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Old 06-24-2012, 09:13 PM
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Generally, removing the oil fill cap will allow the oil to drain faster.
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Originally Posted by hunginator
When draining the oil, should I remove the oil fill cap or leave it on till I pour the new oil in?
Sometimes the caps get really tight. Make sure you can loosen it before draining the oil.
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by S2k007
Generally, removing the oil fill cap will allow the oil to drain faster.
also, removing it is a good reminder to filler her up again!
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Another question for you guys.

I only know of two jacking points for the S2000 and they're on the side near the front. Is there any way I can jack the car up directly from the front so that when I do the oil change, it's more leveled?
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As always, search is your friend:
https://www.s2ki.com/home/2010/05/10...up-your-s2000/

The center jacking points are discussed in threads as well.
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Originally Posted by hunginator
Another question for you guys.

I only know of two jacking points for the S2000 and they're on the side near the front. Is there any way I can jack the car up directly from the front so that when I do the oil change, it's more leveled?

If you weren't/aren't using the center jack point, then how are you putting in your jack stands?
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Originally Posted by dwight
Originally Posted by hunginator' timestamp='1340798444' post='21815001
Another question for you guys.

I only know of two jacking points for the S2000 and they're on the side near the front. Is there any way I can jack the car up directly from the front so that when I do the oil change, it's more leveled?

If you weren't/aren't using the center jack point, then how are you putting in your jack stands?
ditto?

get ramps if you're too low, then use center jack point, then put jack stands on both sides.
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Did it myself today just for shits... my car is lowered and it took me about an hour to do the entire job... saved like 5 bucks.

Honda service department - you can continue to do my oil changes, haha.
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is it okay to change the oil every 3000 miles and change the filter every 6000 miles?


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