D5 (2005 on) - couple of things for new owner.

KenD5 · Jan 28th, 2017, 20:47

Love my new 'to me' c30 D5. 2008.

1/ When I depress the accelerator there is a slight lag before the car picks up. This is very very slight and the car accelerates really well. Is this a normal trait of the breed. This is my first Diesel car.
2/ Is there an upgrade that doesn't cost a fortune with regard to the dipped headlights. The main is fine but the dipped ones seem a bit weak. Again is this typical.
3/ I purchased the car from a large independent dealership (not volvo) and they serviced the vehicle. Having read the Issues with regard to the DPF etc should I get the oil changed again. Would think the dealership would just use there normal oil they get in bulk, and possible not the advised one for this model.
Thank you for any help.

Regards

Ken

cheshired5 · Jan 28th, 2017, 20:51

1. Manual or auto?
2. Ask in the dedicated C30 section.
3. Ask the dealer what spec oil they used and how much. If it's correct and they used the correct quantity, leave it.

KenD5 · Jan 28th, 2017, 21:20

Ah yes .....its a manual. :-)

Thanks for reply

Jan 28th, 2017, 20:47	#1
KenD5 New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2019 00:57 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sussex	couple of things for new owner. Love my new 'to me' c30 D5. 2008. 1/ When I depress the accelerator there is a slight lag before the car picks up. This is very very slight and the car accelerates really well. Is this a normal trait of the breed. This is my first Diesel car. 2/ Is there an upgrade that doesn't cost a fortune with regard to the dipped headlights. The main is fine but the dipped ones seem a bit weak. Again is this typical. 3/ I purchased the car from a large independent dealership (not volvo) and they serviced the vehicle. Having read the Issues with regard to the DPF etc should I get the oil changed again. Would think the dealership would just use there normal oil they get in bulk, and possible not the advised one for this model. Thank you for any help. Regards Ken

Jan 28th, 2017, 20:51	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	1. Manual or auto? 2. Ask in the dedicated C30 section. 3. Ask the dealer what spec oil they used and how much. If it's correct and they used the correct quantity, leave it. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jan 28th, 2017, 21:20	#3
KenD5 New Member Last Online: Jan 4th, 2019 00:57 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sussex	Ah yes .....its a manual. :-) Thanks for reply

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