Topping Up Engine Oil - BMW 2013 S 1000R Rider's Manual

sump. Checking the oil level with
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the engine cold or after a short
trip leads to misinterpretations of
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the oil fill quantity.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level with the en-
gine at operating temperature.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
Let the engine run in neutral
for one minute.
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To reduce the environmen-
tal impact, BMW Motorrad
recommends checking the en-
gine oil after every journey of at
least 50 km.
Switch off ignition.
Wait five minutes to allow oil to
drain to the oil pan.
Read oil level in display 1.
Specified level of engine
oil
Between MIN and MAX mark-
ing
Engine oil, capacity
Viscosity class
Approx. 3.7 quarts (Approx.
3.5 l) (with filter replacement)
If the oil level is below MIN mark:

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If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have the oil level corrected
at an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Wipe area around fill location
clean.
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