Transmission dipstick bolt too tight

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tofteik

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Hello all, thank you for reading, this is my first time trying to change the transmission fluid, the 19mm transmission dipstick bolt on my vehicle seems excessively tight, and I am having difficulty loosening it. If any of you all have any advice or solutions to help me address this issue, your next beer when you come to NC is on me :D, thank you kindly in advance!
Edit: It's a 2013 Expedition with a 6r80.
 
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Hello all, thank you for reading, this is my first time trying to change the transmission fluid, the 19mm transmission dipstick bolt on my vehicle seems excessively tight, and I am having difficulty loosening it. If any of you all have any advice or solutions to help me address this issue, your next beer when you come to NC is on me :D, thank you kindly in advance!


You may want to post the year, make, model and transmission - so someone could provide exact advice for your model.
 

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A longer lever will usually do the trick. I know there's not much space up there. Perhaps try impacted rated swivel socket.
 
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A longer lever will usually do the trick. I know there's not much space up there. Perhaps try impacted rated swivel socket.
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll try that and some bolt-loosening oil to see if it's going to work.
 
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