Regular oil changes in the VAZ 2109 significantly extend the period of trouble-free operation of the power unit. To master this procedure is within the power of an ordinary motorist. The reward for personal care will be an increase in engine life and its reliable operation.

Engine oil change interval

The manufacturer recommends changing the oil in VAZ 2109 engines after 1–2 years of operation or every 10,000–15,000 km, depending on which indicator is reached earlier. These recommendations are of a general nature. Therefore, it is quite acceptable to adjust the timing of replacement, taking into account some conditions for the practical use of the car.

The frequency of replacement depends on such factors:

If the oil turns black or loses its viscosity-elastic properties, then regardless of the timing of filling and mileage, the lubricant will have to be changed. This must be done in order to maintain proper engine power, significantly extend the period of its high-quality operation.

The right amount of lubricant and the main ways to change it

The VAZ 2109 operating manual states that the volume of oil to be filled into the engine of this model is 3.5 liters. However, experienced motorists claim that in practice, 3 liters are usually placed in the power unit.

The exact amount of oil is determined by the specific engine modification. Such data is provided by the technical documentation accompanying the car. In any case, it is recommended to purchase a lubricant in the amount of 4-5 liters. Then, as the car is used, identical oil can be added.

Having learned how much oil is filled into the VAZ 2109 engine, you can proceed to solving the next important task. At this stage, you will have to decide on the choice of one of the main methods for replacing the lubricant. A complete oil renewal is carried out with or without flushing the power unit.

When choosing the first option, a special flushing liquid is purchased. Fill it up to the bottom mark on the dipstick. The engine is started, let it run for 10-15 minutes at idle. After stopping the motor, the flushing agent is drained. Next, perform the operations traditional for a standard oil change.

Technological stages of replacement

For a successful oil change in the VAZ 2109 engine, you need to stock up on consumables and tools. It is advisable to prepare in advance:

5-liter plastic bottles are fitted under the drain, in which water was previously stored. A funnel can be replaced by a cut off top from a plastic bottle. Care should be taken not to allow a large amount of old grease to fall on open ground.

Draining old grease

Before this stage, the motor warms up well (up to 80 ° C). The car is installed on a viewing hole, overpass, lift. Craftsmen use several jacks to evenly raise the car. In such cases, the raised part of the car must be securely fixed with stops.

The engine oil filler cap is unscrewed. This is recommended to speed up the process of draining the old fluid. The removed cover breaks the vacuum, the oil will drain freely.

A container is placed under the drain hole. The cork is first torn off with a key to "17", then carefully unscrewed by hand. As soon as the first drops of old oil begin to ooze, the plug is completely unscrewed, pressing it against the thread. Then the hand with the cork is sharply pulled aside to avoid getting the heated oil on the exposed skin.

Changing the oil filter

After waiting for the old lubricant to drain completely, screw the drain plug back. After that, the oil filter is unscrewed. As a rule, this is done manually. In cases where the filter is stuck, use a special removable key. Its absence is made up for by a thick screwdriver, which pierces the filter and unscrews it with a lever movement.

The new filter is half filled with fresh grease. This will prevent the effect of oil starvation the next time the engine is started. The sealing rubber gasket is lubricated with a new substance.

After that, the filter is carefully, without fanatical effort, screwed onto the threaded rod. For the final fixation of the filter, you do not need to use a key. It is necessary to squeeze only with your hands without undue strain.

New engine lubricant being poured

A funnel is inserted into the open oil filler neck. The required amount of new lubricant is poured through it. This is done slowly so that the oil has time to pass through the neck of the funnel.

Wait 3-5 minutes, and then, using the dipstick, check the level of freshly filled grease. It should rise, blocking the minimum mark. If there is not enough oil, then you need to add a little more.

The oil filler cap is screwed on. The engine starts. He is allowed to idle for a few minutes. In this case, it is important to monitor the oil pressure indicator light. It should go out after a certain time.

Stop the engine and check the oil level again. The best option is when the grease covers the dipstick just above the middle, stopping between the minimum and maximum marks. Adding oil to the maximum is not worth it. Excessive pressure puts unnecessary stress on the sealing parts of the engine.

The engine is the heart of any car. It is important to monitor its serviceability and the quality of the filled oil. During normal operation, the lubricating fluid is changed after 10,000 kilometers, if the conditions are difficult, then the replacement is carried out more often. To replace, you need to know what and how much oil to fill in the VAZ 2109 engine.

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We carry out a replacement

For the perfect operation of the engine, you should regularly monitor the level and condition of the oil, change it in time. Replacement is usually carried out for the following reasons:

• exceeding the recommended mileage;
• season change;
• oil brand change;
• severe operating conditions.

The frequency of fuel replacement is influenced by all of the above factors. In summer, the lubricant should be more viscous than in winter. With prolonged use, the lubricant loses its properties, additives, chip particles, which appear during friction of engine parts, settle in it.

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How much oil to pour?

How many liters to pour depends on the model of the machine. The volume of liquid poured into the VAZ 2109 engine is usually 3.5 liters. It is better to buy 4 liters, the remaining lubricant can be topped up during operation as needed. The amount of oil needed is determined using a dipstick. The lubricant level must be between the maximum and minimum marks. If the level is below the minimum, then it is necessary to add, the main thing is not to exceed the maximum, because. this will adversely affect the performance of the engine.

When changing the oil, the question arises which one is better to fill in. The highest quality, but at the same time the most expensive is synthetic: it has good characteristics and retains them during operation. Semi-synthetics are not so expensive, but their quality is worse. With limited finances and an inexpensive car model, you can use mineral.

It is important to note that lubricants of different brands cannot be mixed. When switching to another brand, fill in a special flush before replacing and let the engine run on it for several minutes. It cleans the system well of old grease.

Tools

Changing the lubricant is easy at home. To do this, prepare the following materials and tools:

• a set of keys, including 17;
• container for waste liquid;
• a canister with new oil;
• funnel;
• new oil filter;
• a special key for removing the filter or a screwdriver;
• clean rags to remove smudges.

As a container for draining, you can use five-liter plastic bottles from under the water. Do not dump used grease on the ground. A cut plastic bottle is suitable for a funnel.

To change the lubricant, you need to warm up the engine. To do this, start the engine and warm up to operating temperature, about 80 degrees. Next, the machine should be installed on a flat horizontal surface: a flyover or a viewing hole. In their absence, you can put bricks under the front wheels to raise the car. In this case, you need to put the car on the hand brake, preventing it from rolling back. After the preparatory work has been carried out, you can begin the process of replacing the fuel and lubricants and the oil filter.

Replacement process

First of all, drain the used grease. If there is protection, it must be removed. A container for the waste liquid is placed under the oil pan and the drain plug is unscrewed with a 17 key. You need to act carefully, as the grease is hot, you can get burned. After unscrewing the lid, let the liquid drain, as a rule, it takes about ten minutes.

When replacing fuel and lubricants in a VAZ 2109 engine, the oil filter should also be changed. While the grease is draining, you can start replacing it. Using a special key, unscrew the filter. In the absence of a key, you can use a flat screwdriver, piercing the filter housing with it and using it as a lever. When all the liquid has drained, we twist the drain plug on the crankcase.

The prepared oil is poured into a new oil filter in several stages with a short time interval until it absorbs a sufficient amount. Usually fill up to half. Be sure to lubricate the rubber band of the filter and wipe the place where it is screwed with a clean cloth. Then the filter is installed in its original place, twisting by hand, without much effort, so as not to damage the gum. Otherwise, it may leak during further operation.

To fill, unscrew the cap on the engine and carefully pour new oil using a funnel. First, pour 3 liters, wait for it to drain completely.

Then gradually add the rest, controlling the liquid level with a special dipstick. To do this, remove the probe, wipe it dry with a clean cloth, insert it back. When the dipstick is removed, the actual level will be visible. Pour oil until its level is between the maximum and minimum.

Having filled the grease, start the engine and let it idle to fill the filter and various channels with grease. After starting the engine, the red light comes on - the oil pressure indicator, it should go out after 10 seconds. If this does not happen, then the filter is not tightly screwed, it should be twisted to prevent leakage.

After turning off the engine, it is again necessary to check the lubrication level and top up if necessary. Before finishing work, check that there are no smudges anywhere. If there was protection, it is screwed back. This completes the replacement process.

Video "Changing the oil in the VAZ 2109 engine"

This video shows how to properly replace the lubricant in the VAZ 2109 engine.

If you allow a decrease in the level of lubricating fluid in the manual gearbox of a VAZ 2109 car and its modifications, there may be an "oil starvation" of the gearbox components and, as a result, a breakdown of the unit. Therefore, the car owner needs to know how much.

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Replacement frequency

The instruction manual for a VAZ 2109 car and its modifications recommends changing the lubricant in the gearbox of the car after 75 thousand kilometers. In the case when the annual mileage is insignificant, such a procedure is carried out after five years of operation of the machine.

Some drivers change the lubricant after 12 months of operation, this does not contradict the recommendations of the car manufacturer, but it is not economically feasible. Since modern consumable liquids do not lose their qualities over such a period. But sometimes it may be necessary to change the oil unscheduled if it leaks for some reason, and the type of lubricant is unknown.

Oil selection

The first copies of the VAZ 2109 had a carburetor in the power system and came out with a gearbox, which was a four-speed one. The recommended motor lubricant was poured into its crankcase, which ensured the unit's performance both in summer and in winter. After replacing the main hypoid gear with helical gear parts, an improved oil was required. As such, lubricants TM-1 and TM-2 have proven themselves well. In addition, Lukoil TM-5 transmission fluid was developed and introduced into production.

Experts advise using lubricants in VAZ 2109 transmissions and their modifications that meet API GL-4 standards. If the owner does not know what lubricant is in the box of his Nine, it is best to use an API GL-4 grade lubricant. TM-4 or TM-5-9P oils also meet the corresponding requirements. Unfortunately, the latter type of lubricating fluid is problematic to find on sale, so it can be successfully replaced with TM-4-12 oil. It is allowed to use liquids that correspond to the class 75W-90, 80W-85, 80W-90 of any manufacturer, but on condition that they have high quality indicators.

Level control and required volume

Repair of a failed VAZ 2109 gearbox is not a cheap operation, so the level of the lubricant should be checked regularly. Experts recommend doing this every 5 thousand kilometers or once a year. If a low oil volume is detected, it should be replenished. This will ensure a long service life of the box.

To check the oil level in the gearbox, you need to use a viewing hole or overpass. In this case, the machine should be positioned so that the right side rises slightly. This can be easily done by placing a board, brick, or other suitable object under the wheel. After that, you can begin to check the lubrication level at the Nine checkpoint.

serviced

This word drivers call cars with five-speed gearboxes, which have a dipstick located in the engine compartment next to the battery. They control the level of lubrication. Before removing the probe, the area around it is thoroughly wiped of dirt and dust to prevent it from entering the crankcase. After that, the probe is removed and wiped with a rag, then it is installed in its place. Now the meter needs to be taken out again and look at the trace of the transmission fluid. It must be between the two labels, which are designated as MIN and MAX. If so, you can continue to use the machine.

Checking the lubrication level with a dipstick in the VAZ 2109 gearbox

The operating instructions for this car require that at least 3.3 liters of fluid be poured into the transmission mechanism. Experts recommend slightly increasing this displacement of lubricant to 4. They explain this by the fact that the details of the fifth gear are separate from the main mechanism and periodically “oil hunger” may occur for them.

Unattended

This name is given to the checkpoints of the first issues of the VAZ 2109, which were not equipped with fifth gear. To control the level of lubricating fluid in such cars, a filler hole is used. To check the amount of grease, with a 17 wrench, slightly unscrew the filler plug to bleed air pressure. If grease appears from the hole, it means that its level is normal. Otherwise, add lubricant. In addition, it is possible to check whether there is enough lubricant in the unit through the hole for installing the speedometer drive. The liquid level is clearly visible in it, and access under the car is not required.

According to the instructions, the gearbox of the four-speed VAZ 2109 includes 3 liters of oil. But it is also desirable to purchase lubricant in the amount of 4 liters. A small amount of liquid may be needed to top up the gearbox housing during operation of the machine.

Topping up oil

How much oil is poured into the VAZ 2109 box is already known, you can start topping up. The process of adding lubricant to maintenance-free and serviced boxes is different, this is due to the design features of these units. It is important to consider that only the type of lubricant that is used in this gearbox should be added.

In four-stage units, lubricant is poured through the filler hole, which can only be reached from the bottom of the engine compartment. The procedure is performed with a syringe for liquid oils. A flexible hose is put on its nose and fixed in an accessible way on a syringe. After that, the device is inserted into the filler hole and grease is added. It is necessary to pour oil into the box to the desired level.

For five steps, this process is performed differently. You can add the required amount of lubricant through the dipstick hole. The place of its installation is thoroughly wiped with a rag from dirt, then the probe is removed from the socket. It is convenient to top up with a syringe, a large-volume rubber bulb or a funnel. The device is installed in the measuring hole and the required amount of oil is added.

DIY oil change

You can perform this operation yourself, since there are no particular difficulties when replacing the lubricant, you will not need special equipment or tools.

Instructions on how to change the lubricant in a VAZ gearbox with your own hands were shared by the VAZ 2101-2107 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE channel.

Tools and materials

To replace, you need to prepare the following:

1. New grease for filling in the gearbox. The volume of liquid depends on the design of the mechanism.
2. An empty container for collecting waste fluid, the capacity of which should be slightly more than 3 liters.
3. Rags.
4. Ring spanners for 12 and 17.
5. A syringe with a hose for a gearbox without a dipstick, a funnel or a rubber bulb for boxes with a dipstick.

Before starting work, it is necessary to warm up the lubricant in the transmission, for this it is enough to drive 10 km.

Drain the oil

Before filling in a new lubricating fluid, it is necessary to drain the old oil that has exhausted its resource. This process takes no more than 15 minutes.

The procedure will be like this:

1. The machine is installed on a lift or viewing hole.
2. Wipe the filler and drain plugs with a rag.
3. Using a 17 key, slightly unscrew the filler cap to bleed air from the gearbox.
4. An empty container is placed under the drain hole and the plug is unscrewed.
5. The mining is drained, at the end of the outflow of liquid, the cover is installed in place.

While the waste fluid is draining, inspect the drain plug for metal chips. If it is found, flush the gearbox housing.

Draining oil from the gearbox VAZ 2109

Filling in new oil

The algorithm for filling oil into serviced and unattended gearboxes VAZ 2109 is the same as when adding oil.

Filling with fresh oil

How else can you fill in the lubricant

In order to fill in the required amount of fresh grease, you can resort to another method.

This operation is performed through the installation location of the speedometer drive:

1. Thoroughly clean the place near the speedometer drive from various contaminants.
2. Then unscrew the nut securing the speedometer cable.
3. The speedometer drive is taken aside and covered from possible contamination.
4. The lubricant is filled with a large rubber bulb - the larger it is, the faster the addition process will go.

The required level of gear oil in the box is determined by the appearance of grease from the filler hole. As soon as you see a stream of liquid, the filler plug must be wrapped.

In the video from the Home Master channel, you can learn about the procedure for changing the oil in the VAZ 21099 gearbox, which is similar to the process in the VAZ 2109.

Issue price

If it is not possible to independently replace the transmission lubricant in the Nine, the owners turn to service centers or service stations. The cost of such an operation is determined by several factors and will depend on the type of lubricant, the amount of fluid, as well as the category of the service center. The price of 4 liters of gear oil for a VAZ 2109 is approximately 1300 rubles. The fee for the work performed can vary between 300-500 rubles.

Consequences of late replacement

If the frequency of changing the lubricant in the VAZ 2109 gearbox is not observed, the following problems may occur:

1. When "oil starvation" occurs in the unit, the wear of gears, synchronizers and bearings in the box accelerates.
2. Exceeding the period of use of the lubricant leads to a deterioration in its technical characteristics.
3. There are changes in the chemical composition of the oil, which inevitably affects the quality of lubrication of rubbing elements.
4. As a result, the failure of parts is accelerated, their wear products in the form of metal chips can lead to jamming of the gearbox.
5. A low oil level impairs the cooling of the gearbox mechanism while the vehicle is in motion.

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One of the main components of any car is its engine. In many ways, its service life affects the reliable operation of the entire car.
You can increase the life of the engine of a VAZ 2109 car by providing high-quality lubrication of the device. To do this, in addition to using good oil, it must be replaced on time.

The following factors influence the frequency of oil change:

• The duration of the vehicle.
• modes of its operation.
• Engine condition.
• seasons of car use.
• Brand of engine oil filled in the engine.
• The intensity with which the machine is operated.
• The quality of the fuel used.

How to change the oil in a VAZ 2109 car

For car engines, there are three main types of engine oil:

• Mineral. It has a high viscosity, most often requires replacement, the price is the lowest.
  It is desirable to change this type of fluid after 4,000 kilometers.
• semi-synthetic. It has a lower viscosity, in cold weather the engine can be quickly warmed up, protects parts from mechanical damage.
  It is recommended to change the oil in the VAZ 2109 engine after 6,000 kilometers.
• Synthetic. The most modern, expensive, with good protective properties of the device elements against wear and mechanical damage.
  It can be replaced after more than 8,000 kilometers.

Filling the engine with only high-quality oil. Run-in shall be carried out strictly according to the recommendations of the manufacturer.

What increases the durability of engine oil

Tip: Changing the engine oil in a VAZ 2109, for a recently released car from the factory assembly line, is carried out according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

So:

• If the car is purchased from another owner, it is better to change the oil. Changing the engine oil to a VAZ 2109 is carried out after flushing the engine with a special solution or the oil that will then be filled in.
  Installing a new oil filter
• You need to change the oil even after a long period of not using the car. During this period, when the engine does not work for a long time, condensate collects, mixing it with a lubricating fluid leads to a deterioration in the properties of the latter and, as a result, increased wear of parts.
• You can not start abruptly from a place, strongly accelerate the car.
• It is advisable to use your own type of oil in each period of the season - summer and winter.
• Use only high-quality fuel when pouring into a car. Residues of dirty fuel do not burn to the end and clog the oil.

Oil change in the engine of a VAZ 2109 car

Changing the engine oil on a VAZ 2109 can be done in one of the following ways:

• No engine flush before adding new oil.
• With rinsing device. In this case, the flushing liquid is poured to the bottom mark of the dipstick, the engine starts and runs for ten minutes at idle.
  Then the oil must be drained.

Oil change procedure

To start work, you need to purchase: high-quality oil, oil filter, air and fuel filters. If necessary, special flushing oil.
Instructions for changing the oil in the engine indicate that it is better to drain it from a preheated car engine.
So:

• Changing the engine oil of the VAZ 2109 is more conveniently performed on a viewing hole or overpass. You can install the car on a level place, jack up the front of the car, be sure to put reliable supports under the wheels.
• A container is placed where the used oil is drained.

Tip: It is advisable to remove the cap from the oil filler neck. In this case, the flow of liquid is improved.
This happens due to the lack of vacuum in the upper part of the engine.

• A drain plug is loosened on the crankcase. The place of its installation is indicated by the arrow in the photo.

• Oil drains.
• The drain plug is installed in place.
• The oil filter is unscrewed with a special key. If there is no key, you can use a screwdriver.

• The sealing ring on the new filter is lubricated with engine oil.
• A new oil filter is wrapped without the help of a tool.

Tip: Before installing a new oil filter, it is advisable, in order to avoid creating an air lock, half fill it with engine oil.

• If the oil filler neck was closed with a cap, it must be removed. To do this, it is rotated counterclockwise ninety degrees.
• New oil is poured. The process is slow, which is explained by the high viscosity of the liquid and its slow flow from the parts and rise in the engine housing.
• The dipstick checks the fluid level in the engine. It should not be below the minimum mark.
  If the level is below this mark, the oil must be topped up.
• The engine starts, runs for several minutes until the oil pressure indicator light goes out. The oil level is checked again.

How to change the oil in the VAZ 2109 engine with your own hands, the video on the Internet will show with all the details.

Domestic cars are the best suited for self-service. A simple but reliable design, good engines and other technical parameters allow you to do a number of operations and even repairs with your own hands. One of the easiest tasks is to change the engine fluid. Its implementation requires a minimum set of tools, some skills and basic knowledge about the VAZ device.

Therefore, most car owners do it on their own, without involving specialists from service stations and without spending money on car service services.

Replacement frequency

In order not to provoke premature wear of parts and loss of motor resources in good working condition, you need to change the oil in it correctly and on time.

If you look at the official manual for the nine, then there the manufacturer advises changing engine oil every 10 thousand kilometers. But the actual time or mileage between replacements is much less.

It is important to consider that the VAZ-2109 has not been produced for a long time, because the bulk of these cars have a noticeably worn engine. Its resource is gradually ending, which is reflected in the condition and rate of oil wear.

The following factors also negatively affect the physicochemical properties of motor fluid:

• climate;
• gasoline quality;
• quality of the filled oil;
• driving style;
• terms of Use;
• poor quality of the road surface;
• frequent driving under load (full passenger compartment or trailer), etc.

Negative factors contribute to the loss of the beneficial properties of oils. They lose their effectiveness. The fluid does not cope with its tasks, which causes excessive wear of engine elements. If you do not change it in time, this will lead to a major overhaul or the need for a complete replacement of the power unit.

Therefore, experts and experienced motorists operating the VAZ-2109 advise changing the oil approximately every 5 thousand kilometers, but at least once a year. It will be optimal to change the fluid twice a year if the motor is worn out in order

Oil selection

Based on the parameters of the viscosity of the motor fluid, then VAZ most often use 10W40, 5W40 and 15W40.

Here you need to take into account the weather conditions in which the car is operated. Depending on them, the oil can be used with the following viscosity indicators:

Theoretically, all three types of motor oils can be filled in. But there are some important things to keep in mind when using them.

1. Synthetic. These are the most modern and frequently used motor compounds. In general, they are focused on foreign cars and are not so often poured into domestic cars. At the same time, the VAZ-2109 feels good when working on synthetics. This oil has high fluidity, resistance to low temperatures and excellent resistance to freezing. The only drawback is the high cost.
2. Mineral. The most affordable motor oils in financial terms. But it is important to use them on engines that are significantly worn out. "VAZ-2109" is one of the outdated cars, because mineral grease is good for him. Although it is important to note that mineral compounds react poorly to low temperatures, which causes problems with starting the engine in winter. So it is better to fill in mineral water during a moderate winter and with an impressive car mileage.
3. Semi-synthetic. This is a combination of mineral water and synthetics. It is called the optimal choice for the VAZ-2109. Semi-synthetics are completely superior to mineral oils, but slightly inferior to synthetic ones. It does not respond well to low temperatures. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on synthetic lubricants, go with semi-synthetics.

With a relatively mild winter in your region, VAZ-2109 can be filled with all-weather formulations that have average viscosity indicators. They perform well in moderate cold and in extreme heat.

Among the manufacturers it is worth highlighting the following:

• Esso Ultra;
• ZIC A+ or XQ;
• Shell Helix;
• Elf Sports;
• Spectrol;
• Castrol GTX;
• Agip Super Motor Oil;
• Mobil 1;
• Kixx;
• Rosneft, etc.

Yes, domestic oils are cheaper, but they can be significantly inferior in performance to imported engine formulations. Therefore, try to choose high-quality oils here, since savings can lead to serious undesirable consequences.

Required volume

When you have decided on the manufacturer and the viscosity of the engine oil, you need to figure out the required amount.

The volume of oil to be filled in the engine of the VAZ-2109 car is 3.5 liters. But experienced motorists advise taking a 4-liter canister. The rest you will gradually add to the crankcase as it is consumed until the next scheduled maintenance.

Usually, the liquid is topped up every 100 - 300 kilometers. Use the oil dipstick to check the level. The imprint of oil on it must remain between the marks of the minimum and maximum values. If the level tends to a minimum, add the missing amount of lubricant.

It is strictly forbidden to mix compositions of different types and even manufacturers. If after buying a used VAZ-2109 you don’t know what oil is used in the engine, it is recommended to change it immediately and in the future fill in only the one that is in the crankcase.

When the car owner cannot purchase the same oil that was previously used, the fluid is replaced with mandatory flushing. Here it is not difficult, but important, because different oils do not mix with each other. Otherwise, it will negatively affect the operation of the engine and the condition of its components.

Replacement methods

There are 2 ways to independently change the working fluid in the engine:

• Without flushing. The usual procedure, which involves only draining the waste and pouring a new composition into the crankcase.
• With washing. Flushing additives, special flushing oils, or the oil that you are going to fill in can be used here.

Additives are added to the engine when there is still old oil, after which they start it at idle, let it run for 10 minutes, and then follow a simple instruction. Or you need to drive a certain number of kilometers with additives. It all depends on the specific type of additives and the manufacturer's instructions.

Flushing oils are used differently. They can be poured into the engine, after draining the old grease, after which the engine is started and drained.

Similarly, motor oils are used as a flush. The bottom line is to change the fluid 2 - 3 times with an interval of about 200 - 400 kilometers.

The use of conventional oil is the most optimal solution, since there are no traces of additives or flushing compounds in the crankcase.

Materials and tools

To change the oil in the VAZ-2109 engine, you will need to take:

Don't forget about your own safety. Since you will be draining hot oil, there is a risk of it getting on your skin. To avoid burns, wear thick clothing, closed shoes, gloves and goggles.

Replacement steps

The procedure for changing the oil in the VAZ-2109 engine is conditionally divided into 3 stages:

• waste drain;
• filter change;
• pouring new engine fluid.

Try to strictly follow the instructions on how to change the engine oil yourself. This will avoid unwanted errors.

The design of the VAZ-2109 is quite simple, access to all nodes for changing the lubricant is easy, which does not cause problems even for beginners.

Waste drain

To begin with, it is important to get rid of the old grease poured into the power unit of your nine as completely as possible. To do this, you need:

To make the oil come out faster, you need to get rid of the vacuum in the upper part of the power unit of your VAZ-2109. This is done extremely simply. You need to remove the oil filler cap.

When you managed to completely drain the old mining, you can start replacing the filter. Although this is usually done while the remaining oil from the VAZ-2109 drains into the container. Once you're free, move on to the oil filter.

Filter change

The next step in changing the oil in the engine of the VAZ-2109 car will be the dismantling of the old and the installation of a new oil filter.

First, replace the drain plug, replacing the sealing ring on it.

The filter itself is dismantled manually, with a special puller or an improvised tool. In the absence of a puller and when the housing does not give in manually, take a simple screwdriver, punch it across the filter housing and use the tool's handle as a lever.

After dismantling the filter, take a new element, apply a small amount of fresh oil to its seal and threaded notches. This will simplify the installation process and prevent the gum from sticking.

To protect the engine from oil starvation during the first start of the engine with new oil and filter, fill the filter element housing with grease to approximately 50% of its volume.

The element is installed manually, you do not need to use a tool and apply excessive force for installation, otherwise you risk simply breaking the filter.

Filling in new oil

When all the previous stages of work have been successfully completed, the matter remains small.

To fill in engine fluid to the desired level, follow the instructions.

1. If you did not open the filler plug while draining the mining, now it will definitely have to be removed. On the VAZ-2109, it is dismantled by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Now take a watering can or cut off the neck of the bottle. Insert the tool into the filler hole, open the canister with fresh grease and start pouring it gradually.
3. quite viscous, so the crankcase will be filled gradually. Do not rush to fill in all 3.5 liters at once, since part of the old fluid remains inside the system anyway.
4. First fill with about 3 liters. Wait a few minutes for all the oil to drain. Take an oil dipstick and check the level of grease in the crankcase now. If its oil, add a little more.
5. It is necessary to ensure that the oil film on the dipstick shows the level exactly between the "Min" and "Max" marks. If you fill in more than necessary, the excess will have to be drained. Therefore, it is better not to rush.
6. When the oil is at the correct level, close the cap and start the engine. Let the power unit run at idle for 3 to 4 minutes. Wait until the pressure control lamp on the instrument panel goes out.
7. Stop the engine, wait a few more minutes. Reinsert the dipstick and measure the engine fluid level.

Everything, on this work on an independent oil change in the engine of the domestic car "VAZ-2109" can be considered completed.

But do not forget to re-measure the fluid level after a few days of operation. Sometimes car owners, due to negligence or inexperience, do not tighten the drain plug well or do not completely tighten the oil filter. Oil begins to flow out of them, which leads to a drop in its level.

Tighten all connections, add fluid to the desired level.

Increased oil consumption in the VAZ-2109 engine indicates a malfunction. If you just top up or change the oil regularly, you will not fix the situation. The machine needs diagnostics and repairs to eliminate the causes that provoked an increase in appetite in relation to this working fluid.