Engine Oil - BMW 2004 K 1200 S Rider's Manual

Engine oil

6
Checking the engine oil
86 level
Check the oil level at regular
intervals.
The oil level depends on
the oil temperature. The
higher the temperature the
higher the oil level in the oil
tank.
Check the engine oil level
immediately after a longer
journey.c
After longer motorcycle
immobilisation periods,
oil can collect in the oil pan;
this must be pumped into the
oil tank before the reading is
taken. The engine oil must be
at operating temperature to do
this. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after a short
trip leads to misinterpretations
and therefore to incorrect oil fill
quantities.
To ensure that the correct en-
gine oil level is displayed, only
check the oil level after a long-
er trip.c
• With the motorcycle at oper-
ating temperature, hold it
vertically or place it on the
OA
centre stand , ensuring
that the ground is firm and
level.
• Let the engine run in neutral
for one minute.
• Switch off the ignition.
• Read off the oil level.
If you have a motorcycle
without a centre stand
obtain assistance from anoth-
er person when reading the oil
level.c
1 Display for engine oil level
• Read off the oil level from
engine oil level display 1.
OA
,
2 Maximum engine oil level
3 Minimum engine oil level