Fuel And Lubricants - BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Engine oil
Brand-name HD oil of API classification SF, SG or SH; CD or
CE amendments are permissible; or brand-name HD oil of
CCMC classification G4 or G5;
amendment PD2 is permissible.
–30 –20
–20
The viscosity class depends on outside temperatures.
Temperatures above or below the limits quoted for the
individual SAE classifications are permitted for brief periods
only.
All engine oils supplied by BMW are subject to regular BMW
quality assurance checks.
BMW does not approve the use of any upper-cylinder lubricants
or similar oil additives.
Engine oil capacity
With filter change
SAE 20
–10
0 20
SAE 20 W-50
SAE 15 W-50
SAE 15 W-40
SAE 10 W-40
SAE 10 W-30
SAE 10 W-X Special Oils (X≥40)
SAE 5 W-X Special Oils (X≥40)
4.2 qt (3.95 l)

Fuel and lubricants

SAE 30
10
0
40 60
SAE 40
20
30 °C
°F
80
9
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