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Complete DIY Maintenance Guide for the Volvo V60.

Model: Volvo V60 MK 1 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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This video will show step by step maintenance for the Volvo V60 that you can perform yourself at home. It all starts with the oil change (starts at 00:23): remove the oil cap and the engine cover, drain the oil from the drain plug (it is magnetic in this case), and finally clean the plug and replace the gasket (01:20). Next, drain the oil filter (using a 6 mm hex socket) and replace the O-ring.

Remove the old oil filter with the proper tool, install the new filter, and change the O-ring on the support (02:20). Finally, just reattach the drain plug and the engine cover. If necessary, you can top off the oil (the V60 requires 5.5 qt). Another important step is changing the fuel filter (starts at 04:28): the first thing to do is remove the plastic covers (with Torx 25 and 8 mm screws), disconnect the fuel lines from the filter, and remove everything old. To install the new filter, follow very simple steps (it only fits one way) and finally reconnect all the lines (05:31). You can also change the engine air filter by following fairly simple steps (starts at 06:12): simply open the filter box by unscrewing the Torx 25 screws (do not remove them completely), take out the old filter, clean the box, and insert the new filter.

Lastly, you can perform the cabin filter change (starts at 07:05): first, remove two Torx 25 screws under the dashboard, pull out the panel, and open the rotating locks to access the filter. Removing and replacing the cabin air filter is one of the simplest steps to perform (07:49). If a message appears on the dashboard, you can use a diagnostic tool (like the iCarsoft) to reset the "Service Overdue" message.


Posted on 11 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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