Engine Oil - Honda Odyssey 2019 Owner's Manual

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Opening the Hood
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the
dashboard.
3.
Push the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock
mechanism, and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the
clamp using the grip. Mount the
support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod,
and stow it in the clamp, then gently
lower the hood.
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When closing the hood, lower it to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and
press firmly down with your hands.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike
the wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.

Engine Oil

Park the vehicle on level ground. Wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
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1. Open the hood. (SeeOpening the Hood) Remove the dipstick (orange
loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Recommended Engine Oil
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• Genuine Honda Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the
American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. Use Genuine Honda
Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature.
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