2003 HONDA ODYSSEY adding oil

Refer toon page f or inf ormation
on checking other items in your
Honda. Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see
on page .
Insert it all the way back in its tube. Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
4.
3.
297301
295
Bef ore Driving
Service Station Procedures
Owner Maintenance
Checks A dding
Engine Coolant
A dding Oil
Engine Coolant Check
249
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK MAX
RESERVE TANK
MIN

This section explains the importance
of keeping your vehicle well
maintained and why you should
f ollow basic maintenance saf ety
precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer. This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .284
.
Important Safety Precautions . 285
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 286
...
Required Maintenance Record . 293
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 295
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Fluid Locations .296
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Engine Oil .297
..................................
Adding Oil .297
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Recommended Oil .297
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Synthetic Oil .298
....................................
Additives .299
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 299
.............................
Cooling System .301
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 301
.......
Replacing Engine Coolant . 303
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Windshield Washers .306
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 307
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Brake Fluid .309
............................
Brake System .309
..............................
Power Steering .310
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Air Cleaner Element .311
....................................
Hood Latch .313
....................................
Spark Plugs .313
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Replacement .313
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Specif ications .316
...........................................
Battery .317 .................................
Wiper Blades .319
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Air Conditioning System . 321
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 322
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Drive Belts .322
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Timing Belt .323
...............................................
Tires .323
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Inf lation .323
..................................
Inspection .325
..............................
Maintenance .326
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Tire Rotation .326
...
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 327
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Wheels and Tires .328
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Winter Driving .328
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Snow Tires .329
............................
Tire Chains .329
.............................................
Lights .330
.....................
Headlight Aiming .332
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Replacing Bulbs .332
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Storing Your Vehicle .341
401
Maintenance
Maint enance283

Regularly maintaining your vehicle is
the best way to protect your
investment. Proper maintenance is
essential to your saf ety and the
saf ety of your passengers. It will also
reward you with more economical,
trouble-f ree driving, and help reduce
air pollution.This section includes instructions f or
simple maintenance tasks, such as
checking and adding oil. Any service
items not detailed in this section
should be perf ormed by a Honda
technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.
Some of the most important saf ety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
perf orming maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perf orm a given task.
Maintenance Saf ety
Maint enance284
Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’s
manual.
Improperly maintaining this
vehicle or failing to correct a
problem before driving can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this owner’s
manual.

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Bulb Replacement.........................
Rear Bulbs .334, 335
............................
Specif ications .387
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 333
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Bulbs, Halogen .332
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .2, 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 83
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 400
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 87
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Cancel Button .237
............................
Capacities Chart .386
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 66
..........................
Cargo Area Light .141
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Cargo Hooks .256
......................................
Cargo Net .256
.............................
Carrying Cargo .253
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .198
...................
Operation . 174,195,209
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 177,191,214
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CD Player .177, 189,212
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Center Pocket .136
..................................
Center Table .130
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Certif ication Label .384
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Chains .329 Changing Oil
........................................
How to .299
......................................
When to .288
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Changing a Flat Tire .353
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 303
...
Charging System Indicator . 72,370
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 258
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Childproof Door Locks . 98
.....................................
Child Saf ety .24
.......................................
Child Seats .30
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Cleaner Element, Air . 311
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .345
...................................
Carpeting .346
......................................
Exterior .344
.........................................
Fabric .347
.......................................
Interior .346
.......................................
Leather .347
...................................
Seat Belts .347
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Vinyl .347
....................................
Windows .348
...............
Climate Control System . 152
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Clock, Setting the .130
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Coat Hook .137 .....................
Code, Audio System .200
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CO in the Exhaust .392
...................................
Coin Holder .136
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 259
..............................
Compact Spare .352
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 398
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 69
Coolant ........................................
Adding .301
....................................
Checking .249
.........................
Proper Solution .301
...................................
Replacing .303
...................
Temperature Gauge . 79
....................
Corrosion Protection .349
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .392
............
Cruise Control Operation . 235
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 398
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