Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations - Ford 2001 Mercury Cougar Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care
Engine oil and filter
recommendations
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is
recommended
Use oils Certified For Gasoline
Engines" by the American
Petroleum Institute (API).
Use Motorcraft or an equivalent oil
meeting Ford specification
WSS M2C153 H.
SAE 5W 20 oil provides optimum
fuel economy and durability
performance meeting all
requirements for your vehicle's
engine.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary
and could, under certain
conditions, lead to engine damage
which is not covered by your
warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter
according to the appropriate
schedule listed in the Scheduled
maintenance guide".
Ford production and aftermarket
(Motorcraft) oil filters are designed
for added engine protection and
long life. If a replacement oil filter
is used that does not meet Ford
material and design specifications,
start up engine noises or knock
may be experienced.