New Owner - To Do list
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 15,342
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From: Raleigh
I did
Oil Change
Transmision fluid
Diff fluid
Speakers/deck
Things to check aside from what I changed would be:
Cabin filter
Intake filter
Spark plugs
Tires (for cracks etc)
Oil is first and foremost, Many S2k owners especially those with AP1's like myself don't realize that some of these motors consume oil faster than others. I wasn't aware and could have blown my motor when I first got mine. The oil pressure light turned on, and I shut the car off immediately and put oil in. Others haven't been so lucky. Make it a point to check your oil every 500k, or every 1k at the very least.
Oil Change
Transmision fluid
Diff fluid
Speakers/deck
Things to check aside from what I changed would be:
Cabin filter
Intake filter
Spark plugs
Tires (for cracks etc)
Oil is first and foremost, Many S2k owners especially those with AP1's like myself don't realize that some of these motors consume oil faster than others. I wasn't aware and could have blown my motor when I first got mine. The oil pressure light turned on, and I shut the car off immediately and put oil in. Others haven't been so lucky. Make it a point to check your oil every 500k, or every 1k at the very least.
And by k you mean kilometers and not thousand increments?
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 838
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From: Los Angeles
NEWBIE QUESTION ALERT:
I am buying a 2001 with 56K miles on Monday for $12,500. The car is 9.5/10 exterior and 8.5/10 interior.
Assuming you all don't scream "DON'T DO IT" what is the first thing you recommend I do? I want to keep it stock so I am talking about things like switching to Synthetic Oil, Changing Diff Fluid, etc...
Thanks in advance for your advice.
I am buying a 2001 with 56K miles on Monday for $12,500. The car is 9.5/10 exterior and 8.5/10 interior.
Assuming you all don't scream "DON'T DO IT" what is the first thing you recommend I do? I want to keep it stock so I am talking about things like switching to Synthetic Oil, Changing Diff Fluid, etc...
Thanks in advance for your advice.
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Joined: May 2012
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Is there a way to find this out without physically looking at them (diag tests or anything)? I wanted to check on this specific point before purchasing a car but Honda said it would be very pricey and the car would need to be left for 2 days
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,207
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From: Long Island
Originally Posted by WhistlerFish' timestamp='1336260374' post='21672798
Learn about possible valve retainer problems. Think about checking them and replacing them.
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 118
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From: Chicago Suburbs
What I did:
Change Oil
Change Diff Oil
Change Trans Oil
Wash/Wax
Detail Interior as well
Check tire pressure (don't forget the spare!)
Bought myself some 303 to wash/protect the soft top
Read Manual front to back, back to front.
Make sure you have jack, tire iron etc.
Lubed all door seals/rubber
Go on s2ki every single day and learn at least 1 thing about the s2k every day.
I tried to make it "show room" condition or atleast close to it!
I'd also add like others have stated:
spark plugs
intake filter
cabin filter
Invest in seat locks, alarm, kill switch perhaps? (beef up your security) The cars I've heard of stolen amongst my friends is s2ks.
Change Oil
Change Diff Oil
Change Trans Oil
Wash/Wax
Detail Interior as well
Check tire pressure (don't forget the spare!)
Bought myself some 303 to wash/protect the soft top
Read Manual front to back, back to front.
Make sure you have jack, tire iron etc.
Lubed all door seals/rubber
Go on s2ki every single day and learn at least 1 thing about the s2k every day.
I tried to make it "show room" condition or atleast close to it!
I'd also add like others have stated:
spark plugs
intake filter
cabin filter
Invest in seat locks, alarm, kill switch perhaps? (beef up your security) The cars I've heard of stolen amongst my friends is s2ks.
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 15,342
Likes: 103
From: Raleigh
Originally Posted by NoMoreCivicsPlease' timestamp='1336330372' post='21674092
[quote name='WhistlerFish' timestamp='1336260374' post='21672798']
Learn about possible valve retainer problems. Think about checking them and replacing them.
Learn about possible valve retainer problems. Think about checking them and replacing them.
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