Can Cause New Problems In Vehicle Machines, These Are 3 Characteristics Of Fake Oils That Must Be Known

Illustration of oil replacement (doc. WMS).

JAKARTA - The oil is an important component for every motorized vehicle. This is not without reason because it has a vital function to work as an engine lubricant.

The use of oil can also prevent corrosion and make engine performance more optimal. However, before buying oil, it is mandatory to pay attention to several reasons why many fake oils are circulating in the market.

When using fake oil, of course, it will cause new problems for vehicles because they are not according to standards and can make a piston beret, it can even cause a seal to leak.

"False oils have a negative impact that is chained. The most serious thing can affect the performance of motorbikes to be worse. With the entry of fake oils, parts are also confirmed that their age condition is shorter than what should be (fast aus)," said PT Wahana Makmur Sejati (WMS) Training Analyst, Wahyu Budhi, in his official statement, Saturday, August 31, 2024.

So how do you know the characteristics of fake oil? Here's how it is in the style of Wahana Makmur Sejati (WMS), an official dealer from Honda.

Packaging

First, in oil packaging, oil producers often add white paper labels as a seal on the top of the packaging, which is actually not in the original oil packaging.

Price

Apart from packaging, the second thing is price. It is important to know that fake oil tends to be sold at a cheaper price than original oil. Therefore, when you find cheap prices, you must be more careful about the oil.

Color And Smell

In addition to packaging and prices, it turns out that what distinguishes the original and fake oils is the color. Fake oils usually have a more cloudy and unpleasant color because they have been mixed with various substances.

"The negative effects that arise in a chain will damage the engine of the motorbike. It is better to choose wisely by switching to original oils sold at official workshops," said Head of Technical Service Department of PT Wahana Makmur Sejati (WMS), Benedict F Maharanto.