Here is what Honda recommends:

60,000 miles Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended service for your 2000 Honda S2000:
-Replace engine oil and filter.
-Inspect front and rear brakes.
--Check pads and discs for wear (thickness) and damage.
--Check calipers for leaks and check tightness of mount bolts.
-Check tire inflation and condition.
-Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox and rack boots.
--Check steering linkage for looseness.
--Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
-Inspect suspension components.
--Check bolts for tightness.
--Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
-Inspect driveshaft for cracks and check boot bands for tightness.
-Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 9 to 13 clicks.
-Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning controlvalve and ABS modulator for damage and leakage.
-Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids and check for leaks. If needed, add transmission fluid, engine coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid.
-Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
--Check for damage, leaks and deterioration.
--Check for proper fan operation.
-Inspect exhaust system. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
-Inspect fuel lines and connections. Check for leaks.
-Replace air cleaner element.
-Replace differential oil (use SAE90 hypoid gear oil, API classification GL5 or GL6).
-Lubricate all locks, latches, and hinges with multi-purpose grease or Honda White Lithium Grease.
-Replace transmission fluid. Use Genuine Honda MTF.
-Inspect and adjust drive belts.
-Replace micron air filter.


Im at 595xx and the maintenace light is solid. Should I shell out the $300+ for the maintenance or do it myself. Only problem i can think of is lifting the car up so i can get a clear look at the exhaust,cat, and whatever else needs to be looked at under the car. Another alternative is buying all the fluids and replacing it myself then getting a certified mechanic to inspect the car for me. Hopefully itll save me alot of money. Thanks -David

 

I don't know your financial situation, but for 300 I would let them do it.

 

I just hit 59.5K and was thinking about this too... I've already replaced all the fluids & filters many times over the last 60K miles (tranny ~6 times, diff ~5 times, etc)... Did the spark plugs last month...I had the coolent flushed at 40K and did the brakes and clutch 500 miles ago... So, all they would NEED to do is the inspections...

I did most of the work above myself... Coolant is tough, because I have nowhere do dispose of the old coolant, so I recommend having the dealer do that (they charged me $50 for it)...

I don't see "replace all fluids" on your list Just checks for most and change diff... If they don't do a coolant flush and tranny flush/change then I would do it myself... Assuming, you haven't done that recently.

Anyone know what they look for when they say "inspect"... ?

One other thing to think about... Many honda dealers are offering free inspections Not sure I trust them, but maybe just get the free inspection and then do the rest yourself.

Hope that helps....

 

I would take it in and have them do it, $300 isn't a bad price. You'd have to lift the car anyways to change all the fluids.

You can always talk the dealership down on the price, $575 is pretty high, I tell them you got a letter in the mail from one of the other honda dealerships saying they would do it for 15% off.

 

I think the free inspections is available only for the month of April.

 

Assuming you have no tools, it will cost you more to buy the tools you need (inclusing the service manual) and do this yourself. But then you would have the tools. So it's really up to you whether you want to do this job at 60K, 90K, 120K, and on your next cars, etc.

If you have a garage to do it in, some minimal mechanical skill, and an interest in maintaining your own cars, go ahead and do it. If you are missing any of those, just pay somebody else to do it.

 

Honestly, unless you have a good mechanic that you trust at your dealer . . . I'd be very willing to bet that the majority of dealerships just change the fluids and take a quick look under the car. I doubt they are seriously lubricating locks, checking cat bolts, et cetera. You would hope so . . . I just don't think most do. I have contact with several mechanics, most of which work at dealers or lube places . . . and they say the inspections are usually few and far between.