2000 HONDA S2000 Owners Manual

Cooling System
14.Remove the radiator cap.
15.Pour coolant into the radiator up
to the base of the filler neck and
into the reserve tank up to the
MAX mark.
16.Start
the engine and hold it at
1,500 rpm until the radiator fan
comes on.
Turn off the engine.
Check the coolant level in the
radiator and add coolant
if needed.
17.Install the radiator cap, and
tighten it fully.
18.If necessary, fill the reserve tank
to the
MAX mark. Install the
reserve tank cap.
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Maintenance

Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal usage. In bad weather,
when you use the washers often,
check the level every time you stop
for fuel.
The windshield washer reservoir is
located
in the rear of the engine
compartment on the passenger's side. Check
the reservoir's fluid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
Windshield Washers
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing
in cold weather.
When you refill the reservoir, clean
the edges of
the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer fluid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition
the blade edges.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a
vinegar/water solution
in the
windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage your car's paint,
while a vinegar/water solution can
damage the windshield washer pump.
Use only commercially-available
windshield washer fluid.
Maintenance 167

6-speed Manual Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the car sitting on
level ground. Remove the
transmission filler bolt and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger.
The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole.
If it is
not, add Genuine Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the filler bolt and tighten it securely.
168 Maintenance
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an
API service SG, SH or SJ
grade motor oil with a viscosity of
SAE lOW-30 or lOW-40 as a
temporary replacement. An
SG
grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ
grade may be used if SG is not
available. However, motor
oil does
not contain the proper additives and
continued use can cause stiffer
shifting. Replace as soon as
convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen­
dations
in the maintenance schedule.

Check the fluid level with the
differential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
onlevelground.Removethe
differential fluid filler bolt and
washer and carefully feel inside the
bolt hole with your finger.
The fluid
level should
be up to the edge of the
bolt hole.
If it is not, slowly add fluid
until it starts to run out of
the hole.
Use a SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear
oil, API service classified GL5 or
GL6 only, in the differential.
Put a new washer on the filler bolt,
then reinstall the filler bolt. Tighten
it securely. Tightening torque:
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m, 4.6 kgf·m)
The differential should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance
recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
Differential Fluid
Maintenance 169

Brake and Clutch Fluid
Check the fluid level in the reser­
voirs monthly.
There are two reser­
voirs.
They are:
• Brake fluid reservoir
• Clutch fluid reservoir
The brake fluid should be replaced
according to the time and distance
recommendations in
the mainte­
nance schedule.
170 Maintenance
Brake Fluid Brake System
Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3
brake fluid.
If it is not available, you
should use only
DOT 3 or DOT 4
fluid, from a sealed container, as a
temporary replacement. However,
the use of any non-Honda brake fluid
can cause corrosion and decrease
the life of the system. Have
the
brake system flushed and refilled
with Honda
DOT 3 brake fluid as
soon as possible.
Brake fluid marked
DOT 5 is not
compatible with your car's braking
system and can cause extensive
damage.
The fluid level should be between
the MIN and
MAX marks on the side
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected for leaks or
worn brake pads.

Clutch System
The fluid should be between the
MIN and
MAX marks on the side of
the reservoir. If it is not, add brake
fluid to bring it up to
that level. Use
the same fluid specified for the
brake system.
Low fluid level can indicate a leak
in
the clutch system. Have this system
inspected as soon as possible.
Clutch Fluid
Maintenance 171

Air Cleaner Element
The air cleaner element should be
replaced according to the time and
distance recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
Follow the replacement procedure
for removal and reinstallation.
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Maintenance
Replacement
To replace it:
1. Unsnap the six clamps holding the
air cleaner housing cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing
cover. Disconnect the air intake
duct from the air cleaner element.
3. Remove the old air cleaner
element.
4. Carefully clean the inside of the
air cleaner housing with a damp
rag.

5. Attach the new air cleaner
element to the duct. Install the
new air cleaner element in the air
cleaner housing. Make sure the
pin on the edge of
the element fits
in the hole in the bottom of the
housing.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner housing
cover, snap
the six clamps back
into place.
Air Cleaner Element
Maintenance 173