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

Discussion in 'Volvo C70' started by Joe, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. Joe

    Joe Guest

    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, Jul 9, 2008
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    Reed Guest

    Reed, Jul 10, 2008
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    Roger Hunt Guest

    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, Jul 10, 2008
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  4. Joe

    Joe Guest

    anyone know of any tricks to mitigate the damage?
     
    Joe, Jul 10, 2008
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    Joe Guest

     
    Joe, Jul 10, 2008
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    Glenn Klein Guest

    Tricks spin off very quickly Use a Filter made by Mann this is who Volvo
    uses also change the drain plug gasket
     
    Glenn Klein, Jul 11, 2008
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  7. Joe

    Roger Hunt Guest

    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, Jul 11, 2008
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    Garth Guest

    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
     
    Garth, Jul 12, 2008
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  9. Joe

    Roger Hunt Guest

    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, Jul 12, 2008
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    Garth Guest

    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
     
    Garth, Jul 13, 2008
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