Recommended Engine Oil; Adding Oil; Resetting The Engine Oil Life - Honda ODYSSEY 2020 Owner's Manual

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4. Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Add oil if necessary.
If the oil level is near or below the
lower mark, slowly add oil, being
careful not to overfill.

Recommended Engine Oil

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• Honda Genuine 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 Honda Genuine
Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification
Seal and is of the specified viscosity grade.

Adding Oil

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1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap and tighten it securely.
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4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil may
result in leaks and engine damage.
If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil may damage the engine
compartment components.

Resetting the Engine Oil Life

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If you change or replace the vehicle's engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life.
1. Set the ENGINE START/STOP to ON.
2. Display the engine oil life (see Maintenance Minder).
3. Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset
mode.
4. Press the up or down arrow button to select a maintenance item to
reset, or to select All Due Items. You can also select Cancel to end the
process.
5. Press the ENTER button to reset the selected item.
6. Repeat from step 5 for other items you wish to reset.
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