Excepting cars like BEV's with no ICE, everyone should carry one of these in their car for emergency purposes. Dsnaduo Universal Oil Drain Plug 1/2 inch Replace 65200 (Pack of 2) Having one would allow those who do their oil change to deal with a stripped out oil drain plug and sell the oil pan until he or she does the next oil change, including repairing the hole by retapping or other means or replacing the oil pan. Or, if the oil change is done by the dealer or an independent shop, the service center might hold you hostage for an immediate and oil pan replacement costing more that $100 up to $4,000 for a BMW or Meercedes.
I guess I could also keep it at home where I keep my oil change bucket and jackstands and stuff. I don't imagine a stripped oil drain plug issue is going to spontaneously appear while I'm out on a road trip; I usually plan to do those chores before or after.
I’m all for preparedness and self-sufficiency. I carry a cell phone and a credit card. Most often, some snacks and drinks too. No parts - my Volkswagen days are over
Yeah, it could save a trip to an auto shop if and when the oil pan thread is stripped while doing the DIY oil change... But, if you have access to another car, then you could just go get one when you need one? And if it happens in a shop, then no matter what, they will be charging you for the full repair cost, wouldn't they? Would a legit shop ever use a temporary fix like this?
