January 2008 Newsletter for Front Wheel Drive Models
Page 13: Oil and Fuel Filters

We’ve discovered that OEM 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.

Volvo states that the drain plug crush washer should be replaced at every oil change.

Oil flows through your automatic transmission and power steering system to transmit power, lubricate parts and provide cooling. Contaminants (like dirt, metal fragments and fibers) result in the oil working like sandpaper. Instead of lubricating, the oil gradually wears out the parts it’s supposed to protect. Under normal driving conditions, the oil can be contaminated in just 25 hours of driving.

These filters stop ferrous metal below the sub-micron level! The remaining metal and dirt is stopped by the paper element.

Installing a Magnefine in-line filter will remove 99.997% of damaging contamination, making the oil cleaner than when your vehicle first left the factory; and it will keep it that way.

* 850, 70 series, S60 and S80 use DK160 for both A/T filter AND P/S filter.

NOTE: When installing on cars with over 50K miles, the filter should be replaced after 20K miles of use. Subsequent filters can be changed after 60K miles of use.

Changing the fuel filter in front wheel drive Volvos is pretty easy due to the use of quick disconnect style fittings. Simply slide the connector collar away from the filter about half an inch and the line will disconnect. Volvo has added a schraeder type valve (like a tire valve stem) that allows line pressure to be bled off to help reduce the amount of fuel that is spilled.