2018 Honda Odyssey maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2018 Odyssey, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2018 Honda Odyssey oil change interval follows the Maintenance Minder: change it when the car's minder shows it, or every 12 months at the latest. Maintenance Minder main code A / B. Time limit: if 'Maintenance Due Now' does not appear more than 12 months after reset, change the oil every year. Distance is Minder-driven. Oil: Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade 0W-20; capacity 5.4 US qt (5.1 L) change, 5.7 US qt (5.4 L) including filter. Severe: no separate severe mileage.
Service intervals
From the 2018 Honda Odyssey schedule. Rows marked “GarageHub estimate” are not taken from the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. Check your owner's manual for those.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & FilterSafety itemMaintenance Minder main code A / B. Time limit: if 'Maintenance Due Now' does not appear more than 12 months after reset, change the oil every year. Distance is Minder-driven. Oil: Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade 0W-20; capacity 5.4 US qt (5.1 L) change, 5.7 US qt (5.4 L) including filter. Severe: no separate severe mileage.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo | $45-$75 | |
| Tire RotationMaintenance Minder sub-code 1: rotate tires. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it.Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | Maintenance Minder, code 1 | $25-$50 | |
| Engine Air FilterMaintenance Minder sub-code 2: replace air cleaner element. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Severe: dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $25-$50 | |
| Cabin Air FilterMaintenance Minder sub-code 2: replace dust and pollen filter. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Severe: primarily urban driving with high soot concentrations, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $20-$45 | |
| Drive Belt InspectionMaintenance Minder sub-code 2: inspect drive belt. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid (9AT) (9-speed automatic (except Elite/Touring) only)Maintenance Minder sub-code 3: replace transmission fluid. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Fluid (except Elite/Touring): Honda ATF-Type 3.1 or higher; the owner's manual gives no ATF capacity. Severe (9AT only): mountainous driving at very low speeds or trailer towing: change at 60,000 miles (100,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (50,000 km) or 2 years.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | Maintenance Minder, code 3 | $180-$280 | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid (10AT) (10-speed automatic only)Maintenance Minder sub-code 3: replace transmission fluid. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Fluid: Honda ATF-Type 2; the owner's manual gives no ATF capacity. No severe-condition footnote for the 10-speed (Elite/Touring).Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | Maintenance Minder, code 3 | $180-$280 | |
| Spark PlugsMaintenance Minder sub-code 4: replace spark plugs and inspect valve clearance. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if noisy. Plug: NGK DILZKR7B11G.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | Maintenance Minder, code 4 | $180-$280 | |
| Timing BeltSafety itemMaintenance Minder sub-code 4: replace timing belt and inspect water pump. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Severe: regular driving in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C) or very low temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C): replace every 60,000 miles (100,000 km).Guide When to Replace Your Timing Belt: Engineering Over Intervals · Timing Belt vs Timing Chain: What's the Difference? | Maintenance Minder, code 4 | — | |
| Engine CoolantMaintenance Minder sub-code 5: replace engine coolant. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Coolant: Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, 50/50 with distilled water. Capacity: 1.69 US gal (6.40 L) Elite/Touring, 1.70 US gal (6.42 L) others, incl. 0.18 US gal (0.68 L) in reserve.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | Maintenance Minder, code 5 | $120-$180 | |
| Brake FluidSafety itemMaintenance Minder sub-code 7: replace brake fluid. Fixed time limit: every 3 years if item 7 has not appeared within 36 months of its reset. Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | Maintenance Minder, code 7 / 36 mo | $80-$120 | |
| Brake InspectionMaintenance Minder main code B: inspect front and rear brakes, tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots, suspension, driveshaft boots, brake hoses and lines, fluid levels, exhaust and fuel lines. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | Maintenance Minder, code B | — | |
| Valve Clearance InspectionMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 4 'Inspect valve clearance' (inspect only). Also: 'Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.' | Maintenance Minder, code 4 | — | |
| Battery Inspection & ReplacementGarageHub estimateGuide How to Replace a Car Battery (on a Modern Car) · The car battery and charging system: what every part does | 48 mo | $150-$250 |
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2018 Honda Odyssey
How often does a 2018 Honda Odyssey need an oil change?
The 2018 Honda Odyssey oil change interval follows the Maintenance Minder: change it when the car's minder shows it, or every 12 months at the latest. Maintenance Minder main code A / B. Time limit: if 'Maintenance Due Now' does not appear more than 12 months after reset, change the oil every year. Distance is Minder-driven. Oil: Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade 0W-20; capacity 5.4 US qt (5.1 L) change, 5.7 US qt (5.4 L) including filter. Severe: no separate severe mileage.
What maintenance does a 2018 Honda Odyssey need?
The services not to skip on a 2018 Honda Odyssey: engine oil & filter: Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo; timing belt: Maintenance Minder, code 4; brake fluid: Maintenance Minder, code 7 / 36 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.