Detroit Diesel — Replacement of the Oil Filter
Maintenance
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Use care to prevent foreign objects from entering the filter housing.
Procedure
- Using a 36-mm socket, unscrew the oil filter cap and filter; allow oil to drain, then remove from housing.
- Remove the filter element by pressing and twisting the side and detaching it from the cap; discard element.
- Remove the oil filter O-ring and discard; lightly coat a new O-ring with clean engine oil and install on cap.
- Check the filter housing for debris and remove if necessary.
- Insert a new filter element into the oil filter cap.
- Insert the filter element and cap assembly into the housing; torque the cap to 40-50 N·m (30-37 lb·ft).
Tools required
- 36-mm socket Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Oil filter cap: 40-50 N·m (30-37 lb·ft)
Source: Detroit Diesel service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.