The filter housing tends to feel pretty tight most of the way out because the o-ring is in contact with the bore the whole way down. With the pliers it must have been a nightmare.
Definitely get the wrench, which I've seen stocked at none of the major brick-and-mortar parts stores. You'll probably have to get it online.
What did you do to your Volvo today? Topic is solved
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wizechatmgr
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I have a '99 V70, and I was able to get mine off with a simple strap wrench. It shouldn't be that tight if the oil is being changed frequently.
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In order to learn how to fix something, you must first learn how to break it.
1999 V70 XC AWD 2.4 T -- ~231k miles
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In order to learn how to fix something, you must first learn how to break it.
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j-dawg
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Where do you put the wrench? The housing is almost entirely recessed, between the subframe and the oil pan. Nothing sticks out far enough for me to get a strap wrench on.
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I’ve used a chain wrench on these but once you get the fluted cup style which also hold beer, ypu don’t go back.
The solution to the high per use cost is obvious, buy another Volvo
The solution to the high per use cost is obvious, buy another Volvo
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brunocerous
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Thanks, all. It looks like I'll be getting the filter wrench, and maybe another housing.
I am all about cost per use, so I'll add another Volvo to the list, too!
I am all about cost per use, so I'll add another Volvo to the list, too!
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1998 V70, base, AT, 'Blue Steel'
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MrAl
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Hi,
I used a chain wrench on an oil filter on a an older vehicle a long time ago and it ripped the oil canister open. I had to use a screwdriver and hammer to tap the remaining piece along the diameter to get it loose so i could turn it. What a pain in the neck.
So be careful if you use a chain wrench.
My first choice is to use a wrench made for the filter. Second choice is strap wrench with rubber or cloth.
Third choice that works sometimes is an old leather belt that is wrapped around the canister and turned by hand. The belt lets you get a better grip. On my car now that wont work though as the oil filter is not as accessible.
I used a chain wrench on an oil filter on a an older vehicle a long time ago and it ripped the oil canister open. I had to use a screwdriver and hammer to tap the remaining piece along the diameter to get it loose so i could turn it. What a pain in the neck.
So be careful if you use a chain wrench.
My first choice is to use a wrench made for the filter. Second choice is strap wrench with rubber or cloth.
Third choice that works sometimes is an old leather belt that is wrapped around the canister and turned by hand. The belt lets you get a better grip. On my car now that wont work though as the oil filter is not as accessible.
I’ve been driving a Volvo long before anyone ever paid me to drive one.
That's probably because I've been driving one since 2015 and nobody has offered to pay me yet.
1998 v70, non turbo, FWD, base model, on the road from April 2nd, 2015 to July 26, 2023.
That's probably because I've been driving one since 2015 and nobody has offered to pay me yet.
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bmdubya1198
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Well there's no better way to offset the cost of specialty tools than buy more cars that use the same tools!
I use a strap wrench on my spin-on filter and it works great. Better method than the large Channellock pliers I was using before that hacked the hell out of the filter...
I tried the strap wrench on the cartridge style on my cousin's car on that troubled first oil change, and it did nothing. My friend has a 2010 Corolla with a cartridge (a rather small one mounted sideways too...) and you need a specialty wrench for that. We tried EVERYTHING to get that thing off, and it wouldn't budge. On top of that, Meineke (who did the last oil change) thought it would be a good idea to cross thread it and crush the o-ring, so that didn't help.
I use a strap wrench on my spin-on filter and it works great. Better method than the large Channellock pliers I was using before that hacked the hell out of the filter...
I tried the strap wrench on the cartridge style on my cousin's car on that troubled first oil change, and it did nothing. My friend has a 2010 Corolla with a cartridge (a rather small one mounted sideways too...) and you need a specialty wrench for that. We tried EVERYTHING to get that thing off, and it wouldn't budge. On top of that, Meineke (who did the last oil change) thought it would be a good idea to cross thread it and crush the o-ring, so that didn't help.
I love the look of new rotors!
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…and a bunch of other stuff
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MrAl
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Hi,
Yeah they are cool looking. I have one spare here but it got a little rusty. Boo hoo
Yeah they are cool looking. I have one spare here but it got a little rusty. Boo hoo
I’ve been driving a Volvo long before anyone ever paid me to drive one.
That's probably because I've been driving one since 2015 and nobody has offered to pay me yet.
1998 v70, non turbo, FWD, base model, on the road from April 2nd, 2015 to July 26, 2023.
That's probably because I've been driving one since 2015 and nobody has offered to pay me yet.
1998 v70, non turbo, FWD, base model, on the road from April 2nd, 2015 to July 26, 2023.
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Where is the protective brown coating on your suspension system?
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