Volvo Penta — Changing oil filter and bypass filter
Maintenance · Engine lubrication system
From a Volvo Penta operator's manual covering: IPS 350, IPS 450, IPS 500. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Volvo Penta IPS 350, Volvo Penta IPS 450, Volvo Penta IPS 500
Before you start
- Hot oil and hot surfaces can cause burns.
Procedure
- Place a suitable vessel under the filters.
- Clean the filter bracket.
- Unscrew the bypass filter and oil filters with a suitable extractor.
- Check mating surfaces are clean and no old seal residue remains.
- Moisten new filter seals with engine oil.
- Screw filters on by hand until rubber seals touch, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
- Start engine at low idle; check no leakage; check oil level after stopping.
Tools required
- filter extractor Amazon
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Specs & values
- Tighten filters 1/2 to 3/4 turn after seal contact
Full service-parts list: Volvo Penta IPS 450 →
Source: Volvo Penta operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.