so I just bought a 08 Honda S2000 that has 50000 miles. What's the first thing need to be done as maintenance wise? I'm new to the s2000 and I need your guys help! Please let me know thank you guys

 

Hey bud WELCOME!!! Take a look at this thread.. tons of info that will get you on your way....

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/775...-a-used-s2000/

 

^^^That thread is a a great resource.

change all the fluids:

oil - full synthetic...your call on brand. Only use OEM oil filters.
trans - Honda MTF
diff: Amsoil 75w-110
clutch: ATE
brakes: ATE

Check brake pad thickness
Check for loose and worn out soft top straps (modifry makes good replacements)
Change cabin filter and engine air filter
If you dont own a torque wrench go buy one. Torque lugs to 85 ftlb

 

I thought lug nuts were 80 lbs?

 

Valve adjustment ASAP to be sure you don't have tight valves.

 

+1 on valve adjustment. Also do the rear hub nut retorque... In addition to all fresh fluids

Do Not, DO NOT, DO NOT!!!!! Under any circumstances go to the dealer for any of these services. They will dramatically overcharge you, they will do something wrong, it will potentially be damaging, they will blame you. You will pay them to damage your car. I can't overstate this.

These cars are easy to work on, but different. In basic, subtle, yet important ways, that any mechanic not familiar with these differences will never think to check. You need to find someone that knows these cars, or better yet, do the work yourself.

Note, the Honda oil filter is different from other cars. It must be tightened an additional 7/8 of a turn after gasket first makes contact. Says so right on the side of the Honda filter. You'll need to use a filter wrench. The kind that looks like and functions like a giant socket.

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The lug nuts are 80 lb. ft. 100% sure. 85 definitely wouldn't hurt though so its honestly no big deal

 

I would change filters and fluids to have a base, also look at the serpentine belt. Valve adjustment would be a good thing also for a base line. In that way all these things will set you off in the right direction. Or course check brakes, maybe bleed and change out that fluid and clutch fluid...all preventative maintenance.

I think most any garage you like that does foreign cars would be ok to do these things...not jiffy lube. Use Honda filters and good oil, I use chevron from costco.

Give yourself some time to get to know the car, make sure the tires are not balding, that's just dangerous with handling bias this car has to spin in a turn. Enjoy, it's a Honda,well engineered it will give years of joy and service.

 

-change engine oil(recommend pennzoil ultra or amsoil signature series. I run ultra because it's $25 for 5qt jug at walmart, everywhere else is normally $10/qt). Also go with royal purple or amsoil oil filter as they are synthetic glass media filters

-change transmission oil(recommend amsoil mtf)

-change diff fluid(recommend amsoil)

-inspect brake pads(so you know how much is left and aren't close to eating rotors)

-inspect sway bar end links(one of my front links had broken at some point and who knows for how long) and since it's lifted might as well test for any slop/play with the wheels, signs of bad wheel bearings or ball joints.

-inspect brake fluid(if dark go ahead and replace by doing a full system flush, bleed, fill)

-if you have clutch engagement issues or if something doesn't feel right when depressing clutch pedal I would check the brake fluid in the clutch resevoir which is the same procedure above

-inspect spark plugs, replace with NGK Iridium's if needed

-check tire pressure and tire wear(I keep all my cars around 35-37psi cold)

Those are pretty much my checklists for any car I buy. And if you have aftermarket wheels I recommend McGard lugnuts(they don't rust and they're not supposed to scratch the rims when you tighten them down)