Question 1

Why is it important to consider the oil filter during frequent oil changes for preventive maintenance on Volvo V40?

Accepted Answer

Frequent oil changes are very important for preventive maintenance, as old oil can become diluted and contaminated which can cause premature engine wear. Before beginning, make sure that you have all the tools that you need, and lots of rags or newspapers for spillage. It's best to change the oil when the engine is warm because hot engine oil flows better, but be careful to avoid hot parts. Lifting the car on a hoist, ramps or axle stands - to provide a better access to the underside of the car, to ensure the car is level, or the sump drain plug is in the lowest point. Put a draining container under the drain plug and unscrew the plug, holding it in the sump and unscrewing it. Let all old oil drain, shaking the container as necessary. Once drained, clean the drain plug and its threads, fit a new sealing washer and refit the drain plug, tightening it to the specified torque. The oil filter is at the base of the sump, on the right hand side, and it may need a cover removing in order to get at it. Reposition the draining container under the filter, slacken it and unscrew it by hand, being ready for spillage. If using a filter with a plastic body, use a strap wrench to prevent any damage to the body. Cylinder Block Clean the cylinder block around the filter mounting, and check to make sure the rubber sealing ring hasn't stuck. For models with a renewable filter element replace the old element, clean the casing and fit the new element with the sealing ring coated with clean engine oil. Screw the filter into place and seat tight by hand. For models that have a plastic casing, tighten it to the specified torque after hand-tightening. Remove the oil drain container and tools and lower the car. Remove the dipstick and oil filler cap, filling the engine with the proper grade and type of oil, adding it slowly until the level is halfway on the dipstick. Start engine, watching oil pressure warning light, and check for leaks about oil filter seal and drain plug. After a few minutes, turn off the engine, wait for the oil to settle and recheck the dipstick level adding more oil if needed. Finally, dispose of used engine oil in an environmentally safe manner and following environmental regulations.

Question 2

What should you consider regarding the oil filter before beginning the oil change procedure for petrol engines on Volvo V70?

Accepted Answer

Before starting the procedure, make sure that you have all the tools and lots of rags or newspapers for spills. It is best to change the oil when the engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature, as warm oil and sludge flows out more easily, however, be careful not to touch hot parts of the engine. To protect yourself from the possible skin irritants in used engine oils it would be a good idea to wear gloves. Access to the underside of a vehicle is aided by using a hoist, ramps or axle stands to ensure the vehicle is level or the drain point is at the lowest point. Remove the engine under shield to get to the sump and filter. Position a draining container under the drain plug and unscrew it while holding the plug into the sump by the pressure of unscrewing the last couple of turns. Allow the oil to drain completely, checking the condition of the sealing washer on the plug and renewing if necessary. The oil filter is at the base of the sump on the front right-hand side, put the draining container under the oil filter, slacken it with a suitable tool and unscrew it by hand, being ready for some spillage. Empty the old filter's oil into the container and pull out the old filter element, discarding the C ring seal and installing a new one. Clean the cylinder block around the filter mounting with a lint-free rag and spread a light coat of clean engine oil over the new O-ring seal and fit it to the filter cover before applying the new filter element and tightening down the filter to a specified amount of torque. After the old oil and tools have been removed underneath the vehicle, lower it to the ground. Remove the dipstick and oil filler cap and fill the engine with the correct grade and type of oil (start with half the amount specified on the dipstick and let it stand before adding more until it is at the bottom mark). Start the engine and keep an eye on the oil pressure warning light and also check for leaks around the oil filter seal and the drain plug while running the engine for a couple minutes. Having turned off the engine, wait until the oil has settled again, then check the dipstick level again and add more oil if needed. Finally, safely dispose of the used engine oil according to environmental regulations.

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