Oil filter install

arbop · Post by **arbop** » 18 Mar 2017, 14:47

I did my first oil change on my newly acquired 2004 V70. I tried to push the filter onto the canister, but when I felt the needed force became excessive, I pushed the cartridge onto the motor. The canister torqued normally. My question is, is it imperative that the filter goes onto the canister first, or am I OK putting it on the motor first? All future changes will go on the canister first. Thanks

93SCMax · Post by **93SCMax** » 18 Mar 2017, 14:59

I always push the filter onto the motor, install the new o-ring then torque on the canister. Been doing it this way for 15+ years and haven't had a problem or leak yet.

Congratulations on your 1st oil change.

Post by **oragex** » 18 Mar 2017, 18:03

I have the same question, you can either push it inside the cartridge, or push it into the oil pan. Which way? When the cartridge is tightened, does the filter come at the same place?

Side note, I use to fill the cartridge with some fresh oil before installing it.

Post by **abscate** » 19 Mar 2017, 06:31

Some of the filters are a bit tough to push into the motor, if I remember right Mahle ( blue white box) filters are tighter than the Mann ( green yellow) I usually use.

Congrats on your oil change. You just saved $100 and even more importantly, didn't over torque anything

dave22r · Post by **dave22r** » 19 Mar 2017, 20:19

I usually put a little oil in the cup, press the filter in and then fill about 2/3. Mobil 1 and Wix. New crush washer (I just happen to have a metric ton of them)

I just watched the FCP video, they put it on the car with no prefill..... So I guess that's cool too?

dave22r · Post by **dave22r** » 19 Mar 2017, 20:20

They also used brake cleaner. I can't bring myself to use that on plastic.

93SCMax · Post by **93SCMax** » 20 Mar 2017, 06:25

abscate wrote:Some of the filters are a bit tough to push into the motor, if I remember right Mahle ( blue white box) filters are tighter than the Mann ( green yellow) I usually use.

Congrats on your oil change. You just saved $100 and even more importantly, didn't over torque anything

Yeah, I'm using the Mahle (from IPD). They're snug. It's essential to also use a new crush washer. Car has gotten only Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic since the first change by the dealer (in 2001). I've never pre-filled the canister for fear of spilling and making a mess. Seems like a good idea to have it pre-filled.