engine oil capacity ?

padoos1 · 05-18-2008, 08:01 AM

how much oil with filter does an 05 s2000 take , i bought this car used and didnt get a manuel with it and i want to do an oil change, also how many miles would you go between oil changes useing synthetic oil ....... thanks in advance

Java Junky · 05-18-2008, 08:20 AM

The Good Book listz it as 5.1 US quartz both wayz pad (I love answerz like that, don'choo?).
'Bookz're good, but they're jus' a reference, a startin' point.
Drain it. Pudd'in yer 5 quartz. Runn'er up. Let it settle'n season accordin' to yer dipstick.
If I wuz gettin' paid by the hour, I'd jus' dump whut the book sayz. When it'z mine I get fussy. (Don't believe any picturez that the guyz show you.)
Be well,
Java

kgf3076 · 05-18-2008, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padoos1

didnt get a manuel with it

You got the one without the Mexican who's supposed to do your oil changes?

Check in the secret compartment, you may have a manuAl there...you can also get an argument about changing synthetic oil at anywhere from 3000 miles to 7,500 miles..personally, I do it after every meet or 3000 miles, whichever comes first...I also change the transmission fluid (Honda MTF) and Diff (Redline 75w-90) after every other meet or 3000 miles. Oil/lube is cheap, engine parts aren't.

DJJSR · 05-18-2008, 10:50 AM

For average driving conditions, synthetic oil still remains serviceable beyond 5000 miles. If you're still under warranty, stick to the book. If you make a lot of short trips and don't get the engine up to temperature, you need more frequent changes. If your car is out of tune or you drive in dirty conditions a lot, you also need more frequent changes.

Java Junky · 05-18-2008, 12:41 PM

No comment.

sky2k · 05-18-2008, 01:56 PM

yep, 5, and i use a K&N oil filter, a little more $ but they are the best. And i change every 3000

chazdawg35 · 05-18-2008, 04:33 PM

I use Mobil 1 after it burps usually get 5.5 in there,K&N oil filter is a must.Also using a magnetic drain plug,suppose to be the $H!t.

desmo4 · 05-18-2008, 04:43 PM

As I have said previously I use Redline for everything. 10w30 for 12000 miles and change the oil filter every 3000, per Redline's instructions. Diff oil when i feel the clutches and transmission every 6 months.

Jonathan

DJJSR · 05-18-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmo4

As I have said previously I use Redline for everything. 10w30 for 12000 miles and change the oil filter every 3000, per Redline's instructions. Diff oil when i feel the clutches and transmission every 6 months.

Am I reading this right? You go 12,000 miles between oil changes and you change the transmission oil every 6 months?

05-18-2008, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
padoos1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	engine oil capacity ? how much oil with filter does an 05 s2000 take , i bought this car used and didnt get a manuel with it and i want to do an oil change, also how many miles would you go between oil changes useing synthetic oil ....... thanks in advance

05-18-2008, 08:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	The Good Book listz it as 5.1 US quartz *both* wayz pad (I love answerz like that, don'choo?). 'Bookz're good, but they're jus' a reference, a startin' point. Drain it. Pudd'in yer 5 quartz. Runn'er up. Let it settle'n season accordin' to yer dipstick. If I wuz gettin' paid by the hour, I'd jus' dump whut the book sayz. When it'z mine I get fussy. (Don't believe any picturez that the guyz show you.) Be well, Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-18-2008, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,751	For average driving conditions, synthetic oil still remains serviceable beyond 5000 miles. If you're still under warranty, stick to the book. If you make a lot of short trips and don't get the engine up to temperature, you need more frequent changes. If your car is out of tune or you drive in dirty conditions a lot, you also need more frequent changes. __________________ Don

05-18-2008, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	No comment. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-18-2008, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 544	As I have said previously I use Redline for everything. 10w30 for 12000 miles and change the oil filter every 3000, per Redline's instructions. Diff oil when i feel the clutches and transmission every 6 months. 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

05-18-2008, 01:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
sky2k Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 230	yep, 5, and i use a K&N oil filter, a little more $ but they are the best. And i change every 3000

05-18-2008, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 858	I use Mobil 1 after it burps usually get 5.5 in there,K&N oil filter is a must.Also using a magnetic drain plug,suppose to be the $H!t.

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