first engine oil change cummins NHC 250

[sampson123]

Stock filter received today from Memphis Equipment, no o-ring to seal for external filter housing. Can I proceed or do i need to obtain a new o-ring? 1986 vintage M925A2

 

[engineer233]

I'm not sure if it comes with it but I would call Memphis first.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Id call them like engineer said. You could keep the old O ring on but you risk it leaking after the new install . It might be ok or it might start leaking. Also id say your trucks a base M925 , not an A2 with the newer engine. If it was an A2 id buy your filters at a local auto parts store. And welcome to SS!

 

[juanprado]

napa gasket for oil filter 5271:
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Oil-Filter-Gasket/_/R-FIL5271_0331374151

 

[juanprado]

filter is also easy to find and very common Napa 1954 or wix 51954
housing gasket dimensions:
http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=51954

 

[bulldog_mack13]

Awesome info Juan

 

[sampson123]

Thank you sir.

 

[sampson123]

Excellent; thank you kindly for the link juanprado.

 

[timgc78]

Guys how much engine oil do you need when you do an oil change on the 250 cummins with a new filter? I've read 26 quarts. Is this a correct number?

 

[simp5782]

27qts.

 

[timgc78]

The oil drain plug is pretty large in diameter any clever tricks for catching the flow of oil without a oil slick?

 

[98G]

Do yourself a favor and convert to spin on also.

 

[Mullaney]

The oil drain plug is pretty large in diameter any clever tricks for catching the flow of oil without a oil slick?

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Saw a 48 quart plastic tote under a truck recently.
Seems to work well and can be had "on the cheap" too.

Another choice would be to cut off a 55 gallon drum at the first "ring" and it will be deep enough. Requires a lot more effort, but the drum will last longer than you. A plastic tote could end up cracked if you buy too cheaply.

 

[juanprado]

Use a funnel and hose to direct it to your 5 gal bucket or container & consider buying a fumoto drain plug to replace OE

Ditto on converting to a spin on and you can get much better media for filtering as the spin on come in extended drain interval and HD.

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[timgc78]

Do yourself a favor and convert to spin on also.

Excellent idea. What filter base works best? Someone said the baldwin works without any bs. I could make one if I had one to copy.

 

[simp5782]

The large round tubs from Walmart work best they hold all the oil and on 6x6 blocks it's high enough to not spill any.

 

[timgc78]

Use a funnel and hose to direct it to your 5 gal bucket or container & consider buying a fumoto drain plug to replace OE

Ditto on converting to a spin on and you can get much better media for filtering as the spin on come in extended drain interval and HD.

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By simply replacing your stock oil drain plug, you can drain your engine oil without tools or mess. Trusted by over 10 million satisfied customers, the original Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve continues to offer individuals, truck owners, marine engine mechanics, and industrial engine maintenance...

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Do you know which fumoto drain plug fits the 250 cummins?

 

[Tow4]

I used a Baldwin base for the spin on conversion but do not have the number handy. It was easy and worked fine. Getting the oil out of your tote and into a container to get rid of it is hard to do without spilling it everywhere.

 

[Crf450x]

Baldwin OB1368. I just bought one and this is the cheapest one I could find. https://www.govets.com/index.php/baldwin-filters-226-cxg-4zvd2.html