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Motor Oil. #23128 07/06/02 06:36 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 45 Deer Park, New York 0 00contourse OP Member
OP 00contourse Member 0 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 45 Deer Park, New York	Ok. Just did my first Dialys1s on my 00 Zetec (bought it with just under 14k) My paycheck wasn't as extravagant as usual, so I bought Castrol GTX 5w30. I was wondering what the rest of you CEG'ers use in your cars. I wanted to use Mobil 1, but like I said, money is a factor. Also, does anyone know where to get NGK plugs besides ngk.com? 12 bucks/plug plus s&h stings, even though it's only 4 of them. 2000 Contour Se Zetec 2.0L No go mods yet, but a couple of show mods -Pilot HyperWhite Fog lights -Blue courtesy/dome lights -Reverse Indiglo Gagues from www.procarparts.com -Headlight/Climate control knobs, vents, glove box handle, and "Contour" dash badge painted in Silver Frost to match exterior -Ventguards -20% tints -Aiwa CDC-X317 CD player 45 watt per channel piping through stock (ick) speakers -Knauberized. -coming soon: Amplifier/bazooka bass tube (too lazy to put them in), Arctic blue headlights.

Re: Motor Oil. #23129 07/06/02 06:44 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,974 Reading , Pennsylvania , USA Y Y2KMondeoSVT Moderator
Y2KMondeoSVT Moderator Y Joined: May 2000 Posts: 1,974 Reading , Pennsylvania , USA	POP (can of worms opens) IMHO - there's nothing wrong with Castrol GTX oil , it's made for high-revving motors . Good quality stuff , I've used it for years in ALL of my cars (LOADS of cars BTW ) . All of the cars that go through our restoration shop get that oil too . I wouldn't be afraid to use it all the time (that's why I do ) . As for the NGK plugs - did you try a local auto parts store ?? Most of my local stores carry them . How 'bout any local import auto stores . Just an idea ... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Allen ******** Love Those REDWINGS !!! ******** 2000 Contour SVT Black w/ Tan #2137 of 2150 / built 2-4-00 Mods : ~ Factory DRL mod ~ "Powered by Ford" seatbelt covers ~ OF's TH fix ~ Audi A-6 Side Repeaters ~ Highs in Lows Mod ~ #885 foggies ~ KKM filter ~ Mondeo ST200 Badging & Shiftknob ~ Pre-98 Sails ~ Nose Bra ~ Trunk cargo net ~ '98 Clock ~ "Glasspacked" Resonator ~ Painted Rear Reflector ~ R�zo Pedals ~ Custom "Mondeo" Windscreen Banner ~ Ventvisors ~ Lighted Moonroof Switch ~ Mystique Rear Seat Light ~ Painted Grille Ring ~ H&R Springs & Mondeo ST200 Struts ~ Mille Miglia "Cello" Wheels My old 95 \'Tour SE ~ New SVT pics here

Re: Motor Oil. #23130 07/06/02 06:52 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,455 Cornfields of Indiana P perry Master P
perry Master P P Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 5,455 Cornfields of Indiana	Money is an issue and you want $12 spark plugs? Save Contour.org -- Donate Now! Announcement Mailing List

Re: Motor Oil. #23131 07/06/02 06:53 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 45 Deer Park, New York 0 00contourse OP Member
OP 00contourse Member 0 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 45 Deer Park, New York	thanks for the info. Auto zone doesn't carry NGK, I tried AID auto (local outfit) They carry them, but not for my car Looks like I'm off to my local "performance" shop. I was trying to avoid taking the 'tour through a field of rice, but I guess I have to. 2000 Contour Se Zetec 2.0L No go mods yet, but a couple of show mods -Pilot HyperWhite Fog lights -Blue courtesy/dome lights -Reverse Indiglo Gagues from www.procarparts.com -Headlight/Climate control knobs, vents, glove box handle, and "Contour" dash badge painted in Silver Frost to match exterior -Ventguards -20% tints -Aiwa CDC-X317 CD player 45 watt per channel piping through stock (ick) speakers -Knauberized. -coming soon: Amplifier/bazooka bass tube (too lazy to put them in), Arctic blue headlights.

Re: Motor Oil. #23132 07/06/02 06:58 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 249 Michigan S SVTMike Member
SVTMike Member S Joined: May 2002 Posts: 249 Michigan	I think most people here use Mobil 1, myself included. ~~~~~~Mike~~~~~~ Silver 2000 Contour SVT # 1200 of 2150

Re: Motor Oil. #23133 07/06/02 07:10 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 378 Monroe, MI G Giovanni Member
Giovanni Member G Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 378 Monroe, MI	Sorry this is off-topic, but can you take some pictures of your gauges (the reverse indiglos) in the daytime and at night. I know a lot of people are dying to see how they look in the car, myself included. Thank you...if you do I'll be waiting in the Pics&Vids section.

Re: Motor Oil. #23134 07/06/02 07:51 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 45 Deer Park, New York 0 00contourse OP Member
OP 00contourse Member 0 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 45 Deer Park, New York	Quote: Money is an issue and you want $12 spark plugs? $4.99/quart x5 is 25 bucks every two months plus filter and tax. $70 for corks over a span of 6 years is a mere bag of shells in comparison. 2000 Contour Se Zetec 2.0L No go mods yet, but a couple of show mods -Pilot HyperWhite Fog lights -Blue courtesy/dome lights -Reverse Indiglo Gagues from www.procarparts.com -Headlight/Climate control knobs, vents, glove box handle, and "Contour" dash badge painted in Silver Frost to match exterior -Ventguards -20% tints -Aiwa CDC-X317 CD player 45 watt per channel piping through stock (ick) speakers -Knauberized. -coming soon: Amplifier/bazooka bass tube (too lazy to put them in), Arctic blue headlights.

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