So i have been searching around your forums and around the internet for some time now and i cannot seem to find another thread about this.

I perfer to change my motor oil myself. I just upgraded to a 2005 s40 from a 2001 s40. The oil filter was extremely easy to find on the 01, but for some reason i cannot find it on the 05. I feel like a noob. I have read that it is on top of the engine somewhere, but i think that is the UK version. And of course the manual is no help at all. can anyone help me and try to explain exactly where the oil filter is?

I know where the oil pan is, and the drain plus, and i already bought the new oil filter, i just need to replace the old one now.

Thanks

 

I just changed the oil in my 2005 S40 this past weekend. The filter is to the left of the air filter housing as you stand looking down at the engine from the front. Look for a plastic cap about 9 cm in circumference with a large hex nut pattern in the middle. I use my largest socket (26mm ??) to easily remove this cap to reveal the cartridge filter. Prior to removing the cap I remove the air intake ducting which is over the filter location.
ColoradoZ28

 

I appreciate the help here. Is your s40 a 2.4i? Because mine is and i'm still having trouble finding the oil filter.

Could you maybe point it out? haha

 

VolvoTex,
I didn't think about the different engines. Mine is a 2.5 T5 and the oil filter is accessed from the top. I did a quick search and I would guess the 2.4 oil filter is accessed from the bottom in a recess next to the oil pan. Here's a link I referenced:
http://www.justanswer.com/questions/...volvo-c-70-2-4
ColoradoZ28

 

interesting, i'll have to double check, i cant remember off hand. If it is that obvious though, i'm gonna feel a little dumb.

 

I heard it was under the shop vac looking hose and fixture in the lower left by the radiator. Did you find out where it is or are you still lost?

 

Yes, i was eventually able to find it. Those two pieces of the air intake just to the left of the air filter housing unbolt and the oil filter is right beneath them. Odd place if you ask me.

 

ok but where is it again on the 01 S40?

 

For the 01 2.1L turbo S40, it is under the car, right next to the oil pan, you can't miss it. The oil filter is touching the oil pan, it's the circular object which you can unscrew.

 

Thanks saw it today and changed it and the ring too thanks