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hey i could not find a definate answer using the search function so i thought i would ask. I am about to give my car and oil chnage and well, i am not sure what type of oil would be best for my car....
1998 Contour SVT bone stock 73,000 mile
thanx for the help if u can...
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Hmm, search should have turned up plenty... o well.
mobil 1 5w-30 and put 6 quarts in
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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So i should go synthetic?
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98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15
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k..if i make the switch..is there anything extra i need to do or just do it like a regular oil change?
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Just like regular. The only caution when switching to synthetic is that your engine needs to have been cared for decently throughout the years. I didn't know the history of my engine and switched at ~83k miles with no problems. Use a motorcraft or if you can/want to afford it, a K&N filter.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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damn already bought a mobil 1 filter..should i take it back and get the one u said?
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Mobil 1 filters are very good; I use K&N myself but I certainly wouldn't return the Mobil 1. Believe it or not standard Motorcraft filters are also good.
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Originally posted by CrazyCarl:
damn already bought a mobil 1 filter..should i take it back and get the one u said?
Mobil 1 filter are pretty good...actually everything they make is pretty good. I switched over to Amsoil at 78,000 with no problems. I later moved my dad's 99 Grand Cherokee V8 to Amsoil at 134,000 miles. Hes at 144,000 right now and has no leaks.
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yeah, the best bang for the buck oil change can be had at wal-mart: Motorcraft filter, 5qt and 1qt jug of Mobil 1. $5, $20, $5. $30 is decent for high-quality stuff. I use a K&N filter, and run 6.5qts, so I pay about $45 after tax per change, more if I can't get to a Wal-Mart and have to buy 7qts in the little bottles: $5x7 + $12 + tax = $50! Ouch.
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