Engine Oil - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

1 Pull-out tool holder
Holding of all tools with adapter
Removing and installing spark
plugs
2 1/4" bits
5x Torx, e.g. removing and in-
stalling rear wheel
2x Phillips
1x Straight-blade
3 3/8" Allen key, 22 mm
Removing and installing front
axle
4 Flashlight
LED technology
5 Socket wrench
3x open-ended wrench, e.g.
removing and installing battery
terminals
6 Adapter
Mounting for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed
adapter

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-
er 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 quan-
tities.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level after a longer
trip.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Wait 5 minutes after switching
off engine at operating temper-
ature.
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