Engine Oil - BMW HP4 RACE Rider's Manual

Engine oil

Checking the engine oil
level
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of the oil
filling quantity, as the oil
level is temperature-depen-
dent (the higher the tempera-
ture, the higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Only check the oil level after
a longer journey or when the
engine is warm.
After switching off the engine,
wait for one minute before the
oil level can be read.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
Read oil level in display 1.
Specified level of engine
oil
Filling height in the sight glass:
1/3 to 1/2 full
Engine oil, capacity
SAE 5W-40, API SL/
JASO MA2, Additives (for
instance, molybdenum-based
substances) are prohibited,
because they would attack
the coatings on engine
components, BMW Motorrad
recommends BMW Motorrad
ADVANTEC Ultimate oil.
Approx. 1.2 gal (Approx. 4.5 l)
(with filter replacement)
If oil level is below minimum
mark:
Top up engine oil (
If oil level is above maximum
mark:
Have oil level corrected at
an authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
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