The distribution of fake engine oil is increasingly troubling and should be of concern to motorcycle and car owners. Don't make the mistake of buying fake oil which is usually tempting because the price is cheaper than the original.
These days, fake oil products can be made very similar to the original oil. Due to the very high cost of oil production, fraudsters usually use special methods that are much cheaper, such as using used oil that has been filtered and then mixed with various chemicals so that it is similar to the original oil.
In order to avoid the dangers of using fake oil, here are some characteristics to look out for:
The Price of Fake Oil is Much Cheaper
Fake oil is usually priced cheaper than original oil. This price difference is quite large with a difference between 30-50 percent. You need to understand that original oil products tend to have almost the same selling price in every store.
Fake Oil Packaging Looks Dull
The next characteristic of fake oil lies in the packaging, especially on the cover, bottle body and label which are different from the original oil. The original oil cover uses a seal with a disposable design, so the bottle cap looks tight and tight. In contrast, fake oil may not have a seal or there is but the shape is suspicious which results in the bottle cap seeming loose.
While the shape of the original oil bottle body generally looks like new goods, the color is bright and the condition is neat. Fake oil usually utilizes used bottles, you need to pay attention to signs of scratches or dents on the sides that can indicate former use. In the label section, genuine oil usually uses brightly colored vinyl stickers and the writing is clearly legible. On the other hand, the label on fake oil seems dull and blurry because it uses cheap stickers.
Differentiating Fake Oil from Color and Smell
The characteristics of fake oil can also be identified by its color and smell. Original engine oil is basically blue, golden yellow, or red, with clear conditions, no sediment and almost no odor.
This is in contrast to fake oil which is blackish brown and cloudy due to the source of used oil which is filtered and then mixed with certain chemicals, causing an unpleasant smell.
Source : automotive/cnnindonesia.com
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