fuel filter

Alanad · Oct 11th, 2015, 22:54

Hi Guys,
looking for your expert knowledge, I have a xc 70 2005, I want to change the fuel filter, I have found the filter but it is a plastic one with a bleed valve at the bottom, it takes a cartridge, question is how do open it to change it, daft I know bit I don't want to force it to unscrew it? just in case I break it any advice please

thanks for the help in advance

Alan

cheshired5 · Oct 11th, 2015, 23:07

What engine?
Also you're in the wrong section for your model year.

Alanad · Oct 11th, 2015, 23:09

wasn't sure if I was in the right section, thanks, its a D5, 2.4 diesel

Alan

Sasha94 · Oct 12th, 2015, 00:39

It should be the same, 19mm spanner to undo bleed screw then 32mm spanner to undo filter bowl. It'll be on tight so use a ring spanner. I have pics in my car thread here somewhere

Hope that helps!

Alanad · Oct 12th, 2015, 18:31

Thanks Sean, wish I had a 32 mm spanner, I have a 32 mm cup for oil filter tops, just a bit concerned I might break it when I try to undo it, thanks for the reply will try it the weekend now

Alan

GrahamBrown1 · Oct 13th, 2015, 06:59

There is no place to get a spanner on the filter housing on the p2 cars a strap wrench is the only way.

Rossi-fan · Oct 13th, 2015, 07:58

Wonder why there are 2 type's of fuel filter? My 03 S60 has a steel one, and comes off fairly easy, but those plastic one's ! Good grief, they're terrible to undo.

cheshired5 · Oct 13th, 2015, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rossi-fan

Wonder why there are 2 type's of fuel filter?

Our early spin on canisters were apparently susceptible to allowing fuel to flow back from the engine when left a while which could cause excessive cranking so the design was ahem, upgraded.
I've never had a problem myself with the "inferior" design and think it's great.
5 minutes, no tools, simple.

Rossi-fan · Oct 13th, 2015, 10:16

They feel like they're gonna break, or break something else when you're trying to loosen it though ches.

Oct 11th, 2015, 22:54	#1
Alanad New Member Last Online: Dec 9th, 2018 15:43 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sleaford Lincolnshire	fuel filter Hi Guys, looking for your expert knowledge, I have a xc 70 2005, I want to change the fuel filter, I have found the filter but it is a plastic one with a bleed valve at the bottom, it takes a cartridge, question is how do open it to change it, daft I know bit I don't want to force it to unscrew it? just in case I break it any advice please thanks for the help in advance Alan

Oct 11th, 2015, 23:07	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	What engine? Also you're in the wrong section for your model year. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Oct 12th, 2015, 00:39	#4
Sasha94 The Dumb Blonde Last Online: Mar 17th, 2019 10:58 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bangor, Gwynedd	It should be the same, 19mm spanner to undo bleed screw then 32mm spanner to undo filter bowl. It'll be on tight so use a ring spanner. I have pics in my car thread here somewhere Hope that helps! __________________ 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS with loads of toys! ex 2012 V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Lux, 2008 XC70 D5 AWD SE Geartronic, 2004 S40 2.0D SE, 2008 C30 1.6 S & 2000 C70 2.0T

Oct 13th, 2015, 06:59	#6
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:17 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	There is no place to get a spanner on the filter housing on the p2 cars a strap wrench is the only way. __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Oct 11th, 2015, 23:09	#3
Alanad New Member Last Online: Dec 9th, 2018 15:43 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sleaford Lincolnshire	wasn't sure if I was in the right section, thanks, its a D5, 2.4 diesel Alan

Oct 12th, 2015, 18:31	#5
Alanad New Member Last Online: Dec 9th, 2018 15:43 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sleaford Lincolnshire	Thanks Sean, wish I had a 32 mm spanner, I have a 32 mm cup for oil filter tops, just a bit concerned I might break it when I try to undo it, thanks for the reply will try it the weekend now Alan

Oct 13th, 2015, 07:58	#7
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	Wonder why there are 2 type's of fuel filter? My 03 S60 has a steel one, and comes off fairly easy, but those plastic one's ! Good grief, they're terrible to undo.

Oct 13th, 2015, 10:16	#9
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	They feel like they're gonna break, or break something else when you're trying to loosen it though ches.

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