Northern Lights M38CR2 / M944 — Change Engine Oil
Maintenance
For the Northern Lights M38CR2 / M944, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights M38CR2, Northern Lights M944
Before you start
- Never use flushing oil.
Parts for this job
- 24-01201 Oil filter — Northern Lights M38CR2 Amazon eBay $44.99 NAPA $21.57
- 24-08001 Oil filter — Northern Lights M944 Amazon eBay $27.44 NAPA $9.09
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Northern Lights M38CR2, Northern Lights M944. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Run engine until warm but not hot.
- Loosen clamp on oil change tube, remove cap, and drain oil.
- Replace cap and tube.
- Refill engine with recommended oil; capacity with new filter is 10 liters.
- Dispose of waste oil in approved manner.
Tools required
- Oil drain container Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Engine oil capacity with new filter: 2.64 gallons (10 liters).
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M38CR2 →, 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.