Ford 1996 Contour Manual page 208

Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into position, making
5.
sure it is fully seated.
Engine oil dipstick (2.0L engine)
Engine oil dipstick (2.5L engine)
2.0L engine: Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oil
6.
level is below the lower notch, add engine oil as necessary.
If the oil level is beyond the upper notch, engine damage
and/or high oil comsumption may occur and some oil must
be removed from the engine.
2.5L engine: Carefully, pull the dipstick out again. If the oil
level is below the MIN line, add engine oil as necessary. If
the oil level is above the letter M in MAX, engine damage
and/or high oil consumption may occur and some oil must
be removed from the engine.
Put the dipstick back in and make sure it is fully seated.
7.
It may be necessary to add some oil between oil changes. Make
sure you use a CERTIFIED engine oil of the preferred viscosity.
Your vehicle's warranty coverage may not apply if engine
damage is caused by the use of improper engine oil.
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