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Feb 5th, 2011, 10:45 | #1 |
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Is fuel filter & engine coolant change DiY?
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After a bit of advise; Am driving to Austria in a couple of weeks and am going to carry out a service ( oil, filter change etc). Am also planning to change the fuel filter & coolant but the guy in the parts shop has suggested that these be done by a garage as a) he says fuel filter has 'special ' connections ( haven't got filter yet to check this) b) he also suggests that I may get air trapped on refilling the coolant system & possibly do severe damage due to overheating etc. What do you all think on this forum? Also, would it be worth taking the car to be 'hooked' up to one of the 'diagnostic' computers? Wasnt sure if they can 'see' components that may be on the verge of failing ( like a coil pack or sensor) Car is a S60 2003 2-0ltr auto. Thanks in advance Last edited by DaveMitch; Feb 5th, 2011 at 10:51. |
Feb 5th, 2011, 11:32 | #2 |
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Have not done the fuel filter yet on mine but I did changed the coolant on my S80 last month.
Yes there will be pocket of air trapped around the thermostat so the fluid will go down when the engine is fully warmed up. But no worries. It does not go down that much as in it would overheat the engine. The low coolant warning will come up first. Just fill it up till the cap (above max) and wait for the level to come down when engine warmed up. Top up when it safe to open the cap. And don't bother with the block coolant drain screw ... only 100ml came out on mine. Last edited by aslan; Feb 5th, 2011 at 11:36. |
Feb 5th, 2011, 13:02 | #3 |
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Both tasks are easily achievable by the DIY owner. Both procedures are explained in a Haynes Manual if you've got one or can pick one up.
Coolant system is not really any harder to change than any car I've owned in the past. As mentioned, you'll get a bit of air trapped bit it'll work out and you can top up. I would recommend the Volvo coolant though, it's very good and lasts the distance. I'd buy this over regular products in the shops. As for diagnostics, it may be worth a look, cars can store pending codes which sometimes turn into established codes if the fault becomes more prominent. Or get a code reader yourself and you'd be able to check periodically that everything's as it should be.
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Feb 5th, 2011, 14:08 | #4 |
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Hello, I agree with the advice about the coolant. Volvo coolant is good stuff and eliminates all questions about chemical compatibility with our engines. Nothing special about the fittings on the fuel filter at all. Just be sure to give yourself room to get at it and mind the orientation (fuel flow direction). The smallest bit of fuel dripped from mine when I disconnected it. Kira
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