Originally posted by SvtinAtl:
I have a 98.5 CSVT with 65k on the odo and the car consumes about 1 qt of oil between oil changes. I have been using Mobil 1 5w-30 exculsively since new, and I am curious to know if this is normal for Ford's, or if I should be concerned. My previous car was a 91 Nissan SE-R, with numerous mod's, including Mobil 1, and it newer leaked or burned a drop of oil, right up to when I got rid of it, with 96k on the odo.

Thanks in advance,
Lee Alvarez



Mine has lost a quart of oil between changes (5K) since I drove it off the lot with less than 10 miles on it. I can go about 2500 miles before I notice it dropping on the stick a bit. Like I said, it has been this way ever since new with no leaks. I do downshift a lot and I have heard this contributes to oil consumption.

1998.5 E1 SVT Contour #5482/6535