2003 HONDA ODYSSEY oil dipstick

Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Check the engine oil level every time
you f ill the vehicle with f uel. Wait a
f ew minutes af ter turning the engine
of f bef ore you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
fender,thenletitdrop.
Afterclosingthehood,makesureit
is securely latched.
2.
1.
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
Oil Check
248
DIPSTICK

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.
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3.
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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

Fluid Locations
Maint enance296
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)RADIATOR CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR

Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required to
remove the f ilter.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
9. 8. 7. 6.
4.
5. 3.
Engine Oil
Maint enance300
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood and check the oil
level (see page ). Although oil
levelandoilpressurearenot
directly connected, an engine that
is very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
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2.
3. 4.
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Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed369
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
Def rosting.............
the Windows . 149,159,164
....................................
Dimensions .386
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 82
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 307
..................................
Engine Oil .248
..........................
Directional Signals .84
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 266
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .300
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 92
....................
Lockout Prevention . 93
..............
Manual Sliding Doors . 101
..............................
Monitor Light .75
......................
Power Door Locks .92
.................
Power Sliding Doors . 103
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 388
.....................................
Drive Belts .322
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .257
....................................
Economy .250
.........................
In Bad Weather .272
................
In Foreign Countries . 391
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 322
...................................
DVD Player .217 ............................
Fabric, Cleaning .347
..................
Fan, Interior . 144,157,162
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .143
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 245
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .311
.........................
Dust and Pollen .322
...............................................
Oil .299
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 87
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 353
..............................
Economy, Fuel .250
............
Emergencies on the Road . 351
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 364
...........
Brake System Indicator . 373
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 353
.....
Charging System Indicator . 370
..................
Checking the Fuses . 374
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 369
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 371
..................
Overheated Engine . 366
.........................
Emergency Brake .129
......................
Emergency Flashers .87
......................
Emergency Towing .380
.......................
Emissions Controls .392
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 395
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 79
.................................
Drive Belts .322
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 263
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .72, 371
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 72,369
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 297
...............................
Overheating .366 ............................
Specif ications .387
.......................................
Starting .259
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .390
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 392
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .66
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .393
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .22
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 344
Index
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