2002 S2000

After contemplating selling it, I've decided to keep it long term. So, I'm wanting to really solidify preventative maintenance. I bought it at 69k miles in December 2011 (it now has 80k miles). At that time or shortly after, I did the following: spark plugs, checked compression, tranny & diff fluids, oil change, air and cabin filters, re torqued rear hub nuts, checked valves, and inspected valve spring retainers (looked excellent), checked brake pads, changed the clutch fluid a few times (no bleed), and maybe a couple of other things I don't recall from memory. The coolant and brake fluid need changed. And I'll check the brake pads thickness.

What else should I do for super solid preventative maintenance? I'm thinking the Billman TCT and what else in addition to the coolant and brake fluid?????

Ryuu

if it isn't broken, don't fix it, applies to this car seriously.. there are guys with unbelievable wear on parts many seem to dash through... one guy I read tonight has 300k on original items...




belt, tensioner, pulleys... check'm




normal maintenance..




good luck and congrats on keeping the S

Car Analogy

...and I read one of those 300k mile guys is still on his original clutch! Lots of highway miles, but still.

There is a thread on here somewhere about things new owners should do/check. Seems to apply here, even though you're not new.

Agree with ain't broke don't fix it. Sure, change the brake fluid and coolant. But the tct, when it starts making noise, change it. Don't mess with it if its not.

cosmomiller

I have not changed my TCT yet, going to do Billman's one in the next few months. He says sooner or later you will need to do it so might as well get it done and you are good for life.

vtec9

TCT isn't a preventative maintenance candidate in my opinion. Yes, many people have them go bad, but that's a fraction of the total cars on the road.


just follow the regular maintenance schedule, including all inspections

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/101...plain-english/

Themikewoo

You could also check out the link in my signature for help with maintenance.