What kind of oil does a 1996 Ford Contour take?
Engine Oil This specification has been updated from 5W-30 to 5W-20 per a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer 5W-20 is the preferred viscosity. Capacity: 4.5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Can you use any manual transmission fluid?
Fluid Motion All engines need lubrication of some kind. Manual transmissions, on the other hand, can accept a variety of fluids, depending on the make and model of the vehicle. It may use regular motor oil, heavyweight hypoid gear oil, or automatic transmission fluid.
What kind of oil does a Ford Contour take?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 5W-20 (All TEMPS) This specification has been updated from 5W-30 to 5W-20 per a Technical Service Bulletin from the manufacturer 5W-20 is the preferred viscosity. |
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| Capacity: | 5.8 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 19 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) |
What kind of fluid do you use for manual transmission?
• Recommended for all vehicles manufactured by General Motors & Ford (except those with CVTs, or those calling for Type F ATF) including Mercon LV • Recommended for many imports, including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, BMW, Volkswagen and Audi • Outperforms conventional Transmission fluids Part# VV324
What kind of transmission fluid is Mercon V?
XT-5-QM MERCON V (Quart) XT-2-QDX MERCON (Quart) ISSUEXT-2-QSM MERCON Synthetic (Quart) A new automatic transmission fluid (MERCON V)XT-5-DM MERCON V (55 Gallon Drum) was introduced in 1997 for use in some Ford,XT-2-DDX MERCON (55 Gallon Drum) XT-1-QF TYPE “F” (Quart) Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.
Why is it important to use the correct oil in a manual transmission?
It is important to use the correct fluid oil in you manual transmission, the vehicle manufacturers have done extensive testing to specify the correct fluid. The oil is designed to reduce friction and provide necessary cooling. Information is provide for most vehicles.
Can a leaking transmission cause an oil change?
If your transmission is not leaking we recommended that it be checked at each oil change and topped off. Beware that vibration caused by “out of balance” drive shafts can damage rear seals in both the transmission and transfer case, causing fluid leaks and ultimate damage to bearings and other critical parts.