Engine Oil - BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual

1 Pull-out tool holder
Holding of all tools with adapter
2 1/4" bits
5x Torx, e.g. removing and in-
stalling rear wheel
2x Phillips
1x Straight-blade
3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm
Removing and installing front
axle
4 Flashlight
LED technology
5 Socket wrench
3x Open-ended wrench, vari-
ous wrench sizes
6 Bit adapter
Mount for 1/4" bits
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.
After longer motorcycle im-
mobilization periods, en-
gine oil can collect in the oil pan;
this must be pumped into the oil
tank before the reading is taken.
Here, the engine oil must be at
operating temperature. Checking
the oil level with the engine cold
or after a short trip leads to mis-
interpretations and therefore to
incorrect oil fill quantities.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level after a longer
trip.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
Let the engine run in neutral
for one minute.
Switching off ignition
Removing driver's seat (
Wipe area around oil fill loca-
tion clean.
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