Engine Oil - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

For more extensive service op-
erations (such as wheel removal
and installation), 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 of
the oil fill quantity.
To ensure that the display of the
engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level with the en-
gine at operating temperature.
Wipe area around oil filler loca-
tion clean.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts, then let it continue run-
ning 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.
The motorcycle can tip
away to the side and fall
over.
Secure motorcycle against tip-
ping away to the side, prefer-
ably with the help of a second
person.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
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