I'm new s2k owner.
What's a good place to change the diff oil and also the trans.?
i went to the Honda dealer but i wounder if there's a better place
to change it. thank and sorry for bad English...I live in Miami xD

 

It isn't difficult to complete these fluid changes yourself. There are DIY's on this site that will help you out if you decide to go that route.

Trans:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/index.php...2&t=565855&st=

Diff:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/348...-fluid-change/

 

thanks hehe

 

I have a 2008 with 7,500 miles. When should I change the following fluids: diff, trans, engine coolant and brake? The car is 3 years old and I think Honda recommends changing them based upon age (since I wont hit 30k for years). It just seems like overkill.

Let me know your thoughts.

 

If you're going to be anal, change the brake fluid every 2 to 3 years regardless of mileage. Coolant is every 100K miles or 8 years per the manual , IIRC. I think trans is every 8 years or 60,000 miles, so that is up to you. I just changed the trans fluid on my '03 even though it only has 27K miles because I was going to track it and figured it was worth the time/money. As for the diff, the common mileage I see quoted for change interval is 10 to 15K miles.

I would say do the brake fluid because it is hygroscopic (water absorbing). I'd leave the coolant, trans, and diff alone for now unless you have some concern about the differential's health (which you shouldn't).

 

dont take car to dealer to change diff fluid. or make sure to buy fluid for them

 

Yeah, dealers have been known to use Honda's VTM-4 fluid in the S2000 diff, which is the wrong fluid for the car.

The transmission and diff take different socket/wrench sizes than the engine oil, and you need a simple hand-pump to re-fill them (buy at any auto parts store), but other than that they are very straightforward and easy to do yourself. Replacement crush washers for the diff and transmission are available very cheaply at the major online Honda parts sites or at the dealer.

 

if you need some ideas on fluid i just started this thread:

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/872...a-what-to-use/