BMW 2013 S 1000R, Rider'S Manual

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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.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
Let the engine run in neutral
for one minute.
To reduce the environmen-
tal impact, BMW Motorrad
recommends checking the en-
gine oil after every journey of at
least 50 km.
Switch off ignition.
Wait five minutes to allow oil to
drain to the oil pan.
Read oil level in display 1 .
Specified level of engine
oil
Between MIN and MAX mark-
ing
Engine oil, capacity
Viscosity class
Approx. 3.7 quarts (Approx.
3.5 l) (with filter replacement)
If the oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil ( 120).
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have the oil level corrected
at an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Wipe area around fill location
clean.
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