Engine Oil - BMW S 1000XR Rider's Manual

BMW Motorrad offers an aux-
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iliary stand suitable for every
vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad
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retailer will be happy to help
you with the selection of a suit-
able auxiliary stand.

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of oil level
reading, because oil level is
z
temperature-dependent (the
higher the temperature, the
higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Check the oil level only
after a lengthy ride or when
the engine is at operating
temperature.
Make sure the engine is at op-
erating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
Allow the engine to idle for one
minute.
Switch off the ignition.
Check the oil level in oil-level
indicator 1.
Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX mark
Engine oil, capacity
SAE 5W-40, API SJ /
JASO MA2, Additives (e.g.
molybdenum-based) are not
permissible because they can
attack coated components of
the engine, BMW Motorrad
recommends BMW Motorrad
ADVANTEC Ultimate oil.