Engine Oil - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

4 Flashlight
5 Socket wrench
Open-ended wrenches of
various sizes
6 Adapter
for holding 1/4" bits and
9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed
adapter

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-
er the level of oil in the sump.
Checking the oil level with the
engine cold or after a short trip
leads to misinterpretations and
therefore to incorrect oil fill quan-
tities.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level after a longer
trip.
Wipe area around oil fill loca-
tion clean.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts up, then allow to con-
tinue running for an additional
minute.
Switch off ignition.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
OE
with center stand
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
Remove oil dipstick 1 by turn-
ing counterclockwise.
Clean measuring area 2 with a
dry cloth
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