Engine Oil - BMW K 1200GT Owner's Manual

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level
The engine can seize if
the oil level is low, and
this can lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
After longer motorcycle
immobilization periods,
engine oil can collect in the
oil pan; this must be pumped
into the oil tank before the
reading is taken. Here, the
engine oil must be at oper-
ating temperature. Check-
ing the oil level with the en-
gine cold or after a short trip
leads to misinterpretations
and therefore to incorrect oil
fill quantities.
To ensure that the display of
the engine oil level is correct,
only check the oil level after a
longer trip.
The oil level varies with
the temperature of the
oil. The higher the tempera-
ture the higher the oil level in
the oil tank. Check the engine
oil level immediately after a
longer journey.
Make sure ground is level
and firm and place motorcy-
cle at operating temperature
on its center stand.
Let the engine run in neutral
for one minute.
Switch off ignition.
Removing driver's seat
( 57)
Wipe area around oil fill lo-
cation clean.
Remove cap from oil fill lo-
cation 1 by turning counter-
clockwise.
Clean oil dipstick 2 with a
dry cloth
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