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Originally Posted by tonys1966
sadly even changing the oil can be an issue if you put a little too much in lol 
that said most things are straightforward enough with the exception of tools-ie handbrake retraction,crank locking tool and diagnostic equipment |
Yes, I fell foul of the oil level issue but luckily I'd already owned a Saab 9-3 where any slight increase over the level brought up the engine management light. So when I changed the oil on my D5 XC70 it was my first port of call.
The kit you mention isn't expensive. My VIDA and DICE cost £50, and I think the crank locking tool (I borrowed one) is about £30. VIDA will do the handbrake retraction, but otherwise a 9V battery will apparently do the trick.
My beef is not one of complexity, but of access. Next time I do work on this area I will get myself some locking pins so that I can work on the crank and cam without fear of ruining the timing.