1995 HONDA ODYSSEY oil viscosity

Engine Oil
Recommended Oil Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade deter- gent oil.
You can determine an oil's SAE
viscosity and Service Classification
from the API Service label on the oil container.
A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the
API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving II." This oil is
formulated to help your engine use
less fuel. The API Service label also tells you
the service classification of the oil.
Always use an oil that says "API Service SG or SH." This service
rating may also include other
designations, such as CD. These

additional classifications are not a
problem, as long as the label also carries the SG or SH classification.
An oil that is only classified SF is not
recommended.

* * : SG or SH The oil container may also display
the API Certification mark shown
below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines."
API CERTIFICATION MARK
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Maintenance

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Engine Oil

The SAE numbers tell you the oil's viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your car according to this chart.
Ambient Temperature
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is
preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your
Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never

goes below 20° F ( —
7° C).
Additives
Your Honda does not need any oil
additives. Purchasing additives for

the engine or transmission will not
increase your car's performance or
longevity. It only increases the cost of operating your car. Oil and Filter Changes
Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can dam-
age your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the car. The car should
be raised on a service station-type
hydraulic lift for this service. Unless
you have the knowledge and proper equipment, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilled

mechanic.

1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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Index

Oil
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 148
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 52
Opening the Hood ......................... 111
Operation in Foreign Countries... 109
Outside Mirrors............................... 66 Overheating, Engine..................... 202
Panel Brightness Control............... 43
Park Gear Position......................... 121

Parking Brake.................................. 68

Parking Lights.................................. 42

Parking Over Things that Burn... 226

PGM-FI System.............................. 225

Polishing and Waxing................... 185
Power
Door Locks................................... 53

Mirrors.......................................... 67

Steering....................................... 157

Windows....................................... 64

Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 10

Proper Seat Belt Usage..................... 7
Radiator Overheating.................... 202
Radio/Cassette Sound System....... 84
Rear End Towing........................... 213
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 179 Rear View Mirror............................. 66
Rear Window Defogger.................. 45
Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 45
Reclining the Seat Backs................ 57
Redining the Second Seats............. 61
Reminder Lights.............................. 35
Remote Transmitter........................ 54
Removing the Second Seats........... 59
Replacement Information Air Cleaner................................. 158
Coolant........................................ 152
Engine Oil and Filter................. 148
Fuses........................................... 209
Light Bulbs................................. 177
Schedule..................................... 138
Spark Plugs................................. 160
Tires............................................ 172 Wiper Blades.............................. 165
Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 11
Reserve Tank, Coolant.................. 150
Restraint, Child................................ 20
Reverse Gear Position................... 121
Rotation, Tire................................. 172
Safely Belts......................................... 5
Safety Defects, Reporting............... 30
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 31
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belts............................................ 5 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 10Cleaning...................................... 188
Frayed or Torn............................. 11
Maintenance................................. 11
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 36
Replacement................................. 11
System Components...................... 6
Tether Attachment Points.......... 26 Use During Pregnancy................ 10
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt...... 7
Wearing the Lap Belt.................... 9

Seats.................................................. 56
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Tires Inspection................................... 171
Replacing.................................... 172
Rotating....................................... 172
Snow............................................ 174
Specifications............................. 219
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 193
Torn Seat Belts................................ 11
Towing
ATrailer......................................128

Emergency Wrecker.................
213

Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 155
Fluid Selection............................ 155
Identification Number............... 216
Shifting the Automatic.............. 120
Treadwear...................................... 222
Trip Meter........................................ 39
Turn Signals..................................... 43

Underside, Cleaning...................... 189

Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 191

Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 222
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 108

Upholstery Cleaning...................... 187

Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 150

Vanity Mirror................................... 71

Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 116

Vehicle Dimensions....................... 218

Vehicle Identification Number..... 216
Vehicle Storage.............................. 182
Ventilation......................................... 79
VIN.................................................. 216 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 187
Viscosity, Oil................................... 148
Warning Beepers Key in Ignition.............................. 52
Seat Belts...................................... 36

WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii

Warning Labels, Location of.......... 31

Warranty Coverages..................... 228 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 154 Operation...................................... 44
Washing.......................................... 184
Waxing and Polishing ................... 185
Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 46
Alignment and Balance............. 171
Compact Spare........................... 192
Wrench....................................... 195
Windows Cleaning...................................... 188
Operating the Power................... 64
Rear, Defogger............................ 45
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 44
Defroster...................................... 82
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 165
Operation...................................... 44
Rear Windshield Wiper and Washer...................................... 45
Worn Tires..................................... 171
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Gas Station Information

Gasoline:
UNLEADED gasoline
Pump octane of 86 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity:

65 l (17.2 US gal, 14.3 Imp gal)

Recommended Engine Oil:
API SG or SH grade "Energy Conserving II" oil
SAE 5W-30 viscosity
Engine Oil Capacity:
including filter
3.8 l (4.0 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt)
without filter 3.5 l (3.7
US qt, 3.1 Imp qt)
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
220 kPa (2.2 kg/cm2, 32 psi)
Spare Tire Pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 kg/cm2, 60 psi)
Tire Size (Front and Rear): P205/65R15 92S
Spare Tire: T135/90D15
Other Tire Information: See label on the driver's door-
jamb. Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Honda Premium Formula Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid or an
equivalent DEXRON ®
II type Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
Capacity:

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