What happens when I change the oil in my Volvo S40?
When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your S40 and that the filter is being changed too. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your S40 for potential trouble spots.
Where is the oil drain plug on a Volvo S40?
This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your S40. For most Volvos, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. If you can’t do this, see our parts page to find a Volvo S40 oil filter wrench.
Where is the oil trap on a Volvo?
This is fairly easy to explain because on just about every Volvo model the oil trap is located to the side of the engine block underneath the intake manifold. A few exceptions are when the oil trap is actually built into the oil filter box on Volvo C30, C70 2006-Up, S40 2004.5-Up and V50 models.
Where to look for oil leaks in a Volvo?
Oil leaks which can be seen below the engine or on top of the valve cover is common too. Look at the oil fill cap on top of the engine and look for oil residue. Also look at your engine oil dipstick for leaks. Engine Oil dipstick pops out of the pipe and keeps doing it every time you run the engine.
How often should a Volvo oil trap be replaced?
Not only does Volvo recommend you replace it every 100,000 miles but that is often when we see customers calling us asking for help and describing the syptoms I outlined above. This is one part you do not fudge and push it off for another 5-10K miles or you may live to regret it.
How to change the parking light bulb on a Volvo S40?
The video above shows you how to change the parking light bulb in your 2005 Volvo S40. The parking light is typically orange in color and in some S40s is the same bulb as the turn signal. The parking light bulb grows dimmer over time and we recommend that you change both bulbs on your S40 at the same time, even if only one is burnt out.
When did the second generation Volvo S40 come out?
Introduced in the beginning of 2004, the second generation S40 (known as the 2004.5 Volvo S40) introduced a new design based on the Volvo P1 platform built at the Volvo Cars factory in Ghent, Belgium. At the same time, the V40 was replaced by the estate V50, also based on the P1 platform and built in Ghent.
Can a worn belt damage a Volvo S40 I?
Worn belts can damage components such as your AC, battery, power steering and cooling system in your 2004 Volvo S40 i 2.4L 5 Cyl. About Us Maintenance