Yea, my experience in a Frontier is almost the same - the shifts felt “positive” and firm, neighbor didn’t like it. I put back the OEM Nissan stuff.Ive used Maxlife atf in a 2012 Acura mdx and a 2018 Nissan Titan 5.6 gas with mixed results. First impressions were great with improved shift feel in both vehicles but the shift quality seemed to deteriorate a lot within 15,000 miles. now both vehicles are shifting very firm/harsh. I may try to add lubegard red in both vehicles and see how much that may help before giving up on maxlife atf.
Honda trans are a different beast - and should stay with their fluid.