A Ford Contour holds approximately 4 quarts of oil. Add about 3.5 quarts of oil, then add slowly until the dipstick reads full.
where is the oil filter on a ford contour, 1999
Where is the oil filter located in a 1999 Ford Contour
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According to the 1997 Ford Contour Owner Guide ( 5W-30 )
5W-30 ( according to the 1998 Ford Contour Owner Guide )
We got ours from the ford dealership in our town.
4.5 quarts of 5W-30 motor oil
I don't know if your 1995 is the same , but according to the ( 1996 ) Ford Contour owners manual : With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 liter four cylinder engine takes ( 4.5 U.S. quarts / 4.3 liters of engine oil )
5.8 quarts of oil in the v6 engine. Use 5w/30 oil. The Ford Contour 4 Cyl (2.0 Liter - 16 Valve) takes 4 Qts of 5-30 oil.
Because you have a blown/cracked head gasket.
According to the 2000 Ford Contour owners manual ( 5W-30 ) You can view the 2000 Ford Contour owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Guides
According to the 1999 Ford Contour Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 litre four cylinder takes ( 4.5 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 ) The 2.5 V6 takes ( 5.8 quarts of 5W-30 )