Engine Oil - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

5 Socket wrench
7
3x Open-ended wrench,
various wrench sizes
90
6 Bit adapter
Mounting 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
z
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 tempera-
ture, the higher the level of oil
in the sump. 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.
The warning on insuf-
ficient engine oil pres-
sure is no substitute for the
function of an oil-level indica-
tor.The correct engine oil level
can only be checked at the oil
sight glass.
Make sure ground is level
and firm and park motorcy-
cle at operating tempera-
ture.
Wait five minutes after
switching off the engine.
Hold the motorcycle is verti-
cal.
Read off the oil level
from the engine oil level
display 1.