In search of perfect oil - Colt GTi

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Hey People !

This is my first post here, i count help and be helped for keeping up the performance of our machines !

My name is André, im from Portugal and i bought almost a year a Mitsubishi Colt 1.8GTi from 1993.
In fact, it was a 1.6 GLXi but he suffered a complete swap engine. Now with the 4g93 DOHC he has 140horsepower. I bought it knowing all this situation.
When i bought it, it was in pretty bad state. I already invested there many Euros, but... he is a really special car. He reach 8000RPM stock. He has new black leather seats, 3 manometers ( oil temp. ; oil pressure ; ratio air/fuel ), Momo steering wheel,i just put the set of Yokohama Parada tyres + legalized 15 inches wheels + rear disc brakes ( ABS from Lancer included ) + K&N air filter + oil catch tank + D1 Spec Oil cap... and many maintenance such as new radiator, thermostate, 50% antifreeze Motul and many many more things.
Recently i just invested around 1000euros in repair the gearbox ( i bought the car with this damage ) and i decided put this oil ( please give your opinion ) : Motylgear 75W90.

Now... i just will change the engine oil... but i need help to decide. I drive this car daily, but sometimes a push a bit hard for it. Nothing to damage or too hardcore... but sometimes i do it. He currently have Cepsa 10W40 oil... but i want a sporty oil that protects and in some way... to increase the power of car, without oil comsumption.

I want the best, no matter what i have to pay !

Later maybe i post some photo of my machine !

Hope you guys help me... and thanks for your attention !

Regards...

André Oliveira
 
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Since you are using a 40wt oil try M1 0-40. Also welcome to BITOG.
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Would love to see some pics of your car! With your oil,stick with a 40 weight in your favorite brand.
 
My problem is... due to the age of the car, i'm afraid that he consumes a bit of oil... what do you guys think ?
If you're in my position.. what you should use ?
I will not post any pic. of the engine because i just took pic of it when i bought it, and the car was terrible ( The crazy guy used the car daily with no cover on timing belt, this one of the exemples ).
I consider about Motul 300V Chrono 10w40, but i dont want look at the rear mirror and see blue smoke away.
JLDJ, here in Portugal we dont have that brand. The engine oil most used here is Castrol, most of cars used it.
The car have around 150.000KM, im trying put the car not racing... but "sporty". One of the things they need is one complete painting, but since im unemployed and the crisis in portugal is getting worse and worse... whatever...



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Some oils to consider:


Motul X-cess 8100 5W40

Elf Excellium Full Tech 5W40

Liqui Moly Synthoil High Tech 5W-40

Castrol Magnatec 5W40 C3
 
back in the 80's a buddy of mine had a 5th gen turbo colt w/ the twin stick trans. it was a giant killer. he ran mobil 1 in it.
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Jeeez, what a pocket rocket...

Im thinking about 5w40, but im afraid of oil comsumption...

What do you think about this brands for 5W40 :

Motul
Mobil 1
Shell
Castrol

What whould you choose ?
 
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