2006 HONDA ODYSSEY engine coolant

If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to between the
MIN and MAX lines. Inspect the
cooling system f or leaks.If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit
is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
malf unction or f ail. Have the cooling
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda antif reeze/coolant as soon as
possible.If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
Always use Honda Long-lif e Anti-
f reeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant
is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
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A dding Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant
Maint enance
337
RESERVE TANK
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

When the radiator and engine are
cool, relieve any pressure in the
cooling system by turning the
radiator cap counterclockwise,
without pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushing down and turning
counterclockwise.The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it to half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components. Put the radiator cap back on, and
tighten it fully.
Pour the coolant slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill. Clean up any spill
immediately; it could damage
components in the engine
compartment. 3. 4.
5.
1.
2.
Engine Coolant
338
RADIATOR CAP RESERVE TANK

Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator. Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly. Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (seeon page ).
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum (climate control to
FULL AUTO at 90°F/32°C). Add
coolant to the radiator up to the
base of the f iller neck. If you do
not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have
the cooling system drained and
ref illed with the proper mixture as
soon as you can.
5.
6.
7.
8.9.
10.
11.
387
387
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
376
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Specif ications
392
Dimensions
WeightsCapacities Air Conditioning
Engine 201.0 in (5,106 mm)
77.1 in (1,958 mm)
66.8 in (1,697 mm) 66.7 in (1,694 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm) 68.8 in (1,748 mm)
70.0 in (1,778 mm)
8,410 lbs (3,815 kg)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
8.5 US qt (8.0
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
2.48 US gal (9.4
)
1.85 US gal (7.0)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
32 34 oz (850 900 g)
ND-OIL8
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC, 6-cylinder, gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
PKJ16DR-M11 IZFR5K-11
10.0 : 1
212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles Approx.
21 US gal (80
)
NGK:
DENSO:
1: LX
2 : EX, EX-L and Touring models
1
2
1
2

CONT INUED
Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission .340
..................................
Engine Oil .287
........................
Directional Signals .126
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .305
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .336
Doors ............
Locking and Unlocking .141
..................
Lockout Prevention .141
..............
Manual Sliding Doors .146
..............................
Monitor Light .67
....................
Power Door Locks .141
.................
Power Sliding Doors .146
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .394
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .7
Driver’s Seat Position Memory
........................................
System .165
...........................................
Driving .297
....................................
Economy .289
....................
DVD Error Message .264
...................................
DVD Player .235
..............................
Economy, Fuel .289 ..................................
Emergencies .361
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 373
...........
Brake System Indicator . 379
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 366
.....
Charging System Indicator . 377
..................
Checking the Fuses . 382
..............
Closing the Moonroof . 380
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 362
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
............................
Jump Starting .373
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 377
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 378
..................
Overheated Engine . 375
.......................................
Towing .387
.........................
Emergency Brake .172
....................
Emergency Flashers .130
......................
Emergency Towing .387
.......................
Emissions Controls .398
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 401
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 302
.........................
If It Won’t Start .372
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .63, 378
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 63,377 ..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 334
...............................
Overheating .375
............................
Specif ications .392
.......................................
Starting .299
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 398
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .56
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .399
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .20
...................................
Fan, Interior .193
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .191
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 285
......................................
Filters, Oil .335
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 130
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 366
.....................................
Floor Mats .349
.......................
Floor Storage Area .181
Index
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III

Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .340
..........................................
Brake .341
..........................
Power Steering .342
................
Windshield Washers .125
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .209
.................
Folding the Third Seat .162
........................
Four-way Flashers .130
............................
Front Airbags .11,27
......................................
Front Seat .152
............................
Adjusting .153,155
.......................................
Heaters .164
...................................
Airbags .11,27
.................................................
Fuel .284
......................
Fill Door and Cap .285
...........................................
Gauge .71
................
Octane Requirement .284
....................................
Ref ueling .285
........................
Reserve Indicator .68
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .382
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .289 .........................................
Gasoline .284
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 68
...........................................
Gauge .71
................
Octane Requirement . 284
....................................
Ref ueling .285
................
Gas Station Procedures . 285
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
...............................................
Fuel .71
...............................
Speedometer .71
.................................
Tachometer .71
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
......................................
Glove Box .184
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .313
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 343
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 130
.....................................
Headlights .126
........................................
Aiming .343
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 128 .........
Daytime Running Lights . 129
..................
High Beam Indicator . 69
.......................
Reminder Chime .126
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 343
.................................
Turning on .126
...................................
Headphones .265
............................
Head Restraints .156
...............................
Heated Mirror .172
...................................
Heater, Seat .164
.....................
Heating and Cooling .192
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 299
...............
High-Low Beam Switch . 126
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .272
.......................
Hood, Opening the .286
...........................................
Horn .5,124
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 390
Ignition ............................................
Keys .132
.........................................
Switch .134
............
Timing Control System . 399
......................
Immobilizer System .133
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 8
Index
H I
G
IV

........................
Low Coolant Level .288
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .68
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .63,377
................................
Lower Anchors .45
..........................
Lower Glove Box .184
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .392
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) .295
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .292
..................................
Maintenance .319
................................
Minder .321-330
.........................
Minder Indicator .70
...
Owner Maintenance Checks .329
.................................
Record .331-332
..........................................
Saf ety .320
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .63,378
...................
Manual Sliding Doors .146
...............................
Meters, Gauges .71
..................
Michilen PAX System .362
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .171
.................................
Modif ications .291
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .291
.......................................
Moonroof .170Moving the Second Row Bucket
.............................................
Seat .158
.............
Multi-Inf ormation Display .74
...................
Neutral Gear Position .301
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .284
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of. i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .390
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .284
.........................................
Odometer .72
...............................
Odometer, Trip .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .335
......................
Change, When to .321
......................
Checking Engine .287
..............
Pressure Indicator .63,377
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .334
.........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .134
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .398............................
Outside Mirrors .171
....................
Overheating, Engine .375
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks .329
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .284
............
Panel Brightness Control .129
........................
Park Gear Position .301
...........................................
Parking .304
...............................
Parking Brake .172
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .63,379
...............................
Parking Lights .126
................
Parking Sensor System .277
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .304
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .33
...................................
PAX System .362
.............................
PGM-FI System .399
........................
Power Door Locks .141
Power Sliding Doors .......................................
Indicator .67
...................................
Operation .146
.....................................
Switches .147
...............
Power Socket Locations .186
..............................
Power Tailgate .143
Index
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............................
Power Windows .167
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .20
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .13
...
Additional Safety Precautions .20
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .20
........................
Protecting Children .36
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .41
.......
Protecting Larger Children .52
.........
Protecting Small Children .42
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .50
.............................
Using LATCH .45 ................................
Saf ety Belts .10,22
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting .406
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .57
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
...................................
Seat Belts .10,22
...............
Additional Information .22
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .23
.....................................
Cleaning .349
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .22
................................
Maintenance .23
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .22,64
................................
Replacement .23
...................
System Components .22
...............
Use During Pregnancy .20
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .16
...................
Radiator Overheating .375
.............
Radio/CD Sound System .203
...........................
Readiness Codes .378
............
Rear Audio Control Panel .239
...............................
Rear A/C Unit .198
........
Rear Entertainment System .235
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement .347,348
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor .281
..........................
Rear View Mirror .171
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .130 Rear Window Wiper and
.......................................
Washer .126
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs .154,155
.........
Reclining the Second Seats .154
..............
Reclining the Third Seat .154
.......................
Reminder Indicators .63
................
Remote Audio Controls .233
................
Remote Control (RES) .262
.....................
Remote Transmitter .135
Removable Second Row ......................................
Console .180
........
Removing the Second Seats .159
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .335
..........................................
Fuses .382
................................
Light Bulbs .343
................................
Timing Belt .342
...........................................
Tires .356
.............................
Wiper Blades .350
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant .288,337
..............
Retractable Center Tray .175
..................
Reverse Gear Position .301
......................................
Roof Rack .294................................
Rotation, Tire .354
Index
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INDEX
VII