i want to change the diff fluid and the tranny fluid, was wondering what choices do i have , i live in northen virginia, drive quite a bit, please recommend fluids , thanks and what else needs to be looked at or changed
thanks
KARAN

 

Here's my list of things to do on an every other oil change basis or about once a year for me

Fluids:
Differential 1 quart
LE 607 Diff Fluid
http://marketplace.s2ki.com/s2ki/customer/...1&cat=24&page=1
or
Mobil 1 75W/90 synthetic GL-5 gear oil from local auto parts store

Gear Box 2 quarts
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid from local Honda Dealer

Engine 5.6 quarts
Redline 10W-30 synthetic
http://marketplace.s2ki.com/s2ki/customer/...0&cat=24&page=1
or
Mobil 1 10W-30 synthetic from your local auto parts store

Other parts
Washers for diff/fill drain plugs
http://marketplace.s2ki.com/s2ki/customer/...1&cat=24&page=1

Oil Drain plug washer that also fits gear box drain plug
http://marketplace.s2ki.com/s2ki/customer/...9&cat=24&page=1

Tranny fill plug washer from your local Honda dealer. I don't know why this washer is NOT listed in the S2KI Marketplace, but I couldn't find it there.

Honda oil filter
http://marketplace.s2ki.com/s2ki/customer/...7&cat=24&page=1
You could also use a K&N oil filter (1004 I think) that you can get from Checker
Note that the 2 Honda filter & 2 oil drain plug washers are included in the 2 oil changes in the box from the S2KI Marketplace

Use xviper's How-To's to change your fluids yourself https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=108435

Other services:
Check brake fluid level, I flush brake fluid on an annual basis, probably overkill
Check clutch fluid level, I haven't flushed this yet, but a 3 year interval is probably reasonable
Check radiator fluid level, I flush radiator fluid on an annual basis, probably overkill, use only Honda Anti-Freeze, it's the best out there. If you're not using the premixed 50/50 Honda Anti-Freeze, then make sure only distilled water is added to the radiator
Check battery and battery hold down bracket tight. Replace battery every 3 years regardless, probably overkill, but worth the piece of mind
Adjust throttle cable to ~1/4 inch play
Lube rear CV joint and front axle rubber boots with Shin Etsu or a rubber friendly silicone spray
Check brake pads have sufficient pad depth
Ensure wheel lug nuts are tightened to ~80 ft lbs
Check tire pressure at least 32 psi
Check tire wear, if within 2/32 of wear bar, then consider new tires, note that rear tires need to be replaced about twice as often as the fronts
Check/replace engine air filter
Check/replace cabin air filter
Lube convertible top metal joint surfaces with a penetrating lithium grease spray per https://www.s2ki.com/home/uploadfiles/a03-023.pdf
Lube all door, convertible top, and trunk rubber weather strip with Shin Etsu, 303 Aerospace Protectant, or Lexol Vinylex
Treat convertible top with 303 Aerospace Protectant or Lexol Vinylex
Wipe down all interior plastic/vinyl and then treat with 303 Aerospace Protectant or Lexol Vinylex
Clean all interior leather with Lexol cleaner and then treat with Lexol conditioner
Treat rear plastic window with Plexus inside and out
Treat instrument panel with Plexus
Treat head lights and tail light lenses with Plexus

Wow that's the first time I ever wrote all that stuff down, anyway that's what I do on a periodic basis. Usually more often for the treating the leather/plastic, but at least every oil change. I do oil changes every 5000 miles just to keep things simple.

You can get a check list from your Honda dealer to use for the mechanical services, just date it, attach your receipts and you've got a record for warranty purposes. Make sure you ignore the stuff that's not applicable to S2000's, like rotating your tires.

 

WOW! Nice post, good work Gloffer

Love where you shop btw

 

Thanks, now that I finally got my Saner front sway bar, you might end up with a little more business.

 

I appreciate that Saner is killing my business...I'm about ready to return the favor

 

Redline MTL in the tranny
LE 607 in the diff

 

nice write up gloffer, now where can i get the stuff for the cv joint and the convertible top, ima get my diff fluid from the market place and i am sure the mtf redline is widely available, do i have to add ne additives? to the diff fluid? thanks a lot

 

You can get:
Shin-Etsu from HardTopGuy.com or a local Honda dealer.
303 Aerospace Protectant from ProperAutoCare.com or a local Boat/Marine products store.
Lexol products from most any local auto parts store or ProperAutoCare.com.

No special additives are needed for the engine oil, tranny fluid, or differential fluid. Redline products can be found locally, but usually only at a speed shop, and NOT at general auto parts stores.

PS: Do some searches, these questions have been asked and answered many times. Especially take a look at the FAQ's at the top of every Forum. Also write up your posts in English, it makes it easier on everybody.