Did my mechanic just f* up?
01-28-2011, 02:02 AM
#11
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keep us updated, hope all goes well. I still don't understand what he was thinking. Good Luck
Next time I would try and DIY next time around, so you know exactly what goes in and where. S2ki has DIY w/photos to help you step by step.
01-28-2011, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverS2kF22C1,Jan 28 2011, 05:54 AM
I wouldn't drive it at all, I can't imagine the tranny fluid has the ability to handle the shear in the rear end.
I vaguely recall that when you buy the diff fluid from Honda you have to watch to make sure you get the right stuff because there are two different blends and the S2k is the odd man out and is usually not carried at dealerships... But I am not positive on this...
I vaguely recall that when you buy the diff fluid from Honda you have to watch to make sure you get the right stuff because there are two different blends and the S2k is the odd man out and is usually not carried at dealerships... But I am not positive on this...
The S2000 fluid (from Honda) is specifically for the S2000, and not just "can I get some diff fluid for my Honda."
01-28-2011, 05:25 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by Disgustipated,Jan 28 2011, 02:46 AM
Your mechanic is one of those arrogant ****s who think that their experience = wisdom, and that everything they've dealt with in the past applies to everything they'll ever potentially deal with.
Your average know-it-all Honda mechanic doesn't know shit about S2000's.
Your average know-it-all Honda mechanic doesn't know shit about S2000's.
The S2000 is not like other Hondas, but your mechanic isn't the first guy to treat it like a Civic. Stay away from that guy.
Also, last I checked, Honda doesn't even sell diff fluid for the S - just calls for 90 weight at least. Honda mechanics were just sticking whatever they could find into S2000s and breaking them.
01-28-2011, 07:11 AM
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ya he may have worked on civics, accords and honda mini vans through the 80s and they would have zero related to the s2000. what an idiot, and dont ever think your car isn't "yours" at a mechanic's place, thats your baby man, i'd be like "put my car down off them lifts, or i'm burning this mofo down!"
01-28-2011, 07:12 AM
#19
Originally Posted by Saki GT,Jan 28 2011, 08:25 AM
The S2000 is not like other Hondas, but your mechanic isn't the first guy to treat it like a Civic.
01-28-2011, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverS2kF22C1,Jan 28 2011, 02:54 AM
I wouldn't drive it at all, I can't imagine the tranny fluid has the ability to handle the shear in the rear end.
I vaguely recall that when you buy the diff fluid from Honda you have to watch to make sure you get the right stuff because there are two different blends and the S2k is the odd man out and is usually not carried at dealerships... But I am not positive on this...
I vaguely recall that when you buy the diff fluid from Honda you have to watch to make sure you get the right stuff because there are two different blends and the S2k is the odd man out and is usually not carried at dealerships... But I am not positive on this...
Make him pay for new fluid, and put it in properly.
Whenever you bring the proper fluids to the mechanic and he makes his own decision to do what he wants, stop him in his tracks and tell him to do it your way. Even if it's free... he's doing it your way.