BMW R 1250RS Rider's Manual page 160

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Specified level of engine
oil
Between MIN and MAX mark
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If oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up the engine oil
( 158).
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have oil level corrected at
an authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Topping up the engine oil
Park motorcycle on a level, firm
surface.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler opening clean.
To be able to apply force more
easily, insert the interchange-
able screwdriver insert 1 Torx-
end first, into the screwdriver
handle 2 (from on-board tool
kit).
Position the specified tool from
the on-board tool kit on the
cap 3 of the oil filler opening
and turn counter-clockwise to
remove it.
Checking the engine oil level
( 157).
ATTENTION
Use of too little or too much
engine oil
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.8 quarts (max 0.8 l) (Dif-
ference between MIN and
MAX)
Checking the engine oil level
( 157).
Install the cap 3 of the oil filler
opening.