2003 HONDA S2000 oil change

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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications
250
Engine Dimensions
WeightsCapacities
162.0 in (4,115 mm)
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) 13.2 US gal (50
)
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs 121.8 cu-in (1,997 cm
)
11.0 : 1 1.72 US gal (6.5
)
2.01 US gal (7.6)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Differential
oil
Windshield
washer
reservoir5.1 US qt (4.8
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.9 US qt (5.6)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
0.78 US qt (0.74
)
0.81 US qt (0.77)
2.7 US qt (2.6)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
3.43 x 3.31 in (87.0 x 84.0 mm)
See the spark plug maintenance
section, page 180 .
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canadian Cars
1
2
Including filter
Without filter

CONT INUED
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Capacities Chart .250
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Cargo, Carrying .128
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .108
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CD Player .105
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Certif ication Label .248
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Chains .195
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Back-up Lamp Replacement . 202
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .46, 233
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Jump Starting .226
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Maintenance .181
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Specif ications .251
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Bef ore Driving .119
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holder .82
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Body Repair .215
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Brakes .140
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 141
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Break-in, New Linings . 120
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Bulb Replacement .202
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Fluid .174
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Parking .81
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System Indicator . 46,236
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Wear Indicators, Disc . 140
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Braking System .140
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Break-in, New Car .120 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 54
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Brights, Headlights .53
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Bulb Replacement .198
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Back-up Lights .202
..............................
Brake Lights .202
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Headlights .198
.................
License Plate Lights . 204
..................
Side Marker Lights . 200
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Specif ications .251
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Turn Signal Lights . 200
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Bulbs, Halogen .198
Accessories
.................................
Installation .126
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 82
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .61
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Additives, Engine Oil . 162
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Airbag (SRS) .9
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Air Cleaner Element .176
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Air Conditioning .86
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Maintenance .186
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Usage .86
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Air Outlets (Vents) .88
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Air Pressure, Tires .189
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Alarm, Anti-theft .114
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Alcohol in Gasoline .255
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 210
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Antif reeze .165
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .47, 143
...................................
Operation .141
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 60
..........................
Anti-thef t System .114
..........................
Appearance Care .207
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Audio Panel .82 ..................................
Audio System .94
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 115
Index
B
A
C
I

CONT INUED
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Low Fuel Indicator .48
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46,232
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 250
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Luggage .128
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 120
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Normal Shif t Speeds .138
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 248
..................................
Maintenance .147
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 159
........................................
Record .157
....................................
Schedule .150
..
Maintenance Required Indicator . 51
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 47,234
...................
Manual Transmission . 137
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 172
...............................
Meters, Gauges .49
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 255
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .80 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 120
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Odometer .50
...............................
Odometer, Trip .51
Oil ........................
Change, How to .163
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Change, When to .150
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Checking Engine .123
..............
Pressure Indicator . 46,232
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .162
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 61
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Opening the Trunk .66
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 256
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Outside Mirrors .80
....................
Overheating, Engine .229
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .255
..............................
Paint Touch-up .210
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 54
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Parking Brake .81
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Parking Lights .53
.............................
PGM-FI System .258 ..................
Polishing and Waxing . 209
Power ..................................
Door Locks .62
..............
Engine, Specif ications . 250
.........................................
Mirrors .80
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Windows .70
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults .12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 18
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .18
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Protecting Larger Children . 29
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Protecting Small Children . 26
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Radiator Overheating . 229
.......................
Radio Sound System .94
...................
Readiness Codes . 235,260
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 202
............................
Rear View Mirror .80
................
Reclining the Seat-backs . 69
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 138
Index
M
N O
P
R
V

CONT INUED
...........................
Storing Your Car .206
.......................................
Stuck Car .243
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .39
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SRS Indicator .38 ,47
...............
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 34
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Tachometer .49
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 202
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 217
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 257
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .255
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .259
.......................
Temperature Gauge .49
...................
Tensioners, Seat Belts . 34
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 259
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Tire Chains .195
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 219
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Tire Inf ormation .254
...............................................
Tires .189
..............................
Air Pressure .189 ...................................
Balancing .192
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Checking Wear .191
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Compact Spare Tire . 218
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 252
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Inf lation .189
..................................
Inspection .191
...................................
Replacing .193
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Rotating .192
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Snow .195
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Specif ications .251
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Tools, Tire Changing . 219
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .145
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Emergency Wrecker . 245
..................
Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 145
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed ..........
Manual Transmission . 172
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Fluid Selection .172
..............
Identif ication Number . 248
Shif ting the 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .137
.....................................
Treadwear .252
.......................................
Trip Meter .51
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Trunk .66
........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 67.................................
Opening the .66
...................
Open Monitor Light . 47
....................................
Turn Signals .55
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Vehicle Dimensions .250
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 248
.............................
Vehicle Storage .206
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Ventilation .88
.................................................
VIN .248
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .212
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Viscosity, Oil .162
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .213
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .217
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 252
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Unleaded Gasoline .120
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Upholstery Cleaning .211
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 164
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Brake Fluid: 6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity:
Capacity:1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Front: Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API premium grade 10W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
5.1 US qt (4.8
) Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
161 172
174
13.2 US gal (50)