Changing out the oil filter

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 31 Oct 2018, 04:32

Heh gentlemen. Just wanted some reassurement before I change the oil for the first time on my new/used 2002 V70.
My old S70 had the solid metal one piece filter but apparently this one has a rubber o-ring that needs to be seated along
with the filter cartridge.
When I remove the housing, is the o-ring seated in place around the old filter so I can repeat the same procedure?

Thx much!

Post by **Rattnalle** » 31 Oct 2018, 05:05

The o ring is fitted to a track on the filter canister. It stays in place when the filter is taken out so you can easily just out the new one in the same place. Don't forget to lightly lube the new o ring so that it slides into to place easily.

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 31 Oct 2018, 05:14

Thank you kindly Mr. Rattnalle.

Post by **abscate** » 31 Oct 2018, 05:20

The oring goes on the outside of the plastic filter “ cap”

Remove the old with a pick, put the new one in the right groove in the cap.

The old oring can be washed in the dishwasher and used as a hair band.

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 31 Oct 2018, 08:30

abscate;
I would love to give the old O-ring to my teenage daughter for that use?

"The old oring can be washed in the dishwasher and used as a hair band."

Post by **850 LPT** » 31 Oct 2018, 09:00

I could have saved so much money on hairbands already in my house of girls if I had known

Now, if they would make them in different colors....

Georgeandkira · Post by **Georgeandkira** » 01 Nov 2018, 06:18

Hey OP, Don't the other V70's in your stable (the '04 and '05) have the "O" ringed housing w/element filter? Just askin'

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 01 Nov 2018, 13:28

Georgeandkira,
There is only one V70 in my driveway. You must have me mistaken for someone with $$.
My previous Volvo was a '98 S70. This is my first Volvo with an "o-ring" dealio.

Post by **jimmy57** » 01 Nov 2018, 14:00

The oil filter cap only needs to be tighten until it stops. The o ring seals due to placement and has nothing to do with torque on the cap. If it is tight then there is risk that the cap socket wrench slips on the little flats on the cap.

Post by **abscate** » 01 Nov 2018, 14:45

The o ring seals due to placement and has nothing to do with torque on the cap.

That will get everyone's attention.