Engine Coolant - Honda Odyssey 2019 Owner's Manual

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Use Genuine Honda 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.
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 can
result in leaks and engine damage.
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.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
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Ambient Temperature

Engine Coolant

Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level
in the radiator. Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Checking the Reserve Tank
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1. Open the hood. (see Opening the
Hood) Check the amount of coolant
in the reserve tank.
2. If the coolant level is below the MIN
mark, add the specified coolant until
it reaches the MAX mark.
3. Inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
For vehicles used in temperatures below -31°F (-35°C), change the coolant
from the standard 50:50 antifreeze:water mix to one with added antifreeze.
Consult a dealer for more information.
Adding Coolant
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1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2. Turn the radiator cap 1/8 turn counterclockwise and relieve any
pressure in the coolant system.
3. Push down and turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to remove it.
4. The coolant level should be up to the base of the filler neck. Add coolant
if it is low.
5. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully.
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator
cap.
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately; they can damage components in the engine
compartment.
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