2001 Volvo S40 changing the oil filter

2001 VOLVO S40
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VANS2GO
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2001 Volvo S40 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

What is the best oil filter wrench to use to change the Oil filter with and is the oil cover cap a twist off type?
May 29, 2010 at 10:03 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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The oil filter is inside of a black, plastic canister which screws off. The oil filter is a cartridge type filter that you lift out.
May 29, 2010 at 10:20 PM
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JIS001
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The tool needed 86.5mm Oil Filter Wrench AST tool# V 410 - 86.5mm with 16 flats - Included in the 2100 Oil Filter Wrench Kit - Made of Aluminum - Durable


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May 30, 2010 at 10:09 PM
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