Service Issues: - oil filter change

marco24v · Apr 25th, 2019, 12:35

Hello all. Im looking at servicing my car myself and was wondering where do I purchase the oil filter tool from? its an s60 t5 2002 model.

Thanks Marc

oragex · Apr 25th, 2019, 13:53

86mm 16 flute
Ebay, Amazon.. look for a quality one and tighten just slightly, no forcing

Georgeandkira · Apr 25th, 2019, 17:09

Even though there are umpteen thousand videos on the subject, do remember:

1) Don't scratch the plastic housing (the thing you unscrew which houses the filter) when removing the large O-ring. Use a plastic pick of any sort. Don't just dig away madly with a screwdriver.

2) Make sure you set the new O-ring in its groove not next to it.

3) DO NOT forget to oil the O-ring before installation.

4) As oragex said DO NOT over tighten. You'll feel the housing bottom out when the shoulder lands. Just a touch of tightening is needed.

Thassos · Apr 26th, 2019, 21:40

You can also use a 36mm socket, on the oil filter housing (but with an extension bar so you have some room to use a ratchet) google 'oil filter socket low profile'. The location of the filter on the D5 engine makes it so much easier than many engines where the filter is hard to get to and you endup with oil running down your arm as you unscrew it. So it really is an easy but messy job, i would invest in a drain pan with a spout so you can easily pour the old oil back into a 5L oil can. Biggest faff is taking the under tray off (10mm bolts) before you can get at the drain plug.

George n k.. makes some great points, you might also want to get a spare washer for the drain plug as these often end up falling in the oil drain pan. oops just sww yours is a T5, so might be slightly different..

barrybritcher · Apr 27th, 2019, 00:08

you dont NEED the tool but it does of course mean your wont screw the plastic body up that contains the oil filter.

you could gently nip a clamp on their and rotate, or use the strap type oil filter tool if you already have one

kymg · Apr 28th, 2019, 05:51

Just changed my oil this morning. I reckon it took about twenty minutes.

My advice would be to buy the correct bit. FCP or IPD sell 'em. And you can probably get one off EBay.

Oil changes are simple.

Wear gloves, keep an oil tray under the filter when removing it.

Have a spare sump plug that you can use when bunging up the hole. That way you don't have to fish around in the oil to find the one you just took out. Always change the sump plug washer.

Ramps make the job so much easier. Get some.

Put a decent sized sheet of cardboard on the ground to catch the spills.

And use decent oil. I use full synthetic in my NA 2002 V70. Change it every 7,500km. I know it is pretty frequent but I figure it is cheap insurance.

Good luck.

oragex · Apr 28th, 2019, 11:41

When switching the first time from mineral to synthetic oil, it is good to keep a close eye on the oil level for the first days/weeks, and maybe also replace the filter only sooner, as the engine may start consume oil for the next 5-10k miles, and the filter will also get clogged quickly as synthetic oil removes a lot of oil deposits having a higher detergent content

marco24v · May 3rd, 2019, 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

86mm 16 flute
Ebay, Amazon.. look for a quality one and tighten just slightly, no forcing

I've just bought one from GSF 86mm 16 and it doesn't quite fit. Any suggestions?

Georgeandkira · May 3rd, 2019, 20:34

Too tight, too loose?

If it's loose you can put tape on the filter housing to shim it out. Leave the tape in place when you're done.
You can add a filler (piece of an old belt or inner tube) into the cup to eat up the slack.

I always used my old metal strap wrench. The clearance only allows for a 15º swing but 2 or 3 such nudges is enough to free the housing so you can unscrew it by hand.

marco24v · May 3rd, 2019, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Georgeandkira

Too tight, too loose?

If it's loose you can put tape on the filter housing to shim it out. Leave the tape in place when you're done.
You can add a filler (piece of an old belt or inner tube) into the cup to eat up the slack.

I always used my old metal strap wrench. The clearance only allows for a 15º swing but 2 or 3 such nudges is enough to free the housing so you can unscrew it by hand.

its too small. need a slightly bigger one.

Apr 25th, 2019, 12:35	#1
marco24v Member Last Online: May 18th, 2022 10:18 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Newcastle	oil filter change Hello all. Im looking at servicing my car myself and was wondering where do I purchase the oil filter tool from? its an s60 t5 2002 model. Thanks Marc

Apr 25th, 2019, 13:53	#2
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	86mm 16 flute Ebay, Amazon.. look for a quality one and tighten just slightly, no forcing __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Apr 26th, 2019, 21:40	#4
Thassos GoldMember Last Online: Yesterday 21:26 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kent, UK	oil change You can also use a 36mm socket, on the oil filter housing (but with an extension bar so you have some room to use a ratchet) google 'oil filter socket low profile'. The location of the filter on the D5 engine makes it so much easier than many engines where the filter is hard to get to and you endup with oil running down your arm as you unscrew it. So it really is an easy but messy job, i would invest in a drain pan with a spout so you can easily pour the old oil back into a 5L oil can. Biggest faff is taking the under tray off (10mm bolts) before you can get at the drain plug. George n k.. makes some great points, you might also want to get a spare washer for the drain plug as these often end up falling in the oil drain pan. oops just sww yours is a T5, so might be slightly different.. Last edited by Thassos; Apr 26th, 2019 at 21:42. Reason: t5 not d5

Apr 27th, 2019, 00:08	#5
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	you dont NEED the tool but it does of course mean your wont screw the plastic body up that contains the oil filter. you could gently nip a clamp on their and rotate, or use the strap type oil filter tool if you already have one __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Apr 28th, 2019, 11:41	#7
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	When switching the first time from mineral to synthetic oil, it is good to keep a close eye on the oil level for the first days/weeks, and maybe also replace the filter only sooner, as the engine may start consume oil for the next 5-10k miles, and the filter will also get clogged quickly as synthetic oil removes a lot of oil deposits having a higher detergent content __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Apr 25th, 2019, 17:09	#3
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Even though there are umpteen thousand videos on the subject, do remember: 1) Don't scratch the plastic housing (the thing you unscrew which houses the filter) when removing the large O-ring. Use a plastic pick of any sort. Don't just dig away madly with a screwdriver. 2) Make sure you set the new O-ring in its groove not next to it. 3) DO NOT forget to oil the O-ring before installation. 4) As oragex said DO NOT over tighten. You'll feel the housing bottom out when the shoulder lands. Just a touch of tightening is needed.

Apr 28th, 2019, 05:51	#6
kymg Junior Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 23:56 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Clare Valley	Just changed my oil this morning. I reckon it took about twenty minutes. My advice would be to buy the correct bit. FCP or IPD sell 'em. And you can probably get one off EBay. Oil changes are simple. Wear gloves, keep an oil tray under the filter when removing it. Have a spare sump plug that you can use when bunging up the hole. That way you don't have to fish around in the oil to find the one you just took out. Always change the sump plug washer. Ramps make the job so much easier. Get some. Put a decent sized sheet of cardboard on the ground to catch the spills. And use decent oil. I use full synthetic in my NA 2002 V70. Change it every 7,500km. I know it is pretty frequent but I figure it is cheap insurance. Good luck.

May 3rd, 2019, 20:34	#9
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Too tight, too loose? If it's loose you can put tape on the filter housing to shim it out. Leave the tape in place when you're done. You can add a filler (piece of an old belt or inner tube) into the cup to eat up the slack. I always used my old metal strap wrench. The clearance only allows for a 15º swing but 2 or 3 such nudges is enough to free the housing so you can unscrew it by hand.

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