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I didn't see this posted elsewhere, so I figured I'd share.

I went looking for a K+N replacement air filter a couple weeks ago, and the local advance auto didn't have anything listed for the c30, other than a basic purolator filter.
There are no K+N part numbers at all for any c30 according to their computers, but they do have one for the 07 s40 t5. I took a chance and had one ordered (no volvo parts in stock, i guess).

I can confirm that the 07 s40 t5 filter fits the c30 just fine. I assume it will fit any s/v40/v50/c30 (06+) with the t5.
Acceleration is noticeably smoother and you can tell the engine is breathing better. I havn't measured gas mileage improvements, but if i had to guess maybe an extra mpg or so.
Either way, i'm not worried, i like the new feel much better.

Anyone have or know anything about these

PPC ECU Upgrade at eurosport-
Horsepower Torque
Model Series Start Series End PPC PPC
C30 T5 2007 - 250 280

EVOLVE C30 T5 Performance Software
Increased Power (+34 HP) & Torque (+37 Lb-ft.)

Soft loader form ipd-222hp and 256 tq

I bought my Volvo C30 2.4I in Canada and picked it up at the Volvo Factory in Gothenburg Sweden last summer. Great experience and a great car.
I have one problem: Occasionally the car wont start. Display shows "Car immobilized see manual". Have had it to the dealer twice. Still no luck car will not start about once a week. What to do? Dealer says that no one has ever had this problem. Is he right?

Hello. I'm new to this forum, so here goes. I have a 2008 C30 with Geartronic trans. I love it so far. I live in California USA. I was considering changing out the stock exhaust with a performance "cat-back" exhaust from "EVOLVE" http://www.evolvecars.com I would get it installed at a pro muffler shop too. If I were to do this, would I void any of my 4 year Volvo warranty if any future engine problems should come up? Same question with a cold air intake system such as "K & N". Thanks...

I've had my 2008 C30 T5 for 2 weeks now, went driving in the rain the other day and... the sunroof leaks!!!!

It's a fairly constant dripping from the back 2 corners of the sunroof into the space between the outside roof and car ceiling. The sunroof was closed a couple of days ago using the automatic full closing function so not a user problem. Luckily I spotted the leak in time and put paper tissue into soak it up!

I've noted on a number of other blog sites that leaking is a know problem for the C30 (albeit around the doors appears more common):

http://www.edmunds.com/volvo/c30/2008/consumerreview.html

http://www.c30world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1005

My dealer says it's the first he has ever heard of the problem but with so many others reporting the issue I find that hard to believe...

What is the answer here?

I've just became a new owner of C30. I have just bought it a month ago. After my two visits of the gas station I am just really curious what is the actual volume of the fuel tank?? I've been filling the tank when the indicator of the fuel was lit and the arrow showed that the tank is almost empty. But both times I could not put even 11 gallons of the gas. In the users guide I found that the fuel tank volume is 15.9 gallons which sounds a bit strange to me since I could only fill it with 11 gallons. Then rambling in the internet I found some C30 specifications with following info: 15.9 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 13.2. So 13.2 gallons sound more reliable to me but still what does 15.9 gallons mean? Does anybody know what is the actual fuel tank capacity?

I just got a new C30 about a week and a half ago. It has been parked outside in the GA heat and just last week I noticed little bubbles all over the paint. When we scraped at it with a fingernail, we could actually scratch the finish! Volvo is trying to say it is something that was sprayed on the car after we drove off, but it seems more likely to be a paint quality issue. Help!

What kind of alarm do you have? What brand-name alarm do you have? What are the capabilities of it? Does it only chirp or do extra other things (like a perimetric protection of your vehicle, pre-warning chirps for potential thefts, turbo timer, start of engine etc.).
Thanks

Hey all you C30 owners! Not to take away from this forum, but there's a great Volvo C30 only forum (much like this but with more posts and activity) at: www.c30world.com Check it out and use it as a resource along with this one too.

Hi,

I am hoping to get a C30 car starter installed (it's really cold where I live!). The dealer says they don't offer them anymore as there's an issue with the wiring since the key is plastic. However, I have heard of a car audio place that can install them (although they have not done this on a C30 yet).

Has anyone had a car starter installed on a C30? Was it successful or did you have any issues?

Thanks in advance,
Kate

Hi,
I'm new to this forum. I purchased a 2008 C30 2.4i last month. I just love it.
I noticed one night that when I removed the key from the ignition, then locked the doors, the headlights were still on, BUT, no audible warning.

There's no mention of this in the manual. I'm wondering if anyone else experienced this.
Do I have a fault. How does your C30 respond to this situation?

Might as well get this going;

http://www.motortrend.com/autoshows/covera...o3cc/index.html

http://www.autoemirates.com/AutoShows/2005...volvo3CCDMS.asp

I think the Motor trend link had some good pics. Im liking it. Couldnt find too much on the specs though, maybe still being worked on.

Thoughts?

Greetings all,
I am looking into buying a new C30 1.6 (I don't think they sell those in the US), and I was wondering on any input in the reliability of Volvo, the C30 is too new for consumer reports to show any thing, MSN reviews look good. Test drove it my self and I love it, most solid car I have ever driven, the safety features in it are also a nice plus.
From the few posts I have seen people do have problems, but which brand does not have some problems, if no personal experience with a C30, just Volvo overall would be nice.
Thanks for any comments!
Moe.

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