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Checking the oil in this car SUCKS!

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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 05:43 AM
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I don't seem to be having the same problems expressed in this thread. I either check the car cold, or if the car was running, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain down - just like in all of my other vehicles ['68 VW Type III, '68 VW Type I, '79 VW Scirroco, '89 Honda Civic Si, and '99 Ford F150].

Have you tried the dipstick from someone elses S2000 in yours? If that's not it, since the problem is really bad, I'd take it to the dealer to have them make sure everything is aligned properly.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 05:46 AM
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Originally posted by Freakaccident
I dont think there is such a thing as an accurate reading with this car.
You could always just drop the oil pan, and do a visual inspection of the oil level.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 06:38 AM
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Originally posted by Freakaccident
I dont think there is such a thing as an accurate reading with this car.
Must be your car. I've never had a problem getting an accurate reading with mine.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 06:41 AM
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Take it to the dealer? HAHA! If parts arent falling off the car and it is Hondas fault they wont touch it. HONDA SUX! I will never own another junky Honda as long as I live. Their service sux almost as much as their cars do.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 06:46 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Freakaccident
[B]Take it to the dealer?
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 06:52 AM
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maybe you all should not own a car if you cant check the oil...

HAHAHAHA
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 11:02 AM
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I tend to agree with Gernby. I have only had good experiences with my Honda dealer. If you are having an issues with yours maybe its not the dealer but it might be you. Just a thought. By the way how hard can it be to check the oil? Have it on a level surface, if hot wait a few minutes to let the oil drain back down, pull the dip stick wipe it off put it back in the hole pull it back out an look at it. Damn its not rocket science.
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Old Sep 17, 2002 | 09:53 PM
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Maybe I should try another dealer because they seem to not care for their customers very well. I don't appreciate the rudeness from some of you without even knowing me. I have had a bad experience with this car and my dealer which says nothing about me. Many of you s2k owners remind me of Vette owners. Stuck up!

I am quite aware of how to check the oil. Considering I went to school to work on aircraft, worked on cars for three years, and currently custom build hardcore 4x4s in my spare time I think I know what I am doing. There is obviously something wrong with mine. I checked on a friends s2k today and he checked mine. Totally different experience and he agreed that mine wasn't right.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 06:06 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Freakaccident
[B]There is obviously something wrong with mine.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 06:06 AM
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Freakaccident,

I guess you solved your problem then. I guess this thread served its purpose, and you have proved to yourself that checking the oil on this car does NOT suck, as previously thought.

You should realize that we were not being rude, just unsympathetic to your whining, despite our suggestions.
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