Engine Oil Replacement

2009 Honda Odyssey EX-LSECTION Engine Oil Replacement
  1. Warm up the engine.
  2. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 1: Drain Bolt With Torque Specification
    G05523485Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
  4. Refill with the recommended oil (see LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS ).

    Capacity 

    At Oil Change: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) 

    At Oil Change including Filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt) 

    After Engine Overhaul: 5.0 L (5.3 US qt) 

  5. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.
  6. If the maintenance minder required engine oil replacement, reset the maintenance minder see RESETTING INDIVIDUAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS , and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require engine oil replacement, go to step 7.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0)
  8. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  10. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  11. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
  12. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
  13. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.
  14. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
  15. Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.
    NOTE: If you changed the ATF at the same time with the engine oil, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE AND ATF with the HDS instead.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.