Dipstick for both the V-6 & I-4 are located at the front near the radiator. The V-6 will have the dipstick slightly offset toward the passenger side and very close to the radiator, the I-4 will be more centrally located & close to the engine.
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
remove the oil pan or slide a magnet fasten to a flexable stick down the dip stick chase
the dipstick for the tranmission is on the drivers side in the back of motor.
Where is the oil filter located in a 1999 Ford Contour
Just change the fluid, it should be right next to the oil dipstick under the hood
Does it have a dipstick?
To read the oil dipstick in the 1997 Ford F150, remove the dipstick from the oil reservoir. Wipe the dipstick clean and then place it back into the reservoir. Then, remove the dipstick again and look for the height of the oil on the stick. It should be in the "Full" range.
The oil dipstick tube comes out of the block on the driver's side.
The automatic transaxle fluid dipstick is near the brake fluid reservoir ( going towards the passenger side )
According to the 1997 Ford Contour Owner Guide ( 5W-30 )
Nope I tried that, I had to get mine at the dealer for $30.