2000 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

U.S. Owner s
Follow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions
specified in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance
Schedule do not apply.
NOTE: If you only
OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should
follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
Canadia n Owner s
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule for Severe Conditions.
#: Se e informatio n o n maintenanc e an d emission s warranty , las t column , pag e 229 .
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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B , C as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this
schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply.
Canadia n owners : Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
NOTE:Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, if noisy.
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#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
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U.S. Owner s
Follow the Severe Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if you
drive your vehicle MAINLY
under one or more of the
following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8
km) per trip or, in freezing
temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.Driving in extremely hot [over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long
periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a roof top carrier, or driving in
mountainous conditions.Driving on muddy, dusty, or
de-iced roads.
*1: Refer to page 263 for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
*2: Refer to page 262 for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
# : See page 229.
Canadia n Owner s
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule for Severe Conditions.

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Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions, or normally driven in Canada; otherwise use the Normal
Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A , B , C , D as required for each distance/time.
Sever e Conditions :
Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot (over 90°F/32°C) conditions.
Extensive idling or long periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a rooftop carrier, or driving in mountainous conditions.Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.
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# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, lastcolumn, page 229.
* 1: See Timing Belt on page 263 to determine need for replacement.
* 2: See Air Conditioning Filter on page 262 for replacement
information under special conditions.
NOTE:Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, if noisy.
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Required Maintenanc e Recor d (fo r Norma l an d Sever e Schedules )
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 230) or severe
conditions (page 232). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle.
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Required Maintenanc e Recor d (fo r Norma l an d Sever e Schedules )
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Owner Maintenanc e Check s
You should check the following
items at the specified intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level — Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page 192.
Engine coolant level — Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page 193.
Windshield washer fluid — Check the level in the reservoir monthly.If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers frequently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
for fuel. See page 248.
Automatic transmission — Check the fluid level monthly. See page
249.
Brakes — Check the fluid level
monthly. See page 250. Tires — Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
263.
Lights — Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page 270.
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