How do I Change Oil in a Volvo C30?
The Volvo C30 is a small but stylish three-door hatchback from this Swedish automaker. The C30 is aimed squarely at first-time Volvo buyers as well as the youth market. Like any European car (and most cars for that matter), having the C30 worked on at the dealer can be an expensive proposition. Simple maintenance items such as an oil and filter change can be done easily by the owner with the right tools and approach. Changing the oil in a C30 should take under an hour. Raise the Volvo with a floor jack and lower the front of it onto a pair of jack stands. Remove the seven Torx (star-shaped) bolts that hold the engine splash shield to the underside of the car with a socket and a Torx bit. Remove the two bolts that hold on the air intake with a socket. This is located between the middle of the car and the passenger side, just behind the grill. Loosen the oil filter housing cap with a 36 mm socket. You will need to use an extension on the ratchet to reach the cap—it is located below the
