oil filter HONDA ODYSSEY 2009 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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 .
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .414
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Maintenance Minder .415
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Fluid Locations .425
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Adding Engine Oil .426
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .428
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Engine Coolant .430
....................
Windshield Washers .432
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .433
....................................
Brake Fluid .435
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Power Steering Fluid .436
....................................
Timing Belt .436
.............................................
Lights .437
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .444
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Floor Mats .444
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Dust and Pollen Filter .444
.................................
Wiper Blades .445
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Wheels .450
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Tires .450
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Checking the Battery .458
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Vehicle Storage .459
513
Maintenance
Maint enance
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If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty on page .
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
Independent of the maintenance messages in the information display,
replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
423
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 (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada).
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
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 VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
Symbol
Symbol
1
2
3
4
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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 engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter.
1.
2.
3.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
428
WASHER
DRAIN BOLT
OIL FILTER
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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.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
429
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 ications
494
Dimensions
Capacities
Air Conditioning
Weights
Engine 202.0 in (5,132 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)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
0.190 US gal (0.72
)
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
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
8.0 US qt (7.6
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
2.56 US gal (9.7
)
1.85 US gal (7.0)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g)
ND-OIL8
HFC-134a (R-134a)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
8,410 lbs (3,815 kg)
3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC or i-VTEC · VCM ,
6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
10.5 : 1
SKJ16DR-M11
IZFR5K11
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Front
Rear
1:
2:Approx.
21 US gal (80
)
Change
Total
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
1 : LX, EX and Canadian DX models
2 : EX-L and Touring models
1 : U.S. LX and Canadian DX models
2 : EX, EX-L, Touring amd Canadian LX models
12 1
2
1
2
1
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CONT INUED
Disc Brake Pad Wear...................................
Indicators .391
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Disposal of Used Oil .429
Doors Auto Door Locking/ ..............................
Unlocking .152
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Locking and Unlocking .151
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Lockout Prevention .151
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Manual Sliding Doors .161
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Open monitor .75,91
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Power Door Locks .151
.................
Power Sliding Doors .161
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .496
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .383
....................................
Economy .373
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .184
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Dust and Pollen Filter .444
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DVD Error Message .314
...................................
DVD Player .285
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Economy, Fuel .373..................................
Emergencies .461
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Battery, Jump Starting .475
...........
Brake System Indicator .481
................
Changing a Flat Tire .466
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Charging System Indicator .479
..................
Checking the Fuses .483
...........
Driving with a Flat Tire .457
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Hazard Warning Flashers .140
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Jump Starting .475
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .479
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .480
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Overheated Engine .477
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Towing .488
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Emergency Brake .192
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Emergency Flashers .140
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Emergency Towing .488
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Emissions Controls .503
.............
Emissions Testing, State .506
Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .77
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Engine Speed Limiter .388
.........................
If It Won’t Start .473
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .67,480
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Oil Pressure Indicator .67,479
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Oil, What Kind to Use .426 ...............................
Overheating .477
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Specif ications .494
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Starting .385
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .503
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .60
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ........................................
System .504
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
...................................
Fan, Interior .211
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .209
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .369
Filters
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter .444
...............................................
Oil .428
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning .140
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Flat Tire, Changing a .466
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Floor Mats .176,444
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Floor Storage Area .200
Index
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Power Sliding Doors.......................................
Indicator .75
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Operation .161
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Switches .162
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Power Socket Locations .194
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Power Tailgate .158
............................
Power Windows .186
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .19
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .19
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Protecting Children .38
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .43
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Protecting Larger Children .56
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Protecting Small Children .44
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .53
.............................
Using LATCH .48
...................
Radiator Overheating .477
.............
Radio/CD Sound System .221
...........................
Readiness Codes .480
............
Rear Audio Control Panel .290
...............................
Rear A/C Unit .216 ........
Rear Entertainment System .285
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement .441,442
...
Rearview Camera and Monitor .365
..........................
Rear View Mirror .190
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .140
Rear Window Wiper and
.......................................
Washer .135
.....
Reclining the Seat Backs .168,170
.
Reclining the Second Row Seats .168
.....
Reclining the Third Row Seat .169
.................
Reminder Indicators .65,66
................
Remote Audio Controls .282
................
Remote Control (RES) .312
.....................
Remote Transmitter .145
Removing the Second Row ...........................................
Seats .177
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter .428
..........................................
Fuses .482
................................
Light Bulbs .437
................................
Timing Belt .436
...........................................
Tires .454
.............................
Wiper Blades .445
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .24 .............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects .512
Reserve Tank,
.................
Engine Coolant .372,430
..............
Retractable Center Tray .195
..................
Reverse Gear Position .387
......................................
Roof Rack .381
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Rotation, Tire .453
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8,21
............
Safety Defects, Reporting .512
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .61
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Saf ety Messages .ii
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Front:
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
21 US gal (80
)
EX-L models:
LX, EX, Touring models and
Canadian DX models:
All models except U.S. Touring
models with PAX
system
426
434 436
435
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