Changing the oil and filter – HONDA S2000 User Manual

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Remove the oil filter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.

Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.

Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.

Make sure the oil filter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it before installing a
new oil filter.

Make sure to clean off any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surface of a new oil filter.

Install the engine oil fill cap. Start
the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn off the
engine, and check your work.

Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):

Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:

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Changing the Oil and Filter

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WASHER

OIL DRAIN BOLT

OIL FILTER

5.1 US qt (4.8 )

29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)

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