2006 HONDA ODYSSEY oil viscosity

Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Install the engine oil f ill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes, and recheck the oil level.
Do not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
334
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature
API CERTIFICATION SEAL

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Low Coolant Level .288
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Low Fuel Indicator .68
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .63,377
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Lower Anchors .45
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Lower Glove Box .184
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .392
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) .295
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .292
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Maintenance .319
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Minder .321-330
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Minder Indicator .70
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Owner Maintenance Checks .329
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Record .331-332
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Saf ety .320
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .63,378
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Manual Sliding Doors .146
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Meters, Gauges .71
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Michilen PAX System .362
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Mirrors, Adjusting .171
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Modif ications .291
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .291
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Moonroof .170Moving the Second Row Bucket
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Seat .158
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .74
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Neutral Gear Position .301
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New Vehicle Break-in .284
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NOTICE, Explanation of. i
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Numbers, Identif ication .390
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .284
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Odometer .72
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Odometer, Trip .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .335
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Change, When to .321
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Checking Engine .287
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Pressure Indicator .63,377
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .334
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .134
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .398............................
Outside Mirrors .171
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Overheating, Engine .375
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Owner Maintenance Checks .329
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Oxygenated Fuels .284
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Panel Brightness Control .129
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Park Gear Position .301
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Parking .304
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Parking Brake .172
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator .63,379
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Parking Lights .126
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Parking Sensor System .277
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Parking Over Things that Burn .304
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .33
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PAX System .362
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PGM-FI System .399
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Power Door Locks .141
Power Sliding Doors .......................................
Indicator .67
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Operation .146
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Switches .147
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Power Socket Locations .186
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Power Tailgate .143
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .361
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .394 ........................
Unleaded Gasoline .284
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Upper Glove Box .184
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .336
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WARNING, Explanation of. ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
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Warranty Coverages .405
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .339
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Level Indicator .69
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Operation .125
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .361
Technical Descriptions
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Emissions Control Systems .398
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .399,400
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Temperature Gauge .71
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Temperature, Inside Sensor .202
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .23
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Tether Anchorage Points .50
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Thef t Protection .234
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .400
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .131
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Time, Setting the .232
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Timing Belt .342
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Tire Chains .357
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .366
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Tires .353
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Air Pressure .353
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Balancing .355
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Checking Wear .354
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Compact Spare .365
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .394
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Inf lation .353
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Inspection .354
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Labeling .396
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Replacing .356......................................
Rotating .355
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Snow .357
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Specif ications .393
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Tire Chains .357
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Tools, Tire Changing .366
Towing
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A Trailer .312
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Emergency Wrecker .387
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Equipment and Accessories .314
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Weight Limit .312
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Trailer Loading .312
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Trailer Towing Tips .317
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .340
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Fluid Selection .340
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Identif ication Number .390
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Shif ting the Automatic .300
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Treadwear .394
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Trip Meter .72,77
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Turn Signals .126................................
Vanity Mirror .179
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Vehicle Capacity Load .293,312
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Vehicle Dimensions .392
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .390
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Vehicle Storage .360
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Ventilation .195
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VIN .390
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Viscosity, Oil .334
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