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Which transmission fluid brand works best

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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 08:39 AM
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Default Which transmission fluid brand works best

Like i mentioned im new to hondas I feel the trans is taking to long to shift or is that normal? If cold it shifts to 4 around 4k rpm and warm it shifts 3200 rpm is this a sign of old fluids or hondas built different? It has 160k miles on it id love to hear what you all take on it. Thx in advance!

gonna do a drain refill this week

2000 Civic LX Sohc

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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 11:39 AM
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It helps to know your make model and year car. Automatic or Manual? You're missing some critical information to get quality responses.
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Old Mar 13, 2025 | 01:13 PM
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Default Re: Which transmission fluid brand works best

2000 civic lx 1.6l sohc
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Old Mar 15, 2025 | 08:39 PM
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manual transmission or automatic?
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Default Re: Which transmission fluid brand works best

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manual transmission or automatic?
automatic
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Old Mar 16, 2025 | 07:42 PM
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I believe he has an automatic... and if this is true, then the ONLY fluid you should use is Genuine Honda Automatic fluid. Anything else will damage the transmission.
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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 11:59 AM
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I believe he has an automatic... and if this is true, then the ONLY fluid you should use is Genuine Honda Automatic fluid. Anything else will damage the transmission.
I agree completely.
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