I'm new to Volvo but have a D5 XC70 and will be doing an oil change soon. I plan to use my ramps and drain from below, which should be an easy job. I don't know what car you have but the drain plug on mine is to the rear of the sump and so lends itself to a nose-up attitude. Maybe it'd be worthwhile getting ramps which would pay for themselves in time and would be far safer in my view than a jack.
I've ordered a police dipstick assy to instal at the same time, I can't be doing with an electronic gauge although I believe it's relatively accurate on these cars.
Maybe you could somehow prise the old plastic service stick out from its seat and replace with a proper one like I'm doing, it'll make the job of oil changes much easier in future.
Let's know how you get on.
Peter
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