oil & filter change on v50 2.0 diesel - Page 2

Guru · Nov 22nd, 2010, 00:17

I would slightly lift the front of the car, put it on low stands with front tyres still touching the ground, undo the oil sump plug, remove the oil filter and let the old oil drip out all day, using a cloth I would soak up any old oil left in the oil filter compartment AND yet I could never put in more than 5 liters of oil, anymore and oil level would rise above the upper mark of the dipstick...

busy builder · Nov 22nd, 2010, 08:04

All done, it was easy, except for the air filter, oem Volvo. it was about 3mm too long and try as I might I couldn't get it on. So I had to trim a bit off the rubber seal.
just the fuel filter to do next.

Welton · Nov 22nd, 2010, 12:35

When changing the fuel filter on a common rail diesel you should be *extremely* careful not to let any particles of anything get in the filter housing or any of the other parts.

The piezo injectors will not like any bits being thrown at them.

davidgeorge · Nov 23rd, 2010, 01:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by busy builder

All done, it was easy, except for the air filter, oem Volvo. it was about 3mm too long and try as I might I couldn't get it on. So I had to trim a bit off the rubber seal.
just the fuel filter to do next.

Good luck with the fuel filter, I changed mine a while back (just whipped the old one out and stuck the new one in) done it loads of times on other makes of cars. Then went to use the hand pump to pump the diesel through! and hey guess what there isn't one!!!! stumped me i was gobsmacked, i mean every diesel car has one to re fill the filter and prime the hosses well i thought they did lol

my next job was to check the glow plugs as in the cold she can be hard to start, had to look up were to find them....... found them and gave up as they are in a pig of a place to get too!! so now i am just going to book her in and get her checked over lol

Good luck to you anyway and fill the filter with diesel before you put it back on

email · Feb 8th, 2011, 16:12

hi guys if anyone know size of washer to v50 2.0d 56plate, was going to change oil today,got set of copper washers,oil,filter,got 27mm socket and after removing cover from bottom of my car find out dont have allan type socket, i read its 8mm, doughhhh im such a douche

paulmansfield · Dec 12th, 2019, 07:53

2004 S40 2.0D
I had a look at mine today and it looks like I can get to the oil filter without removing the fuel filter, is that right?

IainG · Dec 12th, 2019, 09:12

Hi
I am sure you can unbolt the fuel filter mount and filter but leave the pipes connected and lift it out of the way enough to help.

Iain

Clan · Dec 12th, 2019, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulmansfield

2004 S40 2.0D
I had a look at mine today and it looks like I can get to the oil filter without removing the fuel filter, is that right?

yes you do not need to remove the fuel filter carrier to get the oil filter out ...

Nov 22nd, 2010, 00:17	#11
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	I would slightly lift the front of the car, put it on low stands with front tyres still touching the ground, undo the oil sump plug, remove the oil filter and let the old oil drip out all day, using a cloth I would soak up any old oil left in the oil filter compartment AND yet I could never put in more than 5 liters of oil, anymore and oil level would rise above the upper mark of the dipstick... __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

Nov 22nd, 2010, 12:35	#13
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	When changing the fuel filter on a common rail diesel you should be extremely careful not to let any particles of anything get in the filter housing or any of the other parts. The piezo injectors will not like any bits being thrown at them. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Nov 22nd, 2010, 08:04	#12
busy builder Junior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2011 18:01 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The Highlands	All done, it was easy, except for the air filter, oem Volvo. it was about 3mm too long and try as I might I couldn't get it on. So I had to trim a bit off the rubber seal. just the fuel filter to do next.

Feb 8th, 2011, 16:12	#15
email New Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2013 13:49 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cumbernauld	hi guys if anyone know size of washer to v50 2.0d 56plate, was going to change oil today,got set of copper washers,oil,filter,got 27mm socket and after removing cover from bottom of my car find out dont have allan type socket, i read its 8mm, doughhhh im such a douche

Dec 12th, 2019, 07:53	#16
paulmansfield Junior Member Last Online: Feb 2nd, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Nottingham	2004 S40 2.0D I had a look at mine today and it looks like I can get to the oil filter without removing the fuel filter, is that right?

Dec 12th, 2019, 09:12	#17
IainG Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Plymouth	Hi I am sure you can unbolt the fuel filter mount and filter but leave the pipes connected and lift it out of the way enough to help. Iain

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