Which battery to choose for a VAZ 2114 car

What is the battery polarity for VAZ 2114

Buying a battery for a VAZ 2114 is not difficult: most car stores offer a wide range.

Moreover, the cost ranges from 2 to 7 thousand rubles. It is important to remember: a correctly selected battery affects the operating comfort of the vehicle. The driver especially feels this in cold weather: the oil in the engine becomes harder, making it difficult to turn the shaft and start the engine.

Selecting starter battery parameters for a VAZ 2115 Samara car

The VAZ-2115 Samara model was the result of restyling of the VAZ-21099 sedan. The shape of the car's body was made more streamlined, the bumpers, headlights and taillights were replaced, a new trunk lid and a number of other elements were installed. In addition, AvtoVAZ designers changed the loading height of the trunk. Serial assembly at the enterprise was carried out from 1997 to 2012. The interior featured a more modern front panel, a customizable steering column, and improved interior heating. A number of other interior improvements were made. At the time of writing, there are still many VAZ-2115 owners in the country and the issue of choosing a battery for this car is still relevant. Therefore, here we will look at what characteristics the battery on the VAZ-2115 Samara should have.

VAZ 2114 battery cost

Separately, you need to dwell on the purchase price. The cost is affected by the following:

• starting current value;
• capacity;
• polarity;
• manufacturer.

The cheapest option is to buy a domestically produced battery. Its cost is from 2.6 thousand rubles. Advantageous solutions:

Mutlu is one of the most trusted brands. It starts perfectly in sub-zero temperatures. Suitable for use not only in the VAZ 2114, but also in other vehicles.

How to determine battery polarity

“Not briefly” about the battery

Battery device

The capacity of a car battery depends on the total volume of consumers of the on-board network, starter, and generator. This is a lead-acid battery whose electrolyte consists of a mixture of distilled water and sulfuric acid. A standard battery consists of six batteries connected to each other, housed in a plastic case.

Battery characteristics for VAZ-2114

It belongs to the category of “not serviceable” , with technological plugs on the body. Despite the variety of driver interventions in the battery structure, its service life is predetermined and is 3 years (average). Temperature changes, including harsh winters and hot summers, somehow shorten the life of the battery.

Alkaline battery for VAZ-2114

So, nominal capacity, starting current, reserve capacity are essential parameters of battery quality . The last indicator is considered key, which, by the way, cannot be verified when choosing and purchasing.

Capacity

Despite the simplicity of the design, the quality of the battery is different - it is determined by the supplier’s brand . In fact, a 55Ah capacity meets operational requirements if they meet real values. There are often cases when the capacity does not exceed 45Ah.

But the scourge of the battery is winter weather, which leads to the hardening of the oil in the engine crankcase.

Cranking the crankshaft requires a lot of force, which dramatically reduces the battery charge. Sub-zero temperatures also reduce battery capacity.

Starting current

The VAZ 2114 is equipped with a 6ST-55 battery with a capacity of 255 A. However, there are batteries on the market with amperages exceeding 450A. And this is not harmful if the car operates in extreme conditions. Batteries with high starting current should not be neglected.

Reserve capacity

The battery is designed to provide about 100 hours of operation, with an output of 25A until the voltage at the terminals reaches 10.5V .

This voltage indicates a lack of charge. The fact is that the onboard generator does not work (fails) during a long voyage. Current in the network is always necessary. That is, the battery is forced to power the entire on-board network.

Based on this situation, you should choose batteries that are known to be of high quality or high capacity . Functional analogues are considered to be gel batteries with a current of 600 A. They are small in size, not subject to freezing, with a service life twice as long as conventional samples. Gel, maintenance-free batteries are filled with electrolyte, which fills the cube (volume) of the battery with a special gel, which later hardens, but does not lose its properties.

Gel car battery

Their cost is 4 times higher than the market price, but the game is worth the candle, since they are unpretentious, reliable, durable and are in demand not only for use in vehicles .

Battery for VAZ LADA “Zhiguli”: selection, characteristics, replacement

VAZ - located in the city of Togliatti, Samara region. It produced VAZ cars with the names “Zhiguli”, “Niva”, “Sputnik”, “Samara”, “Kalina”. Today it produces cars under the Lada brand, which sellers and buyers in the old way often call VAZs.

The standard battery on a VAZ LADA has a capacity of 55-60Ah and a starting current of 480-540 Amperes. This battery is sufficient to start the engine. Although the VAZ starter has a rated power of 1.6 kW, its starting power is about 1 kW. The standard starter is designed to interact with a 55-60Ah battery with a cold cranking current of 450-600 Amps. Installing a more powerful battery, for example 74Ah 760A, will not improve engine starting, but will only increase the load on the starter (electrodynamic shock, overheating, burning of the commutator).

Which manufacturers should you prefer?

Let's look at the manufacturers that produce the most suitable batteries for VAZ:

• "Tyumen". According to statistics and a number of studies, this is the best battery for the VAZ 2114 injector and VAZ cars in general. For the 14th model, the 6ST 57 and 6ST 60 versions are suitable (the last numbers indicate the capacity). These batteries are capable of operating in the temperature range from -40 C to +60 C, charge quickly and hold a charge well.
• "Beast." Another domestically produced battery. They hold a charge well and can work even in severe frosts. In addition, the manufacturer gives them a three-year warranty (which is quite rare for this product).
• "Varta". The battery comes from the USA. They charge quickly and hold a charge even with temperature changes. The warranty period is three years, although in reality these batteries last much longer - 5-6 years.
• "Bosch". Well-known manufacturer of electronics, tools and batteries. Batteries from this company can be used even at very low temperatures (down to -30 C) and do not discharge for a long time. Their practical life span reaches five years or even more.

Choosing the best battery

The purchase of a battery for a VAZ-2114 depends on the capacity, polarity, size, manufacturer, and year of manufacture. Normal engine starting depends on the battery capacity . On all VAZ-2114, the manufacturer installs 6St-55, although experts and auto electricians consider 60 A optimal.

Polarity

VAZ batteries have straight polarity , which needs to be clarified when purchasing. Its essence lies in the location of the terminals on the cover.

Direct polarity is determined simply, for which the positive terminal (larger cross-section) should be on the left, and the negative terminal, naturally, on the right.

Batteries with direct and reverse polarity

Battery replacement

After purchasing a new battery, it should be replaced. This is easy to do on a VAZ-2107:

• Open the hood;
• Remove the “positive” terminal from the battery, then the “negative” terminal;
• We dismantle the fastening elements;
• We remove the “old” battery and put a new one in its place;
• We fix;
• We connect the terminals and tighten them well (first “positive”, then “negative”);

When performing a replacement, it is important not to “over-plus” the battery, that is, not to confuse the terminals and terminals. After fixing the terminals, it is advisable to treat them with some viscous material (Solidol, Vaseline) so that the terminals do not oxidize.

Dimensions and polarity

VAZ 2114 has certain dimensions of the battery seat:

• length – 242 mm;
• height – 190 mm;
• width – 175 mm.

If possible, you should measure the device you are purchasing before purchasing. This way you can avoid problems that arise during installation. Otherwise, the seat will need to be redone. For example, use an additional mount - if the battery size is significantly smaller.

An important point: the polarity of the battery terminals. Today, car stores sell the following types of models:

All VAZ cars require installation of a straight polarity battery. Determining such a characteristic is quite simple. It is enough to place the device with the front side facing you.

How does a car battery work?

If the positive terminal is on the left, then in front of the buyer there is a battery with straight polarity. It is important not to confuse these two types of batteries. It is possible to install the device with reverse polarity, but such an action will require alteration of the circuit.

Which battery is suitable for VAZ 2106 1st generation

The VAZ 2106 (1st generation) model is equipped with a European battery size; taking into account the age of the car, a starting current of at least 550 Amperes according to the EN standard is required, with a nominal capacity of at least 60 Ampere-hour and no more than 75 Ah. The table below shows the remaining parameters of a suitable battery.

Size: L 242 W 175 H 190 (mm)

Starting current (EN): 550 A (not less)

Capacity: from 60 Ah to 75 Ah (max)

Voltage: 12 V

Technology: Low antimony or Hybrid

Reserve capacity: 80 – 95 minutes

Date of manufacture: no more than 6 months ago

The optimal choice for the VAZ 2106 would be a low-antimony (Sb/Sb) or lead-antimony (Pb/Sb) battery. On cars of this class, there is often an unstable voltage on the on-board network, which this battery copes with very well; it is an economical and unpretentious type of battery that can withstand discharges but requires regular maintenance, suitable for those who travel 1-2 times a week. Another frequently used option for the VAZ 2106 is a hybrid technology battery (Hybrid, Ca+, Ca/Sb) that is more suitable for everyday trips, for example to work and back, it costs more, but with such use it will last longer.

For this VAZ model, the permissible capacity for use is in the range from 60 to 75 Ah; installing a battery with a smaller capacity can lead to constant recharges from the generator, the power of which will be higher. As a result, the battery ages faster than usual, providing insufficient electricity to the vehicle's on-board network.

A battery with a capacity greater than the limit values ​​will, on the contrary, periodically be undercharged, thereby losing its beneficial characteristics. Under other operating conditions, this is an unnecessary overpayment and a load on the generator.

Technically, any of the 3 existing categories of maintainability are suitable for the VAZ 2106: Serviced, Low-maintenance or Maintenance-free; there is no mandatory requirement here.

If you use the battery correctly, then this parameter does not affect the battery life, the only difference is the price, the one that is cheaper needs to be maintained, the one that is more expensive does not require maintenance. In the modern world, 80% of drivers install maintenance-free batteries, this is easier.

Batteries with different polarities will work the same, the only difference is in the location of the terminals, for some batteries the plus is on the right, while others are on the left. In the VAZ 2106 car, the length of the wires is arranged in such a way that it is most convenient to connect the battery with straight polarity. If the length of the wires is sufficient, then there is no difference in the location of the terminals - polarity.

New batteries must be stored properly. A battery released six months or a year ago will then begin to deteriorate without regular recharging. You can’t even hope that sellers regularly charge batteries from the display window. In this regard, the maximum permissible age for Hybrid and Low Antimony batteries should be 6 months; anything older requires verification.

It is extremely difficult to fake the release date of a battery, especially if the brand is well-known. The manufacturing code is burned/indented on the side or top plastic part of the case and is never placed on stickers.

The release date of any battery is encrypted in a code of letters and numbers. Such a code, in addition to the release date, may contain information about the country of assembly and batch number.

There is no uniform manufacturer standard for such a code.

It's simple, just open the hood and look at the already installed battery, rewrite the parameters and go to the store. If the space in the block for the battery is limited, measure it with a tape measure so as not to make a mistake in the size.

When a car is recently purchased and there is a lack of confidence in the battery used, there is information on the requirements for capacity and current in the form of a sticker on the radiator frame or near the battery pack.

If you still have the service book for the car, look at it and find out which battery is needed.

What else you need to know before buying

• It is better to take batteries from trusted manufacturers, whether foreign or domestic; read more reviews about specific models.

• Small conventional manufacturers use cheaper, recycled lead (remelted from old batteries), with which the battery life will be noticeably shorter.

• In the store, visually inspect the selected sample, check the integrity of the case; chips and cracks are unacceptable. Careless loading, as a result of which they form, increases the likelihood of future liquid leakage.

• The battery terminals are usually covered with factory caps; if they are not, inspect them for scratches.

• Contact the seller to measure the battery charge (norm without load is from 12 to 12.9 volts, with load from 9 to 11 volts) and electrolyte density (normal deviation within 0.02 m3), the seller according to the rules must take such measurements before sale.

Periodically clean the battery terminals from the oxide layer; due to insufficient contact, the battery does not replenish its energy reserves well. The surface of the battery itself must always be dry and clean; dirt clogs the ventilation holes of the plugs and side channels, increasing self-discharge.

In what cases is it necessary to change the original battery?

If you don’t know which battery is best to choose for the VAZ 2115, then we are ready to help you in this matter. But first, let's figure out in what cases the battery needs to be replaced. As a rule, there is only one need for this - the battery has worn out completely or partially and can no longer hold a charge. If the device, even after charging, is not able to crank the starter to start the engine, then this indicates that most likely the device has exhausted its service life. Even if, after charging the battery, the engine starts, but upon subsequent attempts to start it nothing happens, then most likely in the near future there will be a need to purchase a new device.

Engine compartment of VAZ 2114

Causes of battery failure

The main causes of malfunction are usually the following situations:

• constant or periodic recharging of the product unnecessarily;
• there is little electrolyte in the battery;
• sudden temperature changes;
• the use of sulfuric acid having exceeded specific gravity;
• being in a state of low charge or completely discharged for a long period;
• occurrence of short circuits;
• contamination of the electrolyte with any foreign substances (impurities);
• regular full battery discharges.

Types of batteries

Let's look at the most common and suitable batteries for the VAZ 2114

, which is better.

• "Tyumen", country of origin: Russia. It is considered the most optimal and popular battery for VAZ cars. This part is capable of functioning at temperature fluctuations from -40 to +60 degrees, charges quickly and holds a charge well.
• "VARTA", country - Czech Republic. The battery functions perfectly even with temperature changes. The manufacturer indicates a service life of 3-4 years, but in fact it works for about 5-6 years.
• “The Beast”, country – Russia. One of the representatives of a domestic manufacturer. It is rare, but it performs the functions at 5+. A huge plus and rarity is the 3-year warranty.
• "BOSCH", a well-known manufacturer that offers customers batteries with a service life of more than 5 years and operation even at sub-zero temperatures (-30 degrees).
• "TUDOR", country - Spain. It has established itself as a high-quality, high-precision generator element. Works great under temperature changes.
• "SMART Element", country of origin - Russia.

Each type is very popular, but based on static data, the most popular is a good battery for the VAZ 2114

are TUDOR and SMART Element. The first is suitable for those who are ready to pay a good amount of money and be sure that the battery will function “like a clock” for 5-6 years. SMART Element is a simplified version, but its technical characteristics are not inferior to foreign analogues.

Key purchase features

Every buyer should understand the following main features before purchasing:

• Dimensions – the dimensions of the battery must be identical to those of the previous one, otherwise this may lead to irreversible consequences and disruption of the vehicle’s electrical system;
• for normal engine starting, the capacity must be appropriate, 60 Ah is considered the most optimal;
• when choosing European or American models, the polarity should be reversed;
• if the battery life exceeds one year, it must be recharged once a year continuously;
• it is necessary to check the operation of the battery; if the readings are less than those available or there is a manufacturing defect, this battery is not recommended to be used.

A car enthusiast should pay attention to the country of origin and brand. Pay attention to popular models that have passed the results of surveys of motorists with positive reviews. It is important not to skimp on such a unit in order to avoid further difficulties. The main selection parameter is price=capacity=manufacturer.

The online store recommends installing Tudor batteries. They combine high quality with a reasonable price and good technical characteristics. From the budget series, the best is Smart Element, the battery life is longer than that of competitors by an average of 2-3 years.

What to do if the battery is dead

If the instrument panel lights up very dimly when the ignition is turned on, the engine cannot be started and the voltage at the terminals is only 10.4 V, you can take the following actions:

• try to “light it” - connect the car’s electrical network to another vehicle with special power wires;
• push start - turns on the ignition and pushes the car down a hill or manually (only possible with cars with a manual gearbox);
• use a special starting-charger - which will allow you to start the engine.

If the battery fails and does not hold a charge well, you need to purchase a new one as quickly as possible. Otherwise, the car simply will not be able to start in the winter.