BMW F900XR - Owner's Manual > Engine oil

Checking engine oil level

ATTENTION Misinterpretation of oil level reading, because oil level is temperature-dependent (the higher the temperature, the higher the oil level)

Engine damage

• Check the oil level only after a lengthy ride or when the engine is at operating temperature.

 

• Wipe the area around the oil filler opening clean.
• Allow the engine to idle until the fan starts up, then allow it to idle one minute longer.
• Switch off the engine.
• Make sure the engine is at operating temperature and hold the motorcycle upright.

  BMW Motorrad recommends using a suitable auxiliary stand.

- with centre stand OE

ATTENTION Vehicle topples to side when being lifted on to stand

Risk of damage to parts if vehicle topples

• Secure the vehicle to prevent it toppling, preferably with the assistance of a second person.

 

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and with the engine at operating temperature, place the motorcycle on its centre stand.

• Wait five minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
• Remove oil dipstick 1.

• lean measuring area 2 with a dry cloth
• Seat the oil dipstick on the oil filler neck, but do not engage the threads.
• Remove the oil dipstick and check the oil level.

Engine oil, specified level

• Between MIN and MAX marks

Engine oil, quantity for topping up

• Product recommended by BMW Motorrad: ADVANTEC Ultimate oil, SAE 5W-40, API SL / JASO MA2
• max 0.5 l (Difference between MIN and MAX)

If the oil level is below the MIN mark:

• Top up the engine oil.

If the oil level is above the MAX mark:

• Have the oil level corrected by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad retailer.
• Install the oil dipstick.

Topping up engine oil

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
• Wipe the area around the filler neck clean.

• Remove oil dipstick 1.

ATTENTION Use of insufficient engine oil or too much engine oil

Engine damage

• Always make sure that the oil level is correct.

 

• Top up the engine oil to the specified level.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Install the oil dipstick.

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