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HONDA S2000
AP2 (facelift) / AP2 / 2005-2009 / Roadster / Convertible Roadster
Global - primarily Japan, North America, EuropeGlobal (primary markets: Japan, North America, Europe)Coverage: expanded
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2005 HONDA S2000 F20C (Japan), F22C1 (US and Europe) (AP2)
AP2 / F20C (Japan), F22C1 (US and Europe) / High-revving naturally aspirated inline-4 with VTEC, 2.0L in Japan, 2.2L in US/Europe from 2004 facelift (AP2).
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 fully syntheticOil capacity: 4.0 liters (service fill with filter change)Related: F20C, F22C1
2009 HONDA S2000 F22C1/F22C5 (AP2)
AP2 / F22C1, F22C5 / 2.2L inline-4 naturally aspirated VTEC engine
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 API SG or higherOil capacity: Approximately 4.8 liters (5.1 US quarts) including filter; service-fill with filter changeRelated: AP1 (1999-2003), AP2 (2004-2009)
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | technical-profile | F20C (Japan), F22C1 (US and Europe) | 1997 cc (Japan), 2157 cc (US/Europe) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2009 | technical-profile | F22C1, F22C5 | 2157 cc | Programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | F20C (Japan), F22C1 (US and Europe) | SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic | 4.0 liters (service fill with filter change) | Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF-Z1 recommended) |
| 2009 | F22C1, F22C5 | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 API SG or higher | Approximately 4.8 liters (5.1 US quarts) including filter; service-fill with filter change | Honda MTF or equivalent manual transmission fluid |
Technical specifications
- Engines: F20C (Japan), F22C1 (US and Europe), F22C1, F22C5
- Transmissions: 6-speed close-ratio manual (model dependent on market), Not offered in global markets (manual only), Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF-Z1 recommended), 6-speed close-ratio manual (TRC Spec), Not available in 2009, Honda MTF or equivalent manual transmission fluid
- Tire sizes: Front: 215/45ZR17, Rear: 245/40ZR17
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic / SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 API SG or higher
- Transmission fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF-Z1 recommended) / Honda MTF or equivalent manual transmission fluid
- Coolant: 6.2 liters / 6.0 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or higher / DOT 3 or DOT 4
Known problems
- Oil consumption under hard use
- Clutch chatter with heavy modification
- Rear subframe bushing wear
- Soft top wear and noise
- Oil consumption monitoring
- Clutch hydraulic wear