oil filter for 240...

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by Perry Noid, Nov 28, 2006.

  1. Perry Noid

    Perry Noid Guest

    car: '89 240 wagon, about 233,000 miles
    question: I change the oil and filter about every 4000 miles, give or take a
    little. This morning, I stopped at Autozone and picked up a filter for my
    next change. Their book said the STP filter was S-7328 for $4.19, and the
    Fram had essentially the same number. Seemed a little more expensive than
    the last time, so when I got home, I checked and have been using the STP
    S-16 filter, which is about a dollar less, but the same general size and
    shape. Just curious if anyone knows what the difference is between the
    S-7328 and S-16 (other than the price!)??? Either is cheap enough that I
    don't really care, just want to use whichever is appropriate....
     
    Perry Noid, Nov 28, 2006
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  2. Perry Noid

    James Sweet Guest


    The best filter to use is a Mann W917, they're not terribly expensive,
    so there's no reason to use anything else. I buy them by the case.
     
    James Sweet, Nov 28, 2006
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  3. Perry Noid

    DE Retiree Guest

    Agree with use of Mann filter, I've been told it is same filter as OEM Volvo
    branded filter. In case quantity (I think 10 or 12) is about $3.50 each
    from FCP Groton plus shipping.
     
    DE Retiree, Nov 28, 2006
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  4. Perry Noid

    Mr. V Guest

    Mann is a good filter.

    I am a believer in frequent oil / filter changes, usually every 1500 to
    2000 miles.

    Sometimes I just drain and change the oil, and keep using the filter
    til the next complete oil / filter change.

    Probably fine.
     
    Mr. V, Nov 28, 2006
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  5. Perry Noid

    James Sweet Guest


    Yikes, these things will go 400,000 miles with changes every 4,000-5,000
    miles, no need to be wasteful. Use quality oil, a good filter, and make
    sure it stays topped up.
     
    James Sweet, Nov 28, 2006
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  6. Perry Noid

    Ed Guest

    Total waste of money, and time. Change the oil and filter according to
    the service schedule and worry about something more important!

    ED
     
    Ed, Nov 28, 2006
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  7. Perry Noid

    Glenn Guest

    Mann makes both of the oil filter's for Volvo cars
    Glenn

    --
    "*-344-*Never Forgotten"
    Is for the New York City Firemen who lost their lives on September 11,2001.
    The official count is 343, but there was also a volunteer who lost his life
    aiding in the initial rescue efforts. And I will never forget them as
    long as I live,
    nor should any American.
     
    Glenn, Nov 29, 2006
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  8. Perry Noid

    Mr. V Guest

    The frequency of oil and filter changes is a surprisingly polarizing
    issue.

    Some (like me) believe in frequent changes; others do not.

    Funny thing, though: since adopting my profligate methods of frequent
    changing, the engines involved have all stayed strong and happy.

    This includes a straight six with high miles from an old Ford pickup I
    bought (every man needs a beater pickup); it purrs and doesn't burn at
    all.

    Upon tearing down engines, I note minimal bearing and cam wear.

    You pays your money and you makes your choices.
     
    Mr. V, Nov 29, 2006
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  9. Perry,

    If you want to use the appropriate filter and you do your own oil changes,
    get the case of Mann filters from either Groton's www.fcpgroton.com/ or IPD
    www.ipdusa.com. This is the same as the Volvo filter from the dealer at
    less price. By the case, it is less than the inferior STP filter that you
    are already buying.

    The real reason you want to use the Mann filter is that it has a backflow
    check valve, that helps keep your lubricant at the top of your engine case
    when you stop and park your car overnight. Therefore, lubricant is kept
    where it needs to be when you start your engine cold the next morning. It's
    those first few moments of starting your car each day that wear out the
    eingine much more than the subsequent 20 - 30 minutes of commuting
    to-and-from work that will wear your engine out over the long haul. That's
    why it's important to have the lubricant already there at start up.

    Also, the 240 police will confiscate your title if you aren't committed to
    maintaining your copy of the best car ever made for at least 500K.
     
    Pat Quadlander, Nov 29, 2006
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  10. Perry Noid

    Perry Noid Guest

    Thanks! I liked your answer best!!! A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine
    go down, and all of that....
     
    Perry Noid, Nov 29, 2006
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  11. Its interesting the more you maintain your car the more lucky you get :)
     
    John Robertson, Nov 30, 2006
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  12. Perry Noid

    Mike F Guest

    Of course the obvious question is, if the engines are in such great
    shape, why are they being torn down? I change my oil every 8000 km
    (5000 mi) as specified, and I've never seen the inside, so I can't say
    how much wear there is.
    --
    Mike F.
    Thornhill (near Toronto), Ont.

    Replace tt with t (twice!) and remove parentheses to email me directly.
    (But I check the newsgroup more often than this email address.)
     
    Mike F, Nov 30, 2006
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