Fuel filter

[Gazdkw]

Do I need any special tools to change the fuel filter on my 2008 xc70 D5?

I changed the one in my previous car which was a v70 D5 (that was a p2 though).

[passenger]

Yes and no. I bought 35€

But I changed it also without.

So you need extension (middle one) and it's going without problem.
but I bought tool because I change filter every 20-30kkm

[passenger]

+ YouTube Video

3:00 min see that

[Gazdkw]

Isn't that video for the D4? Is it the same for D5?

[passenger]

I have D5 AWD 2008

Will send you few steps and tips with photo in morning

[bananarama]

Originally Posted by Gazdkw

Isn't that video for the D4? Is it the same for D5?

What does your fuel filter housing look like?

I have a 2011 D3 and although I could have bought the official tool, I already had an offset spanner (32mm i think) which worked fine.

[passenger]

With 18mm wrench loose drain plug . Attach some hose 6mm (I think) to control flow of diesel. Perfect would be in some bottle and you can refill filter with that diesel.

Later do not overtight that drain plug. It's by VIDA only 2 Nm. It has 2 o-rings, dont worry.

After you change it, do not start car immediately. Ignition ON and OFF 10-15 times. Let diesel come to high pressure pump.

Use gloves, it will be dirty.
Do not overtight filter cap.
Put some oil on that big o ring