2011 HONDA ODYSSEY oil filter

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.U.S. Vehicles:
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the inf ormation display or multi-
inf ormation display (depending on
models), and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .598
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Maintenance Minder . 599
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Fluid Locations .613
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Adding Engine Oil .614
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .616
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Engine Coolant .618
....................
Windshield Washers .620
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 621
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Brake Fluid .623
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 624
....................................
Timing Belt .624
.............................................
Lights .625
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 636
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 636
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Floor Mats .637
.................................
Wiper Blades .638
...........................................
Wheels .642
...............................................
Tires .642
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Checking the Battery . 649
.............................
Vehicle Storage .651
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Interior Care .652
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Maint enance
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace
every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 20°F,
29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
1
1
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear within 12 months
after the display was last reset, change the engine oil every year.
Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
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Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the odometer/
trip meter display or on the multi-
inf ormation display. The oil and f ilter
collect contaminants that can dam-
age your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
technician.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
bef ore installing a new oil f ilter.
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Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check 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 and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
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29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 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.
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Specif ications688
Air Conditioning
Dimensions
Engine Weights Capacities
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
2.64 US gal (10.0
)
1.93 US gal (7.3)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g)
ND-OIL8
HFC-134a (R-134a)
21 US gal (79.5)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
78.6 in (1,997 mm) 202.9 in (5,153 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 118.1 in (3,000 mm)
68.1 in (1,730 mm)
68.2 in (1,732 mm)
8,477 lbs (3,845 kg)
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
i-VTEC · VCM2, 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
DILZKR7A11G
68.4 in (1,737 mm)
10.5 : 1
See the tire information label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR) Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
7.4 US qt (7.0)
8.0 US qt (7.6)
3.6 US qt (3.4)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 0.225 US gal (0.85
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Front
Rear
Approx.
NGK: 1:
2:
3 : Touring modelsChange
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
3
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2
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CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .546
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Emergencies .653
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Battery, Jump Starting . 665
...........
Brake System Indicator . 672
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Changing a Flat Tire . 655
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Charging System Indicator . 670
..................
Checking the Fuses . 674
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire . 655
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers . 142
............................
Jump Starting .665
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 669
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 671
..................
Overheated Engine . 667
.......................................
Towing .588
.........................
Emergency Brake .199 ....................
Emergency Flashers .142
......................
Emergency Towing .683
.......................
Emissions Controls .697
........................
Emissions Testing .700
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 77
..............
Engine Speed Limiter . 564
.........................
If It Won’t Start .662
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .66, 671
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,669
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 614
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Overheating .667
............................
Specif ications .688
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Starting .559
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 697
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Exhaust Fumes .58
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .698
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
..............
Daytime Running Lights . 139
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .73
.................................
Dead Battery .665
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 706
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 142
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Def rosting the Windows . 220,229
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Dimensions .688
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Dimming the Headlights . 136
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 621,622
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Engine Oil .545
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Directional Signals .136
Disc Brake Pad Wear ...................................
Indicators .567
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Disposal of Used Oil .617
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .157
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L ocking and Unlocking .
155
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Lockout Prevention . 156
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Manual Sliding Doors . 167
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Open monitor .11, 75
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Power Door Locks . 155
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Power Sliding Doors . 167
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 690 ...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .557
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Economy .546
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .190
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 636
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DVD Error Message . 441,469
...........................
DVD Player .418, 446
Index
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Fan, Interior .219, 228
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Features .217
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 541
Filters
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 636
...............................................
Oil .616
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 142
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 655
.....................................
Floor Mats .637
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 621
..........................................
Brake .623
..........................
Power Steering .624
................
Windshield Washers . 620
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .409
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Folding the Third Row Seat . 185
........................
Four-way Flashers .142
..............................
Front Airbags .9, 26
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Front Seat .175
............................
Adjusting .175, 176
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Heaters .189
.....................................
Airbags .9, 26 .................................................
Fuel .540
....................................
Economy .546
......................
Fill Door and Cap .541
...........................................
Gauge .77
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Octane Requirement . 540
....................................
Ref ueling .541
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Reserve Indicator .74
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .674
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 625
...................
HandsFreeLink
. 495, 516
............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 142
.....................................
Headlights .136
........................................
Aiming .625
............
Automatic Lighting Off . 140
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Daytime Running Lights . 139
..................
High Beam Indicator . 73
.......................
Reminder Chime .137
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 625
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Turning on .136
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Headphones .471
............................
Head Restraints .179
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Heated Mirror .199
...................................
Heater, Seat .189
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Heating and Cooling .218
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High Altitude, Starting at . 559
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High-Low Beam Switch . 136
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 547
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Gasoline .540
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 74
...........................................
Gauge .77
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Octane Requirement . 540
....................................
Ref ueling .541
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Gas Station Procedures . 541
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 77
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Fuel .77
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Speedometer .77
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Tachometer .77
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
.......................................
Rating) .589 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight
.......................................
Rating) .589
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Glove Box .208
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .589
Index
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CONT INUED
Parking Brake and Brake.................
System Indicator . 67,672
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Parking Lights .136
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Parking Sensor System . 486
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 566
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 33
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PGM-FI System .698
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Power Door Locks .155
Power Sliding Doors .......................................
Indicator .75
...................................
Operation .167
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Switches .169
...............
Power Socket Locations . 211
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Power Tailgate .163
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Power Windows .192
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .36
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Protecting Inf ants .41
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Protecting Larger Children . 54
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Protecting Small Children . 42
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .52
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Using LATCH .46 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 667
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Radio/Disc Sound System . 234
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Readiness Codes .700
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Rear Audio Control Panel . 414,442
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Rear A/C Unit .224, 230
Rear Entertainment ................................
System .414, 442
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .631, 632
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 493
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Rear View Mirror .197
...............
Rear Window Def ogger . 142
Rear Window Wiper and .......................................
Washer .136
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 175,177
.
Reclining the Second Row Seats . 177
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Reclining the Third Row Seat . 177
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Reminder Indicators .65
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Remote Audio Controls . 411
........
Remote Control (RES) . 414,442
.....................
Remote Transmitter .148
.........
Removable Center Console . 202
Removing the Second Row ...........................................
Seats .184 Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 616
..........................................
Fuses .675
................................
Light Bulbs .625
................................
Timing Belt .624
...........................................
T ires
.646
.............................
Wiper Blades .638
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
.............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 706
Reserve Tank, .................
Engine Coolant . 545,618
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 563
......................................
Roof Rack .554
................................
Rotation, Tire .645
..................................
Safety Belts .8 ,20
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 706
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 59
Index
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