Motor oil type shold be chosen based on where you live not the type of car you drive. If by type you are refering to grade of oil. If by type you mean brand then it does not matter as long as it has an SAE approved symbol all motor oils are the same per grade. Addatives in motor oil make them different not the brand.
No,a transmission on a 2005 mercury mountaineer will not fit on a 2000 mercury mountaineer unless you change the oil message on the mountaineer.
According to the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : ( 6 quarts of engine oil ) for the 4.6 liter V8 engine
On a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer , 5.0 litre V8 engine : ( the engine oil pump is INSIDE the oil pan )
According to the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide : The 4.0 liter V6 engine takes ( 5W-30 ) The 4.6 liter V8 engine takes ( 5W-20 )
According to the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : For the 4.0 liter , SOHC , V6 engine : ( 4.7 litres / 5.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 engine oil )
Also fits the 4.6L in a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
Start with 6qts but be prepared for it to take 7qts
On a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer with the 5.0 liter V8 engine : The engine oil dipstick is on the drivers side of the engine
Oil pan.
THE OIL PAN IS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE
steps by steps how to change a oil pump
( 5 quarts ) with engine oil filter change for the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine in a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer