Question 1

Is the oil filter replaced every time a 2016 Honda Odyssey has its oil changed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the oil filter should be replaced alongside the oil according to the manufacturer’s published maintenance schedule. The schedule for this model year states that the oil filter is replaced every 20,000 miles. Replacing it with the oil gives the new lubricant a clean filter to capture debris. Filter matched to the engine. New drain plug gasket or washer where applicable. Leak check after the engine has run.

Question 2

What is included in an oil filter replacement on a 2016 Honda Odyssey?

Accepted Answer

The service includes a filter matched to the engine, a new drain plug gasket or washer where used, and a post-service leak check. The filter is selected for the engine actually fitted in the Odyssey. After installation, the engine is run and the filter seal is checked for leaks. Correctly matched oil filter. Renewed sealing washer or gasket where applicable. Inspection of the filter seal after operation.

Question 3

What happens if the oil filter on a 2016 Honda Odyssey is not replaced?

Accepted Answer

A loaded filter can open its bypass valve, allowing oil to circulate without being filtered. The engine may still receive oil, but that oil can carry debris through the lubrication system. The change can be quiet, which is why filter replacement is performed with the oil rather than being stretched across two changes. Debris remains trapped in an aging filter. The bypass valve can open as the filter loads. Unfiltered oil may circulate through the engine.

Question 4

Does a 2016 Honda Odyssey need a specific oil filter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the filter must be matched to the Odyssey’s 3.5-liter, 3,471 cc V6 engine, and filters are not interchangeable across engines. A correctly matched filter is selected for the engine actually fitted to the vehicle. This avoids treating filters as universal components when engine applications differ. Engine: 3.5 liters. Displacement: 3,471 cc. Engine layout: V6.

Question 5

Can the oil be changed on a 2016 Honda Odyssey without changing the filter?

Accepted Answer

The oil can be changed separately, but the filter should be replaced with the oil under the manufacturer’s published maintenance schedule. The filter holds debris carried by the oil and can open its bypass valve when loaded. The manufacturer’s schedule for this model year specifies filter replacement every 20,000 miles. Filter captures oil-borne debris. A loaded filter may allow unfiltered circulation. Replacement keeps oil and filtration service together.

Question 6

How do I book an oil and filter service at Coggin Honda Orlando?

Accepted Answer

Book online through the Coggin Honda Orlando service scheduler or call 407-917-7433. Coggin Honda Orlando is at 11051 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, FL 32837. Request oil and filter service for your 2016 Honda Odyssey and the filter will be matched to its engine. Schedule appointment online. Call 407-917-7433. Visit the Orlando service center.

2016 Honda Odyssey Oil Filter