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replacing spark plugs in V40 S40-V40

posted by  dreeder on  Tue Aug 27 08:23 CST 2002
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I am getting ready to replace the spark plugs in my wife's 2000 V40. It appears that the OEM plugs are Champion. Should I stick with the Champs or switch to ? Any recommendations welcomed. Also any tips on installation appreciated. What are the gap specificatons?

This is the first time I have worked on the V40. Car has 30,000 miles.
Changed air filter. Have yet to do an oil change. Dealer has been doing them so far. Haven't crawled underneath to look.....how difficult is it to reach the air filter?

Would certainly appreciate any DIY tips for basic maintenance.

Is anybody else having problems with the drivers side shoulder harness strap "sawing" its way through the plastic door pillar cover?

Has anybody added an anti-roll bar to the V40?

Thanks to everybody for your help.

00 Volvo V40 30,000 miles
96 Saab 900SETC 66,000 miles








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    replacing spark plugs in V40 S40-V40

    posted by  mormit on  Sun Sep 1 15:38 CST 2002
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    Changing oil in the S40 is pretty easy. I use a pair of Rhino Ramps. 30 bucks at Autozone. Drain plug faces toward the back of the oil pan so putting the front end up a bit will not trap oil in the pan.

    I was able to remove and install the filter housing with no tool. Just twist on/off by hand. Yeah you gatta really crank it on when doing it by hand but it worked for me.

    mormit
    1985 245DL 234,000mi
    2002 S40 8,400mi








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    replacing spark plugs in V40 S40-V40

    posted by  someone claiming to be s40guy on  Tue Aug 27 21:52 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    the stock plugs are not champion, they are Volvo. the Volvo plugs are the best, use those, they come gapped for you already when you purchase them.
    the airfilter is on top, easy access right behind the battery
    my seat belt strap has "cut" a nice groove into my plastic b-pillar trim
    anti-roll bar helps a bunch!








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      thanks for info S40-V40

      posted by  dreeder on  Wed Aug 28 05:26 CST 2002
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      hey thanks for your help

      I meant to ask about the location of the oil filter not the air filter. Lousy proofreading.

      Have changed air filter. I think I would eventually like to do my own oil changes. So how hard is it to reach the OIL filter.

      Volvo dealer said they would replace plastic door pillar under warranty








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        thanks for info S40-V40

        posted by  someone claiming to be s40guy on  Wed Aug 28 05:54 CST 2002 [RELATED]

        ever change the oil filter on a chevy 350? same style and just as easy, bit different orientation but easy nonetheless.
        s40 only uses filter cartridge replacement for oil filter.








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          Chevy 350 S40-V40

          posted by  dreeder on  Wed Aug 28 13:10 CST 2002
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          Nope never changed oil on 350 unless its the same as a vintage 66-67 327. But that was a long l-o-n-g time ago.


          Anyways, I am assuming from your message that it is a pretty simple procedure.

          BTW I think I might try NGK Platinum PFR6G plugs. Found them for $11.71/plug.








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            Chevy 350 S40-V40

            posted by  someone claiming to be jorge on  Tue Sep 10 10:41 CST 2002 [RELATED]

            hi,

            Where did you find the plugs?

            jorge







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