engine coolant HONDA S2000 2007 2.G User Guide

Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ).
If
the temperatu re gauge stays at
the red mark, turn off 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,
th en continue driving.
If
you see steam and/or spray
coming from under the hood, turn
off the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
th en open the hood.
Safely
pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral,
and set the parking brake. Turn
off the all accessories, and turn on
the hazard warning indicators.
If you don’t find an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark
(see on
page ).
2. 1.
3. 4.
5.
6.
149 196
Emergency
Towing
A dding Engine Coolant
If theEngineOverheats
184
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
befo re checking the radiato r. Using
gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. Put
the radiator cap back on
tightl y. Run the engine, and check
the temperatu re 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.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. 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.
9. 8.
7. 10.
11.196
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
185
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
202
Dimensions
Engine WeightsCapacities
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)
132 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
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.9 US qt (5.6)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
0.78 US qt (0.74
)
0.81 US qt (0.77)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.3 US qt (6.0)
3.43 x 3.57 in (87.0 x 90.7 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
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
Gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR)
Fuel tank
Engine coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
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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Changing Oil
........................................
How to .147
......................................
When to .135
...
Charging System Indicator . 46, 186
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 123
.....................................
Child Saf ety .29
..............................
Booster Seats .38
...................................
Child Seats .34
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 32
..........................
Larger Children .37
.......................
Risk with Airbags .30
.............................
Small Children .33
.......................................
Child Seats .34
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .160
.................................................
Clock .54
...................................
Clutch Fluid .154
........................
CO in the Exhaust .207
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 124
......................
Compact Spare Tire .174
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 212
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 43
..............................
Convertible Top .70
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 72
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 70
................................
Maintenance .74
.....
Raising the Convertible Top . 73Coolant
........................................
Adding .149
....................................
Checking .114
.........................
Proper Solution .149
...................
Temperature Gauge . 53
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .207
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 47
............
Cruise Control Operation . 106
......................................
Cup Holder .78
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 212
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 44
..............
Dashboard Lower Pocket . 80
................
Daytime Running Lights . 57
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .48
.................................
Dead Battery .182
.........
Defects, Reporting Safety . 214
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 59
................
Defrosting the Windows . 87
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .153
....................................
Dimensions .202 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 57
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .113
..........................
Directional Signals .57
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 128
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .149
...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 131
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 63
.......................
Monitor Indicator .47
......................
Power Door Locks .63
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .126
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .121
....................................
Economy .114
........................
Driving Guidelines .122
..................
DustandPollenFilter . 161
..............................
Economy, Fuel .114
..................................
Emergencies .173
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 182
...........
Brake System Indicator . 188
Index
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CONT INUED
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Changing a Flat Tire . 175
.....
Charging System Indicator . 186
..................
Checking the Fuses . 191
...
Closing the Convertible Top . 189
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
............................
Jump Starting .182
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 186
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 187
..................
Overheated Engine . 183
.......................................
Towing .196
...........................
Emergency Brake .76
......................
Emergency Flashers .58
......................
Emergency Towing .196
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 64
.......................
Emissions Controls .207
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 210
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 149
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 53
.........................
If It Won’t Start .180
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 47, 187
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .136
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 146
...............................
Overheating .183 ............................
Specif ications .202
............................
Speed Limiter .126
...............................
Start Button .124
.......................................
Starting .124
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .110
...
Evaporative Emission Controls . 207
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .41
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .14
.....................................
Fan, Interior .85
...........................................
Features .83
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 111
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .161
...............................................
Oil .147
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 58
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 175
Fluids ..........................................
Brake .154
.........................................
Clutch .154
..............
Manual Transmission . 152
..................
Windshield Washer . 151
..........................
Four-way Flashers .58 .................................................
Fuel .110
......................
Fill Door and Cap .111
...........................................
Gauge .52
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
................
Octane Requirement . 110
...............................
Oxygenated .110
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .111
...............................
Fuel Economy .114
..............
Fuel Station Procedures . 111
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .191
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 114
.........................................
Gasoline .110
...........................................
Gauge .52
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
................
Octane Requirement . 110
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .111
.............................................
Gauges .51
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 53
...............................................
Fuel .52
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..............
Manual Transmission . 126
Index
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INDEX
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CONT INUED
..................................
Maintenance .133
........................................
Minder .135
.........................
Minder Indicator .50 Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .141
........................................
Record .143
..........................................
Saf ety .134
.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 47, 187
...................
Manual Transmission . 125
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 152
...............................
Meters, Gauges .51
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 110
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .75
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 116
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 110
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .126
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 200..............
Panel Brightness Control . 58
...........................................
Parking .127
.................................
Parking Brake .76
Parking Brake and Brake System .....................................
Indicator .188
.................................
Parking Lights .57
.............................
PGM-FI System .208
.......................
Label, Certif ication .200
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 57
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 12, 17
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .155
..................................
Turn Signal .57
....................................
Load Limits .118
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 62
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 62
............................
Fuel Fill Door .111
.................................
Power Door .63
...........................................
Trunk .63
........................
Low Coolant Level .114
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .49
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 202
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 117
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
.........................................
Odometer .51
...............................
Odometer, Trip .51
Oil ........................
Change, How to .147 ......................
Change, When to .135
......................
Checking Engine .113
..............
Pressure Indicator . 46, 186
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .147
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 62
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .207
.........................
Opening the Trunk .63
..............................
Outside Mirrors .75
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 53
....................
Overheating, Engine .183
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 141
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .110
Index
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Pollen Filter .161
..........................
Power Door Locks .63
..................
Power Socket Location . 78
..............................
Power Windows .68
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 14
........................
Preparing to Drive .123
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 10
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 15
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
........................
Protecting Children .29
.....................
General Guidelines .29
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 37
.........
Protecting Small Children . 33
...................
Radiator Overheating . 183
...............
Radio/CD Sound System . 88
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 105
...................
Readiness Codes . 187, 210
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 159
............................
Rear View Mirror .75
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 59
................
Reclining the Seat-backs . 67
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 126Recovery Vehicle, Emergency
.......................................
Towing .196
........................................
Ref ueling .111
.......................
Reminder Indicators .45
.......................
Remote Transmitter .65
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 161
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 147
..........................................
Fuses .190
................................
Light Bulbs .155
....................................
Schedule .142
...........................................
Tires .167
.............................
Wiper Blades .162
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .18
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 214
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 114, 149
...............................
Restraint, Child .29
...........................
Reverse Lockout .126
................................
Rotation, Tire .166
..................................
Safety Belts . 8, 16
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 214.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 42
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
................................
Satellite Radio .93
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 16
...............
Additional Information . 16
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 14
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .18
.....................................
Cleaning .160
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .17
................................
Maintenance .18
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper . 16, 46
...................
System Components . 16
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 14
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .67
...............................
Serial Number .200
...................
Service Intervals . 141, 142
...........................
Service Manual .215
.........
Service Station Procedures . 111
............................
Setting the Clock .54
Shif ting ..............
Manual Transmission . 125
Index
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