Engine Oil - BMW F 800 ST Rider's Manual

For expanded service work (e.g.
removing and installing wheels),
BMW Motorrad has put together
a service tool kit matched to your
motorcycle. You can purchase
this tool kit from your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

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 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.
Wipe area around oil fill loca-
tion clean.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts up, then allow to con-
tinue running for an additional
minute.
Switch off engine.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
OE
with center stand
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
Clean measuring area 2 with a
dry cloth
Position oil dipstick on oil fill
location, but do not screw in.
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