what special tools do I need to perform oil change on 2004 xc70?

I'd like to start doing my own oil changes but it's my understanding
that I might need a special tool to remove the oil filter? Is it not
recommended to change your own oil on a Volvo? Also where can I
purchase these tools online? Thanks

 

Wrench can be had at:

http://www.ipdusa.com/Volvo-V70XC70-2001-2007/Tools/Oil-Filter-Cap-Wrench/p-127-731-2570/

 

I suppose it might be worth mentioning that if it's anything like my
V40, there will be a bit (couple of eggcups full?) of excess oil
released when the filter cap is removed, which has an uncanny habit of
dribbling up my arm to stain my shirt.

 

anyone know of any tricks to mitigate the damage?

 

Tricks spin off very quickly Use a Filter made by Mann this is who Volvo
uses also change the drain plug gasket

 

I use a wide and shallow drain vessel, and it all goes where it's
supposed to nowadays - it was just the first couple of times.

As for oil, I'm in the UK and know nothing about brands/grades of oil
available elsewhere, and I've no experience of what any other Volvo
models use, if different, so I say nothing.

 

I've used both volvo and aftermarket filters in my 360 glt it takes a lot
longer to put the light out with the aftermarket ones which are no cheaper
than the genuine part anyway
Garth

 

My '98 V40 is very low mileage (130k), and the light goes out very
quickly with either, but I heard somewhere that one of the aftermarket
people make the things for Volvo so it is the same thing I might be
fitting, but with a different label.
I have also been surprised at the relatively painless price of some
genuine service parts. And also, I must say that the parts dept at the
nearest dealership are very approachable and friendly towards the
private customer.

 

My 360 is approaching 300,000 miles on its original engine so bound to be
getting a bit tired
Like you I've found genuine parts prices to be very reasonable in fact it
cost $5.00 more for the aftermarket oil filter
Garth