There’s a lot to like about the 2009 Honda Odyssey, including its ample room for passengers and cargo, a solid V6 engine, and good safety features for its model year. But if you really like your Honda Odyssey, you might want to know its engine oil capacity—particularly if you want to change its engine oil yourself.

One of the easiest ways to extend any vehicle’s lifespan is to keep up with routine maintenance tasks like oil changes. Many drivers opt to take care of oil changes at home to save time and money—in which case you’ll need to know your engine’s oil capacity and required oil type.

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2009 Honda Odyssey engine oil capacity

Knowing your engine oil capacity ensures you’ll have the right amount of engine oil on hand when you’re ready to change it. Too much or too little circulating through your engine could lead to serious—and expensive—problems. You’ll find your Odyssey’s oil capacity as well as its additional oil requirements in your owner’s manual.

The 2009 Honda Odyssey’s 3.5-liter, V6 engine has an oil change capacity of 4.5 quarts, or about 4.3 liters, filter included.

What kind of oil does a 2009 Honda Odyssey need?

The 2009 Honda Odyssey requires premium grade 5W-20 oil. As you might expect, Honda recommends using

Honda Motor Oil

that meets the Odyssey’s requirements as a first choice.

The “5” here represents the oil’s thickness or viscosity at colder temperatures before you’ve started your engine, while the “20” refers to its viscosity once the engine has reached normal operating temperatures.

It’s important you select the right viscosity grade, because this ensures the oil can properly circulate through the engine the way that it needs to. An incompatible viscosity grade could end up damaging your engine.

Synthetic oil is OK to use in your 2009 Honda Odyssey, too—and it’s usually the preferable option, since they tend to perform better and last longer than conventional oils. Just make sure it has the proper viscosity grade and an API certification seal to ensure quality standards have been met.

And what about additives? Your Honda owner’s manual will tell you they’re not necessary. Using additives in addition to the specially formulated ones already included in your oil could be counterproductive and result in damage or reduced efficiency.

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How often to change oil on a 2009 Honda Odyssey

It’s generally recommended you change your vehicle’s engine oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles when conventional oil is used and every 7,500 to 10,000 miles when synthetic oil is used.

However, depending on what kinds of driving conditions you’re subjected to, you might need to change your engine oil sooner than you’d typically need to—like if you were spending extended periods of time idling or driving up and down steep mountain roads.

Since the right time to change your oil can vary so widely, it’s important to periodically check on it—about once a month is a common recommendation. When it is past time to change your Odyssey’s oil, these are some signs you might notice:

Engine oil is dark brown or black in color (as opposed to light brown)

Engine oil has a gritty texture, indicating debris buildup

Low oil levels

Low oil pressure and/or check engine lights come on

Rough idling

Worsening engine performance

Lower fuel economy

Burning or oil scents coming from the engine

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How to change your oil and oil filter

When it’s time to change your 2009 Honda Odyssey’s oil, here are some of the supplies you’ll want to have on hand:

A socket wrench

An oil filter wrench

A new washer for your drain bolt

Fresh engine oil

A new oil filter

A funnel

A drain pan

Gloves

Towel(s) for cleanup

Once you have everything you need, here’s how you can get that oil change underway:

Run the engine until it reaches a normal operating temperature, then turn it off—this should only take a few minutes

Prop open your hood and remove the oil filler cap

From the bottom of the engine, remove the oil drain bolt and washer and allow the oil to empty into your drain pan

Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil drain into the pan

Replace the old oil filter with your new one, following package directions

Reinstall the drain bolt using a new washer and tighten the drain bolt to 29 lb-ft

Add fresh engine oil to the correct fill level

Replace the engine oil filler cap

Once you’ve made it this far, it’s time to check your work:

Start your engine and verify the oil pressure indicator light turns off—if it remains on, you might need to look over your work again

Let the engine run a few minutes to allow the fresh oil to circulate, checking around for any leaks

Turn off the engine and let it sit a few minutes

When the engine has cooled off, use your dipstick to check the oil level again, adding more oil if necessary

Lastly, remember to properly dispose of your used engine oil in a sealed container at the proper recycling facility!

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