Engine Oil - BMW K 1300 S Rider's Manual

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6 Adapter or after a short trip leads to mis-
interpretations and therefore to
for holding 1/4" bits and
incorrect oil fill quantities.
9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed
adapter To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only

Engine oil

check the oil level after a longer
trip.
Checking engine oil level
Let the engine run in neutral
OA
without center stand
for one minute.
Make sure ground is level and
Switch off ignition.
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
with center stand OA
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
After longer motorcycle im-
mobilization periods, en-
gine oil can collect in the oil pan;
Read off the oil level from the
this must be pumped into the oil
display 1.
tank before the reading is taken.
Here, the engine oil must be at
operating temperature. Checking
the oil level with the engine cold
8
101
Specified level of engine
oil
between MIN and MAX
z
marking
If oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil ( 102).
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have oil level corrected by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.