Spark plugs for viburnum 1.6 16 cl. Useful information about spark plugs. Possible breakdowns and their causes

Since my Kalina’s mileage has long exceeded 30,000 km, I decided to replace the factory spark plugs with new ones, although, to be honest, the factory ones still felt fine. In cold weather it started up to -20 the first time, and if the thermometer dropped even lower, then the second time. At idle, of course, the tachometer needle floated a little, but it was barely noticeable to the eye. In short, we could still drive, but since it is written in the Murzilka - change it after 30,000 km, then we will follow its instructions and recommendations.

It didn’t take long to choose a company, since most car owners speak quite well about NGK spark plugs, and the main thing here is not to run into a fake. If you have a 16-valve Lada Kalina, then you need to take NGK No. 11, and if you have a regular 8-valve engine, then No. 13. I’ll describe the whole procedure a little, maybe this information will be useful for girls or beginners.

The procedure for replacing spark plugs on a Lada Kalina:

Before this procedure, it is advisable to wipe everything well and clean it from possible oil stains or dust so that no debris gets inside the cylinder. Now we need either spark plug wrench, or a long head of 21 mm.

We remove the wires one by one, you will have to make a little effort, since they fit quite tightly.

Personally, the condition of the electrode was normal, there were no deposits, oil film or soot on them, the only thing was that there was a reddish coating. And this is also not very good and indicates that the fuel with which I fueled my Kalina contained iron-containing additives, the so-called ferrocenes. This can lead to misfire, loss of power and increased fuel consumption.

When we screw in new spark plugs, it is best to first tighten them by hand, and only then use a wrench. Advice for beginners: it is better to change them one by one: that is, first unscrew the old one and immediately install a new one, and so on for each cylinder. Although, it is quite difficult to mix up the wires! But I remember an incident with my father’s VAZ 2112 16-valve, when we put the wires on incorrectly and started the car - it worked like a tractor, all the cylinders were out of tune. After you have installed a new spark plug, put on the wire and carry out exactly the same operation with the remaining cylinders!

That's it! Tighten it better so that it does not allow air to pass through, otherwise over time it may tear out the spark plug along with the thread, then you will have to spend another certain amount of money on repairs, but do you need it? At the end of my topic, I would like to arrange a short survey about who uses which companies, besides NGK, and what are their impressions? Let's discuss in the comments below!

My Kalina had already run a little over 40,000 km, and the factory spark plugs were still working normally, despite the fact that the manufacturer recommends changing them once every 30,000 km. Well, I think I’ll try to buy and install new ones, maybe something will change better side, but in principle it’s not better, everything was fine in my opinion.

I went to BB and picked up a set of candles NGK ignition. Since the engine on my Kalina is 8-valve, then for my engine there were No. 13, and if you have a 16-valve engine, then you need to use No. 11.

I unscrewed the old ones and looked at them, everything seemed to be fine, but they were too red, and this indicates, first of all, that the gasoline with which I filled the car contained too many iron-containing additives, which are not beneficial at all engine. Since I mostly refueled at one local gas station, I blame it. Now you have to change gas stations.

I screwed in the new spark plugs and decided to see how they would work and whether they would differ in any way from the factory ones. Kalina started up normally, after warming up the tachometer needle still barely noticeably floats, but if you don’t look closely, it’s simply impossible to determine the floating speed by ear. But when I started checking for high speed, I was pleasantly surprised, the sound became much softer and this is clearly not self-hypnosis, since I’ve been listening to my 8-valve tractor for two years now and I can certainly feel the changes. Judging by the feel, it began to somewhat resemble my previous car with the 1.5 16-cl. motor. But at idle the bubbling still does not stop, apparently there is no way to get rid of it.

So, while I’m happy with replacing the spark plugs, high speeds are now quiet and without unnecessary vibrations, as it was before. Let's see how high quality they are and how long they will last. So far so good.

Replacement of spark plugs is mandatory when scheduled maintenance car, especially considering the quality of gasoline in our country. You should also think about replacement when preparing your car for winter. In this article we will look at how to clean or, if necessary, replace spark plugs on a Lada Kalina.

How do spark plugs work?

Spark plugs are a device for igniting the fuel-air mixture in an engine. They consist of metal case, insulator and center conductor. They are located in the spark plug wells, which, in turn, are located in the engine cylinder heads. Attached to the top high voltage wires, supplying voltage to the spark gap.

Experienced motorists advise changing them every 20 - 30 thousand kilometers. Or earlier if the condition of these parts requires it. Thus, the need to replace spark plugs on Kalina may be indicated by problems with the starter, a decrease in engine power, car twitching and vibration when driving.

The process of replacing spark plugs

Before the replacement procedure, it is advisable to blow out or wipe the casing and cylinder head. This is done to prevent dust, dirt and debris from entering the engine block, which can lead to catastrophic consequences.

For work we will need: a 10 mm socket, a spark plug wrench or a 16 socket with an extension (For eight-valve engines you will need a 21 socket with an extension).

Step-by-step instructions for replacing spark plugs on a Kalina with a 16-valve engine

• With a sharp jerk upward, remove the plastic engine casing.
• We disconnect the wires from the ignition coils, then use a 10 mm wrench to unscrew the mounting bolts and remove the coils from the spark plug well.
• We unscrew the spark plug with a 16mm wrench and insert a new one.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing spark plugs on a Kalina with an 8-valve engine

• Remove the wire end (don't be afraid to use a little force).
• We unscrew the spark plug with a 21 key and replace it with a new one.

When installing candles, you should not use excessive force, otherwise you can break the thread of the well, which can lead to costly repairs. In Kalina, replacement of spark plugs for 1.4 liter and 1.6 liter engines is similar.

Possible breakdowns and their causes

There are many reasons why spark plugs can fail. This can happen due to contamination with oil or carbon deposits, destruction of the insulator, mechanical damage, rupture of the jumper, etc. Realistically, you can only deal with pollution. In all other cases, you will have to think about replacing the part.

There are three main cleaning methods: boiling method, sandblasting method and ultrasonic cleaning method. Due to the fact that ultrasonic cleaning requires specialized equipment, we will focus on the two remaining methods.

Digestion method

The essence of this method is that you need to boil the candles in water with washing powder for an hour. This method will allow you to clean the part from contaminants without damaging the housing. It is worth noting that after cleaning they produce an unstable yellow spark, which can cause problems at high speeds.

Sandblasting method

The part is cleaned with compressed air supplied from a sandblasting machine. Unlike the first method, after such cleaning the candles completely restore their original parameters and give a good blue spark. However, this method only works with single-electrode ones, since the ceramic cone in them is more accessible than in multi-electrode ones.

Replacing spark plugs on a Lada Kalina is a very simple and not too expensive procedure. However, it is not always necessary to replace consumables; it is quite possible that the old spark plugs will serve you a little longer.

How often do you need to ignite?

The standard frequency of replacing spark plugs on a VAZ can vary quite widely - from 30 thousand kilometers for regular (standard) ones and up to 80 thousand for modern iridium and platinum ones. As with any other consumables, fluctuations are possible, the main factors influencing which are the condition of the engine and ignition system, the quality of the fuel and the nature of the vehicle's operation. For example, if you often travel short distances around the city, then even if normal operation of all car systems, spark plugs usually quickly become covered with black soot, as they do not reach the required temperature for self-cleaning.

It's better to do this visually. If you find only slight darkening and a small grayish-yellow or pale brown coating on dry electrodes that have not lost their shape, you can safely return the spark plugs to their place and drive on.

If a significant coating of black or white or a shade of rust is detected, oiling is already a reason to think about replacing them or at least cleaning them. Cleaning can be done by soaking the spark plugs in gasoline or special liquid and carefully removing the plaque with a brush or fine sandpaper. In this case, be sure to check the spark plug gap between the electrodes using feeler gauges. It will almost certainly be different from the recommended 1-1.1 mm. To continue operation, it must be restored by carefully bending the side electrode. But keep in mind that this is more of a temporary measure, after which the period for replacing spark plugs will pass much faster than with new ones.

It is better to throw away electrodes if they:

• Heavily polluted
• Lost form
• Melted
• Broken off
• Has damage to the insulator

By the way, this condition is usually a direct indication of the presence of more serious problems, or the reluctance of the car owner to carry out maintenance on time. Like all other consumables, it is better to change candles regularly and in a timely manner. But what better than candles ignition for Kalina?

A couple of months ago I wrote a topic about replacing spark plugs on my Kalina. Instead of the factory ones, Brisk decided to try another manufacturer, namely NGK, there were too many positive feedback about them. As always, I bought a set of spark plugs from BB and replaced them. I did not set the gap, since the manufacturer assures that everything is already set for ideal engine operation.

After the replacement, no more than 1000 km passed and the first cylinder began to break through, this was especially noticeable at idle speed, when sharp dips in engine operation were felt. I opened the hood and saw that the spark plug had burst all around, which I previously wrote an article about. If you are interested, you can search in this section, there is a photo there. And instead I decided to put back the factory Birsk, which, although it was already red from long-term use, worked perfectly.

Since it’s almost summer outside now, the usual bubbling and diesel noise of a 1.6 8-valve engine should, in theory, not be present, especially on a warm engine. But on my Kalina, for some reason, this bubbling noise was present even on a well-warmed-up engine, although this was not observed before installing NGK spark plugs. So today I decided to unscrew them and look at their condition. By appearance Everything was fine with them, but then I noticed that the gap on the factory Brisks was larger. I took out old spark plugs from the glove compartment and decided to use them to set the same gap on my NGKs. Pay attention to the photo below:

On the left are the factory Brisks, and on the right are the new NGKs

After doing this work, I decided to start the car and try to warm it up to operating temperature to evaluate how much the new clearance affects engine performance. I drove to a gas station about 20 km from the city. And this is the conclusion I can draw:

1. Diesel production stopped when the engine was fully warmed up.
2. The engine sound has become quieter, especially when idling.
3. I was pleasantly surprised by the fuel consumption. If with a small spark plug gap it was 5.8 - 6.2 liters, then after increasing it to the factory Brisk, it became 4.8 - 5.2. Tested at a speed of 90 km/h. Moreover, during today's tests there was wind.

I concluded for myself that you should not blindly trust the manufacturer and it is better to set the required gap yourself and experiment a little, changing everything up or down. NGK brand products have now become even more wary, since this is already the second case with negative consequences.

According to technical regulations, spark plugs in engines 21116 and 21126 should be changed during maintenance-2, that is, after 30 thousand km. In fact, this period can be extended by one and a half times if we are talking about gentle operation. But you shouldn’t do this if the car is under warranty (then the replacement is carried out according to the regulations). Here we will list which spark plugs are suitable for each of these engines. We will assume that the owner of Kalina-2 uses the catalogs of the following companies: BERU, CHAMPION, NGK, DENSO, BRISK, BOSCH.

• JSC ZAZS (Russia) – AU17DVRM, A17DVRM;
• BERU (Germany) – 14FR-7DU, 14R-7DU;
• CHAMPION (England) – RC9YC, RN9YC;
• NGK (Japan) – BCPR6ES, BPR6ES;
• DENSO (Japan) – Q20PR-U11, W20EPR;
• BRISK (Czech Republic) – DR15YC, LR15YC;
• BOSCH (Germany) – FR7DCU, WR7DC.

On the left is the brand of the product suitable for a 16-valve engine, on the right is for an 8-valve engine. You may notice that spark plugs with thin electrodes, iridium, etc. were not listed here. A thin electrode is then used to ensure reliable ignition at high speeds (7,000, 8,000 rpm or more), but for VAZ engines above 6,000 rpm the cutoff is triggered. Iridium spark plugs in their design have a thin central electrode, but as we have already found out, switching to the use of such parts is a waste of money, and nothing more. The durability of iridium spark plugs approximately corresponds to the “lifespan” of a spark plug with a standard copper electrode. We leave the choice to the owner.

Ceramic deposits have appeared - change the spark plugs immediately!

In terms of their operational parameters, including durability, all components of the listed items are almost the same from each other. This is confirmed by reviews from car owners expressed on various forums, etc. Perhaps there are more expensive components, the use of which will allow a simple replacement to increase power, engine torque or some other characteristics. But having installed such spark plugs in the 21126 engine, you will most likely have to forget about the warranty on the AY-K3 box. It’s always like this with technology: we need to imagine what exactly we are doing and what we want to achieve as a result.

Indications for replacing spark plugs:

• If there is black soot (“suede”) on the insulator cone and electrodes, then cleaning or replacement can be done. Cleaning is carried out, among other things, by heating. When replacing, it is better to use spark plugs with a slightly lower heat value than before;
• If the surface of the insulator looks like yellowish glossy ceramic, then the spark plug needs to be replaced. In this case, a glassy glaze is formed. It is electrically conductive.

In the first of the cases considered, carbon deposits are formed because not all elements of the candle are heated sufficiently, and self-cleaning does not occur. This can happen when the car is used for short trips with low speeds and frequent starts and stops. The same effect is typical for operating the motor at low temperatures. Logically, in such situations, the recommended replacement would be a spark plug with a lower heat rating than what was intended by the manufacturer. You can try installing A14DVRM spark plugs instead of A17DVRM in an 8-valve engine, and so on. Only now, such a replacement must be discussed with the dealer.

Comparison of A17DVRM analogues produced under different brands

One of the online publications conducted a comparative test of spark plugs intended for the VAZ-21116 engine. We tested analogues of the A17DVRM spark plug, supplied by the following companies:

• APS, Bosch, Brisk – Russian production;
• Bosch Platinum, Beru, Finwhale – Germany;
• NGK, Denso – Japan;
• Eyquem - France;
• Champion – “made in the European Union”.

Note that testing was carried out on an 8-valve VAZ-2111 engine (injectors, lambda probe, without catalyst, “January-5.1”). All measurements were carried out on a bench.

Selection of spark plugs for 8-valve engine 21116

The results of the tests performed are presented in the photo in the form of graphs. As you can see, it still makes sense to buy imports: using Bosch spark plugs, as well as products from the Finwhale, Brisk and Champion brands will provide a noticeable increase in power. If you want to save on fuel, then ask for NGK products in stores. Additional comments are unnecessary here.

Forced engines are characterized by an increased compression value, and VAZ engines are no exception. By installing Brisk spark plugs, you don't have to worry about sparking at high pressure. But note that NGK candles have similar characteristics. It turns out that NGK products should be considered the optimal choice, however, recently counterfeits of this brand have appeared. And the “remake”, it seems, is now coming from France, as described in the film.

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The line of cars from VAZ - Priora, Kalina and Granta are similar in many ways. Each of these cars has various modifications With various engines. But, in fact, the main difference in the engines of these models is only in the number of valves.

Spark plugs for Priora, Kalina and Grant differ only depending on whether an 8- or 16-valve engine is installed, regardless of the generation or year of manufacture of the car. Original spare part for all three models supplies Russian company JSC "ZAZS"

Spark plugs for Kalina, Priora and Grant - which ones to choose?

Lada Kalina(1st and 2nd generations), Granta and Priora were equipped with both 8 and 16 valve engines. And although they differed for each car, they were still structurally very similar. Therefore, the same spark plugs were installed on all three cars; the differences are only in the article numbers. Spark plugs, as mentioned above, differ on all cars only depending on the number of valves in the engine.

In the original, all three cars are equipped with ordinary nickel spark plugs, with one ground electrode. The main differences between the spark plug for 8- and 16-valve engines are the size of the key for screwing it in.

More details about sizes and original articles in the table below.

*According to Champion nomenclature (Russian standard)

Despite the fact that each car has a different article number of original spark plugs, they are interchangeable. Original candles can be found on sale directly from the manufacturer “ZAZS”. For 8 valve engines they have article number A17DVRM, and for 16 valve engines - AU17DVRM.

Most famous models Substitutes from other manufacturers are presented below.

As surveys on some popular automobile communities on the Runet show, the most popular brands among owners of VAZs of the tenth family are NGK and Denso. In addition to ordinary nickel spark plugs, owners of the cars described in the article often resort to installing more advanced iridium spark plugs. Their service life is consistently three times longer than usual, or even more. In addition, they also slightly improve the responsiveness of the engine. The most popular spark plugs for these cars are from Denso. For 16th grade. this is IK20 at a price of 520 rubles/piece, and for 8 cells. - IW20, price – 590 rub./piece.

When to change spark plugs on Priora, Kalina and Grant?

According to the maintenance regulations for Lada Kalina, Granta and Priora, spark plugs must be changed every 30 thousand km. mileage, regardless of the configuration of the car, or how many valves the engine has. But, this indicator is strongly influenced by some factors, such as fuel quality, operating conditions, etc. Therefore, in fact, their service life on average is somewhere around 20-25 thousand km.