Changing Engine Oil, Replacing Oil Filter Element; (Inspections I, Ii, Iii And Iv) - BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

Changing engine oil, replac-
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ing oil filter element

(Inspections I, II, III and IV)

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Note:
If the motorcycle is ridden only for short distances or
outside temperatures are below 0 °C (32 °F) change
the oil and replace the oil filter element every 3
months, or not later than every
3,000 km (1,800 miles).
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Change the oil at operating temperature.
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Remove screw plug.
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Remove oil drain plug and drain off oil.
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Use oil filter wrench, BMW No. 11 4 650, to re-
move the oil filter.
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Coat sealing ring on new oil filter element with oil
and install filter.
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Reinstall the oil drain plug with a new sealing
ring.
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Refill with oil to correct level.
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Insert and tighten the screw plug.
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Attention:
Never top up the engine-oil level past the "MAX"
mark.
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Tightening torque:
Oil filter......................................................... 11 Nm
Oil drain plug................................................ 32 Nm
Engine oil capacities:
with oil filter replacement
................... 3.75 l (6.60 Imp. pints/3.96 US quarts)
without oil filter replacement
................... 3.50 l (6.16 Imp. pints/3.69 US quarts)
Quantity of oil between
MIN and MAX marks
................... 0.50 l (0.88 Imp. pints/0.52 US quarts)
Engine oil grade:
Mineral or synthetic multi-grade oils, API quality
classes up to SH.
R22000080
C000030
BMW recommends Castrol