If you have a Ford Aspire with no oil in it, that doesn't use oil, you're in trouble...
how do you change the engine oil and oil filter on a 96 ford aspire
The ( 1996 ) Ford Aspire Owner Guide shows ( 5W-30 ) as the PREFERRED oil viscosity
With engine oil filter change , the ( 1996 Ford Aspire ) takes ( 3.6 quarts )
I believe that is 3.4 to 3.6 quarts , with engine oil filter change
Head Gasket
Use 5W30 and if you want to know what brand I would suggest valvoline brand.
3.6 quarts ( 3.4 liters ) with engine oil filter change , according to the 1996 Ford Aspire Owner Guide for your 1.3 liter engine
left rear of engine.
Plugged PCV valve or hose
According to the 1996 Ford Aspire Owner Guide : ( 5W-30 is the PREFERRED oil ) Also , with engine oil filter change , the 1.3 liter four cylinder engine takes 3.6 U.S. quarts
The ( 1996 ) Ford Aspire owners manual shows : 5 w 30 (3.6 quarts / 3.4 liters ) WITH ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE
blown head gasket