Honda1999–2009Technical specifications

S2000 2.0: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2-litre petrol (engine code F20C2). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (F20C2) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: S2000
Years: 1999–2009
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: F20C2

Performance & efficiency

Power: 176 kW (239 hp)
Engine size: 1,997 cc
Cylinders: 4 · DOHC
Compression ratio: 11:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.8 litres

All 115 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/DOHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1997
Compression ratio :1	11
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	91
Ignition system Make	Honda
Ignition system Type	PGM-FI
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Cam
Fuel system Make	Honda
Fuel system Type	PGM-FI
Fuel system Description	MFI-s
Air metering Type	MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	12

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) are 0,21-0,25 mm inlet and 0,29-0,33 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,21-0,25 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,29-0,33 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) takes 4.8 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 1.6 litres.

See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 6.5 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3, A5
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SL/A1, A3, A5
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.8
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	Honda MTF
Manual transmission litres	1.6
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	90W
Differential oil classification - rear	GL-5/6
Differential rear litres	0.74
Cooling system - total capacity litres	6.5
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated) front and 10 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	23 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	10 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc thickness variation Front	0,015 mm
Disc thickness variation Rear	0,015 mm
Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,6 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1,6 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	9-13

Service & electrical

Battery

The Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) uses a 12 V, 36 Ah battery.

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12 (36)

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	5±2/800 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	800±50 Not adjustable
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,1 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2300-2700
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,5 Min
Oil pressure bar/rpm	6,0/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,95-1,25
Thermostat opens °C	76-80

Fuel system

System pressure bar	3,3-3,8

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original equipment	Denso
Spark plug Type	PKZ2PR-L11
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	PFR7G-11
Electrode gap mm	1,0-1,1

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) are tightened in 4 stages: 29 Nm, then 90°, then 90°, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	Yes
Tighten	29 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	29 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	60°
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	25 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Oil pump to cylinder block	—
Oil pump to cylinder block
Sump bolts	12 Nm
Sump drain bolt	39 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	127 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	25 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	245 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	118 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	22 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	12 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	22 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	31 Nm
Exhaust downpipe to manifold	22 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Fuel rail	12 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor	12 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	18 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	44 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)	31 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch	20 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	329 Nm
Rear hub	245 Nm
Steering track rod end	44 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	32 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	113 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	23 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	55 Nm
ABS sensor Front	10 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	10 Nm
Road wheels	108 Nm

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	625±25
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	SP10
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	140±10
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda S2000 2.0?

The firing order for the Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) is 1-3-4-2.

How much oil does the Honda S2000 2.0 take?

The Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) takes 4.8 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Honda S2000 2.0?

Valve clearances for the Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) are 0,21-0,25 mm inlet and 0,29-0,33 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda S2000 2.0?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) are tightened in 4 stages: 29 Nm, then 90°, then 90°, then a final 90°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda S2000 2.0?

Brake discs on the Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 23 mm (ventilated) front and 10 mm rear.

What battery does the Honda S2000 2.0 use?

The Honda S2000 2.0 (1999–2009) uses a 12 V, 36 Ah battery.