Northern Lights M38C3 / M944 — Changing Lube Oil Filter
Maintenance · Engine
For the Northern Lights M38C3 / M944, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights M38C3, Northern Lights M944
Before you start
- Overtightening can damage filter housing.
Parts for this job
- 24-51201 Oil filter — Northern Lights M38C3 Amazon eBay $33.57 NAPA $21.81
- 24-08001 Oil filter — Northern Lights M944 Amazon eBay $27.44 NAPA $9.09
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Northern Lights M38C3, Northern Lights M944. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Remove old filter with filter wrench; dispose in approved manner.
- Remove and discard old gasket; clean mount face.
- Spread thin film of engine oil on new filter gasket.
- Screw filter on nipple until gasket meets sealing surface.
- Using hands only, tighten one-half turn farther.
- Fill engine with recommended oil; start and check for leakage.
- Stop engine, wait 3 minutes, and check oil 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: 24-01201 Amazon eBay $44.99 NAPA $21.57
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M38C3 →, Northern Lights M944 →
Source: Northern Lights operator'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.