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Xr5 Oil Change Instructions
Xr5 Oil Change Instructions
I recently changed my engine oil and filter. Its not a technically difficult job, but you need the right tools for the job
and you need to remove a few bits and pieces to gain adequate access to replace the filter. Removal of the oil filter
cap is quite difficult as it only just fits through the gap you will create, even after much trial and error. Most people
will be able to work out how to do this job without instructions, but for those who cant, heres a summary of how I
did it(noting that there are probably other ways depending on what tools and facilities you have access to.)
Parts required
Approx 6L of engine oil (I use Castrol Edge Sport 5W-30 about $48 per 5L bottle)
Replacement oil filter element and O-ring (Part number: FO- 6M5G 6744 AA costs around $30 from
Ford)
Tools Required
Allen key (sorry, I forget which size)
Phillips head screwdriver
17mm ring spanner or socket
Ratchet drive for sockets (I used a 3/8 drive)
36mm oil filter socket tool (see details below for where to get one of these)
Optional - 375mm extension bar with universal joints at each end (see details below for where to get one
of these). Other extension bars and wobble bars may also be suitable.
Container to catch waste oil (at least 6L capacity)
Air inlet
Cover 1
Oil dipstick
Place 36mm socket with extension bar and ratchet drive on oil the filter cap.
Turn oil filter cap anticlockwise to remove.
Remove oil filter cap upwards through gap. This can be quite a struggle. You may need to fiddle around
with the position of the filter cap to get it through the gap it might not come out top first. You will probably
need to place some pressure on the remaining piece of air intake pipe (unless you can work out how to
remove it I couldnt) to make enough space to get the filter cap out
Once you get the cap out, remove the old oil filter element and discard it
Place the new oil filter element in the filter housing, with the VOLVO labeling facing up (I dont think this
really matters, but mine had the old filter installed this way so I did the same)
Remove the old O-ring from oil filter cap
Fit new O-ring to oil filter cap (should be supplied with oil filter to oil filter cap otherwise just refit the old
one if its not damaged)
Smear some oil around the O-ring to lubricate it.
Refit the oil filter cap and screw it back on until it stops moving freely not too tight or you might damage
the cap or filter housing. If you have a torque wrench, the recommended torque setting is written on the
top of the oil filter cap.
Wipe up any oil around the filter area as best you can.
Cheers,
Matt
HunterXR5
24 July 2007