2003 Honda Odyssey Maintenance

NJNJR13

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2003 HONDA ODYSSEY
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
121,000 MILES

My local dealer is recommending that I have the rear differential serviced as part of my 120K mile service. According to the maintenance schedule in my owners manual and the schedule from a previous dealer (I recently moved), this does not apply to the Odyssey. As best I can tell, it only applies to 4WD vehicles like the Pilot and the CR-V. Am I being taken advantage of?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 9:23 PM

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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There is no mention of a 120,000 mile service for your vehicle's rear differential. I suggest asking the dealer if there is a specific reason why they think you should have it serviced

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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 9:35 PM

NJNJR13

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Doing a little more research on what a differential does, I am pretty confident that there is no rear differential on Honda Odysseys, since they are front wheel drive, thus requiring only a front differential. I am pretty sure I am being scammed and intend to call the dealer tomorrow about it.

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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 AT 9:51 PM