BMW K1600 Oil and Filter Change

[@grahamglencorse307]

Gday Jay Removing the 2nd sump plug is a precise action to ensure it doesn’t contact the bottom sump plug hole and falling into the lower sump. Enjoying your videos in Australia mate 🇦🇺

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

My current oil pan is tall enough I can't remove the allen wrench from the lower sump with the pan in place. I just loosen it and lower it to let it drain, then retighteni it when I'm finished.

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

And thanks!

[@digger8180]

Nice post, thanks. Is the upper sump plug steel? If so would magnetising the 5mm long hex help in your opinion? Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

Gah, that is a GREAT question! Now that you mention it, I would bet that it is. Certainly didn't seem light enough to be aluminum. Certainly wouldn't hurt.

[@Antimortem]

Love your oil change video. It's been a year, how does the Lucas oil perform? Tell me about that 👍

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

It seems to work just fine. No issues, which is what we want, right?

[@mickeymouse4897]

Good bit of info on the dual sump plug setup ... K&N oil filter ... Tut Tut, very low quality filter with minimal paper element inside,... I stopped using them when the welded nuts kept snapping off on removal.

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

Thanks for the info! I'll have to do some research and see who is winning the filter wars. Kinda like "What's the best oil?"...

[@JonathanPietkiewicz]

At 5:35 You said 97 foot-pounds for the oil filter torque but I think you meant 97 inch-pounds which is 11 Newton-meters.

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

Oh crap!

[@eddiebenzz]

You MUST carry extra oil in your bag at all times !! These bikes burn oil especially when you’re 1500 to 2,000 miles of your next service . I like to carry 10 fluid ounces of oil in one of those empty Canada Dry / Club soda bottles. One time my check oil warning registered 100 miles from home. My wife was good enough to bring me some BMW oil. Since then my warning ⚠️ has gone off two more times .. and I’m prepared now ! 😎🤙

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

Neither of my K1600GTs burn oil between changes. But if they did, you can always just go to any car parts store and add a quart if it gets low.

[@martinhendlin7302]

My 2012 K1600 GT hast 50K miles and burns no oil ever. If your bike is burning that much, you may have a problem.

[@billbleau8236]

What kind of oil do you use and what year canam filter on your new 2020 GTL

[@melvininf9276]

I see you using Lucas oil how long have you been using it?

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

Just started this oil change. We'll see how it goes!

[@keithr2203]

Can you suggest The best most economical oil and oil filter to use?

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

Oil is one place I don't skimp, and only use Redline 10w-40 in winter and 20w-50 in the summer. I use the factory oil filter.

[@rosscorindia9527]

I used the K. &N filter on my 2011 GTL, and when I got on it to test ride the bike, my gear shifter was hitting the filter extension where the socket goes on. I had to grind it down about 1/8 “ so I could shift without interference. Has anybody else run into this problem?

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

I've used them before without issue on my 2012. I wonder if it was just a batch issue where the socket point was just a smidge too big?

[@squadman3376]

TXS !!. Do you reset the service light yourself, or just ride with it on ? Another BMW BS $$ trap.

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

I did a video on the MotoScan App and the GS-911, so I have the ability to turn off the lights. Thanks!

[@keithr2203]

I am concerned with not using the correct 5W-40 full synthetic. Can anyone with experience tell me what brand I can use besides the very expensive BMW brand?

[@JayBearjaysbigadventure]

Remember, the recommended oil is just an average that anyone can use most of the time. Severe use, extreme temps and fast riding all factor into this.

[@Thomo_qld]

Bullshit you run the engine till the fan comes on then let it sit for a couple of minutes that's BMW procedures