Engine Oil - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

4 Flashlight
7
LED technology
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5 Socket wrench
3x open-ended wrench, e.g.
removing and installing bat-
tery terminals
6 Adapter
Mounting for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" jointed
adapter

Engine oil

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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 tempera-
ture, the higher the level of oil
in the sump. Checking the oil
level with the engine cold or
after a short trip leads to mis-
interpretations 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.
The warning on insuf-
ficient engine oil pres-
sure is no substitute for the
function of an oil-level indica-
tor.The correct engine oil level
can only be checked at the oil
sight glass.
Hold motorcycle vertically or
place on center stand
Wait five minutes after
switching off motorcycle at
operating temperature.
Check oil level in oil sight
glass 1.