Honda S2000, AP (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda S2000, AP (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,5 to 1,6 liters. Service intervals include 30000 miles/ 24 months, 60000 miles/ 48 months, 90000 miles/ 72 months, and 120000 miles/ 96 months. The data covers 7 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
S2000, AP2 (2003-2009)
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 6/1
S2000 (CAN), AP1 (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 6/1
S2000 (USA), AP1 (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 96 months
  • Code: 6/1
S2000 (USA), AP1 (2001-2003)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 6/1
S2000 (CAN), AP1 (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 6/1
S2000 (USA), AP1 (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 90000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: 6/1
S2000 (USA), AP1 (1999-2001)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The dry fill capacity of 1.6 liters applies when the transmission is completely empty, such as after a full rebuild or component replacement. The service fill capacity of 1.1 liters less, at 1.5 liters, reflects the residual fluid that remains in the transmission during a standard drain and refill procedure.
  • The Honda S2000, AP1 in Canadian specification for the 1999-2001 period carries a change interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, which is the same interval assigned to the USA AP1 1999-2001 configuration under severe use conditions.
  • For the USA-market AP1 covering 1999-2001, the severe use interval of 30,000 miles or 24 months is exactly one-third of the normal use interval of 90,000 miles or 72 months, reflecting how demanding operating conditions substantially shorten the recommended service period.
  • The Canadian AP1 specification saw a doubling of the normal-use change interval between the 1999-2001 and 2001-2003 periods, moving from 30,000 miles or 24 months to 60,000 miles or 48 months.
  • The USA AP1 for 2001-2003 carries the longest fixed change interval in the dataset at 120,000 miles or 96 months under normal use, while the severe use interval for the same configuration is set at 60,000 miles or 48 months.
  • Across all AP1 configurations in both markets, the dry fill and service fill capacities remain constant at 1.6 liters and 1.5 liters respectively, meaning the 0.1-liter difference between the two fill types is consistent regardless of model year or market.
  • The AP2 covering 2003-2009 shares the same 1.6-liter dry fill and 1.5-liter service fill capacities as all AP1 variants, but no fixed mileage or time-based change interval is specified, as fluid changes are instead governed by an on-board maintenance system that determines service needs based on actual operating data.

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