2000 Ford Contour Oil Type & Capacity
The 2000 Ford Contour oil type depends on the engine: the LX, 2.0 3 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.0 Z takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2.5 L takes 5W-20 (5.8 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.0 3, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.0 3, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.0 Z takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 L, Automatic takes 5W-20 (5.8 quarts with filter); the SE, 2.5 L, Standard takes 5W-20 (5.8 quarts with filter); the SVT takes 5W-20 (5.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- LX, 2.0 3: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.0 Z: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2.5 L: 5W-20, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.0 3, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.0 3, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.0 Z: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 L, Automatic: 5W-20, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SE, 2.5 L, Standard: 5W-20, 5.8 quarts with filter
- SVT: 5W-20, 5.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX, 2.0 3 — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LX, 2.0 Z — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| LX, 2.5 L — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.80 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SE, 2.0 3, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SE, 2.0 3, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SE, 2.0 Z — 2.0L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SE, 2.5 L, Automatic — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.80 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SE, 2.5 L, Standard — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.80 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
| SVT — 2.5L Eng | SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil | 5.80 QTS. | 5.30 QTS. | Refer to Engine Oil recommended applications for SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 motor oils TSB No. 02-1-9. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Contour
2000 Ford Contour factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.5 quarts (7.09 L) — 50/50 mixture of FORD Premium Cooling System Fluid and water. DO NOT use FORD Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange color).
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2000 Ford Contour take?
It depends on the engine: LX, 2.0 3 uses 5W-20; LX, 2.0 Z uses 5W-20; LX, 2.5 L uses 5W-20; SE, 2.0 3, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 2.0 3, Standard uses 5W-20; SE, 2.0 Z uses 5W-20; SE, 2.5 L, Automatic uses 5W-20; SE, 2.5 L, Standard uses 5W-20; SVT uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2000 Ford Contour take?
Capacity depends on the engine: LX, 2.0 3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2.0 Z holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2.5 L holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 2.0 3, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.0 3, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.0 Z holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 L, Automatic holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SE, 2.5 L, Standard holds 5.8 quarts with filter; SVT holds 5.8 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2000 Ford Contour?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2000 Ford Contour. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.