engine coolant HONDA S2000 2004 2.G User Guide

Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark. If the temperature gauge stays at
the red mark, turn of f the engine.
If you do not see steam or spray,
leave the engine running, and
watch the temperature gauge. If
the high heat is due to overloading,
the engine should start to cool
down almost immediately. If it
does, wait until the temperature
gauge comes down to the midpoint,
then continue driving. If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood. Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in Neutral,
and set the parking brake. Turn
of f the all accessories, and turn on
the hazard warning indicators.
2. 1.
3. 4.
5.
6.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
164
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.

If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge, or lower,
bef ore checking the radiator.Using gloves or large heavy cloth,
turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
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7. 10.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation180
Dimensions
WeightsCapacities
Engine 162.0 in (4,115 mm)
68.9 in (1,750 mm)
50.6 in (1,285 mm)
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
59.4 in (1,510 mm)
13.2 US gal (50)
131.6 cu-in (2,157 cm
)
11.1 : 1 1.72 US gal (6.5
)
2.01 US gal (7.6)
5.1 US qt (4.8
)
5.1 US qt (4.8)
5.9 US qt (5.6)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
0.78 US qt (0.74
)
0.81 US qt (0.77)
2.7 US qt (2.6)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
3.43 x 3.57 in (87.0 x 90.7 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Differential
oil
Windshield
washer
reservoir
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark Plug Gap
0.04 in (1.1 mm)PK22PR-L11S PFR7G-11S
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
NGK :
DENSO : Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canadian
Vehicles
0mm
0.1 mm
1
2
Including filter
Without filter

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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
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CONT INUED
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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
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