Understanding what oil to get
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Understanding what oil to get
Hi All,
The time has come for a full fluid refresh on my s2000. I'm looking at doing
Engine Oil
Gearbox Oil
Diff Oil
Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Coolant
Now. I know I need to use a Honda Oil filter, and up till recently I used just the standard honda Gearbox + Diff Oil, as well as Clutch fluid and coolant.
What would people recommend I use in each case. The car is used on the track 4-5 times a year, so i'm keen to look after it as best as possible. It would be great if people could confirm quantities of each fluid so when I order I'm not short !
Many Thanks
Gareth
The time has come for a full fluid refresh on my s2000. I'm looking at doing
Engine Oil
Gearbox Oil
Diff Oil
Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid
Coolant
Now. I know I need to use a Honda Oil filter, and up till recently I used just the standard honda Gearbox + Diff Oil, as well as Clutch fluid and coolant.
What would people recommend I use in each case. The car is used on the track 4-5 times a year, so i'm keen to look after it as best as possible. It would be great if people could confirm quantities of each fluid so when I order I'm not short !
Many Thanks
Gareth
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Uh oh, a new oil topic
Worth using the Tech FAQ in this forum, and the search, Gareth! Loads of threads on it (hence the FAQ was made)
FWIW i'm using Castrol engine oil TD 5-40 and Motul for gearbox / diff / brakes.
Worth using the Tech FAQ in this forum, and the search, Gareth! Loads of threads on it (hence the FAQ was made)
FWIW i'm using Castrol engine oil TD 5-40 and Motul for gearbox / diff / brakes.
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Not all these questions are answered in the FAQ section though from what ive seen, so you cant be surprised when people ask them.
For example I can't see anywhere where it mentions how much coolant is needed for a system flush?
For example I can't see anywhere where it mentions how much coolant is needed for a system flush?
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Indeed some of the questions I could look in the FAQ, but I cant seem to find anything for quantities...
MB - I know its a poor show Where did you get your Motul fluids from?
MB - I know its a poor show Where did you get your Motul fluids from?
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Originally Posted by conanius,Mar 27 2010, 10:39 PM
Indeed some of the questions I could look in the FAQ, but I cant seem to find anything for quantities...
MB - I know its a poor show Where did you get your Motul fluids from?
MB - I know its a poor show Where did you get your Motul fluids from?
1.5l for gearbox
5.5l for engine oil
.75l for brake fluid
.25l for clutch
Not sure how much coolant is needed, but I think I read on here somewhere its about 6.5litres?
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Originally Posted by MB,Mar 27 2010, 07:51 PM
FWIW i'm using Castrol engine oil TD 5-40 and Motul for gearbox / diff / brakes.
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Originally Posted by Lord-Jaffa,Mar 27 2010, 10:03 PM
Not sure how much coolant is needed, but I think I read on here somewhere its about 6.5litres?
Chris.
PS oil and fluid specs./capacities etc should be in your owners manual.