How to distinguish fake Zi oil from the original. Fake motor oil: how to recognize? Devices for diagnostics

Around the Zic 5W40 oil was a lot of noise. There were rumors that lubricant destroys the car engine and the manufacturer does not cause confidence. But this is just a wave of indignation from a new product on the market, and it is also possible that there were no discretion cases of acquisition original zic 5w40, and fakes, as it often happens with new products. Therefore, you should refer to the facts.

The inconspicuous number of varieties of lubricants put the consumer to a difficult choice. After all, each manufacturer assures that its engine is best, and it can easily protect the engine from all sorts of adverse factors. As a result of the research conducted by the manufacturer of the series machine oils Zeke showed excellent results on independent examinations and testing. So all resentments are "dust."

Who fits

ZiC 5W40 car engine oil is a completely synthetic element. According to the manufacturer's application, it is considered a reference for quality suitable for use:

• In the motors of gasoline type of passenger cars;
• Diesel varieties of passenger transport;
• Power units of SUVs and urban crossovers;
• In cars with a gas system.

It turns out that the lubricant liquid zick is contraindicated to use in engines trucks cars And in the two-four-stroke engines, mounted on motorcycles and scooters.

Original and fake Zic 5W40

It is easy to identify a falsified product, it is enough to be guided by some aspects:

Volume

Real oil Zek 5W40 from producer is spread in small capacity - 4 liters. This indicator defines a certain standard characteristic of most power units.

Canisters are not plastic

All Synthetic oil Zeke is available by the manufacturer only in metal banks. Each model motor oil different in color gamma. For example, 5W40 is bottled into the tank with a golden chip, while others have red and green.

No label

On the genuine banks of Zek oils, there is no paper information component (label). Product information is applied directly on the metal base of the canister.

Unique configuration of canisters

The manufacturer has provided a special ergonomics of metal tanks. The Zic 5W40 canister is performed in the form of watering can. In other words, when opening the lid, the oil does not follow a complete jet, and gradually pours over the nose.

Seal

The original ZEK products are hidden under special branded protection with a selection.

Foil

Under the lid hidden metallized paper with a branded sign.

Information details

On the front side metal canister It is indicated by the name of the lubricant and classification, in our case Sn. All other information is applied on the back side.

It is worth noting that it is still possible to run on falsification, even given the above precautions. There is a lawsager question, why? The answer is simple, the manufacturer of the poor-quality product has learned to acquire native canisters.

Additional features for the detection of counterfeit ZiC 5W40

There are several indirect indicators of the identification of poor quality product:

1. Cost. Lubricating Liquid Zeke 5W40 does not apply to a cheap segment fuel and lubricants. Therefore, if the price differs on a quarter, then this is a sign of fake.
2. Color component. Original oil has a golden or light yellow shade. If the color of the lubricant is darker - counterfeit.
3. Diagnosis for frost resistance. It is necessary to place the product in the freezer and support for a while. The original begins to curb below -32 degrees Celsius, while maintaining the fluidity. If the oil freezes the above this mark, then this is a clear sign of counterfeit products.
4. Check Packaged Tara. To diagnose the authenticity of the lubricant, you must first shake and turn the canister. If the consumer heard splash, then such a lubricant is falsified. Zic 5W40 in the original will never hurt due to its synthetic nature.

The manufacturer of the ZEK pretty worked out over the degrees of protecting its product. Using these advice, the consumer will protect himself from poor-quality products. After all, the counterfeit element is two steps forward to overhaul Engine car.

The use of fake engine oil is a real lottery. Maybe you will be lucky, and the counterfeit substance will serve no worse than the original. Alas, it happens more often, the fake not only worse performs its functions, but also harms the internal components of the machine. In this article we learn how to correctly determine the fake and how to distinguish it from the original.

What threatens the use of counterfeit oil

• the resource of the internal nodes is spent faster - you have to spend more money on both the repair;
• the substance is less, you need to regularly buy and pour a new one;
• filters are rapidly contaminated;
• there is a precipitate on the details, which worsens the work of the equipment or completely displays it;
• the car or other equipment loses the opportunity to work normally on the frost or a strong heat.

Why is this happening? Manufacturers of corporate oils use additives and thickeners, which improve the characteristics of substances. Companies engaged in the manufacture of counterfeit are saved on such components. The temperature in the car rises - fake oil It becomes too liquid, which leads to a decrease in pressure in the system. Details do not get the desired lubrication level, friction increases, wear is faster.

Some companies dilute the substance for the car with transformer or industrial oil. Such a substance is not able to normally perform its functions - the result becomes corrosion of parts and cavities, the occurrence of contamination on the engine. After about 20,000 km of mileage with fake oil, you may need overhaul.

How to distinguish the original from the fake

Engine oil Shell.

Castrol

1. The first thing you need to see is a lid. An inscription Castrol is applied to the original cover with a laser, and the first part of this word is placed on the lid itself, and the second is on its skirt. On the top there is also an inscription with the name of the brand, only this time squeezed.

   Left - Cover on the original Castrol Oil Can

2. Then turn the jar and look at its lower part. There should be a number indicating the batch and the date of manufacture. Castrol company inflicts it with a laser.
3. Check if the rear label is dug. In the original it must dug! After removing this part and looking at its opposite direction, you will find additional information about the substance. They must be written in several languages \u200b\u200b(from 3 to 5). Also there are phone numbers.
4. In the original bank under the lid there is additional protection - a layer of foil.
5. In the extreme case, you can enjoy the ultraviolet lamp. The original should glow.

   The original oil "Castrol" glows under the influence of UV rays

More couple of tips: First, on the original cover, with a thorough inspection, it is possible to detect the jar, which are not on the fake products. Secondly, if the fake cover to try to spin greatly - it will begin to scroll without fixing. Well, by smell: the original oil will never unpleasantly smell, unlike counterfeit.

Motul.

Attention! Row brake fluids Motul is done at the UK factories, so in this case the marking will look like this: Made in UK.

Mobil.

1. Take a canister in your hands and inspect the labels on both sides. On the original - exceptionally bright and clear printing, without blurred parts. The sticker "sits" is smoothly, without peeling.

   The list of the main will take the original oil "Mobile"

2. Try to spare sticker. In the original glue remains only on the label itself. If the white substance layer is on the wall of the canister - before you counterfeit.
3. Pay attention to the date of manufacture and party number. If they are poorly pricked, the probability of fake is 100%.

   Carefully inspect the packaging before purchasing

4. Inspect the seam that connects two halves canister. It must be practically imperceptible. If this part is clearly visible, and when it has fingers, a thick coarse surface is felt - this is a fake.
5. The smell is one of the main points. The original products of Mobil either do not smell at all, or is eating a barely noticeable aroma. In fakes, the smell is heavy, chemical and unpleasant.

Zic

General rules for inspection of packaging on quality determination

Famous manufacturers do not produce transparent canisters. To control the oil level, the measuring line is used.

• Stitches - exclusively smooth, without protruding burrs.
• Material - smooth and smooth plastic without deformation.
• The presence of air bubbles under the label is a faithful sign of the fake.
• On the lid necessarily there is a locking ring that is tightly pressed to the initial part of the neck. In some cases, a holographic inscription is on the lid - the creators of the fakes almost never tolerate it.

Check by oil spots

Reliable way, but the result will be known only after a few hours.

1. Prepare a sheet of paper (enough ordinary notebook or album).
2. For 10 minutes, warm up the engine, then drip it.
3. Remove the dipstick and move the oil drop from it on paper.
4. Put the sheet into a dry place and wait about two hours and inspect the result.

The dark ring inside the drop indicates the presence of additives - in the fake oil they are often absent. The substance should be up to some extent polluted by unburned fuel particles - if they are not, the substance does not cope with cleaning. The edges of the drops should be smooth. If they broke up and have a blossom shape - a lot of water in the substance, which is a sign of counterfeit.

Video: Instructions for checking by oil spots

Analysis using the PH meter

Check can be carried out using a PH meter - a portable device with a probe. With it, you can understand how large the level of pollution of the liquid is. The product controls electrochemical parameters.

Remember that good oil cannot be pure for a long time - it should capture pollution and protect the engine from them. The absence of oxidation indicates that the substance does not cope, and therefore it is poor quality.

Modern manufacturers of fakes are trying to give their products for the original, but in order to save it, they have to abandon the set of protective elements. Always inspect the packaging, pay attention to the characteristics of the oil, and you will not subjected the car danger.

The company ZEK has long become the famous manufacturer of motor oils, the products of which is actively moving in many countries of the world. The South Korean firm was founded in 1962 and since then has one of the highest-tech bases for the production of lubricants.

The company boasts a wide range of products and a large number of fans of the brand. It is worth considering several models of the synthetic and semi-synthetic ruler, under which the ZIC engine oil is performed.

In the manufacture of oil, modern oil processing technology is used - catalytic hydrocracking. This allows you to receive lubricants with high viscosity index. In addition, the oil obtained contains a low amount of aromatic and sulfur hydrocarbons. Thanks to this technology, ZIC oil is more stable.

Characteristics

In Russia, the South Korean company sells more than 20 types of engine oils. Intended for gasoline and diesel units, as well as for engines of motor boats, motorcycles, lawn mowers, motoblocks and chainsaws.

Any oil famous brand Great for use in russian conditions. For example, 5W-30 is allowed to operate at temperatures from -35 degrees and is all-season. It can easily provide cold launch The motor that will not entail negative consequences. Due to the high viscosity, motor oil zicks will not evaporate, which eliminates the appearance of nagar in the cylinders.

Synthetic

Considering the synthetic car, it is worth taking as an example of Zic XQ Ls. This is the highest quality product containing a reduced amount of sulfur and phosphorus. Oil is recommended for both gasoline and for diesel engines, with turbocharging and without.

When using Zic XQ LS oil, fuel consumption is reduced and the engine resource increases. Due to the low ash, ZiC XQ LS is able to effectively protect the diesel particulate filter.

Semi-synthetic

High quality semi-synthetic has a high viscosity index, is intended for working with gasoline engines All types. These also include aggregates with injector injection Fuel and turbocharging.

Semi-synthetic oil oils guarantee complete engine protection from increased loads. This allows you to significantly extend the life of the unit. Semi-synthetic oils belong to energy saving. They possess low evaporation and good thermal stability. This allows you to significantly extend the use of oil replacement.

Zic 10W40 line

One of the popular lines floor synthetic oils is zic 10w40. The line contains the synthetic and semi-synthetic. When choosing oil on the Sae brand, it is worth paying attention to the manufacturer's recommendations.

A semi-synthetic Zic 10W40 can be used for gasoline, so the idly of diesel units. For motor turbocharged, the product is also used successfully. Lubricant Contains a balanced package of impurities that are produced by plants with world name.

The base of the RIC 10W40 line is a high-viscosity product Yubase VHVI. The main advantage of the product - the engine does not appear different sediments. Zeke 10W40 A + oil showed itself in testing when working under high loads:

• urban ride mode;
• ripped cycle;
• rally.

Regardless of climate and temperature drops, the product is able to securely protect the motor from overheating, substantially prolonging the service life of the aggregate.

The use of oil is positively reflected on fuel consumption. It contains an antifriction modifier that complies with the SM / ILSAC GF-4 API standard. An increase in the motor resource when using the product is explained by low phosphorus and sulfur content. Due to this, the replacement interval was also increased.

Semi-synthetic zic 10w40 5000

Oil is used only for diesel engines, including turbocharging. The product is based on the same base - Yubase VHVI, but the additive package is substantially changed. Performance characteristics are proven by practice and numerous tests. The product has many certificates and recommendations for use in the Russian Federation, not depending on climatic zones.

Product Features:

• low consumption of lubricant material;
• the ease of the cold start in the minus temperature conditions;
• fuel economy;
• a low emission of substances harmful to ecology.

Such indicators characterize the oil as a high quality product.

Benefits of ZIC oils

South-Korean companies are suitable for cars with different types engines. Lubricant is characterized by such advantages:

• the presence of effective additives;
• high lubricating properties;
• saving the color and consistency of the oil longer than the stated term.

To purchase high-quality lubricants, it is worth learning to distinguish the factory product from the fake.

How to distinguish

There are several distinctive features Zic factory oil, which help to understand how to distinguish a fake from the original. These include the shape of the lid, the features of the packaging, marking, physical characteristics and, of course, the price.

Covers

If you constantly use the same butter, you can remember how the cover of the factory production can look like. Before going to the store it is worth taking with you. This area remains the only one in which the falsifiers still have not succeeded. If there are even minor differences in the rips of the lid, its attachment or appearance It is not worth buying such a product.

Important! Sometimes to hide the lack of filling mustache, the scammers simply glue the cover to the canister. If traces of glue are seen, it is worth alert. At best, this canister is cheaper mineral oil Or diluted original.

Tara

Not all suppliers can allow themselves to buy original canisters. Tara factory production is always performed from metal. Many are trying to fake her. Any nuances that indicate the difference between containers from the original (the height of the canister, color, shape, dimensions), talk about fake.

Label

Before buying an oil, it is worth carefully examining its label. Sometimes it is even no shelf life. Also often change one letter in the name of the manufacturer's company. It may not be in mind at first glance, but it is worth carefully checking written. Many sellers negotiate that this is a new manufacturer quality of such an oil, most likely leaves much to be desired.

Smell and color

Good oil has a golden light yellow tint. If the color of the product is darker, you can confidently abandon the fill of such an oil. In addition, the original has a barely intimate soft smell. The fake usually exudes a sharp, unpleasant fragrance.

Price

Noticing that the price was reduced on lubricants, it is not necessary to rejoice. Fake oil can be poured into the original container, however, its cost is significantly reduced to increase demand. This is explained by the fact that shop owners seek to sell such goods faster.

Frozening temperature

It is enough to leave the oil in a plastic bottle in the freezer for 5 hours to understand the original it or fake. Falsification will lose transparency and freeze. Such an oil test allows you to clearly make sure about the difference in the properties of the original and fake. Even if the product does not freeze, it will be with difficulty in the bottle inside the bottle.

This oil is either slightly dark or remains absolutely transparent. The thickening is much slower than in the case of fakes. Under this criterion, the selection of oil should be carried out first.

Viscosity

The fake product contains a much smaller thickener than in the original. When baying such an oil in the car, working pressure will fall sharply. You can check the viscosity by shaking the canister. If the oil in it is noticeably "plush", then it is worth looking for another store.

RESULTS

It is easy to determine the originality of the buying oil quite easily. It is only worth considering the container and the label carefully, pay attention to the product characteristics. Knowing how to distinguish a fake from the original, you can buy a quality product anywhere. As a result, the engine resource and its performance will increase, fuel consumption will increase.

Hello everyone! In this article, you will learn how to distinguish the fake oil zick. In the fall of 2015, oil produced under the ZIC brand has undergone full rebranding. We have already talked about it, so it will not focus on this moment. Details about changing the design you can read in the article :. I just want to note that the company decided to completely abandon the metal container, and instead to use plastic. Of course, 20 liters of buckets and 200 liters of barrels will be as before metallic, but the container of smaller volume will remain only in plastic. This is not the only change, but the most important. Together with Kanishstroes, methods of protection against fakes have changed. So he will talk to them.

As usual, the situation with the change in design was used and faders of oil. And it is not surprising, because buyers are not at all familiar with the new product and the ZiC oil fake will not be able to distinguish from the original. Therefore, in this article we will try to tell you the most detail how to protect yourself from counterfeit.

1. The first thing to pay attention to when buying any oil is the quality of the manufacture of canisters. ZiC oil is no exception. Canister should be smooth, distinguished evenly from high-quality plastic. The spike places of the two halves canister must be neat. Take a canister in your hands, inspect from all sides. If some suspicions appeared, it is better to refuse to buy such an oil.

2. Thermal film on the lid canister. Absolutely all new ZIC cans are equipped with a thermofilm on the mouth of the canister. The Sk Lubrikans logo is printed on the thermal film. The thermal film is designed not only to protect the ZIC canister from the fake, but also to prevent spontaneous unscrewing of the lid.

3. The cover is equipped with a disposable skirt, which when unscrewed remains on the neck canister. Under the lid there is a special protective foil with the ZiC SK Lubrikans logo. The presence of foil under the cover of ZIC is required.

4. But the most interesting thing, as I think, is a new patented technology by SK Lubrikans, which is a special hologram applied to the inscription ZiC and the vertical strip on the front side of the canister. This technology allows you to very easily distinguish fake oil zek.

5. The measuring scale also allows you to easily determine the non-original ZIC oil. On the original, the measuring scale should well shine and be absolutely smooth.

6. Relief text on the back label canister. Indeed, the text on the back label canister is applied so that you can spend your fingertips and feel it to the touch. In addition, the ZiC logo is engraved at the bottom of the canister.

7. Well, now the most important thing! Namely the smell of oil. Original oils Do not have a sharp smell, which is not characteristic of fakes ZiC. Of course, in the store you can hardly allow someone to open the canister, but if you caught a canister with a very "smelly" oil, it is better to refrain from its application in the car engine.

That's actually all! With the help of these seven items, you can easily distinguish the fake ZEK and protect yourself and your car from counterfeit. And we say goodbye. To new meetings on our website!

In tin tare. And here, in 2016, many supporters of this really good oil Could not buy it. Visiting online shopping and offline sales points, instead of the long-habitual package, buyers saw the oil zick in plastic canices. Naturally, many wondered: what is it, the original or fake? And with what such a transformation is connected. In this article we respond to these questions and reveal all the secrets of the new ZIC packaging.

Video review of the new TaryZic. The original or a fake?

At the end of 2015, the management of the concern SK Lubricants. It was decided to rebranding the containers of their products. As stated by the head of the marketing department of the SK concern, it is connected with the development of a new one's own synthetic basic oil Yubase +..

The new plastic canister came to replace the tin packaging two handles - one top, the second side. Now the oil has become much more convenient. From the end, the container acquired a measuring scale. In different parts of the canister we see differential plastic.

In order to protect its products from fakes, the following elements were developed:

		Protective foil with an applied zek logo eliminates the spilling of the oil when tipping the canister and serves as additional protection against fake.
		The neck of the canister is posted in a thermal film with the SK logo.
		Patented by SK Lubricants Hologram application system on the label. If you tilt the canister at a certain angle, you can see the holographic SK Lubicants logo on the yellow strip, which is not visible in the usual state. The same holographic SK logo is placed on the ZiC brand letters.
		The engraved ZIC inscription at the bottom of the canister.

The identification code is also applied.

Changes touched and packaging colors: for the Canister ZIK, gold, gray, blue and red color is now used. Numbers in the name of the product helps the consumer easily determine the level of oil quality.

The flagship line of ZIC products has a Top marking. This is completely synthetic oils from the best varieties of basic oils, made according to the most modern recipes with the addition of polyalphaolefins. An enhanced package of additives is included in the oil.

Motor oil ZiC TOP 5W-30

X9 - Line of synthetic oils Based on the hydrocrack base oil Yubase + with the addition of an improved package of additives.

X7 - Synthetic motor oilsmade based on Yubase + hydrocrack base oil with a standard additive package.

X5 - semi-synthetic oils - Made based on Yubase base oil with additives and mineral oils.

X3 - line of mineral engine oils. In Ukraine, ZiC X3 will not be supplied. This oil is released specifically for the markets of some Asian countries.

As you can see, ZIK optimized the line of engine oils and conducted rebranding. There was a complete update of ZiC motor oils not only inside but also outside.

Let's summarize. ZiC oils from now on spill in plastic canisters. In the iron container, they will no longer be supplied, with the exception of oils for commercial vehicles with packing in 20 liters, which continue to pour into tin buckets. All oils in plastic cannors are really the original. Just in the future, when buying oil zick, pay attention to those features canisters that we led in this article.

And last, buy oils only in specialized stores. Enjoy the shopping!