I will be changing the oil in my S60 for the first time this week and I was wondering if I needed a new crush washer. I have already ordered the filter and filter wrench from IPD but I wasn't aware that I needed a new washer.

I thought you would simply un-screw the drain bolt (drain) then turn back on with the right amount of torque.

Any suggestions?
Thank You!

 

If you don't have a new one, then you can just put the old one back alongwith the drain bolt.

I don't put the new one when I do oil change. I just put the old one.
It's just good to have one.

Make sure you run the engine after oil change to see any leaks.

 

Thanks Volvolove!

 

Over the years I have reused the ring without problems until my last oil change left me with a slow oil drip. I replaced the ring and leak is gone. I will not change oil again without a new ring. My local dealer tapes a new ring to the box at no additional charge.

 

Washers are cheaper than oil. Your dealer/NAPA sells them inexpensively and your garage floor will thank you.
r.

 

What size do I need? I would rather purchase a newwasher prior to taking the other one off (I don't really want to drive to Auto Parts store with the part then come back and put it on). If not, I guess I won't worry about it.

Thanks

 

Oh jeez..........I truly do not know the size. Your Volvo dealer will sell you the correct one however. Also remember that the Volvo filter is a 'insert' and not a spin on and so your best bet is to obtain them from Volvo. That is where I purchase mine.

r.

 

Thanks! I bought the oil filter and filter wrench from IPD. In the future I will probably get the oil filters from Volvo since it cost about the same after you pay for shipping with IPD. The dealer wanted $55 for the wrench and $12 for the filter. I decided I would take my chances with the IPD wrench before I spent $55 on a Volvo wrench.

 

Good choice on the wrench. I purchased mine from an ebay seller. Volvo truly is no more expensive for necessary parts than other outlets. I purchase all of my auto's oil filters from the various dealers and there truly is a difference. The (on the Volvo) cabin and air filters I obtain from NAPA as I feel that they are superior. The antifreeze and trans fluid changes I have done by Volvo as the amount ofdiscarded fluid is a bother to collect and dispose of. The oil changes and annual brake fluid changes I handle my self and the local Shell dealer recycles the used.

r.

 

Thanks for the info on the NAPA filters. I will probably go the NAPA route when it is time to replace the cabin filter.

Thanks