recommended oil HONDA S2000 2002 1.G Owners Manual

During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not exceed 5,500 rpm f or the
f irst 600 miles (1,000 km) of
operation.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km).
Help assure your car’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emission control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Honda dealer f or service.
We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
If you are unable to f ind premium
unleaded gasoline, you may substi-
tute an unleaded regular gasoline.
The engine will compensate f or the
lower octane, but you may notice a
slight decrease in power as a result.
Your Honda is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined.
Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule.
Break-in Period
Gasoline
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period, Gasoline
122

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 .
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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 . 150
.
Important Safety Precautions . 151
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Maintenance Schedule . 152
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Required Maintenance Record . 159
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 161
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Fluid Locations . 162
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Engine Oil . 163
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Adding Oil . 163
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Recommended Oil . 163
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Synthetic Oil . 164
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Additives . 164
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 165
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Cooling System . 167
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Adding Engine Coolant . 167
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 169
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Windshield Washers . 173
6-speed Manual Transmission
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Fluid . 174
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Dif f erential Fluid . 175
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 176
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Brake Fluid . 176
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Brake System . 176
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Clutch System . 177
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Air Cleaner Element . 178
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Hood Latch . 180 ....................................
Spark Plugs . 180
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Replacement . 180
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Specif ications . 182
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Battery . 183
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Wiper Blades . 186
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Air Conditioning System . 188
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DustandPollenFilter .189
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Drive Belt . 190
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Tires . 191
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Inf lation . 191
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Inspection . 193
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Maintenance . 194
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Tire Rotation . 194
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Tire Wear . 194
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 195
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Wheels and Tires . 196
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Winter Driving . 196
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Snow Tires . 197
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Tire Chains . 197
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Lights . 198
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Replacing Bulbs . 200
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Storing Your Car . 208
263
Maintenance
Maint enance
149

To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil f ill cap on top of the lef t
valve cover. Pour in the oil, and
replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes and recheck the oil level. Do
not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.Oil is major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
as long as you own it.
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
CONT INUED
A dding Oil Recommended Oil
Engine Oil
Maint enance
163
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CONT INUED
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 44, 234
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 252
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Luggage . 130
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Maintenance . 149
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 161
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Record . 159
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Schedule . 152
..
Maintenance Required Indicator . 49
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 45, 236
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Manual Transmission . 139
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 174
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Meters, Gauges . 47
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Methanol in Gasoline . 256
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 78
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New Vehicle Break-in . 122
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 140
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 250 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 122
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Odometer . 48
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Odometer, Trip . 48
Oil
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Change, How to . 165
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Change, When to . 152
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Checking Engine . 125
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Pressure Indicator . 44, 234
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 164
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 59
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Opening the Trunk . 64
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 257
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Outside Mirrors . 78
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Overheating, Engine . 231
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Oxygenated Fuels . 256
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Paint Touch-up . 212
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Panel Brightness Control . 52
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Parking Brake . 79
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Parking Lights . 51
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PGM-FI System . 259 ..................
Polishing and Waxing . 211
Power
..................................
Door Locks . 60
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Engine, Specif ications . 252
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Mirrors . 78
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Windows . 68
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 19
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Protecting Larger Children . 29
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Protecting Small Children . 26
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Radiator Overheating . 231
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Radio Sound System . 92
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Readiness Codes . 261
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 204
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Rear View Mirror . 78
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Reclining the Seat-backs . 67
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 140
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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: Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Capacity:
1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
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
, 4.2 Imp qt) 164 174 176
13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 Imp gal)