Fuel filter

Gazdkw · Apr 11th, 2023, 18:56

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 · Apr 11th, 2023, 19:05

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 · Apr 11th, 2023, 19:07

+ YouTube Video

3:00 min see that

Gazdkw · Apr 11th, 2023, 20:14

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

passenger · Apr 11th, 2023, 23:19

I have D5 AWD 2008

Will send you few steps and tips with photo in morning

bananarama · Apr 12th, 2023, 11:22

Quote:

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 · Apr 12th, 2023, 15:29

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

passenger · Apr 12th, 2023, 15:44

It's the same for D5 engine, dont worry. I have '08 D5

simboc2004 · Apr 14th, 2023, 16:47

Same process on D3, D4 and D5 5 cylinder motors. I am told it's much harder on 4WD models (XC70 mainly), because there's more in the way of accessing the filter. I bought one of the cast metal gripper rings and that works really well, however i have done it with a strap type oil filter wrench too. But not a chain type as that could crack the plastic housing. VolvoSweden on Youtube has a good video (made by his mate with a diesel) of how to change the filter easily.

Vital to do the start up process as outlined by #Passenger above, otherwise you will flatten the battery trying to suck fuel through. Yes, I've done it...

passenger · Apr 14th, 2023, 17:05

Yea, me to. He was trying to start 1-1.5min car. Luckily new battery, but that high pressure pump V4 do not like dry spinning.

Apr 11th, 2023, 18:56	#1
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 21:14 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	Fuel filter 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). __________________ 2008 XC70 2.4D SE

Apr 11th, 2023, 20:14	#4
Gazdkw Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 21:14 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Leicester	Isn't that video for the D4? Is it the same for D5? __________________ 2008 XC70 2.4D SE

Apr 14th, 2023, 16:47	#9
simboc2004 SimboC2004 Last Online: Today 08:38 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Diss	Same process on D3, D4 and D5 5 cylinder motors. I am told it's much harder on 4WD models (XC70 mainly), because there's more in the way of accessing the filter. I bought one of the cast metal gripper rings and that works really well, however i have done it with a strap type oil filter wrench too. But not a chain type as that could crack the plastic housing. VolvoSweden on Youtube has a good video (made by his mate with a diesel) of how to change the filter easily. Vital to do the start up process as outlined by #Passenger above, otherwise you will flatten the battery trying to suck fuel through. Yes, I've done it... __________________ Volvo V70 P3 ES D3/D4 2011 - 170,000 miles in Black Stone Volvo V40 R-Design Nav Plus D4 190 - 60,000 miles in Osmium Grey Past: '90 944 2.0 turbo, '91 944 2.0, '92 945 2.0 turbo, '95 945 2.3 HPT, '09 C30 2.0D R Design 180bhp+, '13 C30 D2 Lux.

Apr 11th, 2023, 19:05	#2
passenger Master Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Mountains	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

Apr 11th, 2023, 23:19	#5
passenger Master Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Mountains	I have D5 AWD 2008 Will send you few steps and tips with photo in morning

Apr 12th, 2023, 15:29	#7
passenger Master Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Mountains	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

Apr 12th, 2023, 15:44	#8
passenger Master Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Mountains	It's the same for D5 engine, dont worry. I have '08 D5

Apr 14th, 2023, 17:05	#10
passenger Master Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Mountains	Yea, me to. He was trying to start 1-1.5min car. Luckily new battery, but that high pressure pump V4 do not like dry spinning.

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