We have lots of random threads on this forum that address what maintenance should be done when, but they seem to crop up repeatedly when the question is asked. We have lots of DIYs for work, but they don't seem to cover the "when should I do this" question.

Is there any single thread that lays out, according to S2ki members that are knowledgable on the subject, when certain kinds of work S2000 owners should really be doing but that isn't laid out in the Honda owner's manual? (if so, ignore the rest of this post and show me where it is!)

I'm thinking of things along the lines of what to do at 5k, 10k, 15k miles, etc. Like when to change the diff fluid for example. Honda's recommendation is not anywhere close to the recommendations of members here, same with transmission fluid, brake fluid, clutch fluid, the cabin air filter, intake air filter, etc... maybe add a write up for how an owner can do a 15k service themselves too...

Maybe we could build a sticky that outlines what the attentive S2000 owner might want to do to their car at certain mileage in addition to or opposed to what the owner's manual states. Any opinions or links I should follow?

Thanks,

 

dude that sounds like an awesome idea, would come in very handy and be very convient

 

Good idea. I will help.

 

+1 I'd love to see that.

 

I love it. I would be willing to help with that. I have the shop manual but unfortunately that may be copywrite infringement to post pages from that to assist with the maintanence bible. Hmm I like the idea though and would be willing to help for sure

 

Well, we have a lot of knowledge on this site already, tons of DIYs, so it would be more of a maintenance schedule. Maybe once we have our own schedule, we can identify gaps in DIYs and go from there.

So basically, start chiming in with what work should be done when and we can build something.

1k -
3k -
5k -
10k -
15k -
20k -
25k -
30k -

Or one year of ownership/once a year, etc...

6 months -
12 mo -
18 mo -
24 mo -
30 mo -
36 mo -

Yearly -
Spring checklist -
Fall checklist -
Summer checklist -
Winter checklist -

etc...

Some kind of format by time.

 

i'll help bump it up hopefully billman or some other techs will chime in

 

10k - switch to synth engine oil
15-20k - swap differential & tranny fluid
25-30k - valve adjustment