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Project S-16: Transimission fluid change

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It's never too late to write down my project on the S2000. It was last year, 2016's Christmas Eve that I did the transmission fluid change. I don't know the condition of the fluid. There is a simple way to check if the fluid is good. Unscrew the fill bolt and see if the level is high enough and close to the fill hole. Also use a light to check if the fluid is in good shape. Any contaminant or leaf or brick could be a sign of change. What you need for the job is: (1) Transmission fluid you prefer, 2 qtz you need to buy. (1.7 qtz needed for the change though) (2) The 3/8 ratchet (3) The 3/8 torque wrench (4) Two new washers 14mm and 20mm, parts no.  94109-14000, 94109-20000 , one for the fill bolt, one for the drain bolt. As usual, the replacement is recommended. However, do remember to face the sharp side of the washer towards the transmission (car). (5) Lube pump. You need this to pump the fluid into the transmission bay. I mentioned 3/8 drive here because al