HONDA ODYSSEY 1995 Owners Manual

Cooling System

Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car's cooling
system. They may not be compatible
with the coolant or engine compo- nents.
Replacing Engine Coolant
The cooling system should be completely drained and refilled with
new coolant according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. Only use
recommended antifreeze.
Draining the coolant requires access
to the underside of the car. Unless
you have the tools and knowledge,
you should have this maintenance done by a skilled mechanic. 1. Start the engine. Turn the heater
temperature control dial to
maximum heat and turn off theengine. Open the hood. Make sure
the engine and radiator are cool to
the touch.
2. Remove the radiator cap. DRAIN BOLT
3. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the radiator. Thecoolant will drain through thesplash guard. Remove the drain
bolt from the engine block.
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Cooling System

RESERVE TANK RESERVE
TANK CAP

HOLDER

4. Remove the reserve tank from its holder by pulling it straight up.Drain the coolant, then put the
tank back in its holder.
5. When the coolant stops draining, tighten the drain plug in the
bottom of the radiator. Apply non-
hardening sealant to the drain bolt
threads and reinstall the bolt in
the engine block. Tighten it
securely.
FILLER NECK

Fill up to here

6. Mix the recommended antifreeze with an equal amount of purifiedor distilled water in a clean
container. The cooling system capacity is: 6.3
(1.66 US gal , 1.39 Imp gal)
7. Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck. 8. Loosen the bleeder bolt on top of
the engine. Tighten it again when
coolant comes out in a steadystream with no bubbles.
9. Refill the radiator to the base of the filler neck. Put the cap on the
radiator, only tighten it to the firststop. Start the engine and let it run
until it warms up (the radiator cooling fan comes on at least
twice).

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Cooling System, Windshield Washers

10.Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed. Install the radiator cap,
tighten it fully.
11.Fill the reserve tank to the MAX mark. Install the reserve tank cap.
Windshield Washers

Check the level in the windshield
washer reservoir at least monthly
during normal usage. In bad weather,
when you use the washers often, check the level every time you stop

for fuel.

The windshield washer reservoir is located behind the left headlight.Check the reservoir's fluid level by
removing the cap and looking at the
level gauge attached to the cap.
Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer fluid. This increases the cleaning capability and
prevents freezing in cold weather.

Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir.
LEVEL GAUGE

Antifreeze can damage your car's paint, while a vinegar/water solution can
damage the windshield washer pump.
Use only commercially-available
windshield washer fluid.

Maintenance
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Automatic Transmission Fluid

Check the fluid level with the engine

at normal operating temperature.

1. Park the car on level ground. Shut off the engine.
2. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop) from the transmission and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
UPPER MARK

3. Insert the dipstick all the way into the transmission.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks. 5. If the level is below the lower
mark, add fluid into the tube to
bring it to the upper mark. Use Honda Premium Formula Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid or an
equivalent DEXRON ®
II Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) only.
6. Insert the dipstick all the way back in the transmission.
The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid every 24
months or 48,000 km (30,000 miles),
whichever comes first. Shorten this to every 12 months or 24,000 km (15,000 miles) under severe driving
conditions (see page 141).
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Brake Fluid
Check the fluid level in the reser-
voirs monthly. There are one or two reservoirs, depending on model.
They are: Brake fluid reservoir (all models)
ABS reservoir (cars with ABS)
The brake fluid in the brake and Anti-lock brake systems should be
replaced every 2 years or 48,000 km
(30,000 miles), whichever comes

first.
Brake System

MAX
MIN
The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of
the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, it is an indication that your brake system
needs attention. Have the brake system inspected for leaks or worn
brake pads. If you add brake fluid to bring it up
to the MAX mark, use Genuine Honda Brake Fluid or an equivalent
from a sealed container that is marked DOT3 or DOT4 only. Brake
fluid marked DOT5 is not compatible
with your car's braking system.

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Brake Fluid, Power Steering

Anti-lock Brake System

The fluid should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of
the reservoir. If it is at or below the MIN mark, it indicates a possible
problem in the ABS. Have the dealer

inspect the system as soon as

possible.
Power Steering
You should check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir
monthly. Check the level when theengine is cold. Look at the side of

the reservoir. The fluid should be

between the UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL. If it is below the
LOWER LEVEL, add power steering
fluid to the UPPER LEVEL. A low power steering fluid level can
indicate a leak in the system. Check
the fluid level frequently and have
the system inspected as soon as

possible.

Maintenance

NOTICETurning the steering wheel to full left
or right lock and holding it there can

damage the power steering pump.

NOTICE
UPPER LEVE
L
MAX MIN
LOWER LEVEL
Using automatic transmission fluid or
another brand of power steering fluid

will damage the system. Use only

GENUINE HONDA Power Steering
Fluid-V.
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Air Cleaner

The air cleaner element should be replaced every 2 years or 48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever comes
first. Under severe driving condi-
tions, it should also be cleaned every 12 months or 24,000 km (15,000
miles), whichever comes first. Cleaning (Severe Conditions)
Clean the air cleaner element by
blowing compressed air through it in the opposite direction to normal air
flow. If you do not have access to compressed air (such as a gas
station), ask your Honda dealer to do
this service.
Follow the replacement procedure
for removal and reinstallation.
The air cleaner element is inside thebox on the passenger's side of theengine compartment.
To replace it:
1. Remove the two pins holding the air intake cover by pulling the
head on each pin. Remove the air intake cover.
2. Remove the air duct from the air cleaner housing cover.

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3. Loosen the four bolts and remove the air cleaner housing cover.
4. Remove the old air cleaner element.Clean the inside of the air cleaner
housing with a damp rag.
AIR CLEANER ELEMENT

5. Place the new air cleaner element in the air cleaner housing.
6. Reinstall the air cleaner housing
cover, tighten the four bolts.

7. Reinstall the air intake cover. Reinstall the two pins and secure
them by pushing on the heads
until they lock.
8. Reinstall the air duct on the air
cleaner housing cover.

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Spark Plugs

The original spark plugs in your car need to be replaced every 2 years or
48,000 km (30,000 miles), whichever

comes first.
SPARK PLUG CAP

1. Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug caps.
2. Remove the spark plug cap by pulling it straight out.
3. Remove the spark plug, using a 16 mm (5/8 inch) spark plug socket. 4. Put the new spark plug into the
socket, then thread it into the hole.
Screw it in by hand so you do not crossthread it.

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Spark Plugs

5. Torque the spark plug. (If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten
the spark plug 2/3 turn after it
contacts the cylinder head.)

Tightening torque:
18 N .
m (1.8 kg-m, 13 Ib-ft)

Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A

spark plug that is too loose can

overheat and damage the engine.

Overtightening can cause damage to
the threads in the cylinder head.
6. Install
the spark plug cap.
7. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs. Specifications:

NGK: ZFR5F-11
Nippondenso: KJ16CR-L11

Spark Plug
Gap:

1.1 mm (0.04 in)

Maintenance

NOTICE
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