According to the ( 1996 ) Ford Aspire Owner Guide :
The PREFERRED oil weight is ( 5W-30 )
With engine oil filter change :
The 1.3 liter / 81 cubic inch four cylinder engine takes :
( 3.6 U.S. quarts / 3.4 liters of PREFERRABLY 5W-30 )
5-30 for all weather
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( 5 w 30 ) according to the owners manual
The ( 1996 ) Ford Aspire Owner Guide shows ( 5W-30 ) as the PREFERRED oil viscosity
With engine oil filter change , the ( 1996 Ford Aspire ) takes ( 3.6 quarts )
The ( 1996 ) Ford Aspire owners manual shows : 5 w 30 (3.6 quarts / 3.4 liters ) WITH ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE
Head Gasket
3.6 quarts ( 3.4 liters ) with engine oil filter change , according to the 1996 Ford Aspire Owner Guide for your 1.3 liter engine
left rear of engine.
Plugged PCV valve or hose
The Ford 460 engine oil to be used is 5W30 or 10W30.