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Old 09-01-2017, 03:59 AM
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i'm at 30k on my '01. I read that Honda fluid should not be used. What is best?
Old 09-01-2017, 04:47 AM
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I use this stuff and I'm quite fond of it. Tried it for the first time this year.
https://hardtopguy.com/store/1064.html?category_id=57
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Originally Posted by Carguy48
i'm at 30k on my '01. I read that Honda fluid should not be used. What is best?
search these forums...but, I use any synthetic 75w90 or 75w110 that is LSD compatible. (for the record I use amsoil gear oil 75w110 and change every year and run 2 magnetic OEM plugs).

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The S2000 needs hypoid gear oil. Noted in your owner's manual -- you got one? If ya can't find it:
Use an SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear
oil, API service classified GL5 or
GL6 only.
Notes here indicate the SAE spec has changed in the past few years and is about the same as the current 110.

Lots of recommendtions. I use LE 1605.

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I use Mobil 1 Gear Oil.

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I've done a total of 3 fluid changes since ownership using Mobil 1 75W-90
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most Honda dealers now have a suitable fluid replacement, a while back they did not and were giving out the wrong stuff. I still think aftermarket fluids are better and I have liked the LE1605 (Lubrication Engineers) in my diff, I've had the fluid analyzed after some use and it gave really good wear protection compared to other fluids I ran. Lots of good fluids out there such as Amsoil 75w-110 and the likes.
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LE1605 ftw!!
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Amsoil 75w-110.
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Amsoil 75w-110.
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