2004 HONDA S2000 check oil

Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks. If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda antif reeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
Always use Honda All Season
Antif reeze/Coolant Type 2. This
coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
9.
Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant
Maint enance
A dding Engine Coolant
132
NOTICE:
RESERVE TANK
MAX MIN
Improper disposal of engine
oil can be harmf ul to the environment.
If you change your own oil, please
dispose of the used oil properly. Put it
in a sealed container, and take it to a
recycling center. Do not discard it in a
trash bin or dump it on the ground.

If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.Check the f luid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition them.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Install
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
Manual T ransmission Fluid, Windshield Washers
Maint enance
Windshield Washers
Manual Transmission Fluid
134
NOTICE:
CORRECT LEVEL
FILLER BOLT
Do not use engine antif reeze
or a vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially available windshield
washer f luid.

Use an SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear
oil, API service classif ied GL5 or
GL6 only.
Put a new washer on the f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt. Tighten
it securely. Tightening torque:
The dif f erential should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown),
including the pivot. Follow the time
and distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you
are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Honda dealer.
Check the f luid level with the
dif f erential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
dif f erential f luid f iller bolt and
washer, and caref ully f eel inside the
bolt hole with your f inger. The f luid
level should be up to the edge of the
bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add f luid
until it starts to run out of the hole.
Dif f erential Fluid, Hood L atch
Maint enance
Hood L atch
Dif f erential Fluid
135
CORRECT LEVEL
FILLER BOLT
PIVOTS
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .154
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .155
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start . 160
................................
Jump Starting .162
..............
If the Engine Overheats . 163
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 166
..........
Charging System Indicator . 166
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 167
...............
Brake System Indicator . 168
.......
Closing the Convertible Top . 169
..............................................
Fuses .170
..........
Checking and Replacing . 170
..............................
Fuse Locations .172
..........
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck . 174
......................
Emergency Towing .176
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed153

Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(seeon page
). If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action. 1.
2.
3.
4.103
129
176
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
166
NOTICE:
Running the engine with low
oil pressure can cause serious
mechanical damage almost immediately.
Turn of f the engine as soon as you can
saf ely get the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
Accessories.................................
Installation .105
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 70
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .53
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 130
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 18
..............................
Air Conditioning .74
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .146
.............................
Alarm, Anti-theft .53
......................................
Antif reeze .132
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .41, 118
...................................
Operation .117
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 53
............................
Anti-thef t System .94
......................................
Audio Panel .71
..................................
Audio System .78
...............
Automatic Speed Control . 95 ............................
Capacities Chart .180
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 34
........................
Cargo, .107
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...........................................
CD Care .85
........................
CD Error Messages .86
.....................................
CD Changer .84
.......
CD Changer Error Messages . 87
.........................................
CD Player .83
........................
Certif ication Label .178
...................................
Chains, .150
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .130
......................................
When to .121
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .155
...
Charging System Indicator . 40,166
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 112
........
Back-up Light Replacement . 141Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .40, 166
............................
Jump Starting .162
..............................
Maintenance .151
............................
Specif ications .181
................................
Bef ore Driving .99
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,15
.............................
Beverage Holder .70
..................................
Booster Seats .31
............................................
Brakes .116
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 117
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 100
...........................................
Fluid .136
.........................................
Parking .67
.................
System Indicator . 40,168
..............
Wear Indicators, Disc . 117
.............................
Braking System .116
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 100
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 49
........................
Brights, Headlights .48
.........................
Bulb Replacement .137
..........................
Back-up Lights .141
.................................
Headlights .137
...........
Side Turn Signal Lights . 139
............................
Specif ications .181 ............
Turn Signal Lights . 139,141
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .137
how to carry
tires
Index
B A C
I

..............................
Economy, Fuel .104
............
Emergencies on the Road . 153
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 162
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 155
.....
Charging System Indicator . 166
..................
Checking the Fuses . 170
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 166
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 167
..................
Overheated Engine . 163
...........................
Emergency Brake .67
......................
Emergency Flashers .49
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
.......................
Emissions Controls .185
.....................................
Child Saf ety .22
..............................
Booster Seats .31
...................................
Child Seats .26
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 25
..........................
Larger Children .30
......................
Risk With Airbags .23
.............................
Small Children .26
.......................................
Child Seats .26
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .143
...................................
Seat Belts .143
...................................
Clutch Fluid .136
........................
CO in the Exhaust .185
.........................
Compact .154
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 70
..............................
Convertible Top .61
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 63
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
................................
Maintenance .65
.....
Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .132
....................................
Checking .103
.........................
Proper Solution .132
...................
Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
........................................
System .185
..............
Cruise Control Operation . 95
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 42
......................................
Cup Holder .70
Customer Relations ................................
Inf ormation .192
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
.......................................
Dashboard .38
................
Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
.................................
Dead Battery .162
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 194
................
Def rosting the Windows . 77
....................................
Dimensions .180
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
..........................
Directional Signals .48
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 117
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .132
...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 118Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 54
..............................
Monitor Light .41
......................
Power Door Locks .54
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .114
...........................................
Driving .111
....................................
Economy .104
spare tire
Index
D
E
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CONT INUED
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 137
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
Headlights ............
Daytime Running Lights . 48
..................
High Beam Indicator . 42
...........................
Reminder Tone .48
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 137
...................................
Turning on .48
.........
Heating and Cooling System . 74
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 48
................
High Speed, Shif ting at . 115
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 188
Engine .......................................
Coolant .132
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 45
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .41, 167
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 40,166
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 129
...............................
Overheating .163
............................
Specif ications .180
............................
Speed Limiter .115
.......................................
Starting .113
...................
Engine, .160
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .100
...
Evaporative Emission Controls . 185
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .34
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .14
.....................................
Fan, Interior .75
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .73
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 101Filters
...............................................
Oil .130
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 49
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 155
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .136
.........................................
Clutch .136
..............
Manual Transmission . 134
..................
Windshield Washer . 134
..........
FM Stereo Radio Reception . 81
..........................
Four-way Flashers .49
.................................................
Fuel .100
......................
Fill Door and Cap .101
...........................................
Gauge .45
................
Octane Requirement . 100
........................
Reserve Indicator .42
........................
Tank, Filling the .101
..............
Fuel Mileage, Improving . 104
..............
Fuel Station Procedures . 101
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .170
.........................................
Gasoline .100
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 42
...........................................
Gauge .45 ................
Octane Requirement . 100
........................
Tank, Filling the .101
.............................................
Gauges .44
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 45
...............................................
Fuel .45
...............................
Speedometer .44
.................................
Tachometer .44
Gearshif t Lever Positions 6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .114
if it won’t start
Index
F
GH
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