The Passing Lane Newsletter - March 2012

Mann and Mahle OEM Oil Filters

OEM Volvo filters are manufactured by both Mahle and Mann, depending on the application. We carry what Volvo carries, so you can be sure that you’re getting OEM, whichever model you own. See descriptions below for details.

Oil Filter Cap Wrench & Filter Kit

Having the right tool makes all the difference and keeps the simple jobs simple. Starting in 1999 Volvo switched to a paper cartridge style oil filter that is encased in a plastic housing. Commonly this housing gets damaged or stripped from use of a strap style or clamp style wrench, making oil changes a hassle. We offer the right tool at a reasonable price that is perfect for this job and will keep the job simple in the future.

The 114432 wrench is aluminum and is a great budget option for DIY’ers. Fits just right, and provides a nice long service life. 114817 comes with the wrench, along with a 3 pack of oil filters and 3 drain plug seal rings.

Wrench and wrench/filter kit is for all cars that use the 103882 style filter.

Oil Filter Wrench

For use with all models that use 110258 and 112585 style oil filter.

Oil Filter Torque Wrench

Torque Limiting ratchet that prevents over tightening and damaging of plastic oil filter cartridge housings. The ratchet limits torque to 25 Nm (18 ft.lb.) and produces a clicking action when the correct torque is achieved (tighten until ratchet clicks).

The ratchet is not torque limited in counter-clockwise direction so it can be used to loosen an over-tightened housing. This wrench is perfect to use with our 114432 oil filter cartridge cap wrench.

ipd Oil Cap

ipd's custom oil cap is designed for great looks under the hood of your Volvo.

Made from 6061 aluminum, CNC machined and clear anodized for a long lasting finish, the ipd oil cap can be that crowning jewel in your under hood masterpiece.

ipd's cap includes our new Viton F Heavy Duty seal. If you cant' seem to keep the top of your motor clean and you've already done your PCV system service this seal may just be what you're looking for. Stock seals seem to need replacement after every oil change but ipd's Viton F seal is made to outlast the factory piece and keep your engine bay clean.

Be sure to let your Volvo technician know that you are running an ipd HD Viton oil cap seal so they don't needlessly replace it with the short lived stock seal. The stock seals fail so quickly that most Volvo technicians have learned to replace them at every oil change to prevent leaks but that is no longer necessary with the ipd HD Viton seal!

Fits:

• S40 2000-2004
• V40 2000-2004
• S60 2001-2009
• V70/V70R/XC70 2001-2007
• S80 1999-2006 all except V8
• XC90 all except V8