Had my 2002 V70, cross country, oil changed at a local shop. they showed me the thread on my oil pan was stripped so for $8 they put in universal plug in the mean time.
On the next scheduled service I went to the dealer and they would not even go near the oil plug. there only suggestion was to replace the oil pan. which would put me out $1,000.00
I was wondering if there was any other suggestion on how else to deal with my situation? can i continue to use a universal drain plug for the next 5+ years we will own the car, do I change the universal plug once a year in order to avoid failure, or do i have other options that are not as costly as what the dealer suggested.

 

Tell the dealer to blow it out their rear.
Oil pans are $200 on ebay and any mechanical person with reasonable tools can put one on.

 

Why would you have to replace the universal plug? Not sure what that is but imagine it's a bigger plug that cut new threads into old hole?

Heli-coil might be an option too but if it isn't installed perfectly it may leak...

If the universal is working w/o leaks then go with that. Or you could get another pan at a junkyard for cheap; install it yourself or take it to a volvo indy shop.

If you're taking your car to the dealer for oil changes you must have $$ to burn... Find a reputable indy shop in your area or DIY.