Northern Lights NL844LW2 / NL844W2 — Changing Engine Oil
Maintenance · Engine crankcase
For the Northern Lights NL844LW2 / NL844W2, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights NL844LW2, Northern Lights NL844W2, Northern Lights 844 / 844L engine, Northern Lights 844L engine
Before you start
- Never put additives or flushing oil in crankcase.
Parts for this job
- 24-03100 Oil filter — Northern Lights NL844LW2 Amazon eBay $23.45 NAPA $12.88
- 24-03100 Oil filter — Northern Lights NL844W2 Amazon eBay $23.45 NAPA $12.88
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Northern Lights NL844LW2, Northern Lights NL844W2. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Change oil when engine is warm.
- Loosen the clamp on the oil change tube. Remove cap. Drain oil. Replace cap and tube.
- Refill engine with recommended oil for the season. Capacity with new oil filter is 2.1 gallons (8.2 liters) on NL844W2 & LW2.
- Change oil every 100 hours or six weeks in intermittent cold weather.
- Dispose of waste oil in an approved manner. Never use a flushing oil.
Specs & values
- 2.1 gallons (8.2 liters) with new oil filter
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL844LW2 →, Northern Lights NL844W2 →
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.