I was about to do maintenance on my s2000, so this video came at the perfect time! I was going to go through all the old videos to find what I needed but you guys put it all in one, thank you very much and happy holidays to one of the best in the business 👍🏽

John, you found a really clean S2000. It’s in great shape. Once your buddy does a paint correction, that thing will look insane. Glad to see another build.

Thanks for the continued great videos John and George! Really looking forward to the brake and suspension video! Those are the next upgrades on my ‘05!

Thank you. Your videos are an amazing resource for s2k owners. Your passion for cars and attention to detail really shines through in your work. Top man.

@LHTPerformance

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

Love the sound of the NA VE-TEC moter. GR8 video cheers...

Excellent walkthrough, thank you!

Absolutely my favorite source of help for anything, upset I’m all the way in Cali but maybe make a mission a for a t/c 😆

I wish I knew about LHT performance back when I had my AP1. I had nothing but trouble out of mine John makes me want one all over again

Great explanation

I really appreciate this post as I'm going to be changing most of my fluids tomorrow in preparation for a track day, and I haven't done my brakes before. FYI, I switched to SynchroMax based on your advice from an earlier video and found that it performs much better than alternatives in general (and particularly in the cold) but I have noticed that it seems to start to feel thicker (like my synchros have to work harder sooner) when I've been running on track for a long session.

Great vid! Honda blue coolant is first done 10 years or 100k, then every 60k or 5 years. On the back of the bottle it says every 5 years or 60k.

That car is super clean damn

Even though I’ve done all these fluid changes and flushes I still enjoy watching you do it and explain it. Looking forward to the serpentine belt change 👍🏼

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Ryan Dennehy Lol. That would be a 2 minute video even with me jabbering too much.

@cheemooo

2 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance Hello Lht Performance, I have a 2001 s2000 with 10,700 miles. My brake light from the electronic speed gauge just illuminated yesterday and is on now. The brake fluid looks like it is at a normal level. Would you be able to offer me any advice on what might be the reason for this?

@LHTPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

Either float switch or the wiring has issue or the e brake switch.

@jacobmendez7420

Жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance what is the best weight for the diff fluid. I’ve seen you recommend 90w 140 75w 140 I’m not sure which to buy

@LHTPerformance

Жыл бұрын

@@jacobmendez7420 According to Ben, 75W 140 is the better option. We use Mobil 1 75W140 in all S2000s

really cant wait to see matts civic on this channel!!!

Great video! Thank you!

You guys should do a video on bleeding the cooling system & one for the bearings in idler + tensioner pulley.

Gr8 video well explained 👍

My S2K has never met you guys. I have. I speak highly of you to her. She would like to meet you.

Question regarding the royal purple. I have an EP3 SI. I'm getting some gear grind going into 3rd and slight lockout sometimes coming down to 2nd. This is recent. I changed the MTF to OEM Honda fluid. Same results. You think royal purple is the next step or perhaps a larger problem?

I understand there’s an oil filter mod to prevent the filter from coming off in spirited driving? Is this correct?

Is the royal purple good for all climate? My transmission gets a little notchy when cold.

Do the folks that have alternate methods/procedures do service for a living? 1st tool I would buy (if I could afford it) would be a 2 post lift ;)

When doing brake bleeding, Always start where the brake booster is so if it’s a LHD, it’s going to be front left then turn clockwise then if it’s a RHD, front right then do counter clockwise

I did the same when I got my 00 s2k w/32k miles 4 months ago. Used Redline 75 90 fluid. Thinking of switching to mobil 1 75 140 when it comes out of storage in Spring. It seems a little on the noisy side. Compared to what was in it from prev owners. The old fluid was dark gold coloured and a little residue on drain plug. Also Adj valves and flushed coolant just in case. Dont cheap out on your maintenance!

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Monopoly I’ve noticed the Mobil 75W 140 does a better job quieting them down. Ben from Puddy has always told me the horror stories with the wrong fluid.

@gigatron2008

3 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance Thanks LHT! Luckily I drove lightly on street approx 250miles. I'll drain the fluid and see if there's any damages.

Hey John. Would you consider turning your s2000 shop car to a 20th anniversary build. I think that would make it stand out a little more. I think you can still order it.

I was just looking for a new video like 20 minutes ago. Lol.

That’s interesting John I’ve always done the passenger rear wheel first and work my way around to the passenger front wheel. Also I learned the same brake/clutch bleeding method you describe and honestly I don’t like it. I prefer the one-man method keeping a tube submerged in fluid; rock hard pedal every time.

@stevejamik2295

3 жыл бұрын

If there is no air in the system, the technically you are doing a flush. If doing a flush, it doesn’t matter where you start. The front brakes will allow a larger amount of fluid to flow through.

Great vid as usual! Have you ever considered a Fumoto oil drain plug? I’ve had one on my s2k for almost 10 years with no issues. I don’t even have to jack up my car to change my oil. Just curious what your take on it is, and if you have ever considered it.

@M00n.P00p.

3 жыл бұрын

I'd prefer the Stahlbus oil drain valve. www.stahlbus.com/products/en/oil-drain-valve/index.php

You can hand tighten the oil filter 7/8?

Have you ever done a video on unblocking convertible top drain holes?

My S2000 needs some LHT love

Cant speak for the Royal Purple transmission oil because I haven't tried it yet but the Castrol Syntranse FE 75W does wonders.

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

M00n I think a lot of them are based on the GM syncro mesh, I think they all copy each other. Lol.

Great informative video. Thanks John & George! Where can a guy get his own OEM lip?

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Brian Webster I wish I could help. Search and search.

Do you not need to bleed the clutch? Did you just suck it out and replace?

This is a great find. You’re so lucky!

Ever tried the actual GM Synchromesh Friction Modified gearbox fluid? Not the regular GM Synchromesh fluid. I switched to that over 15 years ago in my GSR and it still shifts smooth as butter with 375,000 miles on it. Unfortunately I’m not sure if that fluid is even available anymore. GM 12377916 is the part number. Great stuff, but I’ll eventually likely switch over to OEM Honda MTF.

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Patrick94GSR Yes. That was one of the fluids I tried originally when I experimented with fluids several years ago.

How does the royal purple fluid work in colder weather/climates? Im in Mn and drive my s2k sometimes when its 20-30f out.

@twots22

3 жыл бұрын

The first owner of my formula red 02, my stepdad drove it 2 winters in VT tried to sell me the snow tires lol.

How do you clean the residue from the inside of the clutch/brake fluid reservoir?

@Coda5610

3 жыл бұрын

Cotton swabs

Who better to ask than a Honda Guru? Will that 15400-pcx-000 oil filter work on an Integra "B" series, "C" series, and C5 series motor?

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Jay JanyH without actually trying it I couldn’t say. The main part is the sealing ring.

Great video, thank you, if doing the Brake fluid would it be the same seq for a right hand drive car? where the the master c is on the right, ?

@LHTPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

I would double check in the manual. I couldn’t say for sure.

@alistercresswell6591

2 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance thank you. Great channel. Over the pond you guys keep us going. With our cars. Brilliant.

LHT should update the link to the oil filter wrench since he's changed his recommendation!

I've found a mess free way to bleed my brakes and clutch. Instead of using a bottle and hose, I just bought a 2 liter urine bag from the drug store. Cut the tip of the hose so it will fit the bleeder valve nipple. It's about a dollar for a urine bag. Since the bag is sealed, it's spill proof. Plus you can use the old fluid to degrease some of your tools.

Would the pdx filter work well for the k series engines as well? Or is that part not compatible?

@stevejamik2295

3 жыл бұрын

You can use the PCX filter on other models as well

Great video thank you but on the white board you said you were using 90 140 for the dif but then u used 75 140? Which do I useeee

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

We try to use 90w 140 and anything that seeing power increase. . Depends if the part store runs out too.

@youngpunkondope

3 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance oh I see thanks for responding.. I'm gonna be taking my baby to you guys for ap2 retainers and adjustment hopefully soon! some other little things too :) only guys I would trust with my car

How did you change out the clutch fluid? What did you put back - same as brake fluid?

@LHTPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

I like to empty out the reservoir and them clean it out. Then flush through fresh dot 3/4 synthetic.

Billman recommends Passenger wheel first then driver side then rear wheels

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Joseph Juguilon Qell That is incorrect. The Honda service manual states: Front left 1 , front right 2, rear right 3 and rear left 4. It’s very important the follow the manufacturer sequence.

Do you like to use RP synchromax with all Honda transmissions?

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only tested it in the S2000. I couldn’t say for anything else.

It looks like it is almost brand new the body paint is well preserved.

Can you please do the same video for your Z06. I have a 2011 Z07 that is away for the winter ( 🇨🇦) I’d like something to do over the winter

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Neon98Driver I did one for one of my past Corvettes.

@jermainecotton4406

3 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance any reason you switched to the 140w diff fluid in your other video of changing the diff fluid you used 75-90w a little curious since I just changed mine using the steps In that video for the 90w

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

@@jermainecotton4406 As recommended from Ben at Puddy Mod the 90w140 offer better protection and cushion on the gears.

@jermainecotton4406

3 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance juuuust great after I got it all buttoned up too

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

@@jermainecotton4406 I think that video is a few years old. The 75w90 is fine. Just the 90w140 is better.

Please also include the coolant next times.

Do you use a different pump between the transmission fluid and differential fluid?

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

dragger168 As mentioned in the video, we pump the new fluid through first after changing fluids.

@dragger168

3 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance that doesn’t cross contaminate the different fluids?

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

dragger168 If you pump something of the new fluid through first, No.

@dragger168

3 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance thank you for the response

John is the Gordon Ramsay of Honda's

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

831vtc t2 except I don’t cuss and yell at everyone. Lol.

Who would give this video a thumbs down? SMH

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Jose Arellano The ones that hate everything. Lol.

THIS IS GOLD!

White board said 90w 140...bottle in is 75w :)

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Mark Munden Yes. I wrote it down wrong on the board. Mobil 1 is 75w 140

Hey John is the Mobil 1 75W-90 good for the S2k differential ?

@LHTPerformance

Жыл бұрын

We use and recommend Mobil 75w 140. As per Ben at Puddy Mods recommendation also.

@bige7186

Жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance I already purchased the 75w-90 bottle should I just return it n get the 75w-140 ? It’s just my weekend car I don’t track it or anything.

@LHTPerformance

Жыл бұрын

@@bige7186 if you can, 75-140 is better.

@bige7186

Жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance thank you preciate u 🙏

@LHTPerformance

Жыл бұрын

@@bige7186 No problem. Your welcome.

I only gave this video one thumbs up. It would have gotten two thumbs up if you would have shown how to change the blinker fluid.....

What’s the difference between the 75w 140 and the 75w 90?

@LHTPerformance

Жыл бұрын

The 140 is slightly heavier and offers more shock absorption.

@Darth_Senpai

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

You did not show how to drain clutch fluid, how to bleed it

All owners should be locked in a room and forced to watch this video! In fact, this video should be supplied with all S2000's. Essential viewing for any S2000 owner, or future owner. Or any owner of any car, for that matter. Thanks.

Can i use that royal purple on a k series transmission too?

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

ssportugal I haven’t personally tried it so I could say. After driving our red car today I can tell you it’s night and day better.

@ssportugal

3 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance I'm going to try it, hopefully don't destroy my jdm LSD gearbox haha, thanks for the reply 👍

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

ssportugal I don’t think you’ll hurt it, just not sure how much it will improve. Please post back

@ssportugal

3 жыл бұрын

@@LHTPerformance will do, out of curiosity how much is each bottle over there? Here in the UK I found it at £24.95

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

ssportugal it’s about $19 a quart here.

Geez that car is a time capsule. Someone kept the mileage off for the next guy to enjoy

I've seen a gas filter been changed on the channel 😏

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Most newer vehicles no longer have gas filters

There seems to be some missing information regarding bleeding the clutch. Otherwise very informative.

@LHTPerformance

Жыл бұрын

I once did a video dedicated to bleeding the clutch and received countless messages how people had messed it up and managed to introduce air into their system.

A Honda dealer is selling a pristine 31k 2006 1-owner, dealer maintained Berlina Black w/ OEM front lip/sidestrakes/the ugly spoiler in CO for $29k. Somebody snap that up before I go into debt.

I have always followed the same policy, regardless of what make or model I'm servicing: Bleed the caliper that is farthest from the the master cylinder first, then the next next farthest, then the next farthest, and finally the nearest. This technique ensures that no contaminated fluid backflushes into the parts of the system which have already been bled. Why is your policy different?

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

samson3000 Every vehicle has a sequence according the manufacturers instructions. We go by the Official Honda service manual.

you have 53k subscribers. 443 views 2 hours after uploading. Something is not right.

@davideurenius5272

3 жыл бұрын

Some of us are in Europe so more views are coming 👍

@luisamoa2500

3 жыл бұрын

Toooo much chatter not enough 🔧 that's what people want. That's why

Eveywhere tells you not to push the brake pedal to the floor but you say its okay? And no need to open and close the bleeder valve. Just leave the bleeder valve opened and connected to the bottle and then pump the pedal 60-70% of the travel over and over until the line has new fluid.

@LHTPerformance

3 жыл бұрын

Not according to the Honda Service manual.

The instructions on the oil filter specify a torque value of 20-24 Nm.

My crusher washer was stuck on for 2 years till I bought a new drain bolt 🔩