How to Identify the Authenticity of Motor Oil?

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DelAaron
07/29/25 8:18pm
Methods to distinguish the authenticity of motor oil: 1. Check the packaging: Genuine motor oil usually has neat packaging, while counterfeit oil often has rough packaging with blurred fonts. Authentic oil also has a sealed tin foil at the oil opening, bearing the manufacturer's special mark. 2. Examine the oil's appearance: Genuine oil is light-colored, transparent, free of impurities, suspended particles, or sediment, and flows well when shaken. Additionally, genuine oil is much darker in color compared to 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. Consider the price: Genuine motor oil prices usually do not vary significantly, so oil with a price that is drastically different from others may be counterfeit.
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