2000 HONDA S2000 maintenance

Replacing a Side Turn Signal Bulb 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its
1. Push the side turn signal assembly
forward until it pops out of
the
body.
2. Turn the bulb holder one-quarter
turn counterclockwise to remove it
from
the lens. socket.
Push the new
bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
4. Put the bulb holder back into its
hole in
the lens, and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
5. Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
6. Put the side turn signal assembly
back into the body, back first.
Push on the front edge until it
snaps into place.
Lights
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Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the fasteners from the
trunk lining. To remove a fastener,
push on
the center of the head
until it pops in. Then pull it out.
3. Pull the lining back.
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4. Determine which of the four bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight, back­
up light, turn signal, or side
marker. 5. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
6. Remove the burned out bulb. To
remove the stop/taillight, back-up
or side marker light bulb, pull the
bulb straight out of its socket. To
remove the turn signal light bulb,
push it in and turn it
counterclockwise until it unlocks.

7. Install the new bulb in the socket.
8. Push the socket into the light
assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
9. Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
lO.Install the trunk lining and secure
it with the fasteners. To reinstall a
fastener, reset the fastener by
pushing on the pointed end until it
pops back almost flush with the
fingers on the housing.
Put the
fastener
in the hole of the trunk
lining and push on the center until
it locks (the center is flush with
the head).
Lights
Maintenance 199

Lights
Replacing a Rear License Bulb
1. Insert a flat blade screwdriver
between
the left edge of the lens
and
the housing. The lens will
come down.
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2. Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb in until
it bottoms in
the socket.
3. Test the lights to make sure the
new bulb is working.
4. Put the lens back into the light
assembly, right side first.
Push on
the left edge until it snaps into
place.

Replacing an Interior Light Bulb
1. Remove the lens by carefully
prying on
the front edge of the
lens near both sides.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
3. Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs.
Snap the lens back in place.
Lights
Replacing the Trunk Light Bulb
1. Open the trunk. Pull down the
trunk light cover.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out of its metal tabs.
3. Push the new bulb into the metal
tabs.
4. Push the cover back in place.
Maintenance 201

Storing Your Car
If you need to park your car for an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should
do to prepare it for storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road.
If
possible, store your car indoors.
• Fill the fuel tank.
• Change the engine oil and filter
(see page 159).
• Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
• Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
• Raise the convertible top cover.
• Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse.
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• Block the rear wheels.
• If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are off the ground.
• Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
• Disconnect the battery.
• Support the front wiper blade
arms with a folded towel or rag so
they
do not touch the windshield.
• To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to
all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehicle body wax to the painted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
• Cover the car with a "breathable"
cover, one made from a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage
the paint.
• If possible, run the engine for a
while periodically (preferably once
a month).
If you store your car for 12 months
or longer, have your Honda dealer
perform the inspections called for
in
the 24 months/30,000 miles (48,000
km) maintenance schedule as soon
as you take it out of storage (see
page
148 ). The replacements called
for
in the maintenance schedule are
not needed unless the car has
actually reached that time or mileage.

Many corrosion-preventive measures
are built into your Honda.
You can
help keep your car from corroding
by performing some simple periodic
maintenance:
• Repair chips and scratches in the
paint as soon as you discover them.
• Inspect and clean out the drain
holes
in the bottom of the doors
and body.
• Check the floor coverings for
dampness. Carpeting and floor
mats may remain damp for a long
time, especially
in winter. This
dampness can eventually cause
the floor panels to corrode.
• Use a high-pressure spray to clean
the underside of your car. This is
especially important
in areas that
use road salt
in winter. It is also a
good idea
in humid climates and
areas subject to salt air. Be careful
of the
ABS wheel sensors and
wiring
at each wheel.
• Have the corrosion-preventive
coatings on the underside of your
car inspected and repaired
periodically.
Corrosion Protection
Appearance Care 209

Specifications
Dimensions
Length
Width Height
Wheelbase Track Front
Rear
Engine
Type
Bore x Stroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
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162.0in(4,115mm) 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
50.6 in (1,285 mm) 94.5 in (2,400 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
See the certification label attached to the driver's door"amb.
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder l=)asoline engine
3.43 x 3.31 in (87.0 x 84.0 mm)
121.8 cu-in (1,997 cm3
)
11.0 : 1 See spark plug maintenance
section page
174.
c apac1t1es
Fuel tank 13.2 US
aal (50 ll, 11.0 Imp qal)
Engine coolant
Change*'
1.72 US aal (6.51\, 1.43 Imp qal)
Total 2.01 US l=)al (7.61\, 1.67 Imp gal)
Engine oil Change*'
Including filter 5.1 US qt (4.81\, 4.2 Imp qt)
Without
filter 4.8 USgt (4.51\, 4.0 Imp qt)
Total 5.9 US qt (5.61\, 4.9 Imp qt)
Manual Chanl=)e 1.6 US_g_t (1.51\, 1.31mp qt)
transmission Total 1.7 US qt (1.61\, 1.41mp qt) fluid
Differential Chan_g_e 0.78 US qt (0.741\, 0.65 Imp qt)
oil Total 0.81 US qt (0.77 ll, 0.68 Imp at)
Windshield U.S. Cars 2.7 US qt (2.61\, 2.3 ImP at)
washer Canadian Cars 4.4 US qt (4.21\, 3.7 Imp qt)
reservoir
* 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine. Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.61\, 0.131mp gal)
* 2: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.