Looking at '04 S2K

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Jan 17, 2012 | 06:13 AM

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simundo777

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Originally Posted by MB

I've had 2 MY04s and neither had to be topped up between services, even with hard track use.

Buy one with good history, low owners etc and all will be fine.

My MY03 car does seem to go through quite a lot of oil, i've already had to top it up twice and dont do many miles at all, should I be worried?

Also, in regards to the right oil, i've been using a 5W 40 Fully synthetic, is that the best sort or does everyone have their own preferences?

Jan 17, 2012 | 06:18 AM

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lovegroova

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Originally Posted by KingRevo

What is the oil jet issue with pre 04 models then? Never heard of this

A search for oil jet reveals all: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/885515-oil-jet-bolts

Jan 17, 2012 | 06:23 AM

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RichwiththeS2000

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Thanks, yeah just found that

Sound like my car probably had the recall, or its been going nearly 10 years without blowing up yet. Will double check with honda dealer when it comes out of hibernation

Jan 17, 2012 | 06:26 AM

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veehexx

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Originally Posted by KingRevo' timestamp='1326811554' post='21324491

What is the oil jet issue with pre 04 models then? Never heard of this

A search for oil jet reveals all: https://www.s2ki.com/...5-oil-jet-bolts

i see i posted in there - looks like the last guy in Gibraltar was the only one to report an actual issue. seems my post in that thread was right (i did a fair bit of research to see if my JDM 00 was affected prior to posting) - hotter climates primarily have the issue.

Jan 17, 2012 | 07:15 AM

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SiT

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From: Weston Super Vegas!

Thanks for all the info guys, bought the '04. Was looking at!!!!!! Very excited and hope to collect on Fri.

Cheers

Si

Jan 17, 2012 | 07:42 AM

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lovegroova

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Thanks for all the info guys, bought the '04. Was looking at!!!!!! Very excited and hope to collect on Fri.

Cheers

Si

Congratulations, and happy to help out

Jan 17, 2012 | 08:26 AM

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SiT

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Originally Posted by SiT' timestamp='1326752070' post='21322461

So can you buy a Honda warranty as a stand alone item then even if you buy a car privately for example?!? If that's the case it sounds superb.

Good to know few reported problems with 04 age cars, I did start to worry and after seeing what is for me the perfect example of what I was after I was a little sad.

Doesn't sound as terrifying as I first thought.

Thanks chaps

Si

Yes you can, especially if it has a full Honda Service History. Give a few dealers a call to get a quote. There's a few who post here (Dave at Brayley, Hemel Hempstead being one) who usually do good deals on Extended Warranties.

Do you happen to know how to contact Dave at Brayley through forum but couldn't see anything??

Si