Changing Engine Oil, Replacing Oil Filter Element; (Inspections I, Ii, Iii And Iv) - BMW k 1200 rs Repair Manual

Changing engine oil, replacing
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oil filter element

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

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Note:
Change the oil and renew the oil filter at least every
6 months. If the motorcycle is ridden only for short
distances or at outside temperatures below 0 °C
(32 °F), this task must be performed every 3 months
or at the latest every 3,000 km (1,800 miles).
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Attention:
Note the precautions which must be taken if the en-
gine is run in an enclosed space.
If an engine failure occurs, the oil tank and feed line
must be cleaned with the material used for this pur-
pose in the workshop, and then blown through with
compressed air.
– Drain the engine oil only when it is at normal ope-
rating temperature.
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Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand,
in a horizontal position.
– Remove the engine spoiler (
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Unscrew the oil filler plug.
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Remove the oil drain plug from the engine.
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Drain the oil completely.
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Remove the screws (2) holding the oil filter cover.
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Unscrew the oil filter with special wrench (3),
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Unscrew and remove the oil filter.
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Always install the oil drain plug with a new sealing
ring.
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Never add engine oil above the "MAX" mark in the oil
level sight glass.
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Operating fluids:
Brand-name HD oil, API classification SF, SG or SH;
suffix letters CD or CE are permitted; alternatively,
brand-name HD oil of CCMC classification G4 or
G5; suffix PD2 is permitted.
Engine oil capacity:
with filter renewal
.......................3.50 l (6.15 Imp. pint/3.70 US quart)
Difference between
MIN and MAX marks on dipstick
.......................0.50 l (0.88 Imp. pint/0.53 US quart)
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Oil drain plug................................................ 30 Nm
Oil-filter cover fastener ................................. 10 Nm
Oil filter......................................................... 11 Nm
Note:
Install the oil drain plug with a new sealing ring
and tighten.
Coat the sealing rings on the new oil filter with oil.
Screw the oil filter in hand-tight; note the instruc-
tions on the filter.
Replace the seal in the oil filter cover if necessa-
ry.
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
Pour in the specified quantity of oil.
Screw in and tighten the oil filler plug.
Attention:
Check oil level only at least 10 minutes after
completing a trial run/test drive and stopping the
engine; check the oil level and correct it if neces-
sary.
Tightening torque:
BMW recommends Castrol
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