Oil change Guide2001 Honda Odyssey
Complete DIY repair guide with step-by-step instructions. Find exact parts on Amazon for your vehicle.
Difficulty
Easy
Time
20-30 minutes
Parts Needed
3 items
DIY Savings
$100-400+
2001 Honda Odyssey — What You Need to Know
- →J35A engine holds 4.5 quarts — add 4 quarts initially, check dipstick and add remaining 0.5 quart
- →Honda specifies 5W-20 for the J35 — this is correct, not a typo
- →OEM Honda oil filter is a cartridge type; Mobil 1 M1-110A is a spin-on that fits the same thread and is easier to change
- →Drain plug is on the passenger side of the oil pan — easier to access from that side
Torque Specs
Drain plug: 29 ft-lbs (17mm) | Oil filter: hand-tight + 3/4 turn
Safety Warnings
- •Allow engine to cool before starting
- •Properly dispose of used oil at recycling center
- •Do not overtighten drain plug
Tools Required
17mm socket (drain plug)
Oil filter wrench (or cap tool for OEM filter)
Drain pan
Parts Needed
Engine OilHonda Genuine 5W-20 or equivalent — 4.5 quarts with filter
Shop on AmazonOil Filter
Shop on AmazonOEM 15400-PLM-A02Mobil 1 M1-110A / K&N KN-112
Drain Plug Washer
Shop on AmazonOEM 90009-PH8-000
Basic Procedure Overview
- 1Warm engine briefly, drain oil via 17mm plug on passenger side of oil pan
- 2Replace drain plug with new washer, torque to 29 ft-lbs
- 3Remove and replace oil filter — Honda OEM uses a cartridge-style, aftermarket Mobil 1 is spin-on (easier)
- 4Add 4 quarts of Honda 5W-20, start engine, check for leaks, top to full mark
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