According to the 1998 Ford Escort owners manual ( 5W-30 ) is used in the 2.0 liter SOHC and DOHC engines
5W-30
1998 FORD ESCORT 2.0L 4-cyl Engine CAPACITIESEngine, with filter...4.0 qts
For the 2.0 liter DOHC Zetec - Motorcraft ( FL-2005 ) engine oil filter in a 1998 Ford Escort ( according to the Owner Guide )
5w30
15mm
According to the ( 1996 ) Ford Escort Owner Guide : ( 5W-30 is the PREFERRED oil )
The 1998 Ford Escort owners manual shows : With engine oil filter change : Sedan / Wagon - 4.0 quarts ( 3.8 liters ) ZX2 - 4.5 quarts ( 4.25 liters )
According to the 1998 Ford escort Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 liter SOHC four cylinder engine in the sedan / wagon takes : ( 3.8 liters / 4.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
4.5 Quarts of any 5w30 motor oil.
According to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : Sedan / Wagon ( 3.8 litres / 4.0 U.S. quarts of engine oil ) ZX2 ( 4.25 litres / 4.5 U.S. quarts of engine oil )
5w/ 3o is the correct oil type...