what special tools do I need to perform oil change on 2004 xc70?

I'd like to start doing my own oil changes but it's my understanding
that I might need a special tool to remove the oil filter? Is it not
recommended to change your own oil on a Volvo? Also where can I
purchase these tools online? Thanks

Joe wrote:
> I'd like to start doing my own oil changes but it's my understanding
> that I might need a special tool to remove the oil filter? Is it not
> recommended to change your own oil on a Volvo? Also where can I
> purchase these tools online? Thanks

Wrench can be had at:

http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-V70XC70-...-127-731-2570/

In article <(E-Mail Removed)> , Reed
<(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>Joe wrote:
>> I'd like to start doing my own oil changes but it's my understanding
>> that I might need a special tool to remove the oil filter? Is it not
>> recommended to change your own oil on a Volvo? Also where can I
>> purchase these tools online? Thanks
>
>Wrench can be had at:
>
>http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-V70XC70-...-Cap-Wrench/p-
>127-731-2570/

I suppose it might be worth mentioning that if it's anything like my
V40, there will be a bit (couple of eggcups full?) of excess oil
released when the filter cap is removed, which has an uncanny habit of
dribbling up my arm to stain my shirt.
--
Roger Hunt

On Jul 10, 1:24 pm, Roger Hunt <nos...@nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> In article <CaCdnWtmt_8LHejVnZ2dnUVZ_hzin...@earthlink.com> , Reed
> <re...@rmi.net> writes
>
> >Joe wrote:
> >> I'd like to start doing my own oil changes but it's my understanding
> >> that I might need a special tool to remove the oil filter? Is it not
> >> recommended to change your own oil on a Volvo? Also where can I
> >> purchase these tools online? Thanks
>
> >Wrench can be had at:
>
> >http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-V70XC70-...-Filter-Cap-Wr...
> >127-731-2570/
>
> I suppose it might be worth mentioning that if it's anything like my
> V40, there will be a bit (couple of eggcups full?) of excess oil
> released when the filter cap is removed, which has an uncanny habit of
> dribbling up my arm to stain my shirt.
> --
> Roger Hunt

anyone know of any tricks to mitigate the damage?

On Jul 10, 2:47 pm, Joe <joe5...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Jul 10, 1:24 pm, Roger Hunt <nos...@nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
>
>
> > In article <CaCdnWtmt_8LHejVnZ2dnUVZ_hzin...@earthlink.com> , Reed
> > <re...@rmi.net> writes
>
> > >Joe wrote:
> > >> I'd like to start doing my own oil changes but it's my understanding
> > >> that I might need a special tool to remove the oil filter? Is it not
> > >> recommended to change your own oil on a Volvo? Also where can I
> > >> purchase these tools online? Thanks
>
> > >Wrench can be had at:
>
> > >http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-V70XC70-...-Filter-Cap-Wr...
> > >127-731-2570/
>
> > I suppose it might be worth mentioning that if it's anything like my
> > V40, there will be a bit (couple of eggcups full?) of excess oil
> > released when the filter cap is removed, which has an uncanny habit of
> > dribbling up my arm to stain my shirt.
> > --
> > Roger Hunt
>
> anyone know of any tricks to mitigate the damage?

Also do I need to use any special filter brand or oil? What's the
standard used by Volvo owners?

On 7/10/2008 3:14 PM, Joe wrote:
> On Jul 10, 2:47 pm, Joe <joe5...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Jul 10, 1:24 pm, Roger Hunt <nos...@nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> In article <CaCdnWtmt_8LHejVnZ2dnUVZ_hzin...@earthlink.com> , Reed
>>> <re...@rmi.net> writes
>>>> Joe wrote:
>>>>> I'd like to start doing my own oil changes but it's my understanding
>>>>> that I might need a special tool to remove the oil filter? Is it not
>>>>> recommended to change your own oil on a Volvo? Also where can I
>>>>> purchase these tools online? Thanks
>>>> Wrench can be had at:
>>>> http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-V70XC70-...-Filter-Cap-Wr...
>>>> 127-731-2570/
>>> I suppose it might be worth mentioning that if it's anything like my
>>> V40, there will be a bit (couple of eggcups full?) of excess oil
>>> released when the filter cap is removed, which has an uncanny habit of
>>> dribbling up my arm to stain my shirt.
>>> --
>>> Roger Hunt
>> anyone know of any tricks to mitigate the damage?
>
> Also do I need to use any special filter brand or oil? What's the
> standard used by Volvo owners?
Tricks spin off very quickly Use a Filter made by Mann this is who Volvo
uses also change the drain plug gasket

--
" Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new"
-- Albert Einstein

In article <fdd483e9-ea2a-4b31-8987-(E-Mail Removed)
..com>, Joe <(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>On Jul 10, 1:24 pm, Roger Hunt <nos...@nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>> In article <CaCdnWtmt_8LHejVnZ2dnUVZ_hzin...@earthlink.com> , Reed
>> <re...@rmi.net> writes
>>
>> >Joe wrote:
>> >> I'd like to start doing my own oil changes but it's my understanding
>> >> that I might need a special tool to remove the oil filter? Is it not
>> >> recommended to change your own oil on a Volvo? Also where can I
>> >> purchase these tools online? Thanks
>>
>> >Wrench can be had at:
>>
>> >http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-V70XC70-...-Filter-Cap-Wr...
>> >127-731-2570/
>>
>> I suppose it might be worth mentioning that if it's anything like my
>> V40, there will be a bit (couple of eggcups full?) of excess oil
>> released when the filter cap is removed, which has an uncanny habit of
>> dribbling up my arm to stain my shirt.
>
>anyone know of any tricks to mitigate the damage?

I use a wide and shallow drain vessel, and it all goes where it's
supposed to nowadays - it was just the first couple of times.

As for oil, I'm in the UK and know nothing about brands/grades of oil
available elsewhere, and I've no experience of what any other Volvo
models use, if different, so I say nothing.
--
Roger Hunt

I've used both volvo and aftermarket filters in my 360 glt it takes a lot
longer to put the light out with the aftermarket ones which are no cheaper
than the genuine part anyway
Garth

In article <_91ek.19036$(E-Mail Removed)>, Garth
<(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>I've used both volvo and aftermarket filters in my 360 glt it takes a lot
>longer to put the light out with the aftermarket ones which are no cheaper
>than the genuine part anyway
>
My '98 V40 is very low mileage (130k), and the light goes out very
quickly with either, but I heard somewhere that one of the aftermarket
people make the things for Volvo so it is the same thing I might be
fitting, but with a different label.
I have also been surprised at the relatively painless price of some
genuine service parts. And also, I must say that the parts dept at the
nearest dealership are very approachable and friendly towards the
private customer.
--
Roger Hunt

My 360 is approaching 300,000 miles on its original engine so bound to be
getting a bit tired
Like you I've found genuine parts prices to be very reasonable in fact it
cost $5.00 more for the aftermarket oil filter
Garth