Volvo Intake Valve - Genuine Volvo 30720168

Product Information

An engine intake valve is a key component of an internal combustion engine. It is located in the cylinder head and controls the entry of the air-fuel mixture into the combustion chamber. The valve opens at a precise moment in the engine cycle, allowing the correct amount of air (or air-fuel mixture) to enter the combustion chamber. It then closes tightly to seal the chamber so combustion can occur efficiently.

• Engine Misfires: A faulty valve may not seal properly, causing incomplete combustion. You may notice jerking, rough idle, or hesitation when accelerating.
• Loss of Power & Poor Acceleration: If the air-fuel mixture cannot enter efficiently, the engine produces less power. The car may feel sluggish or struggle on inclines.
• Backfiring or Popping Sounds: Improper sealing can cause fuel-air mixture to ignite in the intake manifold. This creates popping sounds during acceleration or deceleration.

About Genuine Volvo

The original parts used by Volvo to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine Volvo” brand. Manufactured under the direction of Volvo, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are exclusively available through the Volvo Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your Volvo are not necessarily manufactured by Volvo. No cause for concern, as Volvo designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for Volvo for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine Volvo parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a Volvo logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.