1997 HONDA ODYSSEY oil viscosity

Engine Oil
Adding Oil
To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and replace the
engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level. Do not fill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine. 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 oilcontainer.
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 SH." This service rating mayalso include other designations, such
as CD. These additional classifica-
tions are not a problem, as long as
the label also carries the SH classifi-
cation. An oil that is only classified
SF is not recommended.
API SERVICE LABEL

Maintenance

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Engine Oil

The oil container may also display the API Certification mark shown
below. Make sure it says "ForGasoline Engines."
API CERTIFICATION MARK The SAE numbers tell you the oil's
viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your car according to this chart.
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economyand 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). Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements
given for conventional motor oil;energy conserving, a service
classification of SH, and the proper
weight as shown on the chart. When using synthetic oil, you must follow
the oil and filter change intervals
given in the maintenance schedule.
Maintenance
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Index

Introduction......................................... i

Jacking up the Car......................... 197

Jack, Tire........................................ 195

Jump Starting................................. 202

Keys................................................... 49

Label, Certification........................ 218

Lane Change, Signaling.................. 41
Lap Belt............................................... 7 Lap/Shoulder Belts........................... 6
Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 29
Lighter, Cigarette............................ 69
Lights Headlight Aiming...................... 177
Bulb Replacement..................... 179

Indicator........................................ 33

Parking.......................................... 40
Turn Signal................................... 41 Loading Cargo................................ 116
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 50

Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 49
Fuel Fill Door............................. 110Glove Box..................................... 53
Power Door.................................. 50
Tailgate......................................... 52
Low Coolant Level......................... 152
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 34, 206
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 220

Luggage.......................................... 116

Maintenance................................... 137
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 146

Record.................................. 144-145

Required Indicator....................... 38

Safety........................................... 138

Schedule.............................. 140 - 143

Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 34, 208

Maximum Speeds.......................... 123

Meters, Gauges................................ 37

Methanol in Gasoline.................... 109

Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 64
Neutral Gear Position.................... 122

New Vehicle Break-in ................... 108

NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii

Numbers, Identification................ 218

Occupant Protection System............ 4
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 108

Odometer.......................................... 37

Odometer, Trip................................ 37

Oil Change, How to ......................... 150

Change, When to....................... 142

Checking Engine....................... 112
Pressure Indicator............... 34, 206
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 149
ON (Ignition Key Position)............ 50

Opening the Hood ......................... 111

Operation in Foreign Countries... 109
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Index

Tires Inspection................................... 173Replacing.................................... 174
Rotating....................................... 174
Snow............................................ 176
Specifications............................. 221
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 157
Fluid Selection............................ 157
Identification Number............... 218
Shifting the Automatic.............. 120
Treadwear...................................... 223

Trip Meter........................................ 37

Turn Signals..................................... 41
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 195

Torn Seat Belts ................................ 11

Towing

A Trailer...................................... 130
Emergency Wrecker................. 215

Underside, Cleaning...................... 190
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 193

Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 223
Unleaded Gasoline......................... 108

Upholstery Cleaning...................... 188
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 151

Vanity Mirror................................... 68

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

Vehicle Dimensions....................... 220

Vehicle Identification Number..... 218

Vehicle Storage.............................. 184

Ventilation......................................... 76
VIN.................................................. 218

Vinyl Cleaning................................ 188

Viscosity, Oil................................... 149 Operation...................................... 42
Washing.......................................... 186 Waxing and Polishing................... 187
Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 44
Alignment and Balance............. 173
Compact Spare........................... 194
Wrench....................................... 197
Windows Cleaning...................................... 189
Operating the Power................... 62
Rear, Defogger............................ 44
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 42
Defroster...................................... 79
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 166Operation...................................... 42
Rear Windshield Wiper and
Washer......................................43

Worn Tires..................................... 173
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 215
* : U. S. and Canada only
Warning Beepers
Key in Ignition.............................. 50

Seat Belts...................................... 34

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

Warning Labels, Location of.......... 30

Warranty Coverages*................... 233
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 156ProCarManuals.comMain Menu s t

Gas Station Information
Gasoline: UNLEADED gasoline
Pump octane number of 86 or

higher

Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.2 US gal (65 l ,14.3 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API SH grade
"Energy Conserving II" oil

SAE 5W-30 viscosity Tire Pressure (measured cold):

Front/Rear:

32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2)

Spare Tire Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2) Automatic Transmission Fluid:

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