Engine oil is vital because it keeps the moving parts of your car, well, moving. If it weren't for engine oil, you'd hear a lot of screeching, scraping, and shrieking under the hood. If you recently did an oil change on your minivan, good for you!

There’s just one last thing to do: turn off the engine oil life warning light by completing a 2016 Honda Odyssey oil reset. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting started.

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How to reset the Engine Oil Life warning light on a 2016 Honda Odyssey

First, you’ll need to change the oil or oil filter in your 2016 Honda Odyssey. If you reset the

engine warning light

without an oil change, your car won't be able to predict when it next requires service. You'll lose a valuable warning that could prevent serious damage to your vehicle.

Resetting the Engine Oil Life warning light

Honda’s Maintenance Minder™ helps you keep track of your minivan's needs, including the life of the engine oil. To find out how fresh the engine oil is, turn the ignition switch to ON and press the Select/Reset knob (marked with a gear) until "Engine Oil Life" appears on the display. If your Odyssey's engine oil life is less than 15%, a warning light will turn on.

The counter needs to be reset after servicing the oil to properly track how often you should get an oil change. Here’s how:

Turn the ignition switch to ON

Press and hold the Select/Reset knob for 10 seconds or more

Use the knob to select “Oil Life”

Press and hold the knob for a few seconds to enter Oil Life Reset Mode

Press and hold the knob for five seconds or more

When the display returns to 100%, you’ve correctly reset the counter. When the Engine Oil Life warning light comes back on, you can trust it's accurate.

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How often do you need to change the oil in a 2016 Honda Odyssey?

Honda recommends using synthetic motor oil in the Honda Odyssey and changing it every 7,500 to 10,000 miles, or every three years. If the "SERVICE" or "SERVICE DUE NOW" message doesn’t appear for more than a year after resetting, change the engine oil once per year.

You could damage your engine and seriously harm your fuel economy

if you don't get an oil change

. If you want to do it yourself, just follow the instructions in your

owner's manual

. You’ll save about $100—just remember to reset the warning light afterward!

If the Engine Oil Life warning light is stuck on, you’ll probably need to bring your minivan to an authorized Honda mechanic so they can take a look at it.

What oil should you use in a 2016 Honda Odyssey?

The Honda Odyssey’s owner’s manual recommends using 4.5 quarts of Genuine Honda Motor Oil. Look for a premium synthetic 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal if you prefer generic.

In brief, 0W-20 refers to the oil’s viscosity, while “detergent” tells you it has cleaning additives. An API seal looks like a black starburst and certifies the oil has met standards set by the American Petroleum Institute. By paying attention to the label, you’ll ensure your van has the oil that delivers the best performance for its operating temperature.

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