Engine Oil - BMW R 1200 RT Manual

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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 at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
Wait five minutes after switch-
ing off engine at operating
temperature.
Read off the oil level from the
display 1.
Engine oil level
max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l)
(Difference between MIN
and MAX)
If oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil (
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have oil level corrected by a
specialized workshop, prefer-
ably an authorized BMW Mo-
torrad retailer.
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