Topping Up Engine Oil - BMW F 800 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

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Clean measuring scale 2 using
a dry cloth.
Position oil dipstick on oil filler
opening, but do not screw
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in.
Remove oil dipstick and read
fluid level.
Specified level of engine
oil
between MIN and MAX mark-
ing
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
Viscosity rating
max 0.4 quarts (max 0.4 l) (Dif-
ference between MIN and
MAX)
If the oil level is below MIN mark:
Top up engine oil (
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have fluid level corrected by an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Install oil dipstick.

Topping up engine oil

Both too little and too
much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Clean the area adjacent to the
oil filler opening.
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