How to Identify Original Engine Oil in Pakistan and What to Do If You Used the Wrong Oil?

How to Identify Original Engine Oil in Pakistan and What to Do If You Used the Wrong Oil?

Imagine buying engine oil with your hard earned money only to find out that it was counterfeit, repacked or completely fake.

Unfortunately, this is a real concern. Many engine oils sold in shops and on websites can be fake and getting the original product is not always simple.

Let's learn to identify fake engine oil in Pakistan and protect your car.

The good news is that most major engine oil brands provide ways for customers to verify their products. Depending on the brand, you may find a barcode, a colour-changing sticker, a scratchable verification code, or an SMS verification option.

How to Check If Your Engine Oil Is Original

ZIC

ZIC engine oil bottles have a sticker that can be peeled off to reveal a verification code underneath.

Shell

Shell engine oil bottles have a QR code seal sticker around the bottle opening that you can scan to verify the product.

Castrol

Castrol engine oil packs have a scratchable bar on the back that reveals a verification code.

Total

Total engine oil packs have a QR code on the front that can be scanned for verification.

Toyota Genuine

Toyota genuine engine oil packs have a scratchable section on the side that reveals a verification code.

Always follow the brand’s official verification instructions, as packaging and verification methods can vary by product and market.

What Happens If You Use Counterfeit Engine Oil?

Using counterfeit engine oil can put your engine at risk. You may also notice unusual engine noises because of it.

What Should You Do If You Have Used Fake or the Wrong Engine Oil?

If you’ve accidentally used counterfeit engine oil or oil that isn’t suitable for your car, don’t ignore it.

Get the wrong oil replaced and drained using engine flush

Depending on the oil used and your engine’s condition, a suitable engine flush will help remove residual oil and deposits before refilling.

If you need an engine flush, get your car checked at Gari Parts Express Center, Karachi, where you can get assistance with engine flushing and oil replacement.

You can also purchase engine flush liquids online at www.GARIPARTS.com

Using original engine oil isn’t enough. You also need to make sure you’re using the correct grade and viscosity recommended for your car.

Before purchasing engine oil, always check your owner’s manual or manufacturer recommendations to confirm the correct viscosity grade and specifications for your vehicle.

At Gari Parts, We help you find original engine oils in the right grades for your car, feel free to contact us at 0331-0074274