I actually made a tool,for removing the fill/drain plugs.Quite simple:I took a nice hardened bolt,with a 17mm socket head and welded a lug nut from an GM car to the threaded end. Can use a 3/4" socket or wrench to turn the tool.Works every time..even with an impact gun You could also make a tool by using a bolt,as I did and double nutting the threaded end..or use a pipe wrench on the threaded end.(impact gun NOT recommended) LOLAlso made a tool to remove the flywheel inspection plug (timing plug) in the same manner.Also works great.Cheers !
RadoTD had a 17mm Allan wrench and he cut off about an inch of it and gave it to me. The same can be done with a wheel bolt. OP hasn't posted in a while... did you figure it out?
toyota pickup ring&pinion bolts also work nicely as a bit for taking the plugs out of the trans. with a lug nut welded on one end.. open ended lug nut so yo ucan get at it from both sides with the welder. then drop it in some oil as soon as your done welding it. or does that even actually work?