Period correct: Treat your project car with Motul era-specific engine oils

As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

It's a known fact that as our precious vehicles grow older, the more they need proper care and maintenance. That holds true, especially for those building project cars from a bygone era – keeping a classic car running in tip-top shape is just as challenging as finding rare period-correct parts and modifications.

But what if we told you, you can also protect your project car's vital engine components using a period-correct engine oil?

That's where Motul comes in with its Modern Classic line of engine oils, which are decade-themed and formulated for specific engine types and various engine technologies over the years.

The Motul “Eighties” Modern Classic 10W40 is a semi-synthetic multigrade engine oil specially designed for vehicles built from the 1980s. In a period marked by reduced engine sizes and forced induction, Motul's "Eighties" formula is developed to handle vehicles equipped with higher compression naturally aspirated, supercharged, and turbocharged engines.

Meanwhile, the Motul “Nineties” Modern Classic 10W30 is likewise a semi-synthetic multigrade engine oil but is specifically designed for vehicles built in the 90s. In a period of high-revving engines and advanced valvetrains, the “Nineties” Modern Classic engine oil is developed to take advantage of lower viscosity and more modern engine and emissions technology. Motul's "Nineties" formula is developed to maintain its composition under pressure with higher sheer stability and a balanced additive package.

Both the “Eighties” and “Nineties” Modern Classic engine oils are formulated with a unique combination of high-zinc (ZDDP) and Molybdenum additives to provide the best anti-wear protection and performance for your classic engine (genuine or rebuilt). Its unique additives also bring excellent long-term storage protection to protect your classic even when it's not out on the road.

Furthermore, the Motul Modern Classic engine oils come with cans that are sporting graphic designs that reflect the style of each decade, which means after the oil is poured into your engine, the used cans could still sit nicely beside your decade-themed vehicle when it's time to post those IG-worthy photographs. Pretty cool, right?

For more information about Motul's era-specific engine oils, visit the Motul PH flagship store at 26 Kabignayan Street, near corner Banawe Avenue, Brgy. Tatalon, Quezon City.