Engine Oil; Checking Oil Level - BMW K 1200 LT Owner's Manual

Engine oil

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Checking oil level

Check the oil level at regular
intervals.
Always check the oil level when
the engine is at operating tempe-
rature, because the difference
between the oil level indicated
when the engine is at operating
temperature and the oil level
indicated when the engine is very
cold due to extremely low outdoor
temperatures 14 °F (-10 °C) can
be as much as 0.4 in (10 mm).
After switching off the engine at
operating temperature, wait at
least 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the sump.
Checking the oil level after the
engine has been run only briefly or
when it is not properly warm will
falsify the reading and could lead
to the engine being operated with
the wrong quantity of oil, because
cold oil is viscous and takes longer
to drain back into the sump.
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T o avoid damage to the engine:
– Never exceed the maximum
oil level.
– Always keep the oil level
above the minimum mark.
• Check the oil level with the
engine at its regular operating
temperature
• Check the oil level after the
engine has been stopped for at
least 5 minutes
• Place the motorcycle on its main
(center) stand
– Make sure the ground is level
and firm.