1999 HONDA ODYSSEY oil viscosity

Engine Oil
Adding 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 Classificationfrom 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." 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 is labeled "API
Service SJ." This service rating may

include other classifications, such as
CD. These additional classifications

are not a problem, as long as the

label also carries the SJ classification.

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Maintenance

To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil fill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the
engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level. Do not fill above the upper
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Engine Oil
The oil container may also display the API Certification seal. Make sure
it says "For Gasoline Engines."

API CERTIFICATION SEAL
The SAE numbers tell you the oil's
viscosity or weight;. Select the oil foryour vehicle 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). 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 SJ, 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.

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Index

Leaking of Exhaust into Vehicle ... 53
Light Control Switch..................... 125
Lights
Bulb Replacement..................... 266
Indicator........................................ 57
Interior........................................ 125
Parking.......................................... 66
Turn Signal................................... 68
Load Limits............................. 192, 212
LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 78
Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 78
Fuel Fill Door............................. 183Glove Box..................................... 87
Lockout Prevention..................... 80
Power Door.................................. 79
Sliding Doors................................ 88
Tailgate......................................... 85
Low Coolant Level......................... 187
Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 61
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 58, 301
Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 316
Luggage.......................................... 191 Maintenance................................... 219
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 231

Record.................................. 229-230

Required Indicator....................... 64
Safety........................................... 220

Schedule.............................. 224-228

Malfunction Indicator Lamp.. 58, 303
Manual Sliding Doors...................... 88
Maximum Allowable Speeds........ 201
Meters, Gauges................................ 62
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 321 Mirrors, Adjusting......................... 115
Moving the Second Row Bucket
Seat..............................................106

Neutral Gear Position.................... 200

New Vehicle Break-in ................... 182
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i

Numbers, Identification................ 314
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 182
Odometer.......................................... 62

Odometer, Trip................................ 63

Oil
Change, How to ......................... 235

Change, When to....................... 224

Checking Engine....................... 186
Pressure Indicator............... 58, 301
Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 234
ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 79
Opening the Hood......................... 184
Operation in Foreign Countries... 322
Outside Mirrors............................. 115
Overheating, Engine..................... 299
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 231 Oxygenated Fuels.......................... 321
Paint Touch-up...............................279
Panel Brightness Control............... 67
Park Gear Position......................... 199
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Index

Tachometer...................................... 62
Tailgate............................................. 85
Opening the.................................. 85

Open Monitor Light.................... 60
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 269
Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 285
Tape Player ........................... 154, 175
Technical Descriptions Driving in Foreign Countries... 322
Emissions Control Systems...... 323
Oxygenated Fuels...................... 321
Three Way Catalytic
Converter................................ 325

Tire Information........................ 318
Temperature Gauge........................ 63
Tensioners, Seat Belts .................... 50
Tether Attachment Points.............. 43
Theft Protection............................. 180 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 325
Time, Setting the........................... 117
Timing Belt..................................... 257
Tire Chains..................................... 263
Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 287 Tires................................................ 257
Air Pressure............................... 257Balancing.................................... 260Checking Wear.......................... 259
Compact Spare........................... 286
DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 319
Inflation....................................... 257
Inspection................................... 259
Replacing.................................... 261
Rotating....................................... 260
Snow............................................ 263 Specifications............................. 317
Tire Chains................................. 263
Technical Information.............. 318
Towing
ATrailer..................................... 212
Emergency Wrecker.................
311

Traction Contro l
System (TCS)... 207

Transmission
Checking Fluid Level................ 243

Fluid Selection............................ 243
Identification Number............... 315
Shifting the Automatic..............199
Treadwear...................................... 319
Trip Meter........................................ 63
Turn Signals..................................... 68
Tools, Tire Changing.................... 287

Underside, Cleaning...................... 282

Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 285

Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 319

Unleaded Gasoline......................... 182

Upholstery Cleaning...................... 280

Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 236
Vanity Mirror................................. 121
Vehicle Capacity Load......... 192, 212

Vehicle Dimensions....................... 316

Vehicle Identification Number..... 314

Vehicle Storage.............................. 275
Ventilation............................. 133, 138

VIN.................................................. 314

Vinyl Cleaning................................ 280

Viscosity, Oil................................... 234

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Service Information Summary

Gasoline:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity:

20.00 US gal (75.7 l , 16.65 Imp gal)

Recommended Engine Oil:
API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30
viscosity (see page 233).
Oil change capacity (including

filter):

4.6 US qt (4.4 l ,3.9 Imp qt)

Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Honda Premium Formula
Automatic Transmission Fluid preferred, or a DEXRON ®
III ATF
as a temporary replacement (see page 243). Power Steering Fluid:
Genuine Honda Power Steering
Fluid preferred, or another brand

of power steering fluid as a

temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 245).

Brake Fluid:

Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluidpreferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4
brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 244).
Tire Pressure (measured cold):

Front/Rear:

35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm2)

Compact Spare Tire:
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