2001 HONDA ODYSSEY service interval

The Maintenance Schedule specif ies
how of ten you should have your
vehicle serviced and what things
need attention. It is essential that
you have your vehicle serviced as
scheduled to retain its high level of
saf ety, dependability, and emissions
control perf ormance.Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
f ollowing pages. Select the schedule
f or ‘‘Severe Conditions’’ if most of
your driving is done under one or
more of the conditions listed on that
page.Otherwise,followtheschedule
f or ‘‘Normal Conditions.’’
The services and time or distance
intervals shown in the maintenance
schedule assume you will use your
vehicle as normal transportation f or
passengers and their possessions.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations:
Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other parts of your vehicle. The
load limit is shown on the tire
inf ormation label on the driver’s
doorjamb. Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Always use unleaded gasoline with
theproperoctanerating(seepage
).
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A, B, C
Canadian owners:
A B C D
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in 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.
Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 276 ).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Inspect exhaust system .
Inspect fuel lines and connections .
Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace air conditioning filter.
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent ofmileage).
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Replace transmission fluid. Do items in A, B, D.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid. Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Do items in A. Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump.
Replace transmission fluid.
Inspect idle speed . Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs. Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Replace engine coolant
7,500 mi/12,000 km/-
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
22,500 mi/36,000 km/-
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
37,500 mi/60,000 km/-
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
52,500 mi/84,000 km/-
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
67,500 mi/108,000 km/-
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
82,500 mi/132,000 km/-
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
97,500 mi/156,000 km/-
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
112,500 mi/180,000 km/-
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs
thereafter every 60,000 mi/
96,000 km/5 yrs
 See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
NOTE: :
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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The SAE numbers tell you the oil’s
viscosity or weight. Select the oil f or
your vehicle according to this chart.
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is
pref erred f or improved f uel economy
and year-round protection in your
Honda.Youmayusea10W-30oilif
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F ( 7°C).
The oil container may also display
the API Certif ication seal. Make sure
it says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or conventional motor oil:
energy conserving, a service
classif ication of SJ, and the proper
weightasshownonthechart.When
using synthetic oil, you must f ollow
the oil and f ilter change intervals
given in the maintenance schedule.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil
Maint enance
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Wiper Blades . 269
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 51
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Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant . 201
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Reverse Gear Position . 214
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Rotation, Tire . 276
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 49
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 350
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Air bags . 9
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Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 58
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 49
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Additional Information . 49
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 54
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Cleaning . 297
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 49
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Maintenance . 51 Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 49, 61
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System Components . 49
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Use During Pregnancy . 20
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats . 104
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Adjustments . 105
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Folding the Third Seat . 115
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Head Restraints . 110
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Manual Height Ajustment . 107
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Passenger Seating . 104
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Reclining the Second Seat . 106
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Reclining the Third Seat . 106
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Removing the Second Seats . 114
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Third Seat Access . 111
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Security System . 193
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Serial Number . 332
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Service Intervals . 240
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Service Manual . 351
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Service Station Procedures . 197
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Setting the Clock . 123
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 212
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Shif t Lock Release . 215
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 283
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Signaling Turns . 72 ...................................
Sliding Doors . 92
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Snow Tires . 279
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 294
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Sound System . 161, 173
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 302
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Specif ications . 335
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Spark Plugs . 264
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Specif ications Charts . 334
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Speed Control . 77
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Speedometer . 66
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 52
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Additional Safety Precautions . 56
How the Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners Work . 54
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 54
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How Your Airbags Work . 52
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SRS Components . 52
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SRS Service . 55
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SRS Indicator . 54, 62
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
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