Engine Oil - BMW K 1200 S Rider's Manual

Engine oil

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Checking engine oil level
Check the oil level at regular
86
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
immobilization periods,
oil can collect in the oil pan;
this must be pumped into
the oil tank before the reading
is taken. Here, the engine
oil must be at operating tem-
perature. 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 display of
the engine oil level is correct,
only check the oil level after a
longer trip.c
• With the motorcycle at oper-
ating temperature, hold it
vertically or place it on the
OA
center 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.
In the case of a motor-
cycle without center
OA
stand , obtain assistance
from another person when
reading the oil level.c
1 Display for engine oil level
• Read off the oil level from the
engine oil level display 1.
2 maximum engine oil level
3 minimum engine oil level