2005 HONDA S2000 oil dipstick

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 .
Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (black
handle).
Insert it all the way back in its hole. Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
3.4.
1.
2. 131
Service Station Procedures
A dding Engine Oil
Oil Check
Bef ore Driving
103
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK

Fluid Locations
130
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Black handle)
RADIATOR CAP

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 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,
causingthecoolingsystemto
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda antif reeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
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.
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
A dding Engine Coolant
134
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.

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
131
179
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
170
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.

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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .3, 38
................
Daytime Running Lights . 48
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .42
.................................
Dead Battery .166
............
Defects, Reporting Safety . 196
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 50
................
Defrosting the Windows . 77
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .138
....................................
Dimensions .184
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 48
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .103
..........................
Directional Signals .48
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 118
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .134 ...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 119
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 54
.......................
Monitor Indicator .41
......................
Power Door Locks .54
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 186
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .115
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .111
....................................
Economy .104
........................
Driving Guidelines .112
..............................
Economy, Fuel .104
..................................
Emergencies .157
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 166
...........
Brake System Indicator . 172
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 159
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Charging System Indicator . 170
..................
Checking the Fuses . 174
...
Closing the Convertible Top . 173
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 49
............................
Jump Starting .166
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 170
.....................................
Child Saf ety .23
..............................
Booster Seats .32
...................................
Child Seats .28
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 26
..........................
Larger Children .31
.......................
Risk with Airbags .24
.............................
Small Children .27
.......................................
Child Seats .28
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .145
.................................................
Clock .45
...................................
Clutch Fluid .139
........................
CO in the Exhaust .189
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 114
......................
Compact Spare Tire .158
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 194
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 37
..............................
Convertible Top .61
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 63
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 61
................................
Maintenance .65
.....
Raising the Convertible Top . 64
Coolant ........................................
Adding .134
....................................
Checking .104
.........................
Proper Solution .134
...................
Temperature Gauge . 45Crankcase Emission Control
........................................
System .189
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 41
..............
Cruise Control Operation . 95
......................................
Cup Holder .69
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 194
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