|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 96
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 96 |
I have a 95 contour, and I know this sounds stupid, but how much oil does the 2.5 V6 hold? I did not get a factory manual with the car, so I have no idea. Also is there a better oil to run in these motors? I usually run synthetic in all my cars.
1995 Contour SE
Fully loaded/Leather
2.5L V6
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 1,861
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 1,861 |
The manual says 5.8 quarts. I use a full 6 quarts. Make sure to use 5W30.
Jim Johnson
98 SVT
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1
Junior Member
|
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1 |
The 2.5 take 5.8 quarts of oil. the 2.0 are like 4 1/2 quarts or something, mobil 1 syn is the best oil out there (just my 2cents)
95 contour
2.5
intake,exhaust,removed res,bosch+4,racing wires, sidemarkers, racingstripes,
--Superchip Blue module PEW4--
LoTek A-pilar gauge pod
indiglo gauges
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 1,861
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 1,861 |
Wow, a twin posting. Must have been only a split second apart.
Jim Johnson
98 SVT
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,848
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,848 |
6 qts...it's safe to overfill to 6.5, and a good idea IMO
1999 Silver Frost SVT
#609 of 2760
Born on 12/3/98
KKM Intake
Removed Resonator
35% Window Tint all around
Tinted Tail Lights
ElKy Mesh Grilles
HID
Dyno'ed at 175.3HP/155.5TQ
"How much must I live through just to get away..."
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 3,584
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 3,584 |
I run 6.5 quarts of Mobil 1 after reading that post about the results that Roush got on our motors, less than a pint of oil at 5K  The post seemed to be legit and I went with it.
Roger R
SVT/SHO Society SE MI rep
2000 CSVT #1253 of 2150
silver frost/midnight blue
2-8" dark blue racing stripes
Mequiars...simply the best!
"...and number 5, now this is the most important Rat, when it comes to making out, whenever possible, put on side one of Led Zeppelin 4"
USMondeo@aol.com
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 134
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 134 |
what do you get with the more oil thing???hp gains or gas milage????? 
95'contour se
painted interior/calipers
220wt.3-way door speakers
hyfonics 100x2 amp w/audiobahn 12'subs
no performance mods
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,848
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 2,848 |
a motor that doesn't go boom!
I don't think the heads of the duratec hold 6 qts of oil...I think the spun bearing problem is more crank whip like terry said...however, since 6.5 qts. is safe, it's a worthwhile precaution to take.
1999 Silver Frost SVT
#609 of 2760
Born on 12/3/98
KKM Intake
Removed Resonator
35% Window Tint all around
Tinted Tail Lights
ElKy Mesh Grilles
HID
Dyno'ed at 175.3HP/155.5TQ
"How much must I live through just to get away..."
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 284
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 284 |
My Zetec holds 4.5 qts, but I put in 5 qts...If you take a hard right turn with the RPM's high it could cause oil starvation, which will/can make your engine go BOOOOOOOM! Put in a 1/2 qt more than it holds, you should be alright. I know a guy around here that puts 7 qts in his 98 SE Duratec, and the car is still running.
~*TJ*~ 97 GL Sport Zetec
~*RIP*~Connie~*1/21/02*
~*Mods*~ E0 SVT Rims~205/55R16 Goodyear American Eagles~
~*Mods to come*~ H&R springs~Konis~Coilovers~17x7 Millie Miglia Avia~215/45R17 S-03's~SVT body kit~98+ OE Spoiler~CAI~Brullen Cat-Back~Turbo (or 2):)~
More to come
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
