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The wrench to use on turbos is the large curved pliers with gripping teeth that fit around the filter. Thankfully, you can move the wrench more as you refit the filter. I've just resigned myself to fitting the wrench and moving the filter only a 1/2 inch at a time until it gets loose enough to remove by hand.

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As to the wrench (I use a band type wrench - where the metal band goes around the filter body) - I tried drawing a picture in my service manual to remind myself how it fits, but I end up re-inventing the wheel each time. The Volvo / Mann filter (or one of comparable size) is the one to use. The generic Fram filter (the PH8A) is way too tall, you can get it in, but getting it out is a pain. As to hints - make sure you use a low profile filter.

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Changing the filter on 7xx series Volvos can be a challenge and I've never seen any way to do it that does not make a mess. For links to oil filter information, see the FAQ file.

So there is no need to use another brand unless you are in a pinch.

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These are of exceptional quality, have large filter media and full nitrile antidrainback valves, are very inexpensive (Mann W-917 filters for B230 engines come as low as US$3 each), and are readily available. Universal and near-unanimous opinion on Brickboard, Swedishbricks, UK Volvo Club, et al is that one should use either the Volvo OEM or the identical Mann oil filters for all Volvo engines. See the discussion in Electrical-Instruments for information about re-setting the "service engine" lamp, which is an engine oil change timer. "Service Engine" Light Reset in Various Models.

Reset the oil change odometer on the instrument panel.

The oil pressure light should extinguish after five seconds when oil is flowing through the now-filled filter. Replace it if oil has been blown all over the valve cover. Inspect the fill cap gasket to make sure it is still flexible and not leaking.

Pour four quarts (B230) of fresh oil into a funnel placed in the oil fill cap hole on top of the engine at the front of the valve cover.

Wipe spilled oil from the motor mount or turbo cooler hoses with a rag and rubbing alcohol so it does not ruin the rubber.

Don't use a wrench else it will be difficult to remove. Wipe the filter and your hands with alcohol or degreaser so you can get a good grip and hand tighten this snugly.

Remove the filter and replace with a new one, first having placed some oil on the filter gasket.

Tighten by placing your hand only four inches from the end of your wrench/socket and snug it up.

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Either turn over the copper washer on the bolt or install a new one and reinstall the drain bolt.

Wipe off the bolt and surrounding pan area.

Let the oil completely drain until it merely drips. Remember: to loosen, rotate counterclockwise as you face the bolt.

Place an oil drain pan beneath the engine oil drain plug (the one-inch bolt hanging down from the bottom of the red oil pan under your engine.) Remove this bolt using a one-inch socket or wrench.

If you have a turbo, you won't be able to reach the filter without lifting the car.

Either lift the front of the car on jackstands or ramps, or find a thin friend to fit beneath the front air dam to loosen the oil drain bolt.

Tools needed: a one-inch socket or wrench for the oil drain bolt some oil filter pliers or a strap wrench for the filter ramps or jacks to lift the car oil drain pan plastic or paper funnel old rags or shop towels.

See Fuel Additive and Lubricant Reference Information for information on lubricants. "Service Engine" Light Reset in Various Modelsĩ60 B6304 Oil Pressure Problem: O-Ring Problems