Recent content by Bauhauz

I'd like to first thank the members of this forum for providing me with such a wealth of information that has allowed me to make a data-based astute/informed decision as to what Oil I use in the cars that are under my care. •I am currently taking care of a 2002 Volvo XC70 2.4T. Thanks to these...

Appreciate the welcome! I have replaced the filter with the Mann part number you mentioned. I was really concerned with the oil ( PCV on this car can be finicky); I have had three 850's prior to this XC'. Make a solid engine that I am familiar with:) Re filters; I prefer Mann filters to Mahle...

http://email.photobucket.com/wf/click?up...vQBpjK6MC7AMBzL Photos of the filter above. Anyone able to shed some info as to the make of the filter. Regarding the responses for future filter removal, I did NOT try any of those helpful tips; Which I will do in the future. The tech' that removed...

Funds are limited as I am now a student. The filter wrench's from eBay and my local Napa either didn't fit or were stripping the plastic material off of the cartridge cover ( plastic). Instead of spending money on an expensive tool, I chose to change the oil with "the good stuff" that I have...

Greetings, I have learned a bunch of useful info on this site; I hope to be able to add a data point. The below filter was in service for 8 months and 15k. 5k of which had PP Euro plat 5w-40 one can of Lubri Molly MOS2 added 5k with Castrol Edge syntec 5w-40 one can of Lubri Molly MOS2 added...