Honda J Series Oil Leak: What You Need To Know
When fixing the oil leak from the front spool valve on my wife’s 2012 Honda Odyssey with the J35 engine, I screwed up, and you could too, easily. Because I screwed up, you don’t have to. Watch this video for a complete guide on how to not only repair this oil leak, but avoid a check engine light and a misfire when you’re done.
**It is important to address any oil leaks on the front of these engines as they can damage the alternator.**
In addition to this video I made a video about replacing the valve cover gaskets, PCV valve, and doing a valve adjustment on this engine.
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Parts
Upper spool valve gasket: 15845-R70-A01
Lower spool valve gasket: 15815-R70-A01
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Related Videos
2011-2017 Honda Odyssey Alternator Replacement: https://youtu.be/sag8x160QFs
2011-2017 Honda Odyssey (J35) Valve Adjustment and Oil Leak Fix: https://youtu.be/QRMzxm4jll4
How Multi Stage Intakes Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jruZL5UCSA
Should You Rebuild or Replace an Engine?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWjF56tFzRg&t=16s
2005 Honda Odyssey The VCM Repair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW_lDzXx2hA&t=1s
2012-2017 Honda Odyssey Power Steering Rack Replacement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haCGztYY0rk&t=1377s
Honda Odyssey Door Repair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwgL5Oo8rXw&t=2s
2005 Odyssey Fixing it Forward Giveaway Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7V_jfbnlc8
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