• Engine: Engine Code. A sequence of letters and numbers. This includes the engine block type and engine family, but may also include other information.
• Capacity: Capacity/Filter capacity in litres(liters). Engine oil fill quantity (Service fill).
• Intervals: Oil Change Intervals (use: normal). Engine oil should be changed at the latest after this time or after miles/km, whichever comes first.

The oil filter must be replaced every time the oil is changed, unless the car's owner's manual recommends otherwise.

	Engine	Capacity	Intervals
Contour 2.0 16V (1994 – 1997)		4.3	6 months/ 5 000 miles
Contour 2.0 16V (1997 – 2000)		4.25	6 months/ 5 000 miles
Contour 2.5 V6 24V (1994 – 1997)		5.2	6 months/ 5 000 miles
Contour 2.5 V6 24V (127 kW) (1997 – 2000)		5.5	6 months/ 5 000 miles
Contour 2.5 V6 24V (149 kW) (1999 – 2000)		5.5	6 months/ 5 000 miles