What oil to use for tranny/diff/engine?

elmer20 · 10-05-2007, 07:17 AM

I bought a used 01 s2k w/ 82K miles and thinking of changing all the fluids, what would you recommend and how many quarts for the engine, tranny, diff?

Castrol Synthetic (10/40)
Honda OEM manual tranny fluid w/ BG additive
Honda OEM differential oil

gomarlins3 · 10-05-2007, 11:44 AM

I use:

Mobil1 10W30
Honda MTF (the new blend)
Either Mobil1 75W90 **or** LE-607 90W-- I have used both and didn't have any problems with either. The Mobil1 is easier to find.

elmer20 · 10-05-2007, 12:36 PM

Thanks!

desmo4 · 10-07-2007, 04:59 PM

Redline 10w30 for the engine
Redline MTL for thew transmission
Redline 75 90 with friction modifier for the diff

Jonathan

brakefade · 10-07-2007, 08:11 PM

Be careful if you do decide to get the "Honda" diff oil...there really isn't anything special for the s2k, so many parts depts make the mistake of giving s2k owners diff oil for the CRV. That oil will destroy an s2k diff in short order.

Tee-Dub · 10-07-2007, 08:37 PM

I just bought Amsoil 75-90 synthetic for my differential. Now I just have to find a 23mm endwrench and get the fill plug off. The drain should be easy, but that fill plug is in a tight spot.

10-05-2007, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
elmer20 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 3	What oil to use for tranny/diff/engine? I bought a used 01 s2k w/ 82K miles and thinking of changing all the fluids, what would you recommend and how many quarts for the engine, tranny, diff? Castrol Synthetic (10/40) Honda OEM manual tranny fluid w/ BG additive Honda OEM differential oil

10-05-2007, 11:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,811	I use: Mobil1 10W30 Honda MTF (the new blend) Either Mobil1 75W90 or LE-607 90W-- I have used both and didn't have any problems with either. The Mobil1 is easier to find. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

10-07-2007, 04:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 544	Redline 10w30 for the engine Redline MTL for thew transmission Redline 75 90 with friction modifier for the diff Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

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10-05-2007, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
elmer20 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 3	Thanks!

10-07-2007, 08:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
brakefade Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9	Be careful if you do decide to get the "Honda" diff oil...there really isn't anything special for the s2k, so many parts depts make the mistake of giving s2k owners diff oil for the CRV. That oil will destroy an s2k diff in short order.

10-07-2007, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tee-Dub Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 54	I just bought Amsoil 75-90 synthetic for my differential. Now I just have to find a 23mm endwrench and get the fill plug off. The drain should be easy, but that fill plug is in a tight spot.