2004 HONDA S2000 oil viscosity

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The oil’s viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
Select the oil f or your vehicle
according to this chart.
An oil with a viscosity of 10W-30 is
pref erred f or optimum f uel economy
and year-round protection in your
Honda. You may use a 5W-40 oil if
the temperature in your area goes
below 0°F ( 20°C).
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
1.
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives Changing the Oil and Filter
130
Ambient Temperature

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)

CONT INUED
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Panel Brightness Control . 49
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Parking Brake .67
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Parking Lights .48
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PGM-FI System .186
Power ..................................
Door Locks .54
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Engine, Specif ications . 180
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Mirrors .66
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Windows .59
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Power Door Locks .54
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Power Socket Location . 70..............................
Power Windows .59
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 14
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
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Additional Safety Precautions . 15
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
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Protecting Children .22
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General Guidelines .22
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Protecting Larger Children . 30
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Protecting Small Children . 26
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Maintenance .119
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .122
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Record .125
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Schedule .121
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Maintenance Required Indicator . 43
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 41,167
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Manual Transmission . 114
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 134
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Meters, Gauges .44
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Mirrors, Adjusting .66
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 106
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New Vehicle Break-in . 100
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Normal Shif t Speeds .115
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 178
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 100
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Odometer .44 ...............................
Odometer, Trip .44
Oil ........................
Change, How to .130
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Change, When to .121
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Checking Engine .103
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Pressure Indicator . 40,166
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .130
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 53
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Opening the Trunk .54
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Outside Mirrors .66
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Overheating, Engine .163
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Radiator Overheating . 163
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Radio Sound System .78
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Readiness Codes . 167,188
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 141
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Rear View Mirror .66
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 58
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 115
Recovery Vehicle, Emergency .......................................
Towing .176
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Reminder Lights .40
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Remote Transmitter .56
Index
M
N
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R
V

CONT INUED
Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
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Emissions Control Systems . 185
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .187
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Temperature Gauge .45
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 16
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 187
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Tire Chains .150
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 155
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Tire Labeling .184
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Tires .145
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Air Pressure .146
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Balancing .148
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Checking Wear .147
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Compact Spare Tire . 154
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 182
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Inf lation .146
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Inspection .147
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Replacing .148
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Rotating .148
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Snow .149
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Specif ications .181
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Tools, Tire Changing . 155
Towing ......................
A Trailer, Do Not .118 ................
Emergency Wrecker . 176
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Trailer, Do Not Tow a . 118
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, 6-speed
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Manual Transmission . 134
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Fluid Selection .134
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Identif ication Number . 178
Shif ting the 6-speed Manual
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Transmission .114
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Treadwear .182
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Trip Meter .44
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Trunk .54
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 55
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Opening the .54
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Open Monitor Light . 41
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Turn Signals .48
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .153
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 182
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Unleaded Gasoline .100
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 132......................
Vehicle Dimensions .180
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 178
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Vehicle Storage .152
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VIN .178
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Viscosity, Oil .130
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 35
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Warranty Coverages .193
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 134
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Operation .47
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Wheels .149
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Alignment and Balance . 148
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Wrench .155
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Windows, Operating the Power . 59
Windshield .....................................
Def roster .77
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Washers .47
Index
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