S60 D5 2005 Fuel filter question

LucasSilver · Nov 26th, 2019, 18:23

Hi folks,

My first post here and since I'm here it's been very helpful.

I'll be doing regular service myself for the first time (first car). I went to Euro Car Parts and going through fuel filters recommended by the car reg I entered I see there are two types. Enclosed and just the paper filter on its own. A friend suggested to get the enclosed one and swap the original for that one. Is that possible or should I go for just the paper insert (assuming this is the correct one to replace original, is that correct?).

Thank you in advance

Lucas

Simmy · Nov 26th, 2019, 21:43

look under your car to find out which one u need. paper element houseing can sometimes be very tight . its easy diy once you have unscrewed it.

simonwedge · Nov 27th, 2019, 07:20

Lucas - look under the car on the drivers side in front of the rear wheel. If your filter housing is black plastic then you need the paper element filter. Don't try and change is to the other type.

Don't forget to unscrew the drain plug at the bottom of the housing before you remove it - makes the job much less messy.

Also, once it's back together turn the key to position 1 for 5 seconds without starting the car, do this 5 or 6 times. This will prime the diesel system without running the diesel pump dry. It should then start straight up.

LucasSilver · Nov 27th, 2019, 08:41

Thank you for your replies. It makes much more sense now.

Just one more. Do I need this special strap-key to get it off?

S60D5-185 · Nov 27th, 2019, 09:24

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Originally Posted by LucasSilver

Thank you for your replies. It makes much more sense now.

Just one more. Do I need this special strap-key to get it off?

This is the best type and you can get either a Volvo one or an aftermarket one made by Laser etc . They all look identical.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FUEL-FILT...AAAOSwW6RcsYYz

I have also managed with one of these prior to buying the proper one above but obviously it's not as efficient as the first one.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adjustabl...7911c078b8e015

You will almost certainly feel that it is incredibly tight and worry about something breaking when trying to undo it, this is pretty normal but don't be rough with it . It's only plastic remember.

I always get a Mann filter from ECP and with a discount code it is currently £16 .

In addition, I always smear the new rubber O rings with Diesel and also put diesel on the canister threads to aid everything screwing together again smoothly.

LucasSilver · Nov 27th, 2019, 15:34

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Originally Posted by S60D5-185

This is the best type and you can get either a Volvo one or an aftermarket one made by Laser etc . They all look identical

Thanks mate, but what do you use to turn it?

barrybritcher · Nov 27th, 2019, 17:20

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Originally Posted by lucassilver

thanks mate, but what do you use to turn it?

looks like a 3/8 inch ratchet hole

barrybritcher · Nov 27th, 2019, 17:21

Just read the link - its 1/2 inch

DeanH · Nov 27th, 2019, 18:09

If you need a paper filter I have a spare as the dealer sent the wrong part for my car, I needed the metal filter.

LucasSilver · Nov 27th, 2019, 19:20

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Originally Posted by barrybritcher

Just read the link - its 1/2 inch

I'm sorry if I ask stupid questions but I'm very new to owning a car and I really like it and I don't want to do it any wrong.

Nov 26th, 2019, 18:23	#1
LucasSilver Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 11:42 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Edinburgh	S60 D5 2005 Fuel filter question Hi folks, My first post here and since I'm here it's been very helpful. I'll be doing regular service myself for the first time (first car). I went to Euro Car Parts and going through fuel filters recommended by the car reg I entered I see there are two types. Enclosed and just the paper filter on its own. A friend suggested to get the enclosed one and swap the original for that one. Is that possible or should I go for just the paper insert (assuming this is the correct one to replace original, is that correct?). Thank you in advance Lucas

Nov 27th, 2019, 07:20	#3
simonwedge Member Last Online: May 4th, 2021 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Nuneaton	Lucas - look under the car on the drivers side in front of the rear wheel. If your filter housing is black plastic then you need the paper element filter. Don't try and change is to the other type. Don't forget to unscrew the drain plug at the bottom of the housing before you remove it - makes the job much less messy. Also, once it's back together turn the key to position 1 for 5 seconds without starting the car, do this 5 or 6 times. This will prime the diesel system without running the diesel pump dry. It should then start straight up. __________________ 2006 S60 2.4D SE 1997 TVR Chimaera

Nov 27th, 2019, 17:21	#8
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	Just read the link - its 1/2 inch __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Nov 26th, 2019, 21:43	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:35 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	look under your car to find out which one u need. paper element houseing can sometimes be very tight . its easy diy once you have unscrewed it.

Nov 27th, 2019, 08:41	#4
LucasSilver Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 11:42 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Edinburgh	Thank you for your replies. It makes much more sense now. Just one more. Do I need this special strap-key to get it off?

Nov 27th, 2019, 18:09	#9
DeanH Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:58 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Huddersfield	If you need a paper filter I have a spare as the dealer sent the wrong part for my car, I needed the metal filter.

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