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11 11 21_INACCURATE OIL LEVEL READING ON DIPSTICK
SIB 11 11 21
INACCURATE OIL LEVEL READING ON DIPSTICK
2021-11-22
This Service Information Bulletin replaces SIB 11 11 21 dated September 2021.
What’s New:
Production cutoff date information is now available.
MODEL
Model
K83
K84
Model Description
F 900 R
F 900 XR
Production Date
Prior to Sept 13, 2021
Prior to Sept 13, 2021
SITUATION
Erroneous oil dipstick reading may lead to oil consumption complaints.
When measuring the engine oil level with the dipstick, it may seem low but in fact be acceptable. This
situation can occur even shortly after the correct oil quantity was poured in, and engine run for a short time
before measuring again.
The cause for the possible incorrect oil reading on the dipstick is the expander plug that is installed in the
crankcase; this plug inhibits the distribution of oil between sumps, making it seem like the oil level is low
when checking with a dipstick.
This situation does not affect the proper operation of the engine.
CORRECTION
Production vehicles no longer have the expander plug installed at the factory starting September 13, 2021,
with engine serial number 3721116N and onward.
PROCEDURE
First step when working on a vehicle with an oil consumption complaint is to rule out an actual irregularity by
following SI 11 09 21: OIL CONSUMPTION AND OIL CONSUMPTION MEASUREMENT.
If the engine is in good condition and no irregularities were found, make sure the oil level is at the minimum
mark on the dipstick and add an additional half a liter. The oil level on dipstick may subsequently go back
down to the minimum mark, but the oil level in the engine would still be acceptable.
Up to a total or 4 liters of oil maximum is allowed in this engine; if there is a concern that the oil level is too
high, drain all of the oil, measure how much oil came out and refill the correct amount as per technical data
information that can be found in AIR.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Contact the BMW Technical Support Group via TSARA
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department
Supporting Materials
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Service Information Bulletin
November 22, 2021
Engine
11 11 21
INACCURATE OIL LEVEL READING ON DIPSTICK
This Service Information Bulletin replaces SIB 11 11 21 dated September
2021.
What’s New:
• Production cutoff date information is now available.
MODEL
Model
K83
K84
Model Description
F 900 R
F 900 XR
Production Date
Prior to Sept 13, 2021
Prior to Sept 13, 2021
SITUATION
Erroneous oil dipstick reading may lead to oil consumption complaints.
When measuring the engine oil level with the dipstick, it may seem low but in fact be acceptable. This
situation can occur even shortly after the correct oil quantity was poured in, and engine run for a short
time before measuring again.
The cause for the possible incorrect oil reading on the dipstick is the expander plug that is installed in
the crankcase; this plug inhibits the distribution of oil between sumps, making it seem like the oil level
is low when checking with a dipstick.
This situation does not affect the proper operation of the engine.
CORRECTION
Production vehicles no longer have the expander plug installed at the factory starting September 13,
2021, with engine serial number 3721116N and onward.
PROCEDURE
First step when working on a vehicle with an oil consumption complaint is to rule out an actual
irregularity by following SI 11 09 21: OIL CONSUMPTION AND OIL CONSUMPTION
MEASUREMENT.
If the engine is in good condition and no irregularities were found, make sure the oil level is at the
minimum mark on the dipstick and add an additional half a liter. The oil level on dipstick may
subsequently go back down to the minimum mark, but the oil level in the engine would still be
acceptable.
Up to a total or 4 liters of oil maximum is allowed in this engine; if there is a concern that the oil level is
too high, drain all of the oil, measure how much oil came out and refill the correct amount as per
technical data information that can be found in AIR.
© 2021, BMW of North America, LLC. The contents of this document are confidential and should not be shared with third
parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.
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QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BULLETIN
Technical inquiries
Warranty inquiries
Parts inquiries
Contact the BMW Technical Support Group via TSARA
Submit an IDS ticket to the Warranty Department
Submit an IDS ticket to the Motorrad Parts Department
© 2021, BMW of North America, LLC. The contents of this document are confidential and should not be shared with third
parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.
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