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Cummins — Lubricating Oil Filter Removal and Installation

For these Cummins models: $S338/QE338 A/C Models, Compleat, M11, M1i Series Engines, ps200da.

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Before you start

  • The o-ring can stick on the filter head. Make sure it is removed.

Procedure

  1. Clean the area around the lubricating oil filter head.
  2. Use oil filter wrench (Part No. 3375049) to remove the filter.
  3. Clean the gasket surface of the filter head.
  4. Make sure the o-ring is removed from the filter head.
  5. Install new filter element using new gaskets

Tools required

  • Oil filter wrench Part No. 3375049

Specs & torque values

  • Cummins Part No. 256837 (filter element)
  • Fleetguard Part No. AF-251

Source: manual:Cummins Diesel M11 Manual 1995 (2).pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.