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Honda Odyssey 2009–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin ATS160715 · NHTSA communication 10087402 · issued Oct 19, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2009–2016
model years
18
vehicle entries

Official summary

"techline summary article - if the engine is overheating and there s engine oil mixed in the coolant reservoir, chances are the cylinder head may be cracked. A crack may form under the front and/or rear camshaft at the journals and is a rare occurrence. You can see this crack from visual inspection. It causes engine oil to enter the cooling system and coolant to enter the engine lubrication system. Replace the cylinder head if you find it s cracked."

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.