How do you Change motor oil on 2005 BMW R1200CL?

Answer 1

Engine Oil and Filter Change

Tools Parts

oil filter tool oil - 4 qts.

hex bit socket - 8mm oil filter

ratchet crush washer - drain plug

torque wrench

rubber gloves

funnel

oil drain pan

rag

1. Be sure the engine is hot (go for a short ride).

2. Place the oil drain pan under drain plug (bottom right side of engine).

3. Wear rubber gloves - oil is carcinogenic, plus when you accidentally touch the

hot headers!!! or get hot oil!!! on your hands it won't hurt as much.

4. Remove the oil drain plug located to the right of the oil filter, 8mm hex bit socket.

5. Remove the oil filter, oil filter tool and ratchet.

6. Remove the oil filler cap to help draining.

7. Let drain for ~10 min.

8. Use the rag to remove any dirt from around the drain plug area and from the oil filter well.

9. Install the drain plug with a new crush washer and torque to 23 ft.lb. (32 Nm).

10. Fill the new oil filter with fresh oil.

11. Apply a thin coat of oil to the new oil filter rubber gasket.

12. Install the new oil filter and give it ¾ - 1 turn after first contact.

13. Add 3.75 - 3.9 qts. of oil total (NOT 4 qts.!!!) using a funnel or oil spout.

14. Install the oil filler cap.

15. Run engine at idle for 2 - 3 min.

16. Wait ~10 min. and check to be sure the oil level is at the dot in the center of the sight glass.

17. Check for any oil leaks at filter and drain plug.

Note: You may get more consistent oil level readings if you put the bike on the

sidestand for a few minutes and then put it on the centerstand.