The best motor oils for pouring into the Lada Vesta engine: which one is poured at the factory, Russian, imported

Top 10. TOTAL Quartz INEO MC3

Rating (2021): 4.31

• Characteristics

  Price: 2350 rub.

• Country: France
• API: SN
• ACEA: C3
• SAE: 5W-30
• pour point: -36 ˚C

When choosing which oil to fill for extended drain intervals, many Vesta owners prefer Quartz INEO MC3. Motor lubricant is produced at the same plant with another popular brand Elf, but has a more effective additive package. The oil film has high tensile strength, which ensures uniform lubrication of all rubbing surfaces of the engine. In addition, owners note the product’s high resistance to oxidation and a good package of additives. This helps to increase the resource of the internal combustion engine, unless you fill in a fake.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Durable oil film
• Increases catalyst service life
• High thermal stability
• Significantly reduces wear on engine parts

• There are fakes

Top 9. SHELL Helix HX8

Rating (2021): 4.35

45 reviews from resources were taken into account: Otzovik, Yandex.Market

Excellent cleaning effect The detergent additives in Helix HX8 engine oil have powerful cleaning properties. It completely dissolves carbon deposits and sludge on piston rings and valves, removes varnish deposits in oil channels, providing better conditions for engine operation.

• Characteristics

  Price: 1735 rub.

• Country: Netherlands
• API: SN
• ACEA: A3/B3
• SAE: 5W-40
• pour point: -50 ˚C

Synthesized from natural gas, HX8 motor oil is highly pure. The minimum content of ash compounds and sulfur contributes to the reliable operation of 16-valve engines in cold weather. Many car enthusiasts prefer to pour Helix 5W-40 into the Lada Vesta Cross 1.6 under heavy load conditions. A rich set of additives includes molybdenum. Friction modifier and Active Cleansing package reduce vibrations and stabilize idle speed. Deposits are gently dissolved, kept in suspension, and removed when the lubricant is replaced. Oil does not save fuel, but it neutralizes the effect of bad gasoline on the engine.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Saves fuel
• Corrosion protection
• Low volatility
• Increases the resource of the internal combustion engine

• Forms carbon deposits in high mileage engines

Lada Vesta engines

The Lada Vesta sedan has been produced by AvtoVAZ since the fall of 2015, and since 2017 a station wagon and an “off-road” version of the Cross have been produced.

The car is equipped with two types of power units - a 16-valve 1.6L petrol engine (VAZ-21129, 106 horsepower) and a 1.8L engine (VAZ-21179, 122 hp). The 1.6-liter internal combustion engine is the basic and most typical engine for Vesta.

Top 8. Rosneft Magnum Ultratec

Rating (2021): 4.38

32 reviews taken into account from resources: Yandex.Market, Otzovik

The best combination of price and quality Magnum Ultratec engine oil is recommended by the car plant that produces Lada Vesta. The product has an affordable price and characteristics comparable to more expensive imported analogues.

• Characteristics

  Price: 1400 rub.

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• Country Russia
• API: SN
• ACEA: A3/B3, A3/B4
• SAE: 5W-40
• pour point: -38 ˚C

Reviews from the owners of the Lada Vesta Cross confirm the correctness of the choice of the car plant engineers. Magnum Ultratec, although located in the budget segment, is ready to compete on equal terms with more expensive imported analogues. Users noted the stability of viscosity. The product also has good heat resistance - waste is minimal. Salicylate additives ensure cleanliness in the canals. Magnum engine oil reliably protects the engine when starting in winter or when driving in traffic jams. Weak protection against counterfeiting requires the owner to be selective in choosing a supplier.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Does not form deposits
• The properties correspond to more expensive analogues
• Durable oil film on friction pairs

• Weak protection against counterfeiting

The best semi-synthetic oils for Lada Vesta

Many owners of domestic cars fill their engines with semi-synthetics after the warranty period expires. It is suitable for regions where there are no severe frosts in winter (down to -20ºС). The experts selected several proven products.

Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 R

Rating: 4.9

Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 R semi-synthetic oil can work in the most difficult conditions. It is not afraid of high loads and low temperatures. The developers managed to achieve such unique qualities thanks to smart molecules. These are Intelligent Molecules additives that form a durable film. It remains on the parts for a long time even after the power unit is turned off. Experts gave the product first place in our review for gentle sludge removal and long service life. The oil demonstrates all the best properties both in the new Lada Vesta and in the old classics.

Many users prefer semi-synthetic Castrol Magnatec 10W-40 R despite the higher price than its competitors. The disadvantages include the appearance of counterfeit products on the Russian market.

Advantages

1. resistance to high and low temperatures;
2. durable film;
3. gentle sludge removal;
4. durability.

Flaws

1. there are fakes.

SHELL Helix HX7 10W-40

Rating: 4.8

SHELL Helix HX7 10W-40 semi-synthetic stands out from its competitors at an affordable price. At the same time, experts appreciated the high wear resistance of the product. The lubricant, even under harsh operating conditions, retains its properties for a 7,000 mileage. For Russian car owners Lad Vesta, an important advantage will be maintaining stable viscosity in severe frost. All parts of the power unit are kept perfectly clean. For its versatility of use and affordability, the oil becomes a silver medalist.

Domestic motorists in their reviews share their experience of using SHELL Helix HX7 10W-40 oil. They recommend changing semi-synthetics every 10 thousand km. Among the disadvantages, the tendency to burn out is mentioned.

Advantages

1. affordable price;
2. protection against counterfeiting;
3. wear resistance;
4. stable viscosity.

Flaws

1. tendency to burn out;
2. there are fakes.

LUKOIL Genesis Advanced 10W-40

Rating: 4.7

The domestic manufacturer used advanced synthetic technologies in the development of semi-synthetic LUKOIL Genesis Advanced 10W-40. The result is a product with universal qualities. It can be poured into gasoline and diesel engines of both domestic Lad Vesta and foreign cars. According to experts, Russian oil is not inferior to imported analogues in cleaning abilities and wear resistance. Even in severe frost, the lubricating fluid remains fluid. But the tendency to waste and a fairly high price did not allow the product to bypass the leaders of the review.

Domestic car owners change semi-synthetics after 8 thousand kilometers. According to user observations, waste is observed when driving at high speeds (more than 3000 rpm).

Advantages

1. versatility of use;
2. excellent cleaning properties;
3. good pumpability in cold weather;
4. wear resistance.

Flaws

1. tendency to burn out;
2. high price.

TOTAL Quartz 7000 10W40

Rating: 4.6

Our review of the best semi-synthetic oils is completed by the French product TOTAL Quartz 7000 10W40. Experts highly appreciated the popularity of the lubricant in Russia. It is bought by owners of old foreign cars and new Lad Vestas. The reason for the high interest in oil lies in its excellent quality, excellent lubricating and washing abilities. At the same time, the manufacturer manages to maintain an affordable price for semi-synthetics. The oil does not fail Russian motorists even in cold weather. The product stops one step away from the top three for a large number of fakes.

This conclusion can be made by analyzing user reviews. The original oil does not cause any particular complaints, but counterfeit oil leads to engine breakdowns. In addition, fakes have an unpleasant odor.

Advantages

1. optimal combination of price and quality;
2. excellent cleaning properties;
3. good quality;
4. high popularity.

Flaws

1. a lot of fakes.

Top 7. MOBIL Super 3000 X1

Rating (2021): 4.46

257 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market, Otzovik

The most popular oil Lubricant Super 3000 X1 provides reliable protection of internal combustion engine components from overloads and wear in the urban cycle. This is the most popular oil among Lada Vesta Cross owners.

• Characteristics

  Price: 2039 rub.

• Country: USA
• API: SN
• ACEA: A3/B3, A3/B4
• SAE: 5W-40
• pour point: -39 ˚C

MOBIL 3000 oil is preferred by owners of Lada Vesta with an engine from the Nissan concern. The lubricant has a balanced price and can be used year-round in regions with frosts down to -35°C. In engines with a displacement of 1.6 it pumps well. Thanks to this, the upper zone of the camshafts receives a sufficient amount of oil fluid in traffic jam conditions. Bad gasoline can cause increased lubricant consumption. Because of this, in harsh conditions, replacement times are often reduced to 5-7 thousand km. It is noted that no carbon deposits are formed throughout the entire operating cycle. Regular use of MOBIL Super 3000 X1 in the Vesta engine increases its service life.

Advantages and disadvantages

• High oxidative stability
• Immunity to temperature fluctuations
• Stops corrosion processes

• Too intense cleaning properties for used engines
• Lots of fakes

How much to fill

Nominal filling volumes are indicated in the Lada Vesta operating manual:

* When changing the oil (without replacing the oil filter). ** The use of mixtures of coolants of different brands is not allowed. *** Reference value! The oil level should be at the lower edge of the filler hole. **** Variant execution.

It is noteworthy that the consumption standards for technical fluids and the technological instructions indicate the amount of refrigerant charged to the LADA Vesta climate system (410 and 390+/-20) grams, respectively.

Top 6. ROLF GT

Rating (2021): 4.50

50 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market

The optimal choice for a relaxed driving style ROLF GT oil does an excellent job of cleaning oil channels from deposits and has a high heat capacity. This additionally protects the internal combustion engine from overheating.

• Characteristics

  Price: 1363 rub.

• Country: Germany
• API: SN
• ACEA: A3/B4
• SAE: 5W-40
• pour point: -43 ˚C

It’s a pleasure to pour motor oil with good fluidity and a low risk of counterfeit into the Lada Vesta Cross. In addition, the ROLF GT has a pretty good price. The product has sufficient heat capacity to protect engines with a displacement of 1.6 and above from overheating in the urban cycle. Owners indicate that carbon deposits and sludge accumulations are washed away with regular use of this lubricant. The engine runs easier, there is stability and reduced vibration at low speeds. Despite the oxidation resistance, it is not always possible to increase the intervals between replacements due to the quality of the fuel.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Difficult to fake
• Can be poured all year round

• In difficult conditions it produces carbon deposits

The oil has become unsuitable for the car: how to find out and what to do?

To find out if the dipstick is useful, you need to drop a drop of it onto paper and wait until it dries, about 15-20 minutes.

Using a drop, you can determine whether the oil was working or not, whether it contains mechanical impurities, or whether the liquid came from an engine that overheated.

The determining factor will be the color; if it is dark, it means there are few substances useful for the car, and the opposite situation, when the color is light, is also bad.

Engine lubricants should be viscous, this will ensure long-term operation and parts will wear less.

The properties of liquids also differ significantly.

• Synthetic – used for new cars with low mileage and can withstand temperature changes well
• Half synthetic – mainly used for worn out engines
• Mineral - low quality and price, unsuitable for high and low temperatures

Top 5. Mannol Elite

Rating (2021): 4.56

20 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market

• Characteristics

  Price: 1520 rub.

• Country: Germany
• API: SN
• ACEA: A3/B4
• SAE: 5W-40
• pour point: -42 ˚C

This inexpensive engine oil for the Lada Vesta Cross is praised by many users. The stable quality of the product is evidenced by consumers who have been constantly pouring Mannol Elite for more than one year. With good fuel, the oil will confidently survive extended intervals between changes. It features minimal waste consumption and at the same time reduces the impact of low-quality gasoline. Among the disadvantages, many car owners consider the frost resistance indicators to be overestimated - if the thermometer in winter drops below -30˚C, then it is better to use a different oil.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Reduces the impact of bad fuel
• Cleans the system of varnish deposits
• Stability of lubrication characteristics

• Lots of fakes

Frequency of oil changes in a VAZ-21129 engine in practice

Although AvtoVAZ recommends changing the MM on Vesta every 15,000 km, in reality it is advisable to perform this operation more often.

The replacement schedule is affected by:

• machine operating conditions;
• the type and quality of the oil itself;
• technical condition of the engine;
• total number of engine hours.

If the car is operated in winter, with short trips, a lot of time is spent warming up the engine, and the number of engine hours increases accordingly.

Also, the car can operate under heavy loads (at high speeds, in difficult road conditions), which also significantly affects the frequency of maintenance.

Therefore, many Lada Vesta owners change the oil every 10,000 kilometers traveled, often at intervals of 7,000-8,000 km, and if a mineral composition is used, the interval can be reduced to 5,000-6,000 km.

When operating a vehicle, situations often arise when unscheduled engine maintenance is necessary:

• the lubricating fluid has darkened prematurely and particles of slag deposits have appeared in it;
• the car was bought secondhand, and when maintenance was carried out on it, the new owner does not know;
• different types of oil were mixed (for example, on the road the driver had to add mineral water to an engine filled with synthetic lubricant).

Reducing the oil change interval does not have any negative consequences, and in many cases is only welcome. But there is no need for frequent maintenance at all if the engine is in full working order, always refilled with high-quality PAO synthetics, and the car is mainly used on country roads.

Top 4. G-Energy active

Rating (2021): 4.66

193 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Ozone, Otzovik

The best price G-Energy active motor oil has the lowest price among all participants in the rating. The cost difference compared to the popular choice of Vesta owners from Mobil is 60%.

• Characteristics

  Price: 1340 rub.

• Country: Italy
• API: SN
• ACEA: A3/B4
• SAE: 5W-40
• pour point: -40 ˚C

What motor oil can protect the engine from the effects of bad gasoline? Owners of Lada Cross who have started using G-energy consider this lubricant to be the most effective in this matter. The use of innovative ACF technology allows the engine oil to adapt to changing conditions. Activation of additive components ensures reliable lubrication of friction pairs in different modes. The effect of fuel on the service life forces many users to replace it ahead of schedule. Due to the affordable price of the product, this aspect does not raise any complaints.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Quality base
• Copes with increased load

• It gets very dark after 3-4 thousand km
• Frost resistance does not correspond to the declared

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What does the manufacturer recommend?

The line of Lada Vesta engines consists of gasoline engines, so it is necessary to select the appropriate oil. They are modern and practically perfect in design. From the factory, cars are supplied with motor oil marked SAE5W30, but it is worth considering that the lubricant used during the break-in period is not always suitable for subsequent use. That is, the owner has complete freedom when choosing oil from the company he likes in a car store. What should not be neglected is the recommended viscosity specified in the vehicle documentation.

It is recommended to purchase products from the following manufacturers:

• Shell;
• Mobil;
• Castrol;
• Lukoil;
• Rosneft.

What they recommend is that domestic motor oils from Rosneft and Lukoil are best suited for the sedan. The position is due to the fact that their products fully meet all the criteria necessary for the flawless and durable operation of the power unit. The same opinion is shared by dealership centers that actively resort to using Lukoil Lux 5W40 and Rosneft 5W40 when servicing cars.

Top 3. LUKOIL GENESIS POLARTECH

Rating (2021): 4.81

18 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market

The best lubricant for frosts The pour point of LUKOIL POLARTECH motor oil is -54˚C. This is the best indicator in the ranking. The closest competitor, SHELL Helix HX8 lubricant, is 8% inferior in this indicator.

• Characteristics

  Price: 2721 rub.

• Country Russia
• API: SN
• ACEA: A3/B3, A3/B4
• SAE: 0W-40
• pour point: -54 ˚C

Genesis Polartech engine oil demonstrates good pumpability at low temperatures. A clean base base is beneficially complemented by a set of additives. The TermoStars package perfectly “washes” the Lada Vesta engine. Owners who began to fill this lubricant on an ongoing basis note an improvement in engine dynamics. There is also reduced vibration at idle and easier starting. Thanks to its durable oil film, the product tolerates heavy loads in 1.6 engines. When choosing which oil to use in Vesta Cross in winter, many people prefer POLARTECH 0W-40. The lubricant slowly “ages”, maintaining its performance properties over an extended interval between replacements.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Excellent resistance to low temperatures
• Ultra-strong oil film
• Protection of friction pairs from increased wear

• High price
• There are fakes

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Top 2. Valvoline Maxlife Synthetic

Rating (2021): 4.93

8 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market

The best choice for used Lada Vesta owners Maxlife Synthetic oil contains the most powerful molybdenum additive package, which reduces friction and the likelihood of scuffing. A special component restores the elasticity of rubber seals, including valve stem seals.

• Characteristics

  Price: 1987 rub.

• Country: USA
• API: SN
• SAE: 5W-40
• pour point: -44 ˚C

Owners of cars with a mileage of more than 150 thousand km, solving the dilemma of which oil to fill in the internal combustion engine, often choose VALVOLINE. The distinctive advantage of this product is still considered to be the almost complete absence of counterfeits on the market. With regular use, the lubricant significantly extends the life of engines with a displacement of 1.6 and higher due to the large amount of molybdenum. Maintaining good fluidity at low temperatures, the lubricant eases the load on the unit components during cold starts. VALVOLINE oil meets factory tolerances, however, Lada Vesta Cross owners prefer to change it at least every 7-10 thousand km.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Increases the resource of the internal combustion engine
• A large amount of molybdenum in the additive
• Makes cold starts easier
• Restores the tightness of seals

• Not available everywhere

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Well, so, which one to choose?

Instead of wasting time on useless debates about which oil is better - Russian or foreign, you should pay attention to the fact that all oils are of high quality, and you just need to buy only real ones, and not counterfeit ones. We will leave the choice of oil to the opinion of the drivers.

Technological indicators created for the Lada Vesta show how much oil should disappear when the engine is running; per 1 thousand kilometers this figure will be approximately 100 grams. Because of this, you need to sometimes look at the oil readings and add it to your car. The best option would be to install a meter between the maximum and minimum values.

It is important to remember that not only a lack of oil is bad for the car, but also a large amount of it. If there is a lot of oil, its vapors can enter the combustion chamber through a special breather. Because of this, a large amount of exhaust gases will appear, which will disrupt the entire environmental system. For a better understanding, we strongly recommend watching the video:

Top 1. LIQUI MOLY Molygen New Generation

Rating (2021): 4.96

30 reviews from resources taken into account: Yandex.Market

The most reliable protection against friction High quality base oil and a balanced additive package of Molygen New Generation lubricants reliably protect engine parts from wear in any operating conditions. Regular use of the product is guaranteed to increase the resource of the internal combustion engine.

• Characteristics

  Price: 4112 rub.

• Country: Germany
• API: SN
• ACEA: A3/B4
• SAE: 5W-40
• pour point: -45 ˚C

Due to the high price, not all Vesta Cross owners can use this engine oil. However, among all the offers on the market, it is LIQUI MOLY Molygen that can significantly delay engine overhauls. In addition, the product is able to maintain its properties unchanged, providing reliable lubrication of friction pairs for at least 15 thousand kilometers. The tungsten-molybdenum component reduces wear of parts by 25-30%. The degree of protection does not depend on the type of driving and operating conditions. Judging by the reviews, the oil fully meets the owners’ expectations with the absence of internal combustion engine breakdowns. But at low temperatures it becomes more viscous, which is why it is better not to use it in cold regions.

Selecting the oil type

What remains for our client to do? The cars of the considered line from AvtoVAZ are now equipped with gasoline units, as they should, and oil

you should choose one that is suitable for gasoline units with low mileage.

The optimal choice for this car would be synthetic motor oil - an option made from chemicals. After all, synthetics retain their working properties longer than mineral analogues, and, as follows, they will have to be changed less often. Waters of this type are resistant to significant temperature fluctuations, which is reflected in rapid cooling when heated and the highest acceleration speed at subzero temperatures.