Engine Oil - BMW F 800 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

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BMW Motorrad has assembled
a service toolkit that is ideal for
carrying out extended work (e.g.
removing and installing wheels)
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on this motorcycle. You can ob-
tain the tools set from your au-
thorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level
The oil level varies with
the temperature of the
oil. The higher the temperature,
the higher the level of oil in the
sump. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
interpretation of oil level.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after at
engine operating temperature.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
As a contribution to redu-
cing environmental impact,
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the engine oil on oc-
casion after a trip of at least 50
km.
Switch off the engine.
Make sure the engine is at op-
erating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
with centre stand OE
Check that the engine is at op-
erating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
The motorcycle can topple
and fall on its side.
Secure motorcycle against top-
pling; this is best done with the
support of a 2nd person.
Remove oil dipstick 1.