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best tranny fluid? best oil?

12K views 19 replies 18 participants last post by  chewyv  
i have some issues with my transmission. I'll tell you how each fluid i've used performs

OEM Honda: 2nd shifts smoother than any other gear with this fluid but 3rd feels disgusting

Amsoil: 2nd shifts very poorly but 3rd feels much better

Redline: no difference from amsoil
So, based on the level of poor shifting from the different fluids, which is better? Which is worse in the above scenarios -- 2nd gear or 3rd?