Each car owner understands that the duration, reliability and reliability of the engine directly depend on the quality of engine oil. Therefore, it is required to carefully choose the manufacturer, navigate the required characteristics, choose the lubricant based on the regulations of the factory where your car was released.
Liqui Moly oils are among the number in the world. These are the highest quality compounds produced by a German company. They quickly gained popularity and are actively used for refueling oil sumps on many cars of European, American and Asian companies.
But such a demand also provokes another common problem. We are talking about fakes that are present in the lubricant market. They are also faced by buyers of Liqui Moli products. To protect yourself from counterfeit grease, you must learn to distinguish between the original and the fake. It is not so difficult if you show a little patience and attentiveness.
You yourself understand that counterfeit products are released in order to earn money due to the promotion and popularity of the brand. Customers, knowing the good quality of Liqui Moli, are trying to purchase this oil for their car.
There are several basic methods that make it possible to offer oils on the market that are most similar to the original ones. Because of this, buyers, being inattentive, do not notice that instead of the original composition they bought a fake.
Not everyone understands the meaning of fake, if fraudsters still sell oil, though another. This is about the cost of components.
As a replacement for the original, industrial oils or the cheapest formulations intended for trucks and sold in huge barrels of 50-200 liters are mainly used. Their price is minimal. Having poured these 200 liters into cans with the words Liqui Moli, fraudsters increase the price of the entire lot many times over. Having realized all 100 - 200 liters, fraudsters get a solid profit. And this is even provided that when selling fakes, they often hold promotions and make discounts.
Some people use casting instead of a real Liqui Moly. It is regenerated by a special method, which allows a little closer to the original state. Additives are present there in a minimal concentration, or they are not at all.
The additive is the most expensive component, because of which the cost of motor fluid is largely formed. Typically, the concentration is not more than 10% of the total volume of the canister, but at a price it is more than 50-60%. That is, for a tenth of the container you pay more than half of the total cost of oil.
It is not surprising that it is on additives, as the most expensive component of oil, that fraudsters save.
Almost every car owner has to think about how to distinguish genuine Liquid Moli oils from fakes. Not always well-proven suppliers and sellers maintain their previous level, selling only original oils. Sometimes they themselves do not suspect that a new batch of greases is fake.
If you purchased and poured real engine oil into the engine, this should be reflected in the form of the following properties:
But it’s not always worth it at your own peril and risk to buy a canister, pour oil into the engine and wait for how it behaves.
The most effective way to check the quality of a lubricant is considered to be a laboratory test method. But few are willing to take such a step. This is due to the fact that waiting for the results of the analysis is quite a long time, and the cost of this service is several times higher than the price of the oil itself.
Therefore, it is better to build on the characteristic signs of a fake and try to avoid the most likely places where motor fluids are sold in every possible way.
There are several signs that are characteristic not only for fakes of Liquid Moth, but also for a number of other falsifications. It is not worth avoiding them, because when using the original packaging it is sometimes very difficult to identify a fake.
Already on these grounds, you will be able to identify counterfeit products without any particular problems. It is not difficult to do this, if you remain attentive and do not respond to tempting offers, it is extremely beneficial to purchase the original motor fluid from Liqui Moly. Believe me, the probability of the authenticity of such an oil is extremely low. But the chance to harm your engine and spend a lot of money on its repair is very great.
Every motorist should know how to check Liquid Moli for the original and fake. There is nothing particularly complicated.
To be fair, it should be noted that currently there are not so many counterfeit cans under the guise of Liquiqui Moli. This is due to the company's desire to maintain its good reputation. A lot of work has been done to prevent the clandestine production of oil under their brand.
Although it is not possible to directly influence fraudsters at Liqui Moly, since it is the responsibility of other bodies and organizations, they are able to protect their products from counterfeiting. For this, appropriate decisions were provided.
What is most interesting, at Liquid Moth, they did not complicate their work by creating protective holograms, as many other firms do. At the same time, distinguishing a fake from the original will not be so difficult. Just pay attention to:
With their help, it is possible to identify and avoid getting into the oil pan of your car obviously low-grade grease.
The branded lids used to close the cans of liquid Moli are always made strictly in black. If you see that the cork is made in any color other than black, you have a fake.
Look at the very quality of the plastic. There should not be any stains, additional shades, scuffs and defects. Otherwise, it’s definitely fake.
For the convenience of consumers, a special watering can is additionally present in the canister. With its help, it is easy to pour fluid into the oil sump of the engine. On the watering can put a seal and a ring. If these elements are ripped off, then for sure the scammers simply bought similar containers at car services and poured a simple cheap mineral water inside.
If this is the original, then there will never be defects or flaws on the canister. Look carefully at the seams. In the event of irregularities, traces of soldering or other interference with the integrity of the seam, you should not trust such oil in any case.
Since real canisters are often used to distribute counterfeit products, removing oil from them and pouring in a fake, without violating the integrity of the lid, take a look at the signs of soldering.
This is done when a thin needle is used for draining. It’s much easier to mask a puncture from a needle than to restore a cork, to re-make seals and especially to make your own fake canisters. Therefore, even minor defects in packaging must be paid attention to.
In the case of Liqui Moli, the date of the oil spill and the manufacture of the canister are not consistent.
Also look at the numbers and letters marked on the container with engine oil. About the production date say the last 4 characters. The first two mean the month, and the last year.
If you see that numbers or letters are poorly visible, crookedly printed, or simply cannot accurately determine the values, do not buy such containers. It is possible that this is an old container that was used more than one year ago. It was restored and low-quality liquid was poured there. To make this fact inconspicuous, scammers erased the original date or in a makeshift way tried to replace it with a newer one.
Look carefully at the information stickers. Almost all of Liquid Moths have the same labels.
Therefore, fraudsters can simply use a sticker from a more expensive composition by sticking it on a container from an expensive grade of oil. As a result, the price difference goes into the pocket of an unscrupulous seller.
Replacing tags is easy. Although in this case, you can identify by considering the accuracy of the glued label. If it is not located very smoothly, has poor print quality, blurry characters or traces of glue, then it is better to refuse such a can of Liqui Moly oil.
In theory, it’s easy to verify all of these fake facts. But you have to devote quite a lot of time to such a question, carefully study the container, label and read everything to the last letter and number.
If for the first time the buyer is still ready to show patience, then gradually vigilance is lost. Especially in cases where you buy oil in the same store and become confident in the integrity of the seller. But the seller himself does not always know that there is a fake on his shelves.
If you have extra money and time, then send samples of the purchased oil for analysis in a specialized laboratory. Only a few buyers are ready for this, but on the other hand, this method allows almost 99% to identify a fake or confirm the originality of the goods.
Engine oils play a key role in their performance. Because once again, be vigilant and devote a few minutes to checking will not hurt. This will save you from more serious problems associated with the consequences of using low-grade motor grease.
Original liquid Moli motor oil provides reliable protection of the car engine under any conditions of its operation. However, many motorists face two main problems - the selection of oil for a particular engine and the presence of fakes on the market. In fact, it’s not so difficult to pick up the Liquid Moli car oil if you know what rulers, tolerances, viscosities and other parameters of the lubricating fluid are. The same applies to the definition of counterfeiting. Having read the material to the end, you can easily pick up Liqui Moly engine oil for your car and find out the features of their cans.
A distinctive feature of the company is that the Liqui Moli brand oils are produced exclusively in Germany, which, firstly, reduces the possibility of manufacturing fakes in other countries, and secondly, guarantees a high quality product. All Liqui Moly products are manufactured in the German city of Ulm.
It is interesting that the design of the cans by Liqui Moly was developed back in 1987, and has not changed much since.
Liqui Moly produces its oils based on the requirements for a specific internal combustion engine, in particular, under the approvals of specific automakers. For example, this can be seen in the popular TOP TEC series, which will be discussed below.
Currently, there are four types of oils in the Liquid Moli range of oils - HC-synthetic (hydrocracked), synthetic, semi-synthetic and one brand of mineral (MoS2 Leichtlauf 15W-40 for old cars with high mileage) Unlike each type? There are special materials about and oils on our website, so we will not dwell on them. It is much more interesting to find out what is the difference between hydrocracking and traditional PAO synthetics.
Oils created using hydrocracking technology are cheaper, but somewhat inferior in quality to the original synthetic compounds. The technology of their production is quite complex and multi-stage. Its essence boils down to the fact that (which is essentially the residue from oil processing in the production of gasoline or other fuel and lubricants) is split with the help of hydrogen under high pressure, thereby creating the necessary basis. So, paraffins, nitrogen, sulfur are removed from it, they give resistance to third-party chemical reactions. At the final stage, an additive package is added to the resulting base. They are selected according to what characteristics the manufacturer wishes to give to a particular oil.
It is impossible to distinguish between NS synthetics and PAO synthetics using organoleptic analysis; for this, it is necessary to conduct a deep chemical analysis.
The real synthetics are made on the basis of polyalphaolefins (PAO). The technology consists in the synthesis of light hydrocarbons, as a result of which PAOs are obtained. Typically, the synthesis material is hydrocarbon gas. The production technology is also quite complicated, and some stages are kept secret. The result is an oil that has the highest performance properties, it can operate in a wide temperature range, has low volatility, and so on. By adding additives you can achieve a variety of viscosities and other positive characteristics. The only drawback of PAO synthetic engine oil is its high price.
As of the beginning of 2018, there are 33 varieties of them in the Liquid Moli range of motor oils. This allows you to make a choice for any internal combustion engine currently in use. The entire catalog of Liquid Moli products can be divided into three parts:
And each of them is divided into several lines.
There is another type of oil - topping up, currently it includes only one such brand - Nachfull Oil 5W-40 HC-synthetic engine oil, and is sold in a 1 liter canister. This composition can be used to add oil to the desired level in the crankcase if it is not known which type and type of oil is currently poured into the engine. Since Nachfull Oil is compatible with any motor oil.
In turn, the special ones are divided into two lines - TOP TEC and SPECIAL TEC. They are made by NS-synthetic technology. A distinctive feature of the line TOP TEC is the fact that the oils are low-ash, that is, designed for “environmentally friendly” engines and high-quality fuel (low sulfur content). Despite the fact that they are made using hydrocracking technology, it is still characterized by a reduced sulfate ash content. Suitable for any, even the most modern, engines.
The TOP TEK line first appeared on sale in 2004. The first product was 4100 oil, “sharpened" under the requirements of Mercedes. After that, 4,200 were issued - for Volkswagen, AUDI and other brands belonging to the VAG concern. Brand 4300 is designed for the "Japanese" Honda and Toyota, as well as some European cars. Brand 4400 - for Renault with diesel particulate filters. Brand 4500 - for Ford, Mitsubishi, Mazda. Well, the 4600 brand is intended for cars manufactured under the supervision of the General Motors concern, in particular, Opel and all Korean cars. Although at present, each listed series has the approvals of different automakers. You will find the relevant information on the canister label or in the description of the online store.
The listed grades have the following viscosities:
It is interesting that the TOP TEK series oils are excellent for Russian, not always high-quality fuel, which may contain a large amount of sulfur or other harmful impurities. They can be used in almost any engine, including boosted and diesel engines with direct fuel injection, Common Rail system, sophisticated exhaust gas cleaning systems and so on. They help to save fuel, extend the life of the engine, withstand high engine speeds and loads, and extend the life of the catalyst.
Series SPECIAL TEC also made by NS-synthetic technology. It is a “simplified” version of TOP TEC. So, they have nominal tolerances of individual automakers, but they are no longer low-ash, and do not have environmental restrictions. Therefore, they are more suitable for domestic cars and domestic fuel.
Asia America 5W-30
Available in gray cans. As for the tolerances, the 0W-30 oil has Volvo approval, the 5W-30 oil has Ford and machine tolerances from General Motors. Notorious in this series are the notorious oils called "Asia-America"intended for new and used (from 3 years and older) machines from Asian countries and the USA, used in the domestic markets of these countries. Oils are presented in four - 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30. These four types of oils are made according to the well-known ILSAC standard. According to the European standard, ACEA has a class C5.
Oils with viscosity 0W-20 and 5W-20 are designed for Honda cars, as well as American cars with a large engine capacity (up to 4 ... 5 liters). As for the lubricating fluid with a viscosity of 5W-30, it is, in fact, universal, and can be used in any Japanese and American machines, if allowed by their manufacturer. 10W-30 viscosity oils are designed for used Asian and American cars.
Oil products of the “Liquid Moth" Special Tec series:
As for universal ones, they are presented in three lines - LIQUI MOLY OPTIMAL, LEICHTLAUF, SYNTHOIL.
Series Optimal refers to the average price range, but the oils themselves are more related to premium. Presented as HC synthetic oils (with viscosities 5W-30 and 5W-40), and semi-synthetic (with viscosities 10W-40, including especially for diesel engines). It features good value for money. It is noted that it is great for the Russian market. There are synthetic and semi-synthetic compounds.
There are oils with the following viscosities:
Ruler name LEICHTLAUF literally translated as "easy-going oils." They are synthetic based on hydrocracking (HC). They are considered premium oils offered at affordable prices. Meet the highest API and ACEA requirements (in particular, Leichtlauf High Tech LL 5W-30 meets ACEA A3 / B4, API SL / CF).
The range includes the following viscosities:
Oils in series SYNTHOIL - fully synthetic (PAO). They can be used in the most modern motors. Depending on the specific brand, they are suitable for multi-valve engines, for engines with diesel particulate filters, with modern exhaust cleaning systems and so on. Some of the highest quality, but also expensive oils.
Here the catalog of Liqui Moli Synthetics brand oils presents the following assortment:
As for branded anti-friction oils, they are represented by two lines - MOS2 LEICHTLAUF and LIQUI MOLY MOLYGEN New Generation. The latter in 2013 replaced the previously known Liquy Moli Moligen line. The new oils are based on a tungsten-molybdenum additive that implements Molecular Friction Control technology - molecular friction control. Additive development lasted almost five years! LIQUI MOLY MOLYGEN New Generation are HC synthetic oils and MOS2 LEICHTLAUF are semi-synthetic.
As for the new generation LIQUI MOLY MOLYGEN oils, the indicated tungsten-molybdenum additive perfectly reduces friction between engine parts. Each product is designed for specific car brands. So, oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is intended for Japanese and American cars. 5W-40 - more suitable for the European market. 10W-40 - for the premium segment for light commercial vehicles (vans, vans).
Viscosities and article numbers of the “Liquid Moli Moligen” series in popular trade volumes (4 l.):
The MOS2 LEICHTLAUF series are engine oils for older generations. It can be used in harsh operating modes of the motor. Suitable for gasoline and diesel engines, including with a turbine.
Articles of 4 liter molybdenum canisters for easy operation:
The temperature tests carried out by the initiative group in the cold of -20 degrees Celsius showed that almost all original Liqui Moly oils with dynamic viscosity from 0W to 10W have good fluidity, so they can be used in winter.
The selection of oil by brand must be carried out so that the final product is ideally suited in all respects for a particular engine. In fact, when choosing, you need to be guided by many characteristics, including viscosity values, API and ACEA standards, car manufacturers' approvals and so on.
What oil is better to fill in the engine
The choice of engine oil is based on viscosity, API specification, ACEA, tolerances and those important parameters that you never pay attention to. You need to select according to 4 main parameters.
More than one motorist is interested in the question of what is the best Liquid Moth oil? In fact, there is no universal answer to it, since the manufacturer provides a certain viscosity for the engine (usually two or three values \u200b\u200bare allowed), standards and types.
In the latter case, we are talking about the so-called “synthetics” and “semi-synthetics”. If you are the owner of a budget car, the engine of which is not whimsical, and does not require the use of special lubricants, then semi-synthetic compounds are quite suitable for you. For expensive cars, including premium ones, sports cars it is better to fill in “synthetics”, and the highest quality made from gas. It all depends on the price of Liquid Moli and.
The choice of this or that oil needs to be carried out according to different parameters of characteristics, one of which is an alkaline number (TBN). Its value shows how much oil is able to withstand oxidative processes and aging. The higher it is, the longer the oil retains its basic properties. So, the alkaline number of TOP TEC and Special TEC lines is 6.63. This is a low value, however, such lubricating fluids can extend the life of the catalyst. It is perfect for engines with high mileage, and reduce the interval for its replacement (especially if not very high quality fuel is used).
The group of universal oils (Optimal, Leichtlauf, Synthoil) has an alkaline number in the range of 8.91 ... 9.15. This allows you to extend the aging process of the lubricating fluid. They are best used in cars that do not have particulate filters or with low mileage engines (up to 100 thousand kilometers).
Brand oils line (MOS2 Leichtlauf, Molygen New Generation) - the result of 5 years of work of the company Liqui Moli. The alkaline number is 11.17. This is the best indicator to neutralize the processes of oxidation and sulfur exposure. Laboratory tests showed that the amount of molybdenum in Molygen New Generation brand oil is 91 mg per 1 kg of oil. Therefore, it can be argued that such oils have excellent detergent and antifriction properties, improve the corrosion resistance of the engine. Such lubricants can be used in vehicles with a catalyst. However such oils are not recommended if the engine has problems with, and filter elements are installed in the exhaust system. In this case, from the first group (in particular, TOP TEC).
However, the easiest method for selecting Liqui Moly is use the official website of the companywhere there is a corresponding page. On it you need to select the category of the car (passenger car, van, truck), indicate the make and model of the car, year of manufacture, engine used, and so on. After all the refinement procedures, a list of Liquid Moli oils that can be used in this machine will appear on the screen. And among the options presented, you need to choose yourself. considering viscosity, oil base, engine condition and so on.
Screenshot of the Liquid Moth oil selection page from the official website
Due to the wide popularity of lubricants from the company “Liquid Moli”, unscrupulous organizations are manufacturing counterfeit products, which, although outwardly similar to the original, are significantly inferior to it in performance (often this is the cheapest domestic one in original canisters that are reused). Consider how you can distinguish between genuine Liqui Moly oils.
The first thing you should pay attention to is the cleanliness of the canister, the integrity of the label and cover for the presence of minor defects and dents.
There is a widespread myth on the Internet that allegedly “Liquid Moths”, sold in a soft canister, is fake. In fact, this is not so! The fact is that Liqui Moly has agreements with three different suppliers of canisters, respectively, and packs its products in different containers, with different qualities of both plastic and stamping of the production date. For example, soft cans are supplied by a manufacturer called Dienes. The company logo can be seen at the bottom of the canister. There are still canisters from STP and the company marked with the letter A on the canister. The last two will be pressed through with your finger, and this despite the fact that the canister's production date was made better than in Dines.
Another misconception of checking the originality of Liquid Moli oil is that the fake can be distinguished by the sticker on the back of the canister. In fact, Liqui Moly directly glues various reverse stickers. Their first type is the operational characteristics of oils in two or three languages \u200b\u200b(usually English and German are mandatory, and the third depends on the specific country). On such canisters, usually on top of the handle there is another small sticker with a description including in Russian. The second type of stickers is the so-called books. If you open it, the description will be in several languages. Moreover, it is interesting that the design of the stickers may differ from batch to batch. The main thing here is to see that its print is of high quality (without blurring and color distortion).
Different handle lengths on old and new cans
The length of the vertical handles on large (4-5 liter) cans can also be different. So if you come across already with a changed design, then you should not think that this is a fake. The canister handle size was updated in mid-2017. The new Liqui Moly oil packs have handles slightly shorter than before. This allowed to reduce the depth of the canister itself. In addition, stiffeners are reinforced on new canisters.
The main difference between the original and the fake (if this is not a reused container) is hidden on their lids. The inscriptions are printed with toner, which glows in the light of ultraviolet light. Having the appropriate flashlight is easy to authenticate.
But such features are powerless in front of those companies that sell counterfeit products, and trick in order to foist you a fake instead of the original German product. Since often they do not try to fake empty containers at all. Most often they pack Liquid Moli oil in branded cans that have been neatly opened at the service station with which deals have a certain agreement.
Therefore, the first thing you should pay attention to is the condition of the canister. If the store has a "battered" look, then this should raise doubts about the originality of the proposed oil. The second is the quality of gluing labels to its walls. Make sure that the small sticker located in the upper left corner on the front of the canister is in place. Check cover integrity! “Counterfeit specialists” in order to open the canister without damage, “break” the inside. After that, traces of mechanical damage remain on the lower rim (from exposure to a screwdriver or similar tool).
On some canisters with fake oil, the lid is unscrewed with minimal mechanical stress. After you unscrew it, you can see that all the antennae are broken on the inside. On the original packaging, you need to make a lot of effort to open the lid of the canister. Such liqui Moly deliberately did the trickso that when opening the canister is damaged as much as possible, and accordingly, the original packaging could not be reused.
Sample official Liqui Moly certificate
How to protect yourself from acquiring a fake? The first and main rule - you can buy guaranteed original Liqui Moly oil at official points of sale. On the official website of the company there is a list of official representations in all countries of the world. In addition, such centers have official partners who are engaged in the sale of not only Liquid Moli products, but also other brands. However, official partners must necessarily have a certificate from Liqui Moly with the seal and signature of a representative (that is, a particular outlet purchases products from official representatives).
Feel free to ask sellers about this. If there are no such documents - it is better to refrain from buying! Refrain if you are offered oil at a price well below the market. Very often it’s the value and bribe.
The Liquid Moli catalog of motor oils has a wide range to meet the needs of owners of cars and commercial vehicles (vans, vans). The selection of the line and type is carried out according to the standard algorithm - taking into account the viscosity, standards and tolerances of automakers. As for fakes, using simple verification methods, you will minimize the risk of buying counterfeit goods. In addition, always buy oil in trusted and reliable ("solid") stores.
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To avoid problems and not to purchase a fake product, we recommend the following:
First of all, it is worthwhile to study in detail the external component of the oil canister and know what differences a fake with the original may have.
Almost all Shell products have a protective membrane on the filler neck or under the lid.
When purchasing a container with Shell Helix 0W-40 oil (as well as oils of a different viscosity), make sure that the label says “Made in Russia.” Pay attention to the lid: the original has a smooth surface and the fake is rough.
In the original product on the lid there should be a sealing antennae, firmly fixing the cork on the neck, they are not on the fake.
The color of the plastic canister in a fake is most often "dull" and looks "cheap", while the original canister has a more saturated color, with mother of pearl.
Inspect the canister for poor casting. The original packaging was made neatly, without gross signs of “soldering.” On the bottom of the Shell Helix canister there should be a sign of unsuitability for food.
On the bottom of the “bottle” the manufacturer puts “pariah number and production time”. For a fake product, this inscription, if present, is easily erased. The color of the bottle material
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with photos of original and fake products on the Internet and on the official website, as well as familiarize yourself with the characteristic differences that are often common with fakes.
Buy petroleum products only at large or official car dealerships, and not at dubious and unverified points of sale.
How to distinguish a fake? What should be the oil so as not to harm the engine?
This question excites many motorists, because a poor-quality product is not only wasted money, but also a potential "killer" of a car engine.
At the present time, fakes have reached such a high level that it has become very, very difficult and sometimes impossible to distinguish a real product from a fake one.
How to distinguish fake engine oil from real
The main rule - buy oil only in a trusted store that works from an authorized distributor. For example, in such as our store avtozapchasti911.ru;).
The presence of product quality certificates at the store is a good sign.
The price of the original oil should not be underestimated. Do not save on motor oils; a good product cannot be cheap. When you see a price well below the market price, you should be wary: what is the reason for such an attractive offer? Prices for MOTUL oils in online stores and retail chain stores are controlled by the parent company, respectively, they cannot be significantly lower than average.
When buying, pay attention to the quality of the oil package: it should not look cheap. The original packaging usually has special stampings and stamps with the brand logo. Fake packaging will look cheap and unpresentable.
The oil canister usually has a special shape, the “scorched” oils are poured into simple stamped cans. You can easily see the shape of MOTUL oil cans in our product photos.
Pay attention to the integrity of the canister opening control. All MOTUL engine oils are equipped with a special tamper evident system. It is a detachable red ring on the lid.
The label should not be easily peeled off, lost and broken. Manufacturers of quality oil do not save on trifles.
All labels of oils sold on the territory of the Russian Federation must have a translation into Russian in one form or another. Often, to detect Russian text, you need to peel off the top layer of the label. In this case, a special arrow symbol must be applied to it. The same applies to antifreeze labels, additives, lubricants and other products.
The release date of the oil on the canister must be factory printed. The shelf life of oil under the laws of the Russian Federation does not exceed 5 years.
Some oils use special protection technologies in the packaging. This technology in the sports Motul 300V series has become an advanced Bubble Tag.
In appearance, genuine engine oil should be translucent, amber in color.
All Motul oils are produced in France, and some oils from the automotive range have been produced at the new factory in Italy since 2019. Accordingly, the marking must be Made in France or Made in Italy.
How to distinguish a fake Liquid Moth from the original? Distinctive features of fake Liqui Moly.
Good day to all! In this article we will consider the question: "How to distinguish Liquid Moth oil from a fake?"
The company Likvi Moli monitors its products quite well, so counterfeits Liqui Moly is found less and less today. But they still occasionally come across in storefronts. Therefore, the "enemy" must be known in person. As the saying goes: "Forewarned - means armed."
You need to start with the fact that the company did not provide distinctive features of the original Liquid Moli in the form of holograms or other special methods of protection. This is certainly bad, but not fatal. The forgery of Liqui Moths can be identified even by their appearance. So far no factory counterfeits of Liqui Moly oil have been discovered, and artisanal counterfeiting methods are very striking. All the distinguishing features of fake Liqui Moly oil will be discussed later in the article.
The hallmarks of fake Liqui Moly
The cork of the original Liqui Moly oil is only black. The plastic of which the Liqui Moli original cork is made is homogeneous, without any defects. The plug has a built-in watering can for the convenience of filling oil into the engine. On the watering can from the factory, a one-time "seal" with a ring for opening is installed. Since fake Liquiqui Moli oil is not available on a factory scale, they do it primarily in garage conditions. Namely, they buy empty cans from garages or ordinary private traders, buy cheaper oil in barrels and pour it into canisters. In this case, it is not difficult to determine the fake Liqui Moly oil, since the canister will have traces of opening.
A real Liqui Moli canister should not have any defects. The seams at the canister should be smooth, without signs of soldering. If in this case you notice some damage in the form of a puncture of the canister and subsequent adhesion, then feel free to refuse the purchase. Most likely, the original oil from the canister was drained, and inside some kind of cheaper oil, for example Lukoil or something else. This is done very simply. Original Liqui Moly oil is pumped out through a thin needle and another oil of unknown origin is poured in the same way.
Do not forget the oil production date. It is indicated on the back of the canister. The last four digits indicate the production date. The first two of them are the month of production, the second is the year. The batch number and production date must be printed with high quality, without smudges or scuffs.
Label. Pay attention to the label. Liqui Moly's canisters are the same on most products. Therefore, in this case, there is a place to re-stick labels on others. The essence of faking Liquid Moths in this case is that they buy an original product, but cheaper. For example, Liqui Moly Optimal 10W40 and a label is glued onto the canister from Liqui Moly Optimal Synth 5W40. After which the goods are sold at a more expensive price.
To protect yourself from this kind of counterfeit Liqui Moly oil, you need to pay attention to print quality and accuracy of the label. Print quality should be at the highest level, all characters should be clear and not blurry. And the label itself must be firmly glued to the canister and, if desired, it can be easily removed along with the adhesive layer.
These are the three most important features by which you can easily distinguish a fake Liqui Moly from the original.
How not to run into fake Liqui Moly oil?
In order not to run into Likwi Moli counterfeit oil, it is better to take the goods in proven places. Usually in stores there is the necessary documentation that can confirm the authenticity of the goods. The documents include all kinds of declarations of conformity of goods. At the request of the buyer, the seller must show a certificate for the relevant product.
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How to distinguish a fake Mazda oil?
Good day to all! After reading this article, you will learn how to recognize a fake Mazda oil using the Mazda Original Oil Ultra 5W30 as an example.
What made me write this article? Yesterday at the end of the working day, a client from another city came to our office for the original Mazda oil. He ran out of warranty service and had to independently replace the oil in the engine. He took the choice of oil very seriously. This was evidenced by the presence of instructions from the Internet, printed on several sheets of paper. We checked our canister of oil according to his instructions and came to the conclusion that we have real oil. Today I decided to make such an instruction myself. I contacted oil suppliers, found out everything and summarized everything in this material.
Mazda Oil Counterfeiting - External Distinctive Features
In order not to run into Mazda counterfeit oil, it is necessary to take the product only in proven places. You need to choose oil according to the recommendations of friends or based on your own experience. But what if there is none of the above? Then our instructions will help you, with the help of which you can easily distinguish the original Mazda oil from a fake. So let's get started.
First of all, you need to pick up the canister and carefully examine it. First of all, inspect the cover. It should be with a recess and a small convex point in the center. If the lid is not like that, then feel free to give up oil - before you is an outright fake.
The next step is to evaluate print quality. There are a lot of halftones on the original label. This very much betrays a fake. Pirates were not able to achieve high-quality printing. On the original canister, the inscription ZOOM-ZOOM is barely noticeable. But with fake oil, it catches your eye very well. The situation is similar with spots on the upper left. All contrast transitions from white to black are not clear. This is due to the fact that the original image before printing was vector. And Mazda’s fake oil was most likely used a scan. Here is another significant difference.
We move on. Now you need to inspect the back of the canister. In addition to print quality, pay attention to the lower backing of the label. The fact is that the rear label of the Mazda Dexelia Ultra 5W30 oil consists of two layers. The original top layer of the back label comes off easily. The fake has some effort, and paint remains on a white background.
These are the three main signs by which you can easily distinguish genuine Mazda oil from a fake. Now consider a few more small distinguishing features.
Embossed line. On the fake canister there is a strongly convex embossed line, while on the original it is less noticeable.
There are codes on the back of the fake oil, but they should not be on the original.
In addition to these signs, it is worth paying attention to the bar code. There were several cases where the fake was absolutely no different from the original. Fake Mazda oil issued only a barcode. Pirates mistakenly missed one bold line between the numbers 5 and 0
How to distinguish a fake Mazda oil by the external signs of the oil itself?
There are also a couple of distinguishing features of the liquid itself, which is spilled in cans. Firstly, genuine Mazda Original Ultra oil has a translucent light pink color. The fake is very different:
Secondly, the fake Mazda oil has a pungent smell, but the original does not.
And at the very end of the article I want to note that the oils themselves are not faked. As a rule, in the original cans there is simply cheaper oil. The engine will not break from such oil, but who wants to be deceived? After inspecting the canister, pay attention to possible defects. It is important to pay attention to the traces of the autopsy. Perhaps you will have an original canister in your hands, but inside there will be another oil. That's all, I hope this material will be useful to you and you
What should I look for when buying? Literally for everything, sometimes rude fakes are simply striking. So see:
1. Barcode, manufacturing date, valid to and batch number. The packaging of any original products must necessarily contain information about when and by whom the goods were produced, as well as data on the period of its operation. Not a single self-respecting company, and even less so, such as Castrol, which calls itself the No. 1 brand in the motor oil market, will allow products to leave the assembly line without such mandatory marking.
2. Accuracy of sticking stickers. If the sticker does not coincide with the place intended for it on the container or you see that it is glued unevenly, this is a signal that there is a fake in front of you.
3. The information on the packaging must be in three languages. On the sticker of the 4 liter canister, which is located on the back, there is technical information in Ukrainian, Russian and Kazakh languages. This should be the case with Castrol Magnatec engine oil certified in Ukraine, Russia and Kazakhstan. On a liter bottle of this oil, under the sticker on the back, there should be another sticker with text in several languages. This is not to say that this is best, but it is these two stickers that are a characteristic feature of Castrol Magnatec original certified motor oils packaged in liter containers.
4. The neck of the tank. Some consumers for some reason decided that the neck of a bottle or canister with motor oil should be covered with foil. This is not true. Castrol Magnatec does not provide such protection.
5. The cover. When opening a bottle or canister, the seal should break. If the bottle is unscrewed without breaking the clips, then it was already
open to you, and it is unlikely that the original oil is inside this container.
6. Again on the cover. It is worth noting that on the twisting caps of genuine bottles, the vertical ribs are wide, and on fakes - narrow. This option is from the category of professional fakes. The fraudsters who produce such counterfeit products have special packaging equipment, that is, their “business” has already been put on stream. Often, scammers bribe customer confidence with a new seal cap.
The arrow indicates the normal cover, which has signs that it has come off the assembly line, since the tracks on the edges indicate that they are twisted by a machine, and not by hand.
7. The novelty of the tank. The canister or bottle should look perfect, that is, be new and clean, without scuffs and scratches. If the bottle has lost its presentation, most likely, before you is a fake.
There are two opinions regarding the connection of counterfeit with the volume of the tank. One thing suggests that the Castrol Magnatec counterfeit exists only in small-capacity containers: liter bottles and 4 liter canisters. The second is the opposite: there is a lot of counterfeit in large canisters. If you buy motor oil in an unfamiliar place, then counterfeit products can be sold to you in any capacity.
Some consumers believe that the manufacturers themselves deceive them, calling Castrol Magnatec synthetic oils, although in fact the Magnatec series are hydrocracked engine oils. The fact is that the properties of motor oils produced by hydrocracking technology are in no way inferior to synthetic oils, so the packaging says Syntetic Technology, not Full Syntetic. There is no deception. Hydrocracking original car oil cannot adversely affect work
Mobile oil - how to distinguish a fake?
Each car owner is faced with an oil change in the nodes of the car. It can be engine oil, transmission oil, and power steering fluid. And where there is an oil change, there is a choice of oil. And every time when buying oil, the car owner risks buying a fake. In this article we will try to figure out how not to run into a fake Mobile oil.
There is an opinion that only well-known and “untwisted” oils are faked. This is actually not the case. Absolutely everything is forged - like registered brands (note that at the beginning of 2019 Mazda oil counterfeiting began to be found), which everyone is hearing about, and well-known in narrow circles of car owners of oil. The Mobil brand is one of the most famous to date and one of the most faked.
How to distinguish a fake Mobile by external signs?
To identify fake Mobile 3000 5w40 oil, you need to look at the canister closer. Take the canister in your hands and examine the labels first. Print quality should be impeccable, vibrant and crisp. And the sticker itself should be glued evenly, should not peel off and when peeling it off the canister, the adhesive should remain on the sticker itself. Run briefly through the text on the back of the canister. Look at the batch number and the date of manufacture of the can. Mobile counterfeit oils are often poorly printed with a batch number and production date. This is another sign. by which it is possible to determine a fake. There were cases that the "pirates" made spelling mistakes in the text on fake Mobile canisters. On the original Mobile cans, this is out of the question.
So, the label was checked, now we look at the canister itself. Mobile oil canister consists of two halves. Both of these halves should be soldered in a perfect way. Seams should be smooth and barely noticeable. The photo below shows a fake Mobil Peak Life 5W50 4l oil canister. The seam at the fake Mobile is very sloppy and striking. If you see such a seam, then most likely in front of you is a fake Mobile.
As you can see in the photo - the fake Mobil Super 3000 oil is shown on top, and the real one below.
The next important point is the cover. The lid should fit snugly to the canister with minimal clearance. If the gap is too large, then the mobile oil cover is fake and there can be anything in the canister. Remember that Mobil oil does not require expensive equipment to counterfeit. It is enough to agree with any car service, where they change the oil, on the purchase of used containers. Then it remains only to fake the lids and pour some cheap oil into old cans. So the Mobile oil fake is ready. That is why one should not trust Mobile oil from a large barrel. As you have seen above, fake mobile oil can also be in a barrel. After all, the barrel does not need to be faked at all and can be used several times. Just in the barrel you should pour some less expensive oil.
Let's summarize. In order not to run into a fake mobile, you should first examine the canister. The appearance of the original canister must be impeccable. From print quality to the quality of adhesion halves of the canister. Also, the original Mobil oil, unlike the fake one, is also of good quality. Pay attention to this.
How to identify fake mobile oil by smell?
When opening the oil, pay attention to the smell. The original Mobil oil has a very mild odor or practically does not smell at all. Counterfeit Mobile has a very pungent, unpleasant odor. Pay attention to this. Of course, this cannot be determined in the store, since sellers are unlikely to allow you to open the canister without first paying it. But who is stopping you to smell the oil when changing? Perhaps at the very last moment you can smell Mobil butter by smell.
How else can you distinguish a fake Mobil oil?
Unfortunately, the most accurate conclusion about a fake mobile oil can only give
The design of the Liquy Moli oil canister was created back in 1987 and is still used with only minor changes regarding the handle and lid! Judging by the reviews about Liqui Moly engine oil, the quality of the German lubricant suits everyone, but there are some complaints that it quickly fades. This means that either it was incorrectly selected for the operational characteristics of the motor, or a fake was purchased. Therefore, we will talk in detail about the fakes of LIQUI MOLY products and how to distinguish the original oil from the fake.
A lot of experts give recommendations on how to distinguish original LIQUI MOLY products from fakes. Most of these opinions are erroneous. Since the company itself does not produce containers, but purchases from third-party manufacturers in different countries and naturally has differences in the quality of execution. Nevertheless, it is not possible to meet fake cans as such, they come across only reused with filled with low-quality oil of unknown origin. So:
Original products from fake can be distinguished by the thickness of the plastic cast. Compare two original canisters that were obtained directly from the manufacturer, from Germany. One handle is quite soft, that is, the outflow of plastic is very soft, on the other canister the handle is more rigid. Both of these products are original, that is, this statement is a myth. Since only Dienes canisters do not bend, the other two can be pressed with the thumb.
Original products from fake can be distinguished by the manufacturer of the canister itself. The fact is that LIQUI MOLY does not produce cans on its own, but purchases cans from various suppliers. This was created so that if one of the suppliers could not deliver the goods, the company would not have a sag in production. That is, in order not to depend on any of the suppliers.
For example, if you take different 3 original cans, then all three cans will have different suppliers (these are Dienes, Lider A and STP). All 3 cans may vary in quality of ebb, in the quality of stamping, in the accuracy of stamping and so on. However, all three cans are original.
A fake from the original can be distinguished by comparing the sticker on the back of the canister. The fact is that LIQUI MOLY company supplies, for example, 5-liter canisters of 3-5 different types, and they differ from each other in the sticker on the back.
For example, there are canisters with a sticker indicating two or more languages. The canisters with inscriptions in German, English and Chinese will be delivered to the territory of China. On the territory of the Arab countries will be delivered canisters indicating German, English and Arabic. There are also canisters on which there are so-called books, or booklets.
In this booklet, if you open it, you can find a description in Russian and Kazakh. These labels may vary from batch to batch. If the canister is delivered without Russian and Kazakh languages, then an additional sticker with a description in these two languages \u200b\u200bis glued on it. But the only thing is that they should be strong, easy to peel off and stick (if this is a booklet), have a high-quality print. should not be worn or skewed.
The LIQUI MOLY canister from the fake can be distinguished by the length of the handle. In fact, this myth has not yet appeared, but we are slightly ahead of events. The fact is that the LIQUI MOLY factory has updated the design of the canister itself. The updated canisters have a shorter handle, which reduced the depth of the canister itself. In addition, reinforced ribs are reinforced on the updated canisters. Also on the updated cans there is UV ink on the lid. Turning on the ultraviolet lamp, we see that the canisters glow in the UV glow.
These cans will gradually replace the entire range at the end of 2018. Although from all of the above, we can summarize that LIQUI MOLY cans are not faked. Most often, in the form of fakes, the secondary use of original canisters is found.
Firstly, it is necessary to purchase products at retail points, which are indicated on the manufacturer’s website in the "where to buy" section. It lists the entire list of retail outlets with original products. In addition, partners with whom the company is actively cooperating must have a certificate with a seal and a signature.
Also, when imported to the market, all products are declared and certified. Copies of certificates and declarations should be located at any retail outlet, as they are controlled by inspection bodies.
What to do if in the store where you came for engine oil, there is neither a partner certificate, nor a quality certificate, nor a declaration on the import of goods into the country? How can one identify a fake?
We have two samples of fake motor oil. Canisters that were reused:
There are no signs of mechanical damage on this cover, but at the same time it can be unscrewed without problems by hand, without any effort. Opening it, you can see that all the antennae are broken on the inside, that is, in order to use the canister a second time, it was carefully opened, without mechanical damage, some other motor oil was poured inside, and under this view they tried to sell it to the final consumer.
If you open the lid on the original product, it can be seen that it does not show any signs of mechanical damage - it is whole on top, and in order to open it, you will need to make a lot of effort.
Good day to all! In this article we will consider the question: "How to distinguish Liquid Moth oil from a fake?"
The company Liquid Moli monitors its products quite well, therefore fakes liqui moly found today less and less. But they still occasionally come across in storefronts. Therefore, the "enemy" must be known in person. As the saying goes: "Forewarned - means armed."
You need to start with what distinguishing features original Liquid Moth Oil the company did not provide in the form of holograms or other special means of protection. This is certainly bad, but not fatal. Fake Liquid Moths You can even determine by appearance. So far no factory counterfeits of Liqui Moly oil have been discovered, and artisanal counterfeiting methods are very striking. All the distinguishing features of fake Liqui Moly oil will be discussed later in the article.
1. The cork.
The cork of the original Liqui Moly oil is only black. The plastic of which the Liqui Moli original cork is made is homogeneous, without any defects. The plug has a built-in watering can for the convenience of filling oil into the engine. On the watering can from the factory, a one-time "seal" with a ring for opening is installed. Since fake Liquiqui Moli oil is not available on a factory scale, they do it primarily in garage conditions. Namely, they buy empty cans from garages or ordinary private traders, buy cheaper oil in barrels and pour it into canisters. In this case identify fake Liqui Moly oil It will not be difficult, since the canister will have traces of opening.
2. The appearance of the canister.
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This canister should not have any defects. The seams at the canister should be smooth, without signs of soldering. If in this case you notice some damage in the form of a puncture of the canister and subsequent adhesion, then feel free to refuse the purchase. Most likely, the original oil from the canister was drained, and inside some kind of cheaper oil, for example Lukoil or something else. This is done very simply. Original Liqui Moly oil is pumped out through a thin needle and another oil of unknown origin is poured in the same way.
Do not forget the oil production date. It is indicated on the back of the canister. The last four digits indicate the production date. The first two of them are the month of production, the second is the year. The batch number and production date must be printed with high quality, without smudges or scuffs.
3. The label. Pay attention to the label. Liqui Moly's canisters are the same on most products. Therefore, in this case, there is a place to re-stick labels on others. Essence fakes Liquid Moths in this case, it is that the original product is bought, but cheaper. For example, a label from is glued to the canister. After which the goods are sold at a more expensive price.
To protect yourself from this kind counterfeit liqui moly you need to pay attention to print quality and accuracy of the label. Print quality should be at the highest level, all characters should be clear and not blurry. And the label itself must be firmly glued to the canister and, if desired, it can be easily removed along with the adhesive layer.
These are the three most important signs that you can easily distinguish a fake Liqui Moly from the original.
In order not to run into counterfeit oil liquid mothsIt’s better to take the goods in checked places. Usually in stores there is the necessary documentation that can confirm the authenticity of the goods. The documents include all kinds of declarations of conformity of goods. At the request of the buyer, the seller must show a certificate for the relevant product.
Serious stores work directly with authorized dealers. This allows us to offer customers a more competitive price, as well as completely eliminate the sale of fake Liquid Moli. In this case, the store must have an agreement with the dealer for the supply of Liqui Moly products. If such an agreement exists and the store can provide a copy, then the chances of running into a fake become much less. In addition, you can always request information from an authorized Liqui Moly dealer about cooperation with a specific legal entity.
In any case, these are only indirect signs that will help. identify fake Liqui Moly oil. The most accurate result can only be obtained in a chemical laboratory, where with a 95% probability they will say that Liquid Moli is not a fake. But such tests are 4-5 times more expensive than the oil itself and are not always affordable for a simple buyer.
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