2000 HONDA S2000 oil viscosity

Adding Oil
To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil fill cap on top of the left
valve cover.
Pour in the oil, and
replace
the engine oil fill cap.
Tighten it securely. Wait a few
minutes and
recheck the oil level. Do
not
fill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.
Recommended Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade deter­
gent
oil. It is highly recommended
that you use Genuine Honda Motor
oil in your vehicle for as long as you
own it.
You can determine an oil's
SAE
viscosity and Service Classification
from
the API Service label on the oil
container.
A fuel-efficient oil is recommended
for your Honda.
This is shown on the
API Service label by the words
"Energy Conserving." This oil is
formulated to help your engine use
less fuel.
Engine Oil
The API Service label also tells you
the service classification of the oil.
Always use an oil that is labeled "API
Service SJ." This service rating may
include other classifications, such as
CD. These additional classifications
are not a problem, as long as the
label also carries
the SJ classification.
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Engine Oil
The oil container may also display
the
API Certification seal. Make sure
it says
"For Gasoline Engines."
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The SAE numbers tell you the oil's
viscosity or weight. Select the
oil for
your car according to this chart.
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AnlbielltTertlperature
An oil with a viscosity of lOW-30 is
preferred for improved fuel economy
and year-round protection in your
Honda.
You may use a 5W-40 oil if
the temperature in your area goes
below oaF (
-20°C).
Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for conventional motor
oil:
energy conserving, a service
classification of
SJ, and the proper
weight as shown on the chart. When
using synthetic
oil, you must follow
the
oil and filter change intervals
given
in the maintenance schedule.
Additives
Your Honda does not need any oil
additives. Purchasing additives for
the engine or transmission will not
increase your car's performance or
longevity.
It only increases the cost
of operating your car.

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.
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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

Index
Inspection, Tire .............................. 187 Indicator ........................................ 43 Meters, Gauges ................................ 4 7
Instrument
Panel ............................. 42 Parking ........................................ 198 Methanol in Gasoline .................... 248
Instrument Panel Brightness ......... 52 Turn Signal.. ............................... 196 Mirrors, Adjusting ........................... 79
Interior Cleaning ............................ 207 Loading Cargo ................................ 124
Interior Lights .................................. 83 LOCK (Ignition Key Position) ....... 60 N
Introduction ......................................... i Locks
Anti-theft Steering
Column ........ 60 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 116
J Fuel Fill Door ............................. 117 Normal Shift Speeds ...................... 134
Power Door .................................. 62 NOTICE, Explanation of ................... ii
Jacking Up the Car ........................ 213 Trunk ............................................ 66 Numbers, Identification ................ 242
Jack, Tire ........................................ 213
Low Coolant Level.. ....................... 120
Jump Starting ................................. 220 Lower Gear, Downshifting to a .... 134 0
Low Fuel Indicator .......................... 46
IK Low Oil Pressure Indicator .... 44, 226 Octane Requirement, Gasoline .... 116
Lubricant Specifications
Chart .... 244
Odometer .......................................... 48
Keys ................................................... 58 Luggage .......................................... 124
Odometer, Trip ................................ 48
Oil
L IM Change, How to ......................... 159
Change, When to ....................... 146
Label,
Certification ........................ 242
Maintenance ................................... 143 Checking Engine ....................... 119
Lane Change, Signaling .................. 53 Owner Maintenance Checks .... 155 Pressure Indicator ............... 44, 226
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................
33 Record ......................................... 153 Selecting Proper Viscosity
Leaking of Exhaust into
Car .......... 39 Schedule ..................................... 146 Chart ....................................... 157
Leather, Cleaning .......................... 207 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 45, 228 ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 61
Lights
Manual Transmission .................... 133
Bulb Replacement ..................... 194 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 168 CONTINUED
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Index
Towing Used Oil, How to Dispose of ........ 160 Wheels ............................................ 190
A Trailer, Do Not.. ..................... 141 Alignment and Balance ............. 188
Emergency Wrecker ................. 238
v Cleaning Aluminum Alloys ....... 206
Trailer, Do Not Tow a ................... 141 Wrench ....................................... 213
Transmission Vehicle Dimensions ....................... 244 Windows
Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed
Vehicle Identification Number ..... 242 Cleaning ...................................... 208
Manual Transmission ........... 168 Vehicle Storage .............................. 202 Operating the Power ................... 69
Fluid Selection ............................ 168 Ventilation ......................................... 88 Windshield
Identification Number.. .............
242 VIN .................................................. 242 Cleaning ...................................... 208
Shifting the 6-speed Manual Vinyl Cleaning ................................ 207 Defroster ...................................... 91
Transmission .......................... 133 Viscosity, Oil... ................................ 158 Wipers, Windshield
Treadwear ...................................... 246
Trip Meter ........................................
48 lw
Changing Blades ........................ 180
Operation ...................................... 53
Trunk ................................................. 66 Worn Tires ..................................... 187
Opening the .................................. 66 Warning Beepers Wrecker, Emergency Towing ...... 238
Open Monitor Light ....................
45 Headlights on ............................... 51
Turn Signals ..................................... 53 Key in Ignition .............................. 61
Seat Belts ...................................... 44
u WARNING, Explanation of .............. ii
Warning Labels, Location of .......... 40
Underside, Cleaning ...................... 208 Warranty Coverages ..................... 257
Unexpected, Taking Care Washer, Windshield
of the ...........................................
211 Checking the Fluid Level ......... 167
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..... 276 Operation ...................................... 54
Unleaded Gasoline ......................... 116 Washing ....... : .................................. 204
Upholstery Cleaning ...................... 207 Waxing and Polishing ................... 205
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel Tank Capacity:
13.2 US gal (50~, 11.0 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API
Service SJ "Energy
Conserving" oil, SAE 1 OW-30
viscosity (see page 154 ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
5.1 US qt (4.8 fJ , 4.2 Imp qt) 6-speed
Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG,
SH or SJ, SAE 1 OW-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page 163 ).
Capacity:
1.6 US qt (1.5 Q, 1.3 Imp qt)
Brake
Fluid:
Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake
fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 165 ).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2
)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2
)
Spare Tire Pressure:
Front:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2
)