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Recall work - molybdenum & extra years warranty - fact or fiction?
UK & Ireland S2000 CommunityDiscussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it in the UK and Ireland. Including FAQs, and technical questions.
Isn't it recommended that you only use mineral oil before the 9000 mile service?
because before then the engine isn't properly broken in?
Steve
That's true, however I spoke to them about various oils when I first had the car and got their views on having an oil change before the first 9,000 mile service. Their opinion was that changing to a fully synthetic oil before the engine was fully bedded in was not a good idea as it would delay the process, but a part synthetic was ok.
My car has practically stopped drinking any oil now so I'll see how things go.
I forgot to ask specifically which oil they're using, I'm assuming Shell Helix Plus, so I'll have to give them a call to check so I can buy the same for topping up .....question is what do I do with my 5 litres of Halfords 10W 40 mineral oil slight miscalculation there methinks
EDIT: Yep they put Shell Helix Plus 10W 40 in which is ok.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cedric Tomkinson
[B]I got this completely unsolicited letter this morning. I've made no enquiies either with Honda U.K. or with my dealer. It confirms the extra years warranty on the engine.
Just got my version of Cedric's letter.
Called Honda UK asking can I wait until ~end November(1st service) - they said OK.
Only problem is where to take it!
Just got my car back from Marshalls in Reading having had the following work done ...
- Pruduct updates - plugs and oil jet bolts
- Four new wheels under warranty
- New clutch under warranty
... and first impressions are very good! So a BIG to Marshalls!
The gear change is now silky but positive, the clutch is quiet and there is a lot less vibration overall (excellent wheel balancing). It feels like a different car! Unfortunately it isn't, which means I still have a nasty scrape on the drivers side of the rear bumper just behind the wheel !
The car was also clean and just an expected amount of extra mileage.
Took my June 02 into Norton Way Motors today to have the Spark Plugs and Oil Bolts done.
Spent the whole day dreading a phone call to say "we have a problem" but at 4.30 had a call to say all's OK and ready for collection
The service manager I spoke to in the morning said they had already had a few in for the mod and were fully up to speed with the problems?
Collected car,which was nicely washed, and with only an extra 4 miles on, so that's OK. Apparently I will now receive a certificate to confirm the extra warrantee cover?
So not a bad performance by my (so far) friendly dealer
Originally posted by Nick Graves My Import is definitely registered at Honda UK, and needs free candles/bolt, but no mention of an extra year's warranty.
I presume it's a H(UK) gratis, so us importers are excluded.
Mines an import, and after having the work done on Monday I've just received a HondaCare guarantee letter stamped by the dealer for an extra 12 months warranty starting in April 2005 covering all internal mechanical components of the engine + all oil seals + damage caused to casings as a direct result of the failure of a covered component
Originally Posted by moor deybe,Oct 2 2002, 08:44 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if people with EU import cars didn't get this letter seeing as its come from Honda U.K. and they were a bit vague when I spoke to them last week about my car. They knew the work needed doing but my registration or VIN number didn't seem to be on the system of the person I spoke to Hopefully the DVLA is being used but its not a safety thing as such so who knows?
is possible to have a bigger a copy, is to small to print
10-01-2002, 12:03 PM
slight miscalculation there methinks
So a BIG 
to Marshalls!
Mines an import, and after having the work done on Monday I've just received a HondaCare guarantee letter stamped by the dealer for an extra 12 months warranty starting in April 2005
covering all internal mechanical components of the engine + all oil seals + damage caused to casings as a direct result of the failure of a covered component
Hopefully the DVLA is being used but its not a safety thing as such so who knows?