How to Identify Genuine Yamaha Engine Oil?
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Methods to distinguish genuine engine oil are as follows: 1. Check the packaging: Genuine engine oil usually has neat packaging, while counterfeit oil often has rough packaging with blurred fonts. Genuine engine oil also has a sealed tin foil at the oil opening, marked with the manufacturer's special symbol. 2. Observe the oil appearance: Genuine oil is light-colored, transparent, free of impurities, suspended particles, or sediment, and flows well when shaken; its color is much darker than counterfeit oil. 3. Smell the oil and feel its texture: Genuine oil has a mild smell, while counterfeit oil has a strong and pungent odor. At the same viscosity grade, genuine oil feels less viscous, whereas counterfeit oil feels stickier and may form threads when touched. 4. Oil price: The price of genuine oil usually does not vary significantly. If the price is unusually low, it might be counterfeit oil.
I just changed the oil for my Yamaha motorcycle a couple of days ago and happened to research how to spot fakes. The most direct method is to check the packaging details: genuine products have clear mold numbers at the bottom of the can, the QR code sticker edges are smooth without burrs, and the anti-counterfeit label displays a colorful 'YAMAHA' under sunlight. The printing on the can is sharp-edged, while fakes often show ghosting. After opening, genuine oil is amber-colored and semi-transparent, with a faint mineral oil smell and no harsh chemical odor. I recommend buying from Yamaha-authorized dealers—those unusually cheap oils from roadside shops are likely problematic. Remember to verify the anti-counterfeit code on the official website; fake QR codes lead to poorly designed pages. Last time, a friend of mine tried to save money by buying oil from unofficial channels, and after 500 kilometers, the engine sounded like a broken gong.
