Honda Engine Oil and Filter Change

Oil and oil filter change for 2010 Honda Odyssey EX-L

# Honda Odyssey Oil Change

## Tools and Supply

1. Rachet socket/box wrench or breaker bar x1
2. 17 mm socket x1
3. Oil filter wrench (strap wrench or adjustable pliers)
4. Torque wrench (set at 33 ft pounds)
5. Gloves: disposable + work gloves
6. Engine oil 5 quarts
7. Engine oil filter

## Safety and Preparation

1. Engage parking brake
2. Chocks
3. Pop the hood
4. Raise the car: using floor jack + jack stands or ramps
5. Safety check!!!

## Oil Change

1. Tip: Warm up the engine, 5 minutes
2. Open the oil cap, read the oil grade (5w20 or 0w20), or owner's manual
3. Remove the drain plug (17mm socket), and drain oil
4. Remove oil filter, with a filter wrench or a glove
5. Replace oil filter, and make sure:
1. clean, no double gasket, as tight as your hand with glove (or 1/8 turn after hand tight)
2. lubricate the rubber gasket with oil
3. optional: oil to prime the new filter first
6. Replace drain plug with new crush washer, clean, and torque to 33 ft pounds
7. With a funnel, add 4+ gallons, check it, and add more if necessary
1. check owner's manual, OR
2. measure the amount you take out
8. Start the engine, check leaks, shut off and measure with dipstick
9. For accurate oil level measurement, you can lower the car at this point
10. Make sure no leak near oil filter and drain plug

## Oil Reset

1. Key to on position but do not start the engine
2. Switch to the oil life page
3. Press and hold the knob for at least 10 seconds
4. When it flashes, release then press and hold for another 5 seconds.
5. And it will reset to 100% oil life

## Final Comments

1. Oil change interval: 5000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first
2. Oil type: I use synthetic, or whatever you have been using for the car
3. Oil brand: doesn't matter as long as it is 5w20 or 0w20 (check your owner's manual)
4. Recycle the used oil

Be safe, stay dirty. Enjoy the work!

God bless!