vehicle is used;
degree of engine wear;
the presence of hydraulic compensators in the valve clearance system (new engines have small clearances, so they need light and liquid oil, especially in winter);
what materials were used in the engine and whether they were compatible with synthetic motor oxides.
How much engine do you need?
VAZ 2106 engines (1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 liters) must be filled with semi-synthetic motor oils for gasoline engines with a viscosity level of 10 W-40. The required volume is 3.8 liters.
Lukoil oil is usually used, but recently owners have begun to use imported fluids Shell, Mobil 1, Zic, Castrol and others. Besides the oil, you also need to buy a MANN W920 21 oil filter and an air filter.
Engine malfunctions and repairs 2101
Engine VAZ 2101 1.2 l. base for the entire classic VAZ family, contrary to some opinions that the VAZ 2101 has a Fiat engine, this is not entirely true, the 2101 engine was created from a crude prototype of the FIAT 124 engine. Due to the increased center-to-center distance, in relation to the Fiat engine, it allowed VAZ engineers to repeatedly increase engine displacement. Subsequently, 1.3 l., 1.5 l., 1.6 l engines were built from it. up to 1.7 l. and 1.8 l. The kopek engine is an in-line 4-cylinder carburetor with an overhead camshaft, the gas distribution mechanism 2101 has a chain drive. The motor belongs to the Zhiguli so-called “classic” series with a low block. The service life of the VAZ 2101 engine, in quiet operation and timely maintenance, reaches 180-200 thousand km.
On models 1970-1974, the penny engine has higher reliability, since production was controlled by specialists from FIAT. Before describing the endless problems of the engine, I would like to answer the question where is the engine number on the VAZ 2101. We stand in front of the car, on the left side, looking at the front of the engine block, in the area where the breather and crankshaft pulley are located. Look carefully, the writing is small. Let's move on to the problems of the VAZ 2101; on engines there is a problem of increased camshaft wear. The engine also needs systematic (every 7-10 thousand km) adjustment of the valve clearances; this will be indicated by a loud knocking noise when the engine is idling, heard from the driver’s seat with the hood closed. Weber and Ozone carburetors constantly require CO adjustment and cleaning. High oil consumption of VAZ 2101, up to 0.7 liters per 1000 km. The VAZ 2101 engine gets hot very often, the reason for this is a malfunction of the cooling system thermostat. Occasionally, the cause of overheating of the VAZ 2101 engine can be a fan failure, a pump malfunction, the use of gasoline with an octane rating higher than the recommended one, and a number of various minor reasons. It is very common for a VAZ 2101 engine to smoke, for which there are a number of main reasons: burnt out piston rings, rich carburetor, faulty valve seals, wear of valve guides and much, much more. Most often, this is a sign that you are waiting for a major overhaul of the VAZ 2101 engine. It is also not uncommon for the VAZ 2101 engine to malfunction, which leads to its rapid wear. Among the reasons are a malfunction of the ignition system, which increases fuel consumption, loss of tightness in the cylinder during compression, timing faults, too lean mixture, piston or valve prolapse, incorrect valve adjustment, and more. The VAZ 2101 engine malfunctions can be listed endlessly, the most basic ones are described above, in other cases you need to contact the experts.
Engine tuning 2101
Description of the VAZ 2101 engine tuning process
Tuning a penny engine, or as they also say, boosting the engine of a VAZ 2101, is a risky business, taking into account what is written above and taking into account the general wear and tear of the engine, if this does not stop, then let's go... first, let's look at it from the point of view of increasing the engine displacement. This is the most affordable method to improve your engine, increasing power and torque throughout the entire range. We will also describe the option of installing sports camshafts, boring cylinder head channels, compressors, etc. in detail below. But given the fact that your engine is a used 2101, hanging too much on it is fraught with consequences. To increase the power of the VAZ 2101 engine, let's start with cars produced in 1970-1974; they are distinguished by the ability to install Niva pistons with a diameter of 82 mm from the VAZ 21213 Niva, thanks to the thick-walled cylinder block. To prevent the compression ratio 2101 from sagging (a puddle in the pistons 21213), you need to take Niva pistons with a flat bottom or lighter pistons 2112 and cut off the displacer from the pistons. With a standard stroke of 66 mm, the engine volume will be 1.4 liters. We will get an increase in power, but the engine itself will be very high-speed. The increase in engine volume of the VAZ 2101 produced after 1974 is somewhat different; in order to save metal, the cylinder block became thin-walled, the maximum possible piston diameter is 79 mm from the VAZ 21011 or 2105. The piston stroke is increased to 80 mm. implemented by installing a crankshaft from a VAZ 2103 and connecting rods with a reduced center-to-center distance (129 instead of 136) or installing pistons with a reduced compression height, produced by TRT. Disadvantages of short connecting rods - the angle of inclination of the connecting rod, the greater the angle of inclination, the greater the force it presses the piston against the cylinder wall, the resistance to movement increases, lubrication conditions worsen, the cylinder walls wear out, the connecting rod works under greater load (especially in the center of the connecting rod), engine reliability 2101 is decreasing. Among the advantages, we note a good cylinder filling rate at medium and low speeds, a more homogeneous mixture, and improved combustion. The disadvantages of TRT pistons are their lower strength compared to standard VAZ 2101, thermal load on the ring and the likelihood of piston burnout. Increased piston stroke to 84 mm. VAZ 2130 crankshaft, as well as use TRT pistons, connecting rods shrink to 134 mm.
Boring of VAZ 2101 engine
The crankshaft and boring of the VAZ 2101 engine will give you the following volumes: - larger diameter piston, standard stroke 1.3 liters. 79x66 (cylinder diameter X piston stroke)
64 hp Maximum torque is about 95 Nm at 3400 rpm We get an analogue of the 21011 engine - a larger diameter piston, a standard stroke of 1.4 liters. 82x66 (until 1974) Such VAZ engines were not produced in series; there is little information about the construction of such engines. This is explained by the fact that in order to adequately use such a motor, you need a reinforced bottom, forged pistons, selecting the desired top shaft, etc., plus everything needs to be properly configured. The maximum speed of the correct configuration is more than 9000 rpm. The resource of such an engine is about 20 thousand, depending on operation. — standard piston, increased stroke 1.5 liters. 76x80
70 hp Maximum torque is approximately 105 Nm at 3000 rpm Analogue of the VAZ 2103 engine on a low block. This option is the answer to all questions about how to improve the VAZ 2101 engine. - larger diameter piston, increased stroke 1.6 liters. 79x80
75 hp Maximum torque approximately 115 Nm at 3000 rpm Analogue of the VAZ 2106 engine on a low block. - larger diameter piston, increased stroke 1.7 liters. 82x80 (until 1974)
80 hp Maximum torque
125 Nm at 3200 rpm The configuration repeats the engine from the Niva 2101 on a low block - a larger diameter piston, an increased stroke of 1.8 liters. 82x84
80 hp (before 1974 onwards) Maximum torque
135 Nm at 3000 rpm The 2103 engine is more suitable for this volume
Tuning cylinder head VAZ 2101
A good option for upgrading the VAZ 2101 engine by removing the roughness of the channels, polishing the cylinder head channels and the VAZ 2101 manifold reduces the intake resistance, the power of the penny engine increases by about 5-8 horsepower, and the torque increases throughout the entire range. To polish, you need to remove the cylinder head and wash it with a mixture of gasoline, kerosene and solvent. After that, take an electric drill, wrap a rag around the drill, and put some sandpaper on top. The collector is fixed motionless in a vice and we begin sawing; after the bend of the collector, the same is done on a flexible rod. When modifying the cylinder head on a classic, it is necessary to grind off the protrusion at the connection of the cylinder head and the exhaust valve (about 3 mm), after which we use the same tool until we can insert the valve, after passing through all the channels and cutting off the bushings in them, we polish the channels from the seat side. With additional boring of the channels, the VAZ 2101 engine is capable of producing about 75 hp. It is also recommended to use T-shaped valves on classics instead of tulip-shaped ones.
Motor oil for VAZ 2101 cars
Motorists should know that the durability of a car engine directly depends on the quality of the engine oil. The dependence is this: the worse the engine oil, the faster the car engine parts wear out.
Today the motor oil market is diverse, with many offers from well-known brands. Motorists should know that three types of oils have been developed for car engines - mineral oils, semi-synthetic motor oils and synthetic oils.
Mineral oils are produced by cracking petroleum. Such oils have a high viscosity and are mainly used for worn-out engines in older car models. Synthetic motor oils are produced artificially by chemical means. These oils are used under extreme engine loads. The third type of oils is semi-synthetic oils, obtained by mixing synthetic and mineral oils.
When choosing engine oil for a VAZ, you must take into account the manufacturer’s recommendations. In addition, it must be remembered that semi-synthetic and synthetic motor oils contain various additives that can destroy the gaskets of old cars. Therefore, operating the engine of an old VAZ 2101 car with synthetic oil is dangerous.
A little about the viscosity of motor oils for cars
The viscosity of motor oil has the following designation: 5W-50, 10W-40, and so on, where the first number indicates the viscosity of the oil at sub-zero temperatures, the second number indicates the viscosity of the motor oil at high temperatures.
How to choose the right engine oil for VAZ
Modern stores offer a huge selection of different automobile oils for VAZ car engines. However, you need to focus on the oils recommended by the manufacturer. If the car manufacturer recommends semi-synthetic oil for the engine, then using mineral oil can damage the engine, and using synthetic oil will be a waste of money. For cars with mileage of more than 100 thousand km, it is recommended to change synthetic oil to semi-synthetic oil.
Here is the oil selection table offered by VAZ
This table is a document that recommends the use of motor oil grades in the engines of VAZ 2101-2107 and VAZ 2121 cars - these are “standard” type oils. All of the listed VAZ car models were produced before 2000, and they have an oil change period every 10,000 kilometers. Here are the main modern brands of automobile oils recommended by VAZ specialists: AZMOL SUPER 15W-40, 20W-40; TNK Motoroil 5W-30, 10W-30, 15W-40; LUKOIL-STANDARD 5W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40; SHELL HELIX 10W-40; RAVENOL FORMEL SUPER 15W-40; and many others.
For VAZ automobile engines produced after 2000 and developed in accordance with the EURO-2 environmental requirement, oils of the “super” category are already used. These oils are classified by viscosity and have high physical and chemical properties, which meets the international standards SAE J300.
Here is a list of oils recommended for engines of modern VAZ cars: LADA-SUPER 5W-40, 10W-40, 15W-40; TNK SUPER OIL 5W-40, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40; LUKOIL SUPER 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-40, 15W-40; MOBIL SUPER M15W-40.
For those motorists who prefer fast driving, with increased load on the engine, it is recommended to use oil with high viscosity at high operating temperatures, 0W-50, 5W-50, 10W-50 and so on, that is. For a moderate driving style, it is optimal to use oil with a second rating of 40.
In winter, we recommend oil for a VAZ engine with a lower first index, for example 5 or 10, if in winter the temperature does not drop below minus 10. For such climatic conditions of operating a VAZ vehicle, 10W-40 engine oil is suitable.
The procedure for changing the oil and oil filter on a VAZ Zhiguli
- The oil needs to be changed “hot”
, that is, before changing, the engine needs to be started and left to warm up to 70-80 degrees (this is its operating temperature). After the temperature has risen, turn off the car, and using a hex wrench set to “12”, unscrew the drain plug, place a container, and wait until all the oil has drained. To make it drain faster, you need to unscrew the cap from the filler neck. If you decide to use flushing oil, then after the oil has been drained from the engine, fill in flushing oil, start the engine, wait 20 minutes (do not put any load on the engine). Afterwards, this flushing fluid is drained in the same way as usual.
Using a special wrench, unscrew the oil filter. If you don't have a key, try unscrewing it by hand. If it cannot be unscrewed manually, then we pierce the housing with a screwdriver and unscrew it.
- After the oil has completely drained from the engine, the drain plug is screwed back into the pan.
- Before installing a new oil filter, a small amount of oil is poured into it.
The O-ring must also be lubricated. Some people also wipe the seat on the engine with oil. The oil pressure warning light should go out after a couple of seconds.
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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;
- removal of waste products, soot, soot formed after fuel combustion;
- protection against corrosion processes;
- increasing resistance to aggressive chemicals;
- removal of wear waste.
ensuring cooling of rubbing parts, removal of excess heat;
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.
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If you are the proud owner of a VAZ family car called “Zhiguli” or popularly “Classic” and still don’t know how to change the engine oil in your car’s engine with your own hands, then this article is for you. Although it is very strange that there are such people in the vastness of our homeland. After all, scientists have already proven that “our people” absorb the knowledge and experience of repairing Lada cars with their mother’s milk and immediately after birth they begin to have an inexplicable love for folk Classics - kopecks, sixes, sevens, etc. Joke