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my 2008 - catching up on maintenance

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Old 05-31-2022, 05:28 AM
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Darcy - I completely forgot about the blinker fluid. Hasn't been changed in 14 years.
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Coolant Coolant Coolant!
Brake Fluid Brake Fluid Brake Fluid!
Clutch Fluid Clutch Fluid Clutch Fluid!

All these are time sensitive fluids regardless of mileage. You can use any of the big box store DOT 3 or 4 hydraulic brake fluid (for the brake/ and clutch) but OE Honda coolant only. And @ 14 years, wouldn't hurt to change the trans, diff and plugs.
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If you can diy, do it.

Since you are in New England, you have option to make pilgrimage to have Billman work on your car. East end of LI.

Worth the trip. Considered best S2000 mechanic in the world.

I concur that dealership is last place I'd ever take an S for service.

What State and area are you in?
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Some other things not mentioned were to regrease your shifter components and also the clutch slave cylinder where it meets the clutch fork. The stock grease dries out over time and it's good maintenance for enjoyable driving. As mentioned, Shin Etsu those rubber gaskets all over the car, get them nice and puffy!
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Car Analogy - I'm in north central Mass. The guy Billman sounds amazing - but east end of Long Island is not really in the cards for me anytime soon.
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Originally Posted by Eeyore
Darcy - I completely forgot about the blinker fluid. Hasn't been changed in 14 years.
ouch...14 years?! that stuff has GOT to be stale!
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Originally Posted by darcyw
ouch...14 years?! that stuff has GOT to be stale!
darcy
And use only OEM fluid! Part: 90002-5Y3-002
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