Originally posted by gabocar:
Question for the experts:
I just brought a tour with 45k miles, but i don't now which kind of oil was used in the past. What kind of risk implicate change to Mobil 1?
Any kind of leak or something else?
Thanks



None.

I switched at 50.

There used to be seal problems back in the early 70's, but those were quickly resolved.

Only other possibility is if you have a potential leak that is sealed with sludge. When the synth cleans off the sludge, your potential leak becomes real. First off, I don't believe your going in condition is one you really want to live with, and secondly, I don't think it's very likely with a 45k engine.

Function before fashion. '96 Contour SE "Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998