I don't like using pumps to extract the oil, IME they are no less messy and are less effective than the normal method of draining via the sump. Your mileage may vary of course. Also, it is worth getting a measuring jug to measure the correct amount of oil.
Hi 👋 great videos 📹 I recently changed mine using vida diagnostics to get the correct oil level . Setting the oil level at 70 percent when the temperature of oil vida stated to get the oil temperature as close as possible to 90 degrees. This gives the optimum level and prevents any engine oil service Warnings ⚠️ occurring . Great method that you have shown though 👏 if you don't have vida . Well worth investing in vida though great bit of kit 👌.
Worth mentioning... It depends on the sump design whether the extractor is a good or not so good idea - on some engines (the PSA 1.6D 16v in some Volvo's is one of these) the extractor method is specifically not recommended because it won't get everything out. Now maybe you could argue that changing more regularly than service intervals strictly demand makes this less of an issue, but I'd probably be thinking it's worth changing the traditional way every other charge all the same...
Accessing the oil filer housing is harder on my 3.2 L six cylinder. You have to move the power steering reservoir out of the way. Then you have to wiggle the oil filter housing between the engine and radiator.
Hi! I have a volvo s80 2.4d 2009 and i would like to ask you if i want to change the oil from 0w 30w to 5w 30w is this ok for the car or to keep it with 0w30w.?? Thank you very much.
hi igor, I personally use 0w30 but I do know people who use 5w30! It depends on your climate, if you live in a cold climate then I would recommend 0w30 :)
Hi again.Bust wondered if you’d ever looked into VIDA software? There seemed to be partly functional copies out there which do the diagnostic reporting without you being able to edit any major settings. Seems interesting ???
Just one more point please: I have looked at the Sealey models and, as usual, there are multiple choices which all seem to do the same thing. The main question I would like to ask is could you tell me the model number/probe size of your kit as there are, for example, the Sealey S01169 (at £50) with 4, 6 and 8mm probes and then the Sealey TP69.V3 (at £109!) with 5.8mm and 6.7mm probes. It would be a big help if you could advise. Many thanks again for all your videos.
@@billtomo You don’t get one with an electronic oil gauge so I will have to fit one and I want to make sure the probe is the right one before spending the £60.
@@volvoxc70uk38 no dipstick !!, electronics just make things worse nothing goes wrong on a dipstick.whatever next ,no handbrake, no driver ,worlds gone mad.
@@billtomo Well... We're pretty much there now. My 7 year old Volvo has a small button which is the electronic handbrake, no dipstick and Volvo and others already have semi-autonomous vehicles so it's not far off!!
Wow,your extractor is great. I have an electric one and it is a piece of crap. I only managed to get out like 4.5 liters out of 5.5 Where can i buy one and how much it costs? Thanks
When the physical dipstick is at the middle level ,the electronic will show full. This is because in the past the oil quantity to show full on dipstick was near to 6.5 L . After volvo experienced the dpf regen oil increase levels,the set the correct max oil to 5.5L,and that means half on dip stick level and came up to recalls for software upgrade to show oil level on dim display. Owners were encouraged to check only electrinic dipstick,cause some of them when seeing near to min on dipstick (which is normal) ,topped up the level to full so oil will spill cause of extra pressure. So,Volvo recomands somewere between min and a half on dipstick.
As someone pointed out, having an old fashioned dipstick is a must for this! Getting mine soon!
Got a dipstick for my S60 D5 after watching your video, best thing ever, hate the dash board oil level
I don't like using pumps to extract the oil, IME they are no less messy and are less effective than the normal method of draining via the sump. Your mileage may vary of course.
Also, it is worth getting a measuring jug to measure the correct amount of oil.
I'm just glad my filter is located under my car. Less of a hassle
Hi 👋 great videos 📹
I recently changed mine using vida diagnostics to get the correct oil level . Setting the oil level at 70 percent when the temperature of oil vida stated to get the oil temperature as close as possible to 90 degrees. This gives the optimum level and prevents any engine oil service Warnings ⚠️ occurring .
Great method that you have shown though 👏 if you don't have vida .
Well worth investing in vida though great bit of kit 👌.
You can also use a C3 oil, instead of A5/B5. That's just an economy spec. C3 is better for the DPF not getting clogged
Worth mentioning... It depends on the sump design whether the extractor is a good or not so good idea - on some engines (the PSA 1.6D 16v in some Volvo's is one of these) the extractor method is specifically not recommended because it won't get everything out.
Now maybe you could argue that changing more regularly than service intervals strictly demand makes this less of an issue, but I'd probably be thinking it's worth changing the traditional way every other charge all the same...
Accessing the oil filer housing is harder on my 3.2 L six cylinder. You have to move the power steering reservoir out of the way. Then you have to wiggle the oil filter housing between the engine and radiator.
I’ll have a look for that extractor ,it seems to save a lot of hassle.
I've done it with a £10 electric oil pump and it did the job just as good🤷♂️
Hi! I have a volvo s80 2.4d 2009 and i would like to ask you if i want to change the oil from 0w 30w to 5w 30w is this ok for the car or to keep it with 0w30w.?? Thank you very much.
hi igor, I personally use 0w30 but I do know people who use 5w30! It depends on your climate, if you live in a cold climate then I would recommend 0w30 :)
Hi again.Bust wondered if you’d ever looked into VIDA software? There seemed to be partly functional copies out there which do the diagnostic reporting without you being able to edit any major settings. Seems interesting ???
I have looked into it, I have a diagnostic software package from previous cats which works but I do like the look of vida!
@@drivelife.channel If you ever want to play with Vida for a video I get the impression you're not all that far from me... Could be wrong of course 👍
@@EnglishTMTB dm me on Instagram: @drivelife.channel
@@drivelife.channel ahhh I don't use it!!
Watched this thinking extracting was a good idea until the end when I remembered I don’t have a dip stick on my d5 😂
you can fit the very easily! part of the reason I fitted mine ;)
I fitted my S60 D5
Nice one mate I will give it a try. Can you do spark replacement video please!
It is a diesel engine, diesel do not have spark plugs.
what's the width of the pipe that goes into the dipstick?
Have you done the power steering fluid change on it?
Not yet :)
@@drivelife.channel can't wait😬
So would you recommend 5.5 litres of oil instead of the 6.5? Cheers
Definitely!
Just one more point please: I have looked at the Sealey models and, as usual, there are multiple choices which all seem to do the same thing. The main question I would like to ask is could you tell me the model number/probe size of your kit as there are, for example, the Sealey S01169 (at £50) with 4, 6 and 8mm probes and then the Sealey TP69.V3 (at £109!) with 5.8mm and 6.7mm probes. It would be a big help if you could advise. Many thanks again for all your videos.
Measure your dipstick .
@@billtomo You don’t get one with an electronic oil gauge so I will have to fit one and I want to make sure the probe is the right one before spending the £60.
Im not too sure actually i went for one that was £60, i would probably go for the S01169 because you get more variety :)
@@volvoxc70uk38 no dipstick !!, electronics just make things worse nothing goes wrong on a dipstick.whatever next ,no handbrake, no driver ,worlds gone mad.
@@billtomo Well... We're pretty much there now. My 7 year old Volvo has a small button which is the electronic handbrake, no dipstick and Volvo and others already have semi-autonomous vehicles so it's not far off!!
Wow,your extractor is great.
I have an electric one and it is a piece of crap.
I only managed to get out like 4.5 liters out of 5.5
Where can i buy one and how much it costs?
Thanks
Mine was from amazon, about £60 :)
Did you warm up the car?
Just wondered 🥱
Neat job! What make is your oil extractor? I’ve seen a few ranging from £22 to over £200!!
Great video 👍🏻
It is a £60 sealey:) great bit of kit!
@@drivelife.channel you recommended the electric ones since they are very cheap?
Curiously, my dipstick is spot on but l still get an error 96 code with oil level 🧐
Unfortunately the dipstick and the electronic system are calibrated differently so a full on the dipstick will be over full on the car system 😕
When the physical dipstick is at the middle level ,the electronic will show full.
This is because in the past the oil quantity to show full on dipstick was near to 6.5 L .
After volvo experienced the dpf regen oil increase levels,the set the correct max oil to 5.5L,and that means half on dip stick level and came up to recalls for software upgrade to show oil level on dim display.
Owners were encouraged to check only electrinic dipstick,cause some of them when seeing near to min on dipstick (which is normal)
,topped up the level to full so oil will spill cause of extra pressure.
So,Volvo recomands somewere between min and a half on dipstick.
Oil weight would be nice.
Go and spend 99p on funnel!
I did and lost it 🤣
Small bottle with the top cut off will do in a pinch, too 👌👍