Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 20000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on VOLVO V50 1 (P12) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Volvo V50 MW. Tools you might need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Drive socket # 7 
                    
                      Drive socket # 10 
                    
                      Drive socket # 21 
                    
                      Drive socket # 27 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Microfibre towel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Volvo V50 MW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Volvo V50 MW. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 4

Remove the engine cover.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Volvo V50 MW. AUTODOC recommends:
Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
Step 5

Unplug the mass air flow sensor connector.
Step 6

Detach the air intake hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Detach the crankcase ventilation hose clamp.
Step 8

Remove the crankcase ventilation hose.
Step 9

Detach the air inlet pipe from the turbocharger.
Step 10

Remove the air filter housing retaining spring.
Step 11

Remove the air filter housing.
Step 12

Cover the turbocharger impeller with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects getting into the system.
Step 13

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 14

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Volvo V50 MW. AUTODOC experts recommend:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 15

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 16

Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 17

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 18

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Volvo V50 MW. Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 20

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #27. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 22

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Volvo V50 MW. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 23

Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.

Step 24

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 25

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 26

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 27

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 28

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 29

Remove the microfibre towel from the oil filter housing.

Step 30

Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 31

Screw the new filter into its place.
Step 32

Screw the cap. Use a drive socket #27. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 33

Remove the microfibre cloth from the turbocharger impeller.
Step 34

Install the air filter housing and fasten it.
Step 35

Attach the air inlet pipe to the turbocharger.
Step 36

Install the PCV pipe.
Step 37

Install the clamp of the crankcase ventilation hose.

Step 38

Install the air filter housing retaining spring.
Step 39

Fasten the clamp on the air intake hose. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 40

Plug in the mass air flow sensor conntector.

Please note!
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 41

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 42

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 43

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 44

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 45

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 46

Lower the car.
Step 47

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 48

Insert the funnel.
Step 49

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 4.1 L.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Volvo V50 MW. Tip from AUTODOC:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 50

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 51

Install the engine cover and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.Caution! Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners of the car. Volvo V50 MW
Step 52

Screw in the engine cover fasteners. Use a drive socket #10.
Step 53

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 54

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 55

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 56

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Step 57

Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.

Step 58

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 59

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Volvo V50 MW. Professionals recommend:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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