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

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BMW Motorrad has assembled
a tools service set that is ideal
for carrying out extended service
work (e.g. removing and installing
z
wheels) on this motorcycle. You
can obtain the tools set from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level
The oil level varies with
the temperature of the
oil. The higher the temperature,
the higher the level of oil in the
sump. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to mis-
interpretation of oil level.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after at
engine operating temperature.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
To reduce the environ-
mental impact BMW Motor-
rad recommends to check the
engine oil after every journey of
at least 50 km.
Switch off the engine.
Make sure the engine is at op-
erating temperature and hold
the motorcycle upright.
OE
with centre stand
Check that the engine is at op-
erating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
The motorcycle can topple
and fall on its side.
Secure motorcycle against top-
pling; this is best done with the
support of a 2nd person.
Remove oil dipstick 1.