Topping Up Engine Oil - BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive Rider's Manual

Make sure the surface is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its main stand at oper-
ating temperature.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts, then let it continue run-
ning for an additional minute.
Switch off the engine and wait
for about one minute to allow
the oil to drain into the sump.
Wipe area around oil fill loca-
tion to clean it.
Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe
it with a clean, dry cloth.
Position oil dipstick on oil filler
opening, but do not screw in.
Remove oil dipstick and read
fluid level.
Specified level of engine
oil
between MIN and MAX mark-
ing (Engine at operating tem-
perature)
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) (Dif-
ference between MIN and
MAX)
If oil level is below MIN mark:

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If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have oil level corrected at
an authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Install oil dipstick.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Wipe area around fill location
clean.
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