How to Identify Genuine vs. Fake Engine Oil?

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Methods to identify genuine vs. fake engine oil: 1. Pour the oil into a transparent plastic cup. Genuine oil appears deep red in color, with a rich and mellow texture, a faint fragrance, and relatively slow flow. Fake oil appears light red, has a thinner consistency, and flows almost as quickly as gasoline. 2. Wet the anti-counterfeit label with water to check if the text becomes blurry. Genuine oil labels remain clear, while fake ones become blurry. Engine oil, also known as engine lubricant, serves multiple functions including lubrication and friction reduction, auxiliary cooling, sealing and leak prevention, rust and corrosion protection, as well as shock absorption. Engine oil consists of two main components: base oil and additives. The base oil is the primary constituent of lubricants, determining their fundamental properties, while additives compensate for and enhance the shortcomings of the base oil, imparting new characteristics, making them an essential part of lubricants.