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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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what fluids are used in the s2k from the factory as in if you buy a brand new car oil and tranny
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Follow the manual

Use 10w30 synthetic in the motor and Honda MTF in the tranny

The diff is another beast... If the dealer isn't careful, they might use the same fluid as the Honda CRV and that will cause the diff to fail and leave you with a 2000+ bill.

They need to use diff fluid from thier marine division, better yet do it yourself. Get 75w90 GL-5 Fluid and read up in the FAQ section.

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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Unless something has changed with the newer model years, you are not supossed to use synthetic for some mileage period on a new F22.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by BananaRacing,Jun 13 2007, 06:21 PM
what fluids are used in the s2k from the factory as in if you buy a brand new car oil and tranny
If I read your question correctly, I don't believe anyone knows for sure what the OEM engine oil fill is. It appears to be some sort of 20wt oil that is loaded with moly and silicon from manufacturer pre-lube. This is based on a couple of UOA's that we have seen. The tranny fluid is probably Honda MTF. The differential fluid is anyone's guess. All I can say is that it appears grayish, clumpy, and stinky! The clutch and brake fluid is probably Honda DOT 3. There is no power steering fluid, so stop looking.
If you are asking about what to use as a replacement for your factory fills, then read your owner's manual. It is very specific. If you want to learn a lot more about oils used in the S2000, then look in the Oil Journals:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=195574
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by iDomN8U,Jun 13 2007, 04:28 PM
Follow the manual

Use 10w30 synthetic in the motor


Not unless there is 10k on the motor.


Originally Posted by iDomN8U,Jun 13 2007, 04:28 PM
Honda MTF in the tranny



[QUOTE=iDomN8U,Jun 13 2007, 04:28 PM]The diff is another beast... If the dealer isn't careful, they might use the same fluid as the Honda CRV and that will cause the diff to fail and leave you with a 2000+ bill.

They need to use diff fluid from thier marine division, better yet do it yourself.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by INDYMAC,Jun 14 2007, 03:18 AM
I don't believe anyone knows for sure what the OEM engine oil fill is. It appears to be some sort of 20wt oil that is loaded with moly and silicon from manufacturer pre-lube. This is based on a couple of UOA's that we have seen.
It's just regular dino Mobil oil with a crap load of moly in it


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