What are the symptoms of using counterfeit engine oil?
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Using counterfeit engine oil can lead to the following symptoms: rapid evaporation of coolant in the engine radiator, unstable idle speed, increased noise levels that escalate with higher speeds, excessive engine oil consumption, reduced vehicle power, sluggish acceleration, parking vibration, cylinder scoring, and increased carbon deposits. Engine oil, also known as motor oil or engine lubricant, is a substance enhanced with additives in a base oil, primarily containing anti-wear additives, detergents, dispersants, and multi-grade viscosity index improvers. It is used for lubricating internal combustion engines. The main functions of engine oil are to reduce friction and wear on moving parts, remove sludge (one function of dispersants) and varnish (detergents) from the engine, neutralize acids produced by fuel and lubricant oxidation (detergents), improve piston ring sealing, and cool the engine by carrying away heat from moving components.