2004 HONDA S2000 adding oil

Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (black
handle).
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its hole. Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
Refer to on page f or inf ormation
on checking other items in your
Honda.
3. 4.
1.
2. 129132
122
Service Station Procedure
Oil Check
A dding OilEngine Coolant Check
A dding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Bef ore Driving103
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK
RESERVE TANK
MAX MIN

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .120
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Maintenance Schedule . 121
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Maintenance Record .125
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Fluid Locations .128
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Adding Engine Oil .129
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 130
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Engine Coolant .132
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 134
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Windshield Washers .134
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Dif f erential Fluid .135
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Hood Latch .135
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 136
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Lights .137
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Seat Belts .143
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Floor Mats .143
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 143
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Wiper Blades .144
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Tires .145
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Checking the Battery . 151
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Vehicle Storage .152
195
Maintenance
Maint enance119

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Economy, Fuel .104
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Emergencies on the Road . 153
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Battery, Jump Starting . 162
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Changing a Flat Tire . 155
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Charging System Indicator . 166
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Checking the Fuses . 170
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 166
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 167
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Overheated Engine . 163
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Emergency Brake .67
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Emergency Flashers .49
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Emissions Controls .185
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Child Saf ety .22
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Booster Seats .31
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Child Seats .26
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 25
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Larger Children .30
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Risk With Airbags .23
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Small Children .26
.......................................
Child Seats .26
Cleaning .................................
Floor Mats .143
...................................
Seat Belts .143
...................................
Clutch Fluid .136
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CO in the Exhaust .185
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Compact .154
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Controls, Instruments and . 70
..............................
Convertible Top .61
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Convertible Top Cover . 63
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
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Maintenance .65
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Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .132
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Checking .103
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Proper Solution .132
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Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
........................................
System .185
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Cruise Control Operation . 95
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Cruise Control Indicator . 42
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Cup Holder .70
Customer Relations ................................
Inf ormation .192
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .38
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Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
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Dead Battery .162
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 194
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Def rosting the Windows . 77
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Dimensions .180
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
..........................
Directional Signals .48
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 117
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Disposal of Used Oil .132
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Do Not Tow a Trailer . 118Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 54
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Monitor Light .41
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Power Door Locks .54
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
Downshif ting, 6-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .114
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Driving .111
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Economy .104
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