Northern Lights — Changing Lube Oil and Filter
Maintenance · lube oil system
From a Northern Lights owner's manual covering: NL368, NL374, NL378, NL484, NL488. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Northern Lights NL374, Northern Lights NL378, Northern Lights NL484, Northern Lights NL488, Northern Lights NL368 engine
Before you start
- Overtightening can damage filter housing
- Never use a flushing oil
Procedure
- Loosen plug in oil pan and drain oil; dispose of waste oil properly.
- Remove old filter with a filter wrench; discard old gasket.
- Clean mount face and oil the new filter gasket.
- Screw filter on until gasket meets sealing surface, then 1/2 turn by hand.
- Fill engine with recommended oil.
- Start engine, check for leakage, stop, wait 3 minutes, check level.
Tools required
- filter wrench Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Oil filter part number 24-07301 Amazon eBay NAPA $13.92 for all models
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL374 →, Northern Lights NL378 →, Northern Lights NL484 →, Northern Lights NL488 →
Source: Northern Lights owner's 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.