In about 2 weeks, I'm taking ownership of a 6,100 mile '05 s2k. The original owner has done annual oil & filter changes at home, but the car has never been back to the dealer or had other service done. I'm thinking that after nearly 8 years, some other fluids also probably need attention and other items may need checking / replacing. I'll be having my local Honda dealer (or possibly an import indie) do the work. Your opinions on the following are welcome.

Oil & filter: I change every 5K miles or annually, whichever is sooner.
Brake fluid: After 8 years, I think this should be flushed & changed.
Coolant: ??
Tranny: ??
Diff: ??
Blinker fluid: Probably good for another couple years as it's so hard to drain & refill.

The battery has been removed every winter and sounded a bit weak. I'll see if driving a bit lets it recover, otherwise time for a change. The tires look ok with no cracks or checking, but they are getting aged. (Car always stored inside.) Thoughts on belts or other items to change / check? Thanks!

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i would change every fluid, just because it's sat for the past 8 years, and it's cheap insurance/PM anyways

 

andf congrats on your purchase! I hope you drive it more than the previous owner, enjoy it

 

i would change ALL fluids plus tires. Antifreeze becomes acidic over time, tires dryrot.

 

Wow, talk about low mileage!!!

Change the oil, diff, transmission, brake and clutch fluids. Probably will need a new battery and new tires. Check the brake pads and rotors to make sure they still look good. See if the serpentine/accessory belt is still within spec (see if the arrow is still pointing within the notch) and make sure the engine runs smoothly.

Some things to look out for:
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Awesome find...best year, best color and ultra low mileage! That car should be rock solid and is like new, go and have alot of fun!

 

Thanks all for the suggestions. Waiting for the car to arrive stinks.

 

With 6,100 miles its barely broken in! Just change your fluids and you should be good for awhile..

 

Yes, and don't forget the battery if you're concerned about it. They're cheap, so you might as well.

Changing the fluids is essential; as you've said, some might have already been changed recently, but for the sake of it, change them ALL, just so YOU know when they were last changed (note the mileage). It'll go towards uninterrupted sleep.

Then... enjoy!

Great find.

 

All others here are right, all the fluids. I use all synthetic fluids but maybe with only 6100 miles you shouldn't yet. Make sure you replace all the washers for the fill and drain blots or you will have drop leaks like I did. I would also suggest a gravity bleed of the brakes and clutch fluid with ATE super blue.

Love the car, I have an NFR too.. now get a CR lip!!!

 

Review the new owner stuff. Of note, check the frame for burrs which can tear the top and retorque the axle nuts.
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