Replacing Engine Oil Filter; Valve Clearance - Volvo EC330B Operator's Manual

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Replacing engine oil filter

Replace the oil filters each time the oil is changed, i.e. every 500
hours (CH-4 class: every 500 hours, CG-4 class: every 250
hours). See Change oil every 500 hours when CH-4 class is
used. on page 133.
The oil filters are of the disposable type, i e. they cannot be
cleaned, but should be replaced as one unit.
Removing
1 Use a suitable tool.
Installing
2 Fill filters (A) with oil.
Oil capacity of each filter is approx. 1.25 liter (0.33 US gal).
3 Coat the gasket with oil.
4 Screw on the filter by hand until the gasket just touches the
sealing surface.
5 Then tighten the filter a further 1/2 a turn.
After installing
A
6 Start up the engine and check that the gaskets are sealed. If it
does not, remove the filter and check the sealing surface.
NOTE :
Usually it does not help to further tighten the filter harder.
IMPORTANT
After replacing oil filters, the engine must run at low idling
for at least one minute. It is important that the filters are filled
with oil before it is installed. This is to ensure lubrication
immediately after starting.
WARNING!
Take care of waste oil/liquids in an environmentally safe
way!

Valve clearance

Valve clearance, adjusting
Check the valve clearance every 2000 hours.
The work should be carried out by an authorized Volvo dealer
workshop.
Service and maintenance
Engine 135