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Originally Posted by WarrenW,Mar 24 2005, 09:36 PM
I'm sure that if you scraped the inside of the diff casing with a toothpick or Q-tip or something, you can get enough of a sample of whatever fluid was in it and have it analized.
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Originally Posted by xviper,Mar 25 2005, 12:34 AM
This isn't like "CSI". Most places like Blackstone Labs require you to fill a bottle that holds about 50 to 100 cc and I'm not so sure they are able to tell you if you have VTM-4 or Mobil 1 or some other type or brand of fluid. They can tell you what's in it, but if they don't know the exact composition of VTM or Mobil 1, it's not going to be very definitive.
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Just spoke to the dealer...
Well, first he said, "We have to call it in because there's aggressive tires on the rear". Which is "true", but not true.
I bought another set of rims from another S2000 owner-- which had tires on them because I had a scratch on the rear rim... and my S02's were BAAALLLDDD (down to the cords), so anyway, I put these rims (with tires) on the rears. They are also baldish, but better than my S02's... My B-Day is March 31st, and my brother is buying me tires, so I figured it would be the easiest way to replace the tires that were on the rims.... Sound like they want to give me crap for having "performance" tires on the rear. Go figure.
As far as clutch dumps, etc... no, the car hasn't been abused at all... infact, its in damn near perfect condition... no door dings, scratches, etc... Hell, it only gets 4k miles/yr. Its my leisure vehicle for sunny texas days.
I sure as hell hope they don't try to deny warranty because of the tries on the rims I bought. That would be such bs.
They said the pumpkin is full of fluid, but there is a little fluid dripping like a blow seal or something? It making a horrid sound back there, and it did go "BOOM" when it happened... though you can still move the car in gear.
He also said/claimed the drain plug is still in there, etc... hence the pumpkin has fluid. They anticipate tearing it down today with status later this afternoon.
I'll keep you posted as to what is wrong.
Well, first he said, "We have to call it in because there's aggressive tires on the rear". Which is "true", but not true.
I bought another set of rims from another S2000 owner-- which had tires on them because I had a scratch on the rear rim... and my S02's were BAAALLLDDD (down to the cords), so anyway, I put these rims (with tires) on the rears. They are also baldish, but better than my S02's... My B-Day is March 31st, and my brother is buying me tires, so I figured it would be the easiest way to replace the tires that were on the rims.... Sound like they want to give me crap for having "performance" tires on the rear. Go figure.
As far as clutch dumps, etc... no, the car hasn't been abused at all... infact, its in damn near perfect condition... no door dings, scratches, etc... Hell, it only gets 4k miles/yr. Its my leisure vehicle for sunny texas days.
I sure as hell hope they don't try to deny warranty because of the tries on the rims I bought. That would be such bs.
They said the pumpkin is full of fluid, but there is a little fluid dripping like a blow seal or something? It making a horrid sound back there, and it did go "BOOM" when it happened... though you can still move the car in gear.
He also said/claimed the drain plug is still in there, etc... hence the pumpkin has fluid. They anticipate tearing it down today with status later this afternoon.
I'll keep you posted as to what is wrong.
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so if you have an s2000 and want to get your diff fluid changed at a dealership what the heck are you supposed to do? Specially request a certain fluid beforehand and babysit the tech so you can make sure they don't ruin your differential while servicing it?
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I sure as hell hope they don't try to deny warranty because of the tries on the rims I bought. That would be such bs.
They said the pumpkin is full of fluid
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Originally Posted by spotch,Mar 25 2005, 09:39 AM
so if you have an s2000 and want to get your diff fluid changed at a dealership what the heck are you supposed to do? Specially request a certain fluid beforehand and babysit the tech so you can make sure they don't ruin your differential while servicing it?
IMO, the dealership charges way too much (I was quoted $90) for this simple job. Shouldn't cost any more than an oil change since it takes just as long.
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Originally Posted by amartin,Mar 25 2005, 08:18 AM
Just spoke to the dealer...
Well, first he said, "We have to call it in because there's aggressive tires on the rear". Which is "true", but not true.
I bought another set of rims from another S2000 owner-- which had tires on them because I had a scratch on the rear rim... and my S02's were BAAALLLDDD (down to the cords), so anyway, I put these rims (with tires) on the rears. They are also baldish, but better than my S02's... My B-Day is March 31st, and my brother is buying me tires, so I figured it would be the easiest way to replace the tires that were on the rims.... Sound like they want to give me crap for having "performance" tires on the rear. Go figure.
As far as clutch dumps, etc... no, the car hasn't been abused at all... infact, its in damn near perfect condition... no door dings, scratches, etc... Hell, it only gets 4k miles/yr. Its my leisure vehicle for sunny texas days.
I sure as hell hope they don't try to deny warranty because of the tries on the rims I bought. That would be such bs.
They said the pumpkin is full of fluid, but there is a little fluid dripping like a blow seal or something? It making a horrid sound back there, and it did go "BOOM" when it happened... though you can still move the car in gear.
He also said/claimed the drain plug is still in there, etc... hence the pumpkin has fluid. They anticipate tearing it down today with status later this afternoon.
I'll keep you posted as to what is wrong.
Well, first he said, "We have to call it in because there's aggressive tires on the rear". Which is "true", but not true.
I bought another set of rims from another S2000 owner-- which had tires on them because I had a scratch on the rear rim... and my S02's were BAAALLLDDD (down to the cords), so anyway, I put these rims (with tires) on the rears. They are also baldish, but better than my S02's... My B-Day is March 31st, and my brother is buying me tires, so I figured it would be the easiest way to replace the tires that were on the rims.... Sound like they want to give me crap for having "performance" tires on the rear. Go figure.
As far as clutch dumps, etc... no, the car hasn't been abused at all... infact, its in damn near perfect condition... no door dings, scratches, etc... Hell, it only gets 4k miles/yr. Its my leisure vehicle for sunny texas days.
I sure as hell hope they don't try to deny warranty because of the tries on the rims I bought. That would be such bs.
They said the pumpkin is full of fluid, but there is a little fluid dripping like a blow seal or something? It making a horrid sound back there, and it did go "BOOM" when it happened... though you can still move the car in gear.
He also said/claimed the drain plug is still in there, etc... hence the pumpkin has fluid. They anticipate tearing it down today with status later this afternoon.
I'll keep you posted as to what is wrong.
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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
Originally Posted by amartin,Mar 25 2005, 11:18 AM
Just spoke to the dealer...
Well, first he said, "We have to call it in because there's aggressive tires on the rear". Which is "true", but not true.
I bought another set of rims from another S2000 owner-- which had tires on them because I had a scratch on the rear rim... and my S02's were BAAALLLDDD (down to the cords), so anyway, I put these rims (with tires) on the rears. They are also baldish, but better than my S02's... My B-Day is March 31st, and my brother is buying me tires, so I figured it would be the easiest way to replace the tires that were on the rims.... Sound like they want to give me crap for having "performance" tires on the rear. Go figure.
As far as clutch dumps, etc... no, the car hasn't been abused at all... infact, its in damn near perfect condition... no door dings, scratches, etc... Hell, it only gets 4k miles/yr. Its my leisure vehicle for sunny texas days.
I sure as hell hope they don't try to deny warranty because of the tries on the rims I bought. That would be such bs.
They said the pumpkin is full of fluid, but there is a little fluid dripping like a blow seal or something? It making a horrid sound back there, and it did go "BOOM" when it happened... though you can still move the car in gear.
He also said/claimed the drain plug is still in there, etc... hence the pumpkin has fluid. They anticipate tearing it down today with status later this afternoon.
I'll keep you posted as to what is wrong.
Well, first he said, "We have to call it in because there's aggressive tires on the rear". Which is "true", but not true.
I bought another set of rims from another S2000 owner-- which had tires on them because I had a scratch on the rear rim... and my S02's were BAAALLLDDD (down to the cords), so anyway, I put these rims (with tires) on the rears. They are also baldish, but better than my S02's... My B-Day is March 31st, and my brother is buying me tires, so I figured it would be the easiest way to replace the tires that were on the rims.... Sound like they want to give me crap for having "performance" tires on the rear. Go figure.
As far as clutch dumps, etc... no, the car hasn't been abused at all... infact, its in damn near perfect condition... no door dings, scratches, etc... Hell, it only gets 4k miles/yr. Its my leisure vehicle for sunny texas days.
I sure as hell hope they don't try to deny warranty because of the tries on the rims I bought. That would be such bs.
They said the pumpkin is full of fluid, but there is a little fluid dripping like a blow seal or something? It making a horrid sound back there, and it did go "BOOM" when it happened... though you can still move the car in gear.
He also said/claimed the drain plug is still in there, etc... hence the pumpkin has fluid. They anticipate tearing it down today with status later this afternoon.
I'll keep you posted as to what is wrong.
What is the wear rating on the OEM tires (hint 140)
What is the wear rating on the tires you currently have on the car (Hint: unless they are R compounds they will have a higher rating than the OEM S02s)
Now tire wear ratings are not standardized bewteen manufactureres or even within a manufacturers line up but the general perception is that the higher the tread wear rating the longer lasting (and the less aggressive) the tire is. Those peabrains will probably drop that stance if you hit them with this argument.
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From: Cary, NC
Originally Posted by spotch,Mar 25 2005, 11:39 AM
so if you have an s2000 and want to get your diff fluid changed at a dealership what the heck are you supposed to do? Specially request a certain fluid beforehand and babysit the tech so you can make sure they don't ruin your differential while servicing it?