2010 volvo S40 - HELP where is the oil filter????

versys · Sep 15th, 2011, 20:29

Hi

S40 ES - D2 115bhp -2010

No reply to my post regarding oil change - just done it - took off the plastic cover under engine - sump directly in the middle - dropped the oil but could not find the oil filter housing?

Is it in the sump?????????

Help to rest my mind if I know where it is . Thanks.

Ninja59 · Sep 15th, 2011, 20:32

depends which engine alot of them are awkward to get to and they are just a filter to be replaced rather than the complete housing

versys · Sep 15th, 2011, 20:35

Hi

Thanks for the reply - yes I know its paper element.

My astra is a paper element - but it fits in analloy housing with a plastic domed lid - with a 36mm hex nut on it.

Bigmunkynutz · Sep 15th, 2011, 22:26

I think it's underneath the fuel filter if i recall.

versys · Sep 16th, 2011, 08:02

will check tonight - thanks

iandonnadnjess · Sep 16th, 2011, 09:39

you might need a torch , you are right about the type , most engines have these fitted now and they are usually black so making it somewhat tricky to spot at first ,, refit by hand at first so you dont cross thread it ..

Multiplex · Sep 16th, 2011, 23:51

Its on the gearbox end of the engine. You will need to remove the air filter housing to get access to it.

versys · Sep 17th, 2011, 12:56

Thank you for all your updates.

Yes I've found it - the filter housing is tuclked under the air inlet/cooling hose top end of the engine - just about as awkward a place as could be!

At least i've found it - hurray!

Multiplex · Sep 28th, 2011, 21:10

Easy enough to get to once the air box is out.

versys · Sep 28th, 2011, 21:52

Hi

Fair point - but what happened to common sense & practicality!

Plenty of room round the rest of the engine.

Sep 15th, 2011, 20:29	#1
versys New Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2017 13:17 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selby	2010 volvo S40 - HELP where is the oil filter???? Hi S40 ES - D2 115bhp -2010 No reply to my post regarding oil change - just done it - took off the plastic cover under engine - sump directly in the middle - dropped the oil but could not find the oil filter housing? Is it in the sump????????? Help to rest my mind if I know where it is . Thanks. Last edited by versys; Sep 15th, 2011 at 20:32. Reason: Extra info

Sep 15th, 2011, 22:26	#4
Bigmunkynutz S40 Owner Last Online: Jun 16th, 2013 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Warrington	I think it's underneath the fuel filter if i recall. __________________ 05 Plate S40 SE Sport

Sep 28th, 2011, 21:52	#10
versys New Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2017 13:17 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selby	Ease of access - oil filter Hi Fair point - but what happened to common sense & practicality! Plenty of room round the rest of the engine.

Sep 15th, 2011, 20:32	#2
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	depends which engine alot of them are awkward to get to and they are just a filter to be replaced rather than the complete housing

Sep 15th, 2011, 20:35	#3
versys New Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2017 13:17 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selby	Hi Thanks for the reply - yes I know its paper element. My astra is a paper element - but it fits in analloy housing with a plastic domed lid - with a 36mm hex nut on it.

Sep 16th, 2011, 08:02	#5
versys New Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2017 13:17 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selby	will check tonight - thanks

Sep 16th, 2011, 09:39	#6
iandonnadnjess V.O.C. Member, R-Design Last Online: Nov 25th, 2014 11:38 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: south yorkshire	you might need a torch , you are right about the type , most engines have these fitted now and they are usually black so making it somewhat tricky to spot at first ,, refit by hand at first so you dont cross thread it ..

Sep 16th, 2011, 23:51	#7
Multiplex Senior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2019 22:42 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North West	Its on the gearbox end of the engine. You will need to remove the air filter housing to get access to it.

Sep 17th, 2011, 12:56	#8
versys New Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2017 13:17 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selby	Thank you for all your updates. Yes I've found it - the filter housing is tuclked under the air inlet/cooling hose top end of the engine - just about as awkward a place as could be! At least i've found it - hurray!

Sep 28th, 2011, 21:10	#9
Multiplex Senior Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2019 22:42 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North West	Easy enough to get to once the air box is out.

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