5W-30 was original factory recommended oil - then Ford went to 5W-20 to save fuel. So either is ok. Use synthetic or sythetic blend if you can afford it (mobil 1 or castrol, etc)
The 2001 Lincoln Town Car Owner Guide shows ( 5W-20 )
It takes 5W30.
5w30
According to the 2001 Lincoln Continental Owner Guide : ( 5W-20 , with engine oil filter change , 5.7 litres / 6.0 U.S. quarts of engine oil )
where is the oil filter and the oil drain plug on a 2001 Lincoln ls where is the oil filter and the oil drain plug on a 2001 Lincoln ls
The 2001 Ford Expedition Owner Guide shows ( 5W-20 )
SAE 5w30 any major brand.
According to the 1999 Lincoln Town Car owners manual : ( 5W-30 )
owners manual says to use 5w 30 motor oil
SAE 5w30 any major brand conventional or synthetic oil.
A 2001 Volkswagen Beetle needs 10W 40 motor oil. The Volkswagen Beetle is also known as the Volkswagen Bug and originated in Germany.
According to the 2000 Lincoln Navigator Owner Guide ( 5W-30 ) * with engine oil filter change , 5.7 litres / 6.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 engine oil